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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Reaches Major Milestone and Operates as Independent School

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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NUTLEY, N.J., July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University have announced that the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine has been established as an independent medical school.

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  • NUTLEY, N.J., July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University have announced that the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine has been established as an independent medical school.
  • "We are extremely proud of the journey we have taken to create an independent medical school," said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.
  • Hackensack Meridian Health partnered with Seton Hall University and opened the school on the Nutley-Clifton campus on Route 3 three years ago.
  • The IHS campus houses Seton Hall's College of Nursing, its School of Health and Medical Sciences as well as Hackensack Meridian Health's Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

SLU'S Accelerating Excellence Fundraising Campaign Reaches Milestone

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Louis University has reached another milestone in its $500 million Accelerating Excellence fundraising campaign.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Louis University has reached another milestone in its $500 million Accelerating Excellence fundraising campaign.
  • Accelerating Excellence: The Campaign for Saint Louis University aims to propel SLU to further national prominence as a Jesuit research university through investment in five strategic priorities: scholarships, academic excellence, business education, health sciences and athletics.
  • For more information about or to support the Accelerating Excellence campaign, visit slu.edu/campaignforslu .
  • Accelerating Excellence: The Campaign for Saint Louis University is a historic $500 million comprehensive fundraising effort designed to strengthen Saint Louis University by committing resources to the strategic priorities of academic excellence, health sciences, business education, athletics and scholarships.

Saint Joseph’s University: Spencer-RIMS Challenge Provides ‘Real-World’ Experience (AM BestTV)

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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A student team from St. Josephs University took first place for a second-straight year.

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  • A student team from St. Josephs University took first place for a second-straight year.
  • Michael E. Angelina, executive director, Maguire Academy, St. Josephs University, said the competition is very valuable for students development.
  • Making the Spencer team is a very big prestigious event for the students at St. Joseph's University, said Angelina.
  • One of the team members, Kayla Cecchine, discussed her experience in partaking in the competition.

Howard University Men's Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021

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Friday, June 19, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TodayHoward University Athletics announced the men's basketball team is set to host the University of Notre Dame on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2021 inside Burr Gymnasium.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TodayHoward University Athletics announced the men's basketball team is set to host the University of Notre Dame on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2021 inside Burr Gymnasium.
  • The matchup features Notre Dame visiting an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for the first time in program history.
  • "We are excited to host the University of Notre Dame men's basketball team in what will certainly be a spirited competition that will energize the fans on both sides of the court," said Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick.
  • "We are honored to welcome Notre Dame to Howard University for our annual MLK Day game," Blakeney stated.

UIW Names Richard Duran New Athletic Director

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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SAN ANTONIO, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) President Dr. Thomas Evans, has announced that interim Athletic Director Richard Duran has been elevated to the permanent role of athletic director.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) President Dr. Thomas Evans, has announced that interim Athletic Director Richard Duran has been elevated to the permanent role of athletic director.
  • In his new role, Duran becomes the youngest sitting Division I athletic director.
  • "As interim athletic director, Richard demonstrated his willingness to work with all campus partners not only for the benefit of the athletics department but for the University as a whole," said Evans.
  • Richard Duran truly earned the privilege of being named UIW's Athletic Director."

Santa Clara University Hosts Virtual Celebration for Class of 2020

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Saturday, June 13, 2020
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Reminding Santa Clara Universitys Class of 2020 that the United States needs to re-order its hierarchy of values, California Gov.

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  • Reminding Santa Clara Universitys Class of 2020 that the United States needs to re-order its hierarchy of values, California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom, a 1989 alumnus of Santa Clara University, helped SCUs graduating seniors mark what would have been their Commencement Day in a virtual event celebrating their accomplishments.
  • In response to preferences of the class, Santa Clara plans to bring back the Class of 2020 for an official, in-person, commencement ceremony in Spring 2021.
  • Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University sits in the heart of Silicon Valleythe worlds most innovative and entrepreneurial region.

Student Teams Compete in University of San Diego-Hosted Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge on Saturday

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Saturday, June 13, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from seven countries and 13 universities will compete on Saturday, June 13 in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge -- a University of San Diego (USD)-hosted social venture pitch competition focused on innovative, student-led projects that promote sustainable change.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from seven countries and 13 universities will compete on Saturday, June 13 in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge -- a University of San Diego (USD)-hosted social venture pitch competition focused on innovative, student-led projects that promote sustainable change.
  • The international teams of students will be competing for $58,000 in seed funding and other resources to turn their projects into reality.
  • The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is committed to providing an educational pathway for these students to tackle the world's most pressing issues with creativity and collaboration.
  • University of San Diego (USD)'s Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is designed and hosted by USD's Center for Peace and Commerce a joint partnership between the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and the USD School of Business.

Veteran Admissions Leader Named Vice President of Enrollment at Santa Clara University

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Santa Clara University has named Eva Blanco Masias, a progressive leader in higher education admission, as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management.

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  • Santa Clara University has named Eva Blanco Masias, a progressive leader in higher education admission, as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management.
  • In her current role as Dean of Admission, Blanco Masias oversees Santa Clara Universitys admission, recruitment, marketing, and technology strategies for all first-year and transfer students.
  • Dean Blanco has played a critical role in the upward trajectory of Santa Clara University in the past decade, said Santa Clara University President Kevin OBrien , S.J.
  • She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale, a master's in education administration from Santa Clara University, and a certificate in enrollment management leadership from USC.

Ivy.ai, with Creighton University and SUNY Stony Brook, Develop #CampusClear, a Free COVID-19 Self-Screen App for Colleges and Universities

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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Ivy.ai consulted with Creighton University and Stony Brook University to design the solution.

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  • Ivy.ai consulted with Creighton University and Stony Brook University to design the solution.
  • "We built #CampusClear to help colleges and universities return to campus safely and make informed decisions about on-campus activity.
  • The app is free because we believe every college and university should protect the health and safety of their campus communities."
  • Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolls 4,255 undergraduates and 4,399 graduate and professional students among nine schools and colleges.

Global Development Leader Named Executive Director of Santa Clara University’s Miller Center

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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A 1983 Santa Clara University alumna, Helms is a veteran leader in global development, financial and economic inclusion, economic policy, and social entrepreneurship.

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  • A 1983 Santa Clara University alumna, Helms is a veteran leader in global development, financial and economic inclusion, economic policy, and social entrepreneurship.
  • Brigit is an established global thought leader working on innovative, inclusive ways to lift people out of poverty, said Kloppenberg.
  • We are delighted to welcome her back to Santa Clara, where her impressive background, expertise and international experience will greatly benefit Miller Center, its social entrepreneur partners, and the wider Santa Clara University community.
  • Brigit brings tremendous global connections, knowledge, and experience in the social entrepreneurship ecosystem that is vital to our mission, said Jeff Miller 73, MBA 76, Santa Clara University trustee, Miller Center advisory board member, and the Centers eponymous donor.