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Capture Higher Ed Names Education Technology Veteran Rajeev Arora as Chief Product Officer

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capture Higher Ed announced the appointment of ed tech and enterprise software veteran Rajeev Arora as its new chief product officer.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capture Higher Ed announced the appointment of ed tech and enterprise software veteran Rajeev Arora as its new chief product officer.
  • Before that, Arora served in key leadership roles at Blackboard, a leading provider of education-related software and services, and Elluminate, a venture-backed virtual classroom software provider.
  • Arora comes to Capture after serving as chief operating officer for Lingk, a higher education data integration platform, and chief marketing officer for Nearpod, which provides K-12 teachers an interactive classroom tool to engage students with online activities.
  • Capture Higher Ed is a leading enrollment management and marketing firm that helps higher education institutions' enrollment and advancement organizations make personalized, data-driven, timely and measured connections with prospective students and donors.

CAMBRIA HOTELS CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH BLUEGRASS STATE DEBUT

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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels , an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in desirable markets across the country with the opening of the newest location, the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row .

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels , an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in desirable markets across the country with the opening of the newest location, the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row .
  • The five-story, 128-room hotel is the second Cambria to open just this month, following the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport debut last week in addition to the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley , Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach , Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport , Cambria Hotel Rock Hill University Center and Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront earlier this year.
  • This is the fifth Cambria hotel owned by O'Reilly Hospitality Management, joining the Cambria McAllen Convention Center, Cambria Hotel Plano Frisco , Cambria Hotel Phoenix - North Scottsdale and Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown .
  • Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open inChicago,Los Angeles,New York,Pittsburgh, andWashington, D.C.There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline acrossthe United States, with nearly 60 currently open.

Humana Military Earns URAC Accreditations in Case and Disease Management

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Humana Military , a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has earned a three-year Case Management Accreditation and a Disease Management Accreditation from URAC .

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  • Humana Military , a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has earned a three-year Case Management Accreditation and a Disease Management Accreditation from URAC .
  • The URAC Case and Disease Management Accreditations recognize organizational accountability among case and disease management programs, and a commitment toward delivering evidence-based, high-quality coordinated care, including improved patient experience and health outcomes.
  • Humana Military is deeply honored to have earned URAC accreditations in both Case and Disease Management, said Brent Densford, President, Humana Military.
  • The URAC accreditations in both Case and Disease Management dates began on August 1, 2021 and will run through August 1, 2024.

Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $3 Million to Housing and Shelter Programs Throughout the Southeast

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Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is committed to building stronger communities through a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs.

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  • Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is committed to building stronger communities through a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs.
  • Were incredibly grateful for Publix Super Markets Charities support of Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, said Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Chief Executive Officer Mario Artecona.
  • George Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets and affectionately known as Mr. George, believed in giving.
  • Publix Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the communities in which Publix operates.

Economist tracing school integration success wins Grawemeyer Award

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"Many people believe integration was a failure when in fact it was actually a success," Johnson said.

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  • "Many people believe integration was a failure when in fact it was actually a success," Johnson said.
  • The best way to fix the problem is to restore integration, boost funding for high-need schools and improve early learning, he suggests.
  • Despite a belief by some that the school integration of several decades ago did more harm than good, Johnson found the opposite to be true, said Jeffrey Valentine, who directs the education award.
  • "His study offers compelling evidence of how integration and more equitable school funding can improve life outcomes for black students without harming other students," Valentine said.

Joe Alberta Joins Verisys as Chief Revenue Officer

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Verisys Corporation announced the engagement of Joe Alberta as chief revenue officer.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Verisys Corporation announced the engagement of Joe Alberta as chief revenue officer.
  • Joe is a proven senior healthcare executive whose values and commitment to improving healthcare align closely with ours.
  • Alberta brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare technology and information technology services, building high-performing teams, winning cultures, and strategic partnerships.
  • "Joe is a proven senior healthcare executive whose values and commitment to improving healthcare align closely with ours," said Verisys CEO Charlie Falcone.

Bicycle Launches First-Ever NFT Collection, Transforming Iconic Playing Cards 1000 Years Into the Future

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ERLANGER, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bicycle, a brand that has boldly gone where no other playing cards have gone since its creation in 1885, is today launching its first-ever NFT "Genesis Collection" featuring the brand's iconic cards transformed 1000 years into the future by artist Adrian Valenzuela. The Genesis Collection will start with a Unique drop of 24 NFTs commencing on December 9 through the end of the month. 

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  • ERLANGER, Ky., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bicycle, a brand that has boldly gone where no other playing cards have gone since its creation in 1885, is today launching its first-ever NFT "Genesis Collection" featuring the brand's iconic cards transformed 1000 years into the future by artist Adrian Valenzuela.
  • The minimum bid for each Unique Collection NFT will be 0.5 ETH with subsequent bidding increments of 0.1 ETH.
  • For over 135 years, Bicycle Playing Cards have been the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand in the world.
  • Bicycle cards have passed through the hands of matres like Copperfield and Blaine as well as rising stars like Shin Lim and John Stessel.

Wrigley Media Group (WMG) Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with University of Kentucky

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"We've enjoyed a wonderful working partnership with the University for many years, explains Misdee Wrigley Miller, CEO and Owner of Wrigley Media Group.

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  • "We've enjoyed a wonderful working partnership with the University for many years, explains Misdee Wrigley Miller, CEO and Owner of Wrigley Media Group.
  • "We are thrilled to bring this innovative, student-centric partnership to life with Wrigley Media Group," said UK Sports & Campus Marketing President, Kim Shelton.
  • Relative Justice, produced by Wrigley Media Group, is the first daytime syndicated show produced in Kentucky and generated from Wrigley Media Studios, a separate studio facility also located in Lexington.
  • JMI Sports' signature collegiate multimedia rights partnerships include the University of Kentucky, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University, DePaul University, and joint-venture properties of the University of Georgia and Columbia University (with Learfield IMG College), and University of Notre Dame (with Legends).

The Real Brokerage Inc. Opens in Kentucky

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TORONTO and NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (TSXV: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced its launch of operations in Kentucky. Real is now operating in 39 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. 

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  • TORONTO and NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (TSXV: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced its launch of operations in Kentucky.
  • As part of the state launch, Real has appointed real estate broker Chris Fox as Principal Broker.
  • Fox was born and raised in Kentucky and is a licensed realtor in Kentucky, Indiana and Florida.
  • Real ( www.joinreal.com ) is a technology-powered real estate brokerage operating in 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Ginger Thompson as Director of Sales & Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Ginger Thompson has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma.

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Ginger Thompson has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma.
  • Ms. Thompson brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to her new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Convention Sales Manager for the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau.
  • A performance oriented sales leader with proven expertise in account management, Ms. Thompson built her career with multiple brands in key markets.
  • Thompson is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel and restaurant administration.