Northwestern University in Qatar

Alipay+ and Partner E-Wallets Drive Sustainable Travel in Year-End Global Campaign

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torsdag, december 14, 2023
Retail, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Other Travel, Transportation, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, Destinations, Travel, Other Retail, Personal Finance, Vacation, Payments, Mobile, Wireless, King Power, Sustainable Development Goals, Mom, GCash, Tourism, Somatosensory system, Chinese, BNPL, CUHK, Multimedia, Culture, University of Geneva, Ecosystem, SME, TrueMoney, Marketing, Merchant services, Digital, Tsinghua University, University, DAT, TPV, HK, Naukri.com, KakaoPay, Northwestern University in Qatar, ESG, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Tutoring, Alipay, University of Hong Kong

Ant International is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism across its Alipay+ markets, with an ESG program closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • Ant International is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism across its Alipay+ markets, with an ESG program closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The campaign features special offers from Alipay+ and partners to encourage sustainable travel behavior, such as free overseas mobile data packages, in-app discounts across Alipay+’s extensive merchant network, and opportunities to win 100% rebates at partner stores.
  • Dr Cherry Huang, General Manager of Alipay+ Offline Merchant Services, Ant International said, “Our year-end campaign is not just about travel; it’s about making a positive impact.
  • Touch ’n Go eWallet cross-border payments in the Chinese mainland have grown by more than 100% month-on-month in 2023.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad announces rechargeable oxygenator in development to improve cell-based therapies

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torsdag, november 9, 2023
Science, Survival, Faculty, Rice University, Water, CMU, Therapy, Obesity, Metal, Oxygen, Insulin autoimmune syndrome, Diabetes, DARPA, Electricity, Research, Cell, Chlorine, Engineering, Hydrogen, Carnegie Mellon University, Tissue, Injury, Nature Communications, Cancer, College of Engineering (KNUST), Chemistry, Biomedical engineering, Wound healing, Northwestern University in Qatar, Hydrogen peroxide, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device, Northwestern

The implantable "living pharmacy" is a device in development at the Rice Biotech Launch Pad with the goal to autonomously administer and regulate therapeutics within an individual.

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  • The implantable "living pharmacy" is a device in development at the Rice Biotech Launch Pad with the goal to autonomously administer and regulate therapeutics within an individual.
  • "This breakthrough technology has the potential to reshape the landscape of disease treatment and the future of research and development in the field of cell-based therapies.
  • We are working toward advancing this technology into the clinic to bring it one step closer to those in need."
  • Cell-based therapies hold great potential to treat many different types of diseases including endocrine disorders, autoimmune syndromes, cancers and neurological degeneration.

Chicago’s La Raza Named the Best Spanish Weekly in the USA by the National Association of Hispanic Publications

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onsdag, november 8, 2023
Publishing, Consumer, Communications, Media, Hispanic, Plata, Democracy, Google News Lab, Silver, Field Foundation of New York, News, Gold Award, Gold Award (Girl Scouts of the USA), Gold, Silver Award, Trust, McCormick Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Film festival, Silver Award (Girl Scouts of the USA), Language, Lab, Northwestern University in Qatar, National Association, Video game, Film industry, ImpreMedia, Raza, La Raza

La Raza , the leading Spanish-language information source and newspaper in Chicago, was recognized for its achievements in print media by the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).

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  • La Raza , the leading Spanish-language information source and newspaper in Chicago, was recognized for its achievements in print media by the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).
  • Among its recognitions, La Raza was awarded ‘Outstanding Spanish-language weekly’ in the United States and Jesús Del Toro, Director of La Raza, was named 'Latino Publisher of the Year'.
  • “La Raza is Chicago's most recognized Spanish-language publication and we are proud of our commitment to our community.
  • In 2023, it received a Gold Award for Outstanding Spanish Language Weekly Newspaper by the National Association of Hispanic Publications.

Integrate Appoints Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360

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måndag, november 6, 2023
Integration, Software and Information Industry Association, UBM, InformationWeek, Linfield University, Business.com, Medill School of Journalism, Acquisition, Software, Xometry, Growth, SIIA, Marketing, Nielsen Holdings, Privacy, Norman Uphoff, Northwestern University in Qatar, Cryptocurrency, Journalism, Audax

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business. Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrate, a leading B2B marketing solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tony Uphoff as President of Pipeline360, the company's media business.
  • Uphoff has a strong track record of building, growing, and leading tech, data, media, and marketing services companies, with notable leadership roles at Thomasnet.com, UBM TechWeb, VNU Media, The Hollywood Reporter, InformationWeek and Business.com.
  • "I'm excited to officially welcome Tony to the Integrate family and look forward to partnering with him to scale Pipeline360."
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining Pipeline360 as President at this critical juncture to help lead the next phase of growth and innovation."

Chicago’s La Raza Newspaper Celebrates Its 53rd Anniversary

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torsdag, oktober 19, 2023
Communications, Consumer, Other Communications, Media, Hispanic, Publishing, Solutions Journalism Network, Northwestern University in Qatar, Democracy, Left–right political spectrum, Social media, Education, Chicago Latino Film Festival, Health, Google News Lab, State, News, Doctor of Philosophy, CIMA, Editor & Publisher, Chicago Community Trust, Marketing, Freedom, Editorial, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association, Book, Journalism, Raza

La Raza , Chicago’s most recognized Spanish-language weekly newspaper, celebrates its 53rd anniversary reporting on key issues and relevant news to the Latino community across its print and digital properties.

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  • La Raza , Chicago’s most recognized Spanish-language weekly newspaper, celebrates its 53rd anniversary reporting on key issues and relevant news to the Latino community across its print and digital properties.
  • According to the LatinoLytics/NAHP 2022 survey, 97% of the survey participants consider La Raza to be the best source or a good source of local news.
  • As part of its 53rd anniversary, La Raza has launched a redesigned version of its digital newsletter.
  • As part of Impremedia, La Raza is proud to be the most trusted source of news and information for Chicago Latinos.

Eastern Communications Names Thomas Alessi as Vice President of Transformation

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tisdag, september 19, 2023
Bachelor, Transformation, United States Navy, McKinsey & Company, United States Naval Academy, ICEX: US Navy Mission in Arctic, Master of Business Administration, Business administration, Acquisition, Fortune 500, Eastern Communications, Alessi, Management, OEM, Transport, Northwestern University in Qatar, Master, Science, Economics

QUEENS, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , one of the largest mission critical communications providers in North America, announced today that Thomas Alessi has been named Vice President of Transformation.

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  • QUEENS, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , one of the largest mission critical communications providers in North America, announced today that Thomas Alessi has been named Vice President of Transformation.
  • "Our transformation from regional to truly national technology and service provider has accelerated our growth trajectory, particularly since our acquisition of RACOM in February," said Michael Orzetti, CEO of Eastern Communications.
  • "Since then, our nationally scaled technical and operational expertise has benefitted our end users, channel, and OEM partners alike.
  • "I am beyond thrilled to join the incredible team at Eastern," added Alessi.

Perrigo Announces Leadership Update

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måndag, september 11, 2023
University, Kraft Foods, Marketing, PRGO, EVP, CPG, TreeHouse Foods, Condiment, Perrigo, History, CSCA, Northwestern University in Qatar, Fast-moving consumer goods, Business administration, General Mills, Consumer, Growth, Notre Dame, Master of Business Administration, NYSE, Management, Meal

DUBLIN, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced the appointment of Catherine "Triona" Schmelter as Executive Vice President and President, Consumer Self-Care Americas (CSCA) and Global Portfolio Optimization. In this role, Ms. Schmelter will lead the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the CSCA business in addition to overseeing the global portfolio evolution process to consistently deliver Perrigo's long-term growth algorithm. Ms. Schmelter will report to President and CEO Patrick Lockwood-Taylor.

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  • Mr. Lockwood-Taylor commented, "We are delighted to welcome Triona to the Perrigo team as EVP & President of CSCA and head of Global Portfolio Optimization, a newly created position.
  • Prior to joining Perrigo, Ms. Schmelter was most recently at Treehouse Foods, where she served as Chief Transformation Officer, responsible for growth acceleration and capability building initiatives.
  • Prior to Treehouse Foods, Ms. Schmelter spent 10 years at Kraft Foods in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Meals, after beginning her CPG career at General Mills.
  • Mr. Lockwood-Taylor noted, "We thank Jim for his many contributions to Perrigo in his initial role as EVP and Chief Scientific Officer in 2019 and as EVP and President, CSCA, since October 2021.

Chang Industrial Expands Footprint with IP Studio at Northwestern University

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torsdag, augusti 31, 2023
Plastic, Navajo Technical University, Intellectual property, Innovation, Research, IP, Food packaging, R, Northwestern University in Qatar, GO, Creative industries, Northwestern University

The office will house a Chang Industrial company, Intellectual Property (IP) Studio and be led by Dr. Timothy Wei.

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  • The office will house a Chang Industrial company, Intellectual Property (IP) Studio and be led by Dr. Timothy Wei.
  • IP Studio aims to transform great ideas into commercialized products that effectively solve real-world problems.
  • IP Studio aims to transform great ideas into commercialized products that effectively solve real-world problems.
  • IP Studio has partnered with Northwestern University and the Navajo Technical University to commercialize GO as a sustainable food packaging solution.

HOWARD HUGHES HOLDINGS INC. APPOINTS KRISTI SMITH PRESIDENT OF MARYLAND REGION TO LEAD CONTINUED GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA®

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måndag, augusti 28, 2023
Partnership, University, Workplace, Business, Quality of life, Smith, JBG, Woman, Howard Hughes, HQ2, MBA, Government, HHH, Development, Growth, Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, NYSE, Northwestern University in Qatar, Commerce, Kellogg School of Management, Silviculture, Management, D.C, Amazon

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) announced today that Kristi Smith has been named President of the company's Maryland region, where she will lead the continued growth and revitalization of Downtown Columbia®. Smith is a seasoned commercial real estate development and investment leader who brings 20 years of experience with a focus in the Washington, D.C. metro region. She assumes the leadership role at a time of dynamic growth, with Downtown Columbia undergoing a $5 billion, 30-year redevelopment plan which is transforming Columbia's urban core. 

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) announced today that Kristi Smith has been named President of the company's Maryland region, where she will lead the continued growth and revitalization of Downtown Columbia®.
  • Smith is a seasoned commercial real estate development and investment leader who brings 20 years of experience with a focus in the Washington, D.C. metro region.
  • "Kristi's extensive experience in urban development and revitalization will be a great asset to Howard Hughes and to our Maryland team as she drives forward the continuing success of Downtown Columbia."
  • Smith assumes the role of regional president from Greg Fitchitt, who has been with Howard Hughes since 2013 and succeeded the late John DeWolf as regional president in 2018.

Bespin Global Appoints New CEO, Sunny Kim

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fredag, juli 28, 2023
Georgia Tech, Samsung Electronics, Sunny Kim, MBA, MSP, Investment, Growth, City, Northwestern University in Qatar, Accenture, Kellogg School of Management, Cryptocurrency, Management, COVID-19, Samsung

Sunny Kim joined Bespin Global in 2018 and lead the company's expansion into the U.S. market since 2021

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  • Sunny Kim joined Bespin Global in 2018 and lead the company's expansion into the U.S. market since 2021
    SEOUL, South Korea, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bespin Global( https://www.bespinglobal.com/ ), a multi-cloud operations management company, announced that Sunny Kim, CEO of Bespin Global U.S. was appointed as its new CEO.
  • In his new role, Mr. Kim will be responsible for positioning Bespin Global as a global cloud MSP managing cloud MSP businesses in Korea, US, China, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.
  • "My goal and mission as the new global head of Bespin Global is for the Korean-born cloud company to grow in the largest markets such as North America and Europe, and eventually become a top player in the global cloud market," said Sunny Kim.
  • He will be instrumental in making sure that Bespin Global becomes a truly global cloud MSP," said John HanJoo Lee, CEO and Chairman of Newberry Global.