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Dalhousie University’s MBA Program adopts Casper to implement holistic admissions

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Insights announces that Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management’s MBA Program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper assessment to admissions requirements for the program. Casper will provide a view of the non-academic skills of applicants, in addition to the academic skills through traditional measures, enabling the school to consider the ‘whole’ applicant.

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  • Acuity Insights’ Casper soft skills assessment will be used to measure candidates’ personal and professional skills when applying to Faculty of Management’s MBA Program.
  • TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Insights announces that Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management’s MBA Program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper assessment to admissions requirements for the program.
  • Starting in Fall of 2023, the Corporate Residency MBA Program will use Casper as part of its admissions process – alongside other measures, which include GPA, official transcripts, a resume, a letter of intent and academic letters of reference to evaluate applicants for the program.
  • It’s clear the Dalhousie MBA Program is committed to providing an equitable and holistic admissions opportunity for all students, and Casper will help to facilitate their goal.”

AACSB International Appoints Lily Bi as President and CEO

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest and longest standing business education network and premier global accreditor announced the appointment of Lily Bi as its President and CEO, effective June 26, 2023.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest and longest standing business education network and premier global accreditor announced the appointment of Lily Bi as its President and CEO, effective June 26, 2023.
  • "After an extensive search and meeting with several outstanding candidates, the AACSB CEO Search Committee has selected an innovative leader in Lily Bi, an accomplished association executive with global business expertise.
  • Lily Bi brings over 30 years of experience in strategy setting, global growth and development, internal audit, and technology innovation.
  • Beck-Dudley has served as AACSB's president and CEO for the past three years and was previously a long-time AACSB board member and volunteer.

AACSB International Appoints Lily Bi as President and CEO

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest and longest standing business education network and premier global accreditor announced the appointment of Lily Bi as its President and CEO, effective June 26, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest and longest standing business education network and premier global accreditor announced the appointment of Lily Bi as its President and CEO, effective June 26, 2023.
  • "After an extensive search and meeting with several outstanding candidates, the AACSB CEO Search Committee has selected an innovative leader in Lily Bi, an accomplished association executive with global business expertise.
  • Lily Bi brings over 30 years of experience in strategy setting, global growth and development, internal audit, and technology innovation.
  • Beck-Dudley has served as AACSB's president and CEO for the past three years and was previously a long-time AACSB board member and volunteer.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN SELECTED BY AMAZON AS AN EDUCATION PARTNER FOR CAREER CHOICE PROGRAM

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College announces it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access to top-ranked, industry-related bachelor's degrees in accounting, business, and communication.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College announces it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access to top-ranked, industry-related bachelor's degrees in accounting, business, and communication.
  • Amazon's Career Choice program is an educational benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • "We're looking forward to Florida Southern coming on board as an education partner for Career Choice, adding to the hundreds of best-in-class offerings available to our employees," said Tammy Thieman, global program lead of Amazon's Career Choice program.
  • For more information on how to Amazon employees can use Amazon's Career Choice Program at Florida Southern, visit: flsouthern.edu/amazon.

Academic Partnerships Secures Business Alliance Membership With AACSB

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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DALLAS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a leading online facilitator helping regional universities expand access to top-quality, affordable and workforce relevant education,  announced today that they have become Business Education Alliance members of AACSB International (AACSB).

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  • DALLAS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a leading online facilitator helping regional universities expand access to top-quality, affordable and workforce relevant education,  announced today that they have become Business Education Alliance members of AACSB International (AACSB).
  • As an international accrediting body, AACSB is known, worldwide, for awarding the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn.
  • "Joining the Business Education Alliance is an empowering step towards building a more connected, globally diverse future," said Geoff Perry, executive vice president and global chief membership officer at AACSB.
  • "We are excited about the addition of Academic Partnerships and the collaboration and innovation they will bring."

Pepperdine Graziadio Part-Time MBA Program Rises in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Business School Rankings

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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In the newly-released 2024 Best Business School rankings by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR), the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Part-Time MBA program rose 11 spots to #46 in the nation this year.

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  • In the newly-released 2024 Best Business School rankings by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR), the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Part-Time MBA program rose 11 spots to #46 in the nation this year.
  • “Pepperdine Graziadio is proud to once again be named a top business school by U.S. News & World Report,” said Arman Davtyan, assistant dean of enrollment management at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
  • The USNWR 2024 Best Business Schools Rankings surveyed more than 496 institutions with MBA programs in the U.S. accredited by AACSB International, widely considered a gold standard of business school accreditation.
  • These — along with other recent rankings — are recognition of the high quality academic programs and student outcomes delivered by Pepperdine Graziadio.

Tulane University Launches First Online MBA Program to Meet Growing Demand for Online Graduate Business Education

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business, which serves more than 3,000 students and boasts a network of more than 25,000 alumni around the world, today announced the launch of a new Online Master of Business Administration program. Built in collaboration with distinguished faculty and expert practitioners, the fully online program will bring the teaching expertise of Tulane's award-winning faculty to a flexible format at a time when the majority of MBA students are choosing to enroll online.

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  • Built in collaboration with iDesign, Tulane's new fully online graduate business program caters to mid-career professionals and part-time students seeking the flexibility of an online MBA program
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  • The launch of the new online MBA programs comes at a time when the landscape for graduate business education is changing rapidly, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerating a decade-long shift toward online programs.
  • The number of nationally-accredited business schools offering fully online MBA programs increased by 54% between 2012–13 and 2016–17, and another 85% between then and 2021–22.
  • The new Online MBA will focus on building a strong foundation of business and managerial concepts while cultivating deep critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving.

HEC Paris to Launch Executive Education Courses with edX

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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LANHAM, Md. and PARIS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HEC Paris, one of Europe's leading business schools, and edX, the global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced that HEC Paris is launching its first executive education courses with edX in key business management topics. The new offerings make it possible for professionals around the world to to study with one of the foremost management institutions.

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  • and PARIS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HEC Paris, one of Europe's leading business schools, and edX, the global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced that HEC Paris is launching its first executive education courses with edX in key business management topics.
  • The first course—" The Leader as a Coach "—is now open for enrollment, with a second course slated to launch in the coming months.
  • The new HEC Paris courses will help learners gain the wide set of skills needed to excel as a manager in today's business landscape and become more effective and motivating leaders.
  • Designed for both aspiring and experienced executives, the HEC Paris courses will teach learners how to build high-impact and resilient teams to boost their earning potential in an increasingly competitive global job market.

Prairie View A&M University named WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for Impact-Focused Research

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and SSRN are pleased to announce Prairie View A&M University as the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region.

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  • Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and SSRN are pleased to announce Prairie View A&M University as the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region.
  • The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the institutions that conduct it.
  • Each year, awards are presented to rising business schools to highlight their innovation and research excellence.
  • ‘’I am thrilled that the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University has been selected to receive this prestigious award,” said Dr. Munir Quddus, Dean, College of Business.

AACSB Advocates for Business Schools to Innovate and Lead Boldly With New Value Proposition

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB) released a position paper and innovation guide outlining a new value proposition for business schools. The paper inspires schools to "lead boldly" and collaborate with businesses and across disciplines as they prepare the next generation of global leaders. Within the report, AACSB highlights the value that business schools deliver and the many ways they positively impact their universities, businesses, the economy, and society.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AACSB International (AACSB) released a position paper and innovation guide outlining a new value proposition for business schools.
  • The paper inspires schools to "lead boldly" and collaborate with businesses and across disciplines as they prepare the next generation of global leaders.
  • Within the report, AACSB highlights the value that business schools deliver and the many ways they positively impact their universities, businesses, the economy, and society.
  • "Business schools are incubators of new knowledge and provide students with the analytical and problem-solving skills needed for business innovation."