Veteran

University of Phoenix Collaborates With Military Police Regimental Association to Provide Full-Tuition Scholarship

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.

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  • Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.
  • Military members and families may encounter challenges of time, commitments, and circumstance to reaching their academic and career goals.
  • The University of Phoenix Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship is intended to recognize military service commitment and provide an opportunity to further education goals for military police members and families.
  • “University of Phoenix is pleased to continue honoring the service of military police and their families through this scholarship opportunity,” stated Eric Ryan, Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at University of Phoenix.

Paycom and Its Employees Give Millions to Nonprofits in 2023

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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A portion of the donations came directly from employees and the rest from small grants and corporate-funded sponsorships in communities where Paycom employees live and work.

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  • A portion of the donations came directly from employees and the rest from small grants and corporate-funded sponsorships in communities where Paycom employees live and work.
  • Another way Paycom supports the community is by participating in fundraising campaigns like Burpees for Vets benefitting Courage Foundation.
  • During this weeklong event, Paycom donated $1 for every burpee completed by employees.
  • “Thanks to Paycom and its employees, we have been able to reinstate programs that were lost during COVID,” said Sid Ellington, executive director of Courage Foundation.

Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber Proud to Offer STEM Certification Funding through Denmark Technical College

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.

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  • Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403098482/en/
    SFI’s Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) includes funding for Denmark Tech students in all academic majors to obtain STEM certifications offered by Fusion Cyber.
  • Denmark Tech is the first school within the SFI cohort to partner with Fusion Cyber, and Fusion Cyber is the first certification program of its kind to qualify for SFLA support.
  • “We are thrilled to connect our impactful partnership with Denmark Tech to the mission and work of Student Freedom Initiative,” said Christopher Etesse, CEO of Fusion Cyber.

Seyfarth Expands Capital Markets Capabilities in New York With Addition of Alex Gendzier

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the strategic enhancement of the firm’s corporate department with the arrival in New York of partner Alex Gendzier , a leading capital markets and restructuring attorney.

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the strategic enhancement of the firm’s corporate department with the arrival in New York of partner Alex Gendzier , a leading capital markets and restructuring attorney.
  • “He is a known quantity in corporate debt and equity capital markets space and he has a stellar reputation as one of the leading securities practitioners in New York.
  • His addition further strengthens our capital markets service offering as well as our new Transactional Restructuring & Insolvency team.”
    Gendzier represents companies, investors, alternative asset managers, private equity firms and family offices across the spectrum of capital markets transactions and investments, whether healthy or distressed.
  • “Alex’s expertise in all major types of capital markets transactions, makes him an ideal fit for Seyfarth’s corporate department and our New York office,” said Steven Meier , Seyfarth’s corporate department chair.

Leonid Capital Partners Names Ian L. Holroyd CFO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Leonid Capital Partners (“Leonid”), a leading investment firm focused on high-growth technology companies working in the national security industry, today announced it named industry veteran Ian L. Holroyd as its new chief financial officer, effective March 4, 2024.

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  • Leonid Capital Partners (“Leonid”), a leading investment firm focused on high-growth technology companies working in the national security industry, today announced it named industry veteran Ian L. Holroyd as its new chief financial officer, effective March 4, 2024.
  • Founded in 2019, Leonid is one of the only credit providers for businesses that contract with the federal government for highly technical engagements in fields such as software, biotech, and engineering.
  • “Ian is an accomplished CFO, and we’re thrilled to add him to our management team,” Christopher Lay, Leonid Capital Partners’ Co-Founder said.
  • Prior to that, Ian worked as chief accounting officer and executive vice president at WMD Asset Management LLC and as vice president, finance and accounting at Imperial Capital LLC.

USIC Becomes Official Partner of the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.

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  • As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.
  • “USIC is honored to serve as a PaYS Program Partner, working alongside Army recruiters and mentoring soldiers as they transition to civilian employment,” TJ Martin, USIC Senior Manager of Military Recruiting, stated.
  • “We are committed to providing meaningful career opportunities, development, and support to military veterans, who comprise nearly 10% of the USIC workforce.
  • To learn more about USIC’s commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans in their search for a meaningful civilian career, visit www.usicllc.com/careers/military/ .

Comcast and United Way Partner to Donate 100 Laptops to Bridge Digital Divide in City of Bloomington

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.

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  • Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.
  • “Community partnerships with organizations like Comcast and United Way are invaluable to ensuring Bloomington families can succeed in a digital world,” said Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson.
  • “Increasing digital equity unleashes the potential of high-speed internet within homes and businesses,” said Craig D’Agostini, Comcast vice president, government & regulatory affairs.
  • Comcast operates more than 20 Lift Zones across Indiana, including two in Bloomington: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Ferguson Crestmont Club and Lincoln Street Club.

The Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment Is $56,000, Up 24% From a Year Ago

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The typical homebuyer’s down payment last month was equal to 15% of the purchase price, up from 10% a year earlier.

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  • The typical homebuyer’s down payment last month was equal to 15% of the purchase price, up from 10% a year earlier.
  • But elevated housing costs (from both high prices and high mortgage rates) are also incentivizing buyers to take out larger down payments.
  • A bigger down payment means a smaller total loan amount, and a smaller loan amount means smaller monthly interest payments.
  • A buyer who puts 10% down on that same home with that same rate would have a monthly payment of $2,968.

Werner Enterprises Professional Drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, Honored With 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.

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  • Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.
  • Steve and Gina joined Werner® in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and work as husband-and-wife team drivers with a combined 2.5 million accident-free miles.
  • Werner professional drivers have received this award twice prior to Steve and Gina.
  • Charley Endorf won the TA Citizen Driver Award in 2014 and Dan “Dusty” Porter was recognized as the winner in 2021.

Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV Joins USAA To Lead Military Affairs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.

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  • USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.
  • His family has had continuous membership in USAA for five generations and he has been a member himself for 36 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328715585/en/
    Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV has joined USAA to lead Military Affairs.
  • In his role at USAA, Johnny will oversee the Military Affairs team’s strategic direction and contribute to and influence the company’s growth and operations.