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Lobe Sciences Announces Frederick D. Sancilio Ph.D. to Join Board of Directors

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fredag, maj 31, 2024
Biotechnology, Neurology, Mental Health, Health, Pharmaceutical, State university system, Translation, Intellectual property, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Retirement, SCI, US FDA, Medical food, Sickle cell disease, Mental health, Capital market, Substance abuse, Analytical chemistry, Rutgers University, Research, Division, DSM-IV codes, Noble, OTCQB, Florida Atlantic University, Plasma protein binding, Pharmaceutical industry

Lobe Sciences Ltd. (OTCQB: LOBEF) (CSE: LOBE) ("Lobe" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative medicines to treat rare diseases today announced that Frederick D. Sancilio Ph.D. has agreed to join its Board of Directors.

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  • Lobe Sciences Ltd. (OTCQB: LOBEF) (CSE: LOBE) ("Lobe" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative medicines to treat rare diseases today announced that Frederick D. Sancilio Ph.D. has agreed to join its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Sancilio brings over four decades of successful experience in pharmaceutical sciences and biopharmaceutical research, further strengthening Lobe Sciences' commitment to pioneering advancements in mental health and wellness.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sancilio to our Board of Directors,” said Philip J.
  • “I am excited to join Lobe Sciences and contribute to its innovative approach to mental health treatment," said Dr. Sancilio.

Assertio Announces the Appointment of Brendan P. O’Grady as New CEO

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024
Patient, State university system, Business administration, Growth, Interim, Baker University, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, ASRT, Master of Business Administration, Teva, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Management

Most recently, Mr. O’Grady was CEO of the Global Formulations business at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, driving new product launches and focused on growing profitability in key markets.

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  • Most recently, Mr. O’Grady was CEO of the Global Formulations business at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, driving new product launches and focused on growing profitability in key markets.
  • Prior, he was Chief Commercial and Growth Officer at Amwell, building a go-to-market strategy at the digital telehealth provider.
  • Peter Staple, Chairman of the Board, said, “The Board is delighted to welcome Brendan to Assertio as our new CEO.
  • We also look forward to Heather’s continuing contributions as she transitions back to her role as an independent director.”

Entact Bio Appoints Michael Gutch, Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Patient, State university system, Indiana University, Business, Doctor of Philosophy, Ecosystem, HIG, Therapy, Executive director, Alfred University, Corporate development, AstraZeneca, H.I.G. Capital, Investment, Pharmaceutical industry

Entact Bio, the pioneer of precision medicines that enhance the function of beneficial proteins, today announced the appointment of Michael Gutch, Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Entact Bio, the pioneer of precision medicines that enhance the function of beneficial proteins, today announced the appointment of Michael Gutch, Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Dr. Gutch joins Entact with more than two decades of experience in the life sciences industry, including prominent leadership roles with global pharmaceutical companies, clinical-stage biotechs, and life-science-focused venture capital firms.
  • As Noema’s Chief Financial Officer, he led all finance and business development activities.
  • “I am thrilled to join the Entact team at this important juncture in its evolution,” said Dr. Gutch.

Peachtree Group Secures Rapid USCIS Approval for EB-5 Funded Home2 Suites by Hilton Development

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Travel, Construction & Property, Lodging, Travel, Vacation, REIT, Other Construction & Property, State university system, Faculty, Immigration, Appalachian State University, USCIS, EB-5, EVP, Multimedia, Student, Hotel

Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, N.C.

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  • Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, N.C.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240528327069/en/
    Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, N.C. (rendering pictured) (Photo: Business Wire)
    USCIS adjudicated the I-956F petition for the hotel development in just five months.
  • Peachtree originated $21.7 million of fixed-rate construction financing over a five-year term for Narsi Properties to develop a 105-room Home2Suites by Hilton near downtown Boone.
  • "This hotel development is expected to create roughly 328 jobs."

Third Harmonic Bio Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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onsdag, maj 15, 2024
Partnership, Patient, State university system, Pharmacokinetics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Merck & Co., Clinical trial, University, FDA, IND, Therapy, Safety, University of Minnesota, SAN, Inflammation, Research, CMC, Preclinical development, CSU, Third Rock Ventures, Emory University, Medicine, Drug discovery, Regulatory affairs, File, Biomarker, Medical writing, Toxicology, G&A, Bluebird bio, Harvard University, KIT, NIH, U.S. FDA, Pharmaceutical industry

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Third Harmonic Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRD), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the next wave of medicine for dermal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases, today announced financial results for the first quarter March 31, 2024, recent business updates, and anticipated milestones.

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  • The Company also announced the appointment and promotion of key executive leaders to the organization.
  • Chris joins Third Harmonic Bio from Kronos Bio, where he was Chief Scientific Officer, responsible for the discovery functions, and played a key role in the company’s initial public offering and partnership with Genentech.
  • Jennifer joined Third Harmonic Bio in November 2022 as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.
  • Prior to joining Third Harmonic Bio, Jennifer was Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Medical Writing at Generation Bio, where she was responsible for platform and pipeline regulatory activities.

Hayward Introduces New Leadership Team Members

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onsdag, maj 22, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Landscape, Specialty, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Home Goods, ThyssenKrupp, State university system, Science, Pennsylvania State University, Human resources, University, Allegion, Personal protective equipment, Honeywell, Engineering, PPE, Senior, Growth, Trane Technologies, Gunnebo, Vicario, Culture, Record, Management

Lewis holds a bachelor of science in engineering and leadership from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s in global human resources leadership from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

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  • Lewis holds a bachelor of science in engineering and leadership from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s in global human resources leadership from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
  • Before joining Hayward, he served as Chief Technology Officer, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Honeywell and held leadership positions at Invue, Dorman Products, Inc. and DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
  • Hayward expresses sincere appreciation for Mr. Blasco’s many contributions during his tenure with the Company and the progress made in international markets under his leadership.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Ray, Kevin and Dario to our team," stated Kevin Holleran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hayward Holdings, Inc. "Their diverse backgrounds and proven track records of success will undoubtedly strengthen our leadership team, propelling us toward new heights of innovation and growth.

Cross Country Chief Human Resource Officer Honored as DE&I Influencer

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måndag, maj 20, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Health Technology, Professional Services, Software, Practice Management, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Health, Data Management, State university system, Organizational culture, State, Mercy College, McDonald's, Carnival Cruise Line, Broward County, Florida, Acquisition, SIA, Diversity, Cross country, Multimedia

Cross Country Healthcare, a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm, announced today that Chief Human Resource Officer, Colin McDonald, has been honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List.

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  • Cross Country Healthcare, a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm, announced today that Chief Human Resource Officer, Colin McDonald, has been honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List.
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    Chief Human Resource Officer, Colin McDonald, has been honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Being honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List is a profound recognition that extends beyond personal achievement; it symbolizes the strides we, as a team at Cross Country, have made towards embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into the very fabric of our organizational culture," expressed Colin McDonald, Chief Human Resource Officer.
  • Beyond the confines of Cross Country, McDonald is a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion across the broader business landscape.

Chegg Strengthens its Academic Advisory Board in UK and Australia, Launches New Student Advisory Council

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onsdag, maj 15, 2024
Education, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Continuing, University, Training, Aston, Knowledge, Southern New Hampshire University, State university system, Learning, UCL, Chair, Imperial College London, Faculty, Aston University, Suffolk University, Heart, Stanford University, Dean (education), Digital, Staffordshire University, Mental health, Hunter College, Senior, University of Nevada, Reno, Educational technology, Engagement, Postgraduate education, Human, Research, Interim, Williams College, Student, Public policy, School, Harvard Kennedy School, Computing, CHGG, Student Advisory Council, Multimedia

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG) today announced the newest members of its Academic Advisory Board, strengthening its presence in the UK and Australia, and further reinforcing its commitment to student learning success and academic integrity.

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  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG) today announced the newest members of its Academic Advisory Board, strengthening its presence in the UK and Australia, and further reinforcing its commitment to student learning success and academic integrity.
  • To ensure the student voice is strongly represented alongside that of leading academics, Chegg also launched a new Student Advisory Council.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515852954/en/
    The newest members of the Academic Advisory Board are:
    Professor Emeritus Martin Betts, who has more than 40 years’ experience in academic and senior leadership roles in Australia and the UK.
  • Together, with the founding members of the Academic Advisory Board, launched in October 2021, this group of experts provide feedback on Chegg’s product offerings and strategies.

CIEE Selects Four Colleges to Each Receive $1 Million Grant To Lead Change in Study Abroad

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fredag, maj 10, 2024
CIEE, State university system, Learning, UC, Council, Science, Student, Education, Internship, Ecosystem, Public, Climate change, Liberal arts education, Global health, College, Refugee, Woman, Arizona State University, Pell, Community college, Nursing

BOSTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has selected four nationally recognized institutions of higher education to receive $1 million over four years to establish new study abroad programs that will advance institutional goals while improving student outcomes. Each of the four winners pledged to match CIEE's $1 million grant resulting in a total of $8 million in funding over four years for students to study abroad in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

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  • Each of the four winners pledged to match CIEE's $1 million grant resulting in a total of $8 million in funding over four years for students to study abroad in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
  • Announced in November 2023 at the 76th Annual CIEE Study Abroad conference in Paris, CIEE's Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad seeks to show how a well-designed international exchange program can improve college enrollments, student retention rates, student graduation rates, and perhaps most importantly, enhance student employability and economic mobility.
  • Each recipient of CIEE's Leading Change in Study Abroad Challenge will receive a grant of $1 million over four years from CIEE and provide $1 million in matching funds from a donor or institutional funds, resulting in a pool of $500,000 each year to implement these bold programs.
  • We look forward to working with these four globally-minded and student-centered organizations over the next four years to help them lead change in study abroad at their institutions and serve as role models for the field of higher education."

Fortune Education Ranks Fayetteville State University Online MBA Program No. 3 in the State

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
Online, Fayetteville State University, East Carolina University, School, State university system, UNC, Business, University, FSU, Faculty, MBA, Student, Economics, Military, Fortune 1000, Management

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is proud to announce its Online MBA program is ranked No.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is proud to announce its Online MBA program is ranked No.
  • FSU ranks ahead of UNC-Charlotte and East Carolina University, and the two schools in North Carolina, public or private, ranked ahead of FSU are UNC Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
  • This recognition highlights FSU's commitment to continuous improvement and providing a high-quality and accessible online MBA program for working professionals.
  • The FSU Online MBA program offers a flexible and affordable option for busy professionals seeking to advance their careers.