Professional studies

EpicQuest Education's Davis College Announces Articulation Agreement with Northeastern University - Ranked by US News as a Top 50 US University

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on July 19, 2023, Davis College and Northeastern University signed an Articulation Agreement (the "Agreement") whereby upon admission, Davis College students can transfer credits earned at Davis College to Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies Bachelor of Science programs.

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  • "Our agreement with Northeastern University offers our students a pathway for achieving Bachelor of Science degrees in three distinct programs," said Diane Brunner, President of Davis College.
  • As described in the Agreement with Northeastern University, Davis College students would be required to complete applicable Associate of Applied Business degrees.
  • Upon admission to Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies programs, Davis College students would be able to transfer the credits earned at Davis College towards achieving Bachelor of Science degrees at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies in Management, Digital Media and Communication, and Project Management.
  • Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies has full discretion as to the acceptance of each Davis College student into these programs.

Christopher Shafer Named Head of North American Cyber at OdysseyRe

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Christopher Shafer as vice president and head of North American cyber underwriting.

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  • Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Christopher Shafer as vice president and head of North American cyber underwriting.
  • He will support the Company’s business partners in addressing cyber risk on both a facultative and treaty basis, offering rich product-line expertise in a critical and growing segment.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Chris on board to lead our cyber liability offering,” said Brian Quinn, OdysseyRe’s North American CEO.
  • Mr. Shafer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math and Economics from Lafayette College and a Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Penn State University.

Former Salesforce Executive joins UpperRight as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacob Javits Center -- Former Salesforce Financial Services Executive and Marketing Cloud Leader Michael Turcotte has been named Chief Revenue Officer of UpperRight – the customer experience and service optimization consultancy launched late last year by former Deloitte and Dentsu/Merkle executives.

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  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacob Javits Center -- Former Salesforce Financial Services Executive and Marketing Cloud Leader Michael Turcotte has been named Chief Revenue Officer of UpperRight – the customer experience and service optimization consultancy launched late last year by former Deloitte and Dentsu/Merkle executives.
  • Over his six years at Salesforce, Turcotte served in numerous client-facing leadership roles including VP of Cross Cloud Solutions, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services and the Insurance sectors collectively.
  • As a leader, his teams helped launch the GTM motions for new solutions including Salesforce Customer Data Platform, Service Cloud Voice, and Salesforce for Brokers.
  • He joins UpperRight and The Upper Right Network as Chief Revenue Officer overseeing UpperRight's high touch advisory and implementation network offerings -  including custom configured customer experience and solutions combining Salesforce, Adobe and other end-to-end cloud, data, decisioning and MarTech distribution platforms.

Saint Louis University, a Collegis Education Partner, Honored With 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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OAKBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Louis University's (SLU) Cannabis Science and Operations Undergraduate Certificate program is the winner of the 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award, recognizing credit professional, continuing and/or online education programs at UPCEA member institutions for excellence in achieving their educational objectives. The honor was announced last week at the 2023 UPCEA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. SLU partnered with Collegis Education, a higher education, data-enabled managed services provider, on the development of this successful microcredential program.

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  • OAKBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Louis University's (SLU) Cannabis Science and Operations Undergraduate Certificate program is the winner of the 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award, recognizing credit professional, continuing and/or online education programs at UPCEA member institutions for excellence in achieving their educational objectives.
  • The honor was announced last week at the 2023 UPCEA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. SLU partnered with Collegis Education , a higher education, data-enabled managed services provider, on the development of this successful microcredential program.
  • Saint Louis University — located in St. Louis, Missouri — is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities with an enrollment of approximately 13,500.
  • A recent study by Collegis and UPCEA showed that employer demand for microcredentials, such as those provided by the SLU program, is on the rise.

KU launches new online data analytics program to meet growing demand and career opportunities

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KU is launching a new Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) with a concentration in Applied Data Analytics in the School of Professional Studies (SPS).

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KU is launching a new Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) with a concentration in Applied Data Analytics in the School of Professional Studies (SPS).
  • It will be offered online through the KU Edwards Campus beginning in fall 2023, giving students with an associate degree or equivalent hours, who have a strong interest in information technology, an opportunity to enter this growing field.
  • Stuart Day, dean of the KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies, believes a BPS with a Concentration in Applied Data Analytics program addresses a growing demand for employees with these skill sets across the Kansas City area.
  • "The Applied Data Analytics concentration offers practical and applied training in data analytics, operational analytics, research analysis, big data, and data management," said Day.

American College of Education and MedCerts Create Pathway to Four-Year Degrees

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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American College of Education® (ACE) is partnering with MedCerts , an online certification training provider in allied healthcare and information technology, to offer college credit to MedCerts graduates.

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  • American College of Education® (ACE) is partnering with MedCerts , an online certification training provider in allied healthcare and information technology, to offer college credit to MedCerts graduates.
  • This partnership provides MedCerts students a pathway into a four-year degree after completing training with MedCerts by converting their completed courses into college credits.
  • In addition to college credit, eligible MedCerts graduates gain access to ACE’s 100% online, accredited, and low-cost programs to help advance their career.
  • “That really is the heart of the mission at American College of Education.”

Regis College Launches Healthcare Certificate Training Programs to Address Critical Workforce Shortages in New England

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Regis College announced today the launch of ten certificate training programs to directly address workforce and labor shortages throughout New Englands healthcare industry.

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  • Regis College announced today the launch of ten certificate training programs to directly address workforce and labor shortages throughout New Englands healthcare industry.
  • The new Division of Professional Studies reinforces our commitment to providing pathways for upward social mobility and addressing critical workforce development needs in New England and beyond.
  • The American College of Healthcare Executives reported in February 2022 that labor and workforce shortages are now hospital CEOs number one concern .
  • Regis Colleges new certificate programs are open for enrollment now and offer training in ten disciplines in high demand by the regions healthcare providers:

Sarah Piper Named Chief Human Relations Officer for McCormick

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced the appointment of Sarah Piper to Chief Human Relations Officer effective December 1, 2022.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced the appointment of Sarah Piper to Chief Human Relations Officer effective December 1, 2022.
  • In her new role as Chief Human Relations Officer (CHRO), Ms. Piper is responsible for the development and execution of the Company's global people strategy.
  • Ms. Piper joined McCormick in 2008 as a Human Relations Manager and subsequently held the roles of Director, Human Relations, and Vice President, Human Relations for the Consumer Products Division.
  • Prior to joining McCormick, Ms. Piper held a variety of Human Resources roles at Pfizer Inc. and KPMG in the United States and Canada.

CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance Announces Third Annual CREFC Scholars Recipients

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) and the Schack Institute of Real Estate at the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) today announced the third annual recipients of the CREFC Scholars Program.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) and the Schack Institute of Real Estate at the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) today announced the third annual recipients of the CREFC Scholars Program.
  • In addition to receiving a merit scholarship, CREFC Scholars will collaborate with the faculty of the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance on a significant research project and industry engagement programming.
  • For more information about the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance at the Schack Institute, visit: CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance
    Monia Mukiza is pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.
  • Eojin Kim is pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.

Fullstack Academy and Wake Forest University’s School of Professional Studies Partner to Increase Region’s Talent Pool of Qualified Tech Professionals

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.

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  • Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.
  • Given its reputation for academic excellence and growing presence in the community, Wake Forests School of Professional Studies is an ideal partner as we expand into North Carolina.
  • The Wake Forest University Tech Bootcamps do not require university enrollment or prior technical experience and will commence in spring 2023.
  • The Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies (SPS) provides innovative, cutting-edge and market-relevant programming built upon Wake Forests legacy of quality and excellence.