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UMD Ranked a Top 5 School for Entrepreneurship

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland climbed into the nation's top five colleges for cultivating student entrepreneurialism, according to rankings released today by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

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  • 1 in the Mid-Atlantic in the 2024 edition of the annual list of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs; this marks Maryland's ninth straight year in the top 10.
  • While many entrepreneurship rankings focus only on a university's business school, The Princeton Review reflects a university's campuswide entrepreneurship ecosystem, analyzing a variety of factors including academic offerings, mentorships, competitions, programs, centers and faculty support.
  • Nearly one in four undergraduates—more than 7,000— in 89 majors are enrolled in undergraduate entrepreneurship courses at UMD, taught by 59 faculty members across 30 departments.
  • Beyond traditional entrepreneurship, UMD also offers over 100 courses in innovation-related areas like creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, social value creation, business models and design thinking.

Blackbird Labs, a Next-Generation Life Sciences Accelerator, Launches with $100 Million and Foundational Collaboration with Johns Hopkins University

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird Laboratories, Inc. ("Blackbird Labs"), a next-generation life sciences accelerator, today announced that it has launched with a $100 million founding grant from The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation and research collaborations with Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development. Blackbird Labs' mission is to accelerate the development and commercialization of novel medicines and cutting-edge technologies to enhance the well-being of patients facing unmet medical needs.   

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  • Blackbird Labs provides capital, program management, and strategic scientific and business input from its newly recruited team of life sciences professionals, seeking to bridge the gap between pioneering academic science and industry.
  • Blackbird Labs is led by Matt Tremblay, Ph.D., the CEO and a founding member of the board of directors since Blackbird Labs' creation in January 2023.
  • Blackbird Labs launches with a world-class group of advisors spanning the global life sciences venture investment community and business leaders.
  • "Blackbird Labs is an exciting new element of our innovation ecosystem, a unique resource for funding and expertise to help bring Johns Hopkins technologies to market.

Class of 2024 Tillman Scholar Applications Open Today

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation opened the annual application process for the Tillman Scholars program. Eligible military service members, veterans and spouses can apply to join the 2024 class of Tillman Scholars until Friday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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  • Eligible military service members, veterans and spouses can apply to join the 2024 class of Tillman Scholars until Friday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • "As we begin to celebrate 20 years as the Pat Tillman Foundation, we could not be more thrilled to open the process of identifying the next generation of leaders we call Tillman Scholars," says Marie Tillman-Shenton, board chair and co-founder.
  • "The 60 individuals we identify as our 2024 class of Tillman Scholars will not just receive a scholarship, but a lifetime investment in their future as the leaders of tomorrow," says Katherine Steele, Programs Director and 2014 Tillman Scholar.
  • University Partners are established on an invitation-only basis, and help identify and select qualified Tillman Scholar candidates on their campus and help grow the Tillman Scholar community.

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Maryland University of Integrative Health Announce Acquisition Agreement

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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LAUREL, Md., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH, which it will initially continue to operate independently of NDMU. After a transition period during which MUIH and NDMU will remain separately authorized and separately accredited postsecondary institutions, NDMU plans to ultimately merge MUIH's graduate-level programs in integrative health and wellness into NDMU and to add a School of Integrative Health at NDMU. The acquisition transaction is expected to occur in early 2024, subject to receipt of regulatory and accrediting agency approvals and various other milestones, with the second-step merger of MUIH programs into NDMU anticipated to take place in late 2024 or 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH.
  • LAUREL, Md., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH, which it will initially continue to operate independently of NDMU.
  • The School of Integrative Health at NDMU will ensure the continued education and development of integrative health professionals to further build and support the field of integrative health.
  • "MUIH is pleased to continue its pioneering graduate degree and certificate programs at NDMU in a new School of Integrative Health," said Marc Levin, president of Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Peraton Appoints William "Bill" Mertz as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Will have executive responsibility for purchasing system compliance, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay lifecycle, and active subcontractor management

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  • Will have executive responsibility for purchasing system compliance, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay lifecycle, and active subcontractor management
    RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peraton has announced the appointment of William "Bill" Mertz as senior vice president and chief procurement officer, effective today.
  • Mertz will have executive responsibility for all aspects of the company's procurement organization, including business systems compliance, strategic sourcing, positive cash flow management, and subcontractor management.
  • In this role, Mertz will report to the company's Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Wensinger, and will provide strategic counsel to Peraton's CEO and business sectors.
  • Prior to joining Peraton, Mertz served as vice president, Enterprise Supply Chain, at CACI where he established their integrated supply chain function and led the execution of a multi-year procurement strategy.

University of Maryland to Become National Headquarters for Clark Scholars Program Network

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today announced that its A. James Clark School of Engineering will become the permanent home of a multi-university program that provides holistic support to exceptionally talented students with financial need, thanks to a generous $20.6 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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  • Re-introduced as the Clark Scholars Program Network, it will encourage collaboration and innovation across participating institutions and with alums, and continue the program's previous success.
  • The Clark Scholars Program has given hundreds of students a chance, and the greatness they are creating will shape the world for decades to come.
  • "We are proud to introduce the Clark Scholars Program Network, the first-of-its-kind program to outlive the sunsetting foundation that created it.
  • UMD's Clark Scholars Program was established as part of Building Together, the Foundation's $219.5 million investment in the University of Maryland, announced in October 2017.

Silo Pharma’s SPU-21 Peptide Shows Positive Results Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) (“the Company”), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research, today announced positive data from a preclinical study investigating the binding affinity and optimization of SPU-21 liposomal joint homing peptide in human synovial tissue surrounding joints and tendons. SPU-21 selectively targets inflamed synovial tissue to inhibit the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Key Points: 
  • SPU-21 selectively targets inflamed synovial tissue to inhibit the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • “The purpose of this study was to expand our investigation of our patented SPU-21 cyclic peptide beyond preclinical animal models to human tissue assays,” said Eric Weisblum, Chief Executive Officer of Silo Pharma.
  • “The data shows strong binding affinity to the main stromal cells in human RA synovial tissue, indicating the peptides’ preferential interaction with the inflamed synovial tissue for disease-suppressive effects.
  • In addition to SPU-21, Silo Pharma holds a license agreement with UMB for a central nervous system (CNS) homing peptide targeting multiple sclerosis (MS) and other rare neurological diseases designated.

Marcus Ervin joins DCHFA as Senior Vice President, Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has named a new Senior Vice President of Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments (MLNI), Marcus Ervin.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has named a new Senior Vice President of Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments (MLNI), Marcus Ervin.
  • As Senior Vice President, Ervin will oversee DCHFA’s MLNI division, serve as chief underwriter, and is responsible for developing business opportunities and managing the Agency’s predevelopment construction pipelines.
  • “I'm delighted to join DCHFA in championing high-quality housing opportunities for the District’s residents while paving the way for new business opportunities,” stated Marcus Ervin, SVP, Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments.
  • Prior to joining DCHFA, Ervin served as the Director of Development at the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County.

SPIE Photonics West 2024 Opens for Registration

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2024 , which will run from 27 January to 1 February at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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  • Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2024 , which will run from 27 January to 1 February at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005492002/en/
    Attendees at SPIE Photonics West 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    SPIE Photonics West has four major application areas emphasizing the latest technologies and discoveries that utilize optics and photonics.
  • All three exhibitions and the industry program are free to attend with a SPIE Photonics West registration.
  • “Photonics West 2024 promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking week of networking and learning opportunities,” said SPIE Senior Director of Technical Programs Marilyn Gorsuch.

Securityplus Federal Credit Union's Chief Financial Officer Honored with '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' by the Baltimore Business Journal

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thad Egner , Chief Financial Officer of Securityplus Federal Credit Union, received the prestigious '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' from the Baltimore Business Journal.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thad Egner , Chief Financial Officer of Securityplus Federal Credit Union, received the prestigious '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' from the Baltimore Business Journal.
  • Since joining Securityplus in June 2022, Egner has been instrumental in turning around the overall financial condition of the credit union.
  • His tireless efforts to work alongside our workforce at every level to deeply understand our rich legacy to inform our future have elevated Securityplus Federal Credit Union and set a new standard for excellence," said Tricia Szurgot , Chief Executive Officer at Securityplus Federal Credit Union.
  • Egner, along with the other outstanding CFO's, were celebrated at the CFO Awards ceremony held on October 10th at The Center Club in Baltimore.