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Stetson University Named a Top Game Design Program in the Nation by Princeton Review for Third Year in a Row

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.

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  • Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.
  • DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.
  • The game companies that hire our students include EA Sports, Pipeworks, Red Storm Entertainment, Grove Street Games and more."
  • The Princeton Review surveyed colleges in America, Canada and some countries abroad to compile the list.

WATG Appoints John Page as Principal, Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WATG , the world's preeminent leader in luxury hospitality design, has announced the appointment of John Page as Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WATG , the world's preeminent leader in luxury hospitality design, has announced the appointment of John Page as Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas.
  • In his role as Principal / Senior Director of Business Development, John will be responsible for supporting WATG's growth strategy in The Americas in gaming, entertainment, hospitality and residential (multifamily and senior living) sectors.
  • "John's appointment in The Americas further elevates our business development team to support the sophisticated needs of our highly diverse client community.
  • Prior to rejoining WATG, Page held business development positions with Yates Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction, VallyCrest Companies and Tutor Perini Building Corporation.

BayCare's St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Achieves Level IV Maternal Care Certification from The Joint Commission

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, today announced that St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has attained the highest level of certification in Maternal Care by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest health care accrediting organization.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, today announced that St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has attained the highest level of certification in Maternal Care by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest health care accrediting organization.
  • As a Level IV maternal care verified facility, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional maternal healthcare services.
  • "The Joint Commission commends St. Joseph's Women's Hospital for being named a Level IV maternal care verified facility and for its efforts to standardize maternal care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.
  • "The Maternal Levels of Care Verification program will help St. Joseph's Women's Hospital strengthen regionalized care for mothers and babies in its community."

BayCare Named a Top Workplace in the USA for 2024 by Energage and USA Today

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, proudly announces it has been awarded the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage and USA Today, ranking in the top 100 companies nationwide with 2,500 employees or more.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, proudly announces it has been awarded the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage and USA Today, ranking in the top 100 companies nationwide with 2,500 employees or more.
  • BayCare's commitment to excellence makes it the employer of choice for more than 32,000 team members.
  • "Earning the Top Workplaces USA award is a reflection of our dedicated team's commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care in our community," said BayCare President and CEO Stephanie Conners.
  • This recognition follows a series of accolades for BayCare, reinforcing its reputation as a leading not-for-profit health care system.

The Princeton Review's 2024 Rankings of Top Ugrad & Grad Schools for Game Design Are Now Out

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review®—the education services company known for its school rankings in dozens of categories—today reported its 15th annual ranking of undergraduate and graduate schools with the best programs in game design studies. 

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  • The complete lists are posted on The Princeton Review website at Top Game Design Schools for 2024 .
  • The Princeton Review's game design school rankings are based on more than 40 data points derived from the company's 2023 survey of administrators at 150 schools offering game design courses and/or degrees.
  • The average starting salary of students completing their game design studies with a bachelor's degree from the schools was $64,065.
  • The average starting salary of students completing their game design studies with a master's degree from the schools was $73,947.

Her Campus Launches College Tour This Election Season, Moderating Respectful Political Conversations On Campuses Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 40 million Gen Zers will be eligible to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, with 8 million of them voting for the first time. As the leading media platform for college students, Her Campus knows how crucial it is to empower the newest generation of voters ahead of this year's landmark election, which is why the brand is excited to announce the upcoming Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour. The live, interactive tour will pop-up at a number of college campuses nationwide to encourage productive and respectful dialogue amongst peers, moderated by professionals. In addition to fostering opportunities for students to express their views and learn from one another through moderated in-person discussions, the tour will also provide an inside view of the issues that Gen Z cares about via editorial content on HerCampus.com.

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  • As the leading media platform for college students, Her Campus knows how crucial it is to empower the newest generation of voters ahead of this year's landmark election, which is why the brand is excited to announce the upcoming Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour.
  • The live, interactive tour will pop-up at a number of college campuses nationwide to encourage productive and respectful dialogue amongst peers, moderated by professionals.
  • "That's why we are thrilled to partner with Her Campus for the Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour.
  • Additional campus stops may be added and announced soon, and college students can express interest in bringing the tour to their campus.

Florida Headwaters Foundation Launches to Cultivate "Naturehood" in Sunbridge

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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ST.CLOUD, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The establishment of Florida Headwaters Foundation Inc. marks a significant step towards preserving the natural beauty and resources of Central Florida's Sunbridge community. As the community's 501(c)(4) not-for-profit cornerstone, the foundation is dedicated to establishing a culture of understanding and appreciation of the natural world within the Sunbridge community that can be passed on to future generations of Floridians.

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  • ST.CLOUD, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The establishment of Florida Headwaters Foundation Inc. marks a significant step towards preserving the natural beauty and resources of Central Florida's Sunbridge community.
  • "Working in harmony with Sunbridge's visionary approach to community development, we are dedicated to ensuring sustainable living becomes second nature," said Clint Beaty, chairman of the Florida Headwaters Foundation.
  • "With the launch of the Florida Headwaters Foundation, we're recognizing the significance of these headwater systems of swamps and lakes," says Mike Dennis, vice chairman of the Florida Headwaters Foundation.
  • For more information about the Florida Headwaters Foundation, visit FLheadwatersfoundation.org.

Barge Design Solutions Names Erika Booker New Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, today announced the promotion of Erika Booker, SVP, to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, today announced the promotion of Erika Booker, SVP, to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Having served as the Director of Marketing and Communications since 2022, Booker has exhibited exceptional leadership and contributed to Barge's growth and market vision.
  • Before joining Barge, Booker held marketing leadership roles at prominent companies in the civil engineering and architecture sectors, including water/wastewater, and transportation.
  • For the latest updates on Barge Design Solutions and its continued growth, please visit: https://www.bargedesign.com/

NaturVet welcomes Phil Bramel as Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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TEMECULA, Calif, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NaturVet, the 30-year pioneer and present-day innovator of the pet health and wellness industry, is pleased to announce Phil Bramel as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Bramel brings a wealth of retail and sales expertise to the NaturVet family, with an illustrious 36-year career in various leadership roles within the pet health and wellness sector at companies such as Warner-Lambert, Pfizer, J&J, and Boehringer-Ingelheim. In his new role, Bramel will be responsible for driving sales and marketing strategies for NaturVet, including an expansion of the innovative brand's retail presence.

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  • In his new role, Bramel will be responsible for driving sales and marketing strategies for NaturVet, including an expansion of the innovative brand's retail presence.
  • "It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce Phil Bramel as our Chief Commercial Officer," said Geoff Granger , the CEO of The Garmon Corporation and NaturVet.
  • Click to Post: @NaturVet announces Phil Bramel as the new Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "It is an honor to join the NaturVet family, particularly at a time when the company stands poised for significant growth," said Bramel.

John Mattone Selected as World's Top Professional Coach for the Fifth Time

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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As a bestselling author and globally renowned coach, speaker, and educator, John Mattone will be honored at the 2024 Annual Gala in Bali by Global Gurus.

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  • As a bestselling author and globally renowned coach, speaker, and educator, John Mattone will be honored at the 2024 Annual Gala in Bali by Global Gurus.
  • As a reputable research organization, Global Gurus first honored Mattone in July 2019 at the Annual Gala in Toronto.
  • John Mattone is the founder of one of the world's leading coaching and leadership development firms, John Mattone Global (JMG).
  • John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.