Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities

Shrinking Religious Membership Drives Change in Catholic Higher Education Governance

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) published Relationship Reconsidered: Catholic Universities and Their Changing Governance Structures. Based on a survey conducted by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), the report describes how a growing number of religious sponsoring organizations have acknowledged their shrinking populations and are consequently modifying the governance structures and policies they use to support Catholic postsecondary education.

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  • A college or university can only be considered Catholic if a religious organization authorized by the Catholic Church officially "sponsors" the institution.
  • These religious organizations, often congregations, religious orders, or dioceses, typically hold some level of authority for the oversight and governance of the sponsored institution.
  • "In the past two decades, we have seen enormous changes in both the Catholic Church and higher education," said Holtschneider.
  • "The decrease in religious vocations for sponsoring communities and the sector-wide disruption of higher education put many Catholic institutions in a double bind.

California Student Elected President of the 2021 American Legion Boys Nation; Alabama Student Elected Vice President

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Two prominent leaders emerged from The American Legion Boys Nation program Tuesday night.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Two prominent leaders emerged from The American Legion Boys Nation program Tuesday night.
  • Ryan Jung, of Irvine, Calif., was elected President of The American Legion Boys Nation at Marymount University for the 2021 program.
  • During the election, which was run as a mock presidential campaign, Jung won against the delegate from Virginia, Dimitrios Owen.
  • Also elected Tuesday night was Boys Nation Vice President Cameron Cummings of Madison, Ala.

Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian Announce the Creation of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.

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  • In addition to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the Iona Bronxville campus is expected to become a vibrant hub of activity hosting world-class seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona's 45-acre campus in northern New Rochelle is located approximately three miles from the Bronxville campus.
  • By collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian, Iona strengthens its position as a premier institution of higher learning with a distinguished reputation in health sciences.
  • Founded in 1940, Iona College is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.

University of Notre Dame Begins Pilot of ELMS All-Electric Urban Delivery to Advance Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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TROY, Mich., July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (ELMS or the Company) today announced that the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) has begun a pilot of the ELMS all-electric Urban Delivery for use on the universitys campus.

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  • TROY, Mich., July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (ELMS or the Company) today announced that the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) has begun a pilot of the ELMS all-electric Urban Delivery for use on the universitys campus.
  • The testing program will assess how Notre Dame can advance both efficiency and sustainability within its operations by using purpose-built electric vehicles.
  • Partnering with ELMS on this pilot program represents a terrific opportunity to explore how Notre Dame can accelerate its sustainability goals while driving operational efficiency and supporting local manufacturing, said Carol Mullaney, Notre Dames Senior Director of Sustainability and Logistics.
  • As part of the pilot program, the ELMS Urban Delivery will be put through the university campus fleets various duty cycles.

Everspring and Marquette University Expand Partnership with New Online BSBA Completer Program

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Everspring and Marquette University announce an expansion of their partnership to include Marquette's new online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) completer program.

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  • CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Everspring and Marquette University announce an expansion of their partnership to include Marquette's new online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) completer program.
  • The new online BSBA completer program, which will be the university's first bachelor's degree completion program to be offered online, will provide the benefits of a Marquette undergraduate business degree in a flexible online format for students who wish to return to school to finish their bachelor's degree.
  • "Marquette is committed to expanding educational opportunity for those who need it most," Marquette University Provost Kimo Ah Yun said.
  • The online BSBA completer is a terrific avenue for that, and Everspring is excited to help the program launch and grow."

U.S. Department of Defense awards Detroit Mercy-led Cybersecurity consortium $1.12-million grant

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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DETROIT, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy received a $1.12-million grant from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional-based, cybersecurity consortium.

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  • DETROIT, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy received a $1.12-million grant from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional-based, cybersecurity consortium.
  • Led by Detroit Mercy, the consortium consists of multiple academic institutions in southeast Michigan and includes University of Arizona as a research partner.
  • This consortium will enhance the cybersecurity engineering workforce through an applied curriculum developed in consultation with industry partners.
  • It also supports upskilling and reskilling for vehicle cybersecurity by prioritizing underrepresented populations, military personnel and veterans.

FIASI/Fordham University ESG in Fixed Income Research Competition Presentations

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fixed Income Analysts Society (FIASI) in collaboration with Fordham University's Center for Research in Contemporary Finance and the O'Shea Center for Credit Analysis and Investment are hosting an early evening virtual presentation by the authors of three winning research papers in the FIASI/Fordham University ESG in Fixed Income Research Competition.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fixed Income Analysts Society (FIASI) in collaboration with Fordham University's Center for Research in Contemporary Finance and the O'Shea Center for Credit Analysis and Investment are hosting an early evening virtual presentation by the authors of three winning research papers in the FIASI/Fordham University ESG in Fixed Income Research Competition.
  • On April 23, 2021 FIASI and Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business announced the winners of three undergraduate and graduate student research papers, as part of the first annual student research competition on environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused investments and innovations.
  • The following winners will present their research paper findings and engage in brief Q&A sessions.
  • The first annual Student Research Competition on environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused investments and innovations, a collaborative effort launched by FIASI and Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, was announced in early February.

Empower Retirement Will Sponsor Boston College ‘Red Bandanna Game’

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Empower Retirement and Boston College Athletics are announcing that Empower will serve as the title sponsor of the 2021 Red Bandanna Game on Nov. 5 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

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  • Empower Retirement and Boston College Athletics are announcing that Empower will serve as the title sponsor of the 2021 Red Bandanna Game on Nov. 5 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
  • The Red Bandanna Game is an annual football tradition at Boston College which this year will see the Eagles take on the Hokies of Virginia Tech in a meeting of Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
  • The annual Red Bandanna Game is marked using red bandanna images on players uniforms and typically worn by BC students and fans throughout the stadium.
  • The sponsorship between Empower Retirement and BC was secured by Boston College Sports Properties , the universitys athletics multimedia rightsholder, and locally based Learfield IMG College team.

Santa Clara University Class of 2021 Delights in Blended Celebration After Year of Uncertainty

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Saturday, June 12, 2021
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Santa Clara University honored its undergraduate Class of 2021 with an in-person celebration and a virtual commencement ceremony over two days this weekend.

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  • Santa Clara University honored its undergraduate Class of 2021 with an in-person celebration and a virtual commencement ceremony over two days this weekend.
  • We are extremely proud of the Class of 2021 for its incredible achievements, said Acting President Lisa Kloppenberg in her virtual address.
  • Santa Clara University Womens Soccer Head Coach Jerry Smith addressed the Class of 2021 during the virtual commencement, a fitting choice following the team's recent NCAA championship win.
  • Continue to rely on your strength of character and your foundation of Jesuit education from Santa Clara University.

Saint Joseph's and USciences Expand Opportunities for Students with Historic Merger

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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"Today is a historic day for Saint Joseph's, USciences, and the thousands of students from across the country who will choose our combined University for their education," said Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., President of Saint Joseph's.

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  • "Today is a historic day for Saint Joseph's, USciences, and the thousands of students from across the country who will choose our combined University for their education," said Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., President of Saint Joseph's.
  • "This merger agreement will join together two iconic universities with a combined 370 years of tradition, legacy and service to students.
  • USciences and Saint Joseph's announced to their communities in February that they were exploring the benefits of a potential combination.
  • "This bold merger agreement creates new opportunities for our students and strengthens USciences' commitment to build on our 200-year legacy of excellence in healthcare and science education," said Paul Katz, MD, USciences President.