New York University

Ideavillage to Fund Entrepreneurial Undergraduate Scholarships in NYU Stern’s Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship Program

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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In recognition of this gift, the School has named the program—one of the most successful in Stern’s history—the Khubani BTE Program .

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  • In recognition of this gift, the School has named the program—one of the most successful in Stern’s history—the Khubani BTE Program .
  • This gift will annually support up to 40 scholarships across all four years of the program, benefitting hundreds of students for years to come.
  • “As someone who has experienced great success in his pursuit of the ‘American dream,’ Andy is an inspiration for Stern undergraduate business students.
  • The Khubani BTE Program builds upon Stern’s robust footprint in the technology and entrepreneurship arena following the successful launch of its one-year Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA, another first of its kind, which debuted in 2018.

ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Elects Four Highly Accomplished Medical Genetics Professionals to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to facilitating the integration of genetics and genomics into medical practice.

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  • The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to facilitating the integration of genetics and genomics into medical practice.
  • The board members are active participants, serving as advocates for the ACMG Foundation and for advancing its policies and programs.
  • ACMG Foundation President Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG said, "We are pleased to welcome these four new members to the ACMG Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored for the opportunity to serve the ACMG again through participation in the Foundation Board of Directors.

Ethics in an age of disinformation: Free webinar series from the National Press Club Journalism Institute

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce a free, four-part webinar series focused on ethics in the age of disinformation.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce a free, four-part webinar series focused on ethics in the age of disinformation.
  • All of these webinars are free and open to the public and are designed to provide tools and best practices to support ethical, trustworthy journalism.
  • Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible and targeted — and how they can become more resilient.
  • Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America at 11:30 a.m.

Nectar Services Corp. Announces John Dalton as New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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JERICHO, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nectar Services Corp. , a global leader in delivering actionable digital experience insights for the cloud collaboration and contact center markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dalton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • JERICHO, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nectar Services Corp. , a global leader in delivering actionable digital experience insights for the cloud collaboration and contact center markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dalton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Dalton brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of financial and operational leadership to Nectar Services Corp., having successfully driven growth and efficiency at companies across a variety of industries.
  • As a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting in New York, he advised business leaders on evolving digital finance capabilities and led transformation projects across telecommunications, life sciences, and financial services.
  • Before joining Nectar Services Corp., Dalton served as a fractional CFO, where he offered expert financial leadership to clients across sectors including retail, media, biotech, and managed services.

OCCC and POIETO host AI symposium for more than 300, new micro-credential in AI established

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is dedicated to advancing responsible AI practices in higher educational settings," said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC.
  • "The Responsible AI in Education Symposium's engaging speakers, panels and workshops presented OCCC faculty and administrative staff with valuable insight on how to leverage AI to support academic and professional excellence."
  • Distinguished speakers from OCCC, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma Contemporary, Robinson Park, the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, ClearKinetic, BaB, Feminist AI, and POIETO also contributed their expertise.

Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1 million in new research grants

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Alexandria, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are researching cancer prevention and early detection.

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  • Alexandria, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are researching cancer prevention and early detection.
  • Read on for more on the 2024 research grantees or access more detailed information on their projects in the researcher database.
  • Having a family history of cancer can affect the age at which cancer screening begins and genetic testing recommendations.
  • To view all past funded research grant and fellowship projects driving these key advancements in cancer prevention and early detection, explore the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Award Database.

Alerus Financial Corporation Names Forrest Wilson Chief Retirement Services Officer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS) announced today that Forrest Wilson will join Alerus as Executive Vice President and Chief Retirement Services Officer, effective February 26, 2024.

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  • Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS) announced today that Forrest Wilson will join Alerus as Executive Vice President and Chief Retirement Services Officer, effective February 26, 2024.
  • A well-rounded retirement industry veteran, Mr. Wilson brings over 25 years of experience on both the platform/recordkeeping and investment sides of the retirement business.
  • As Chief Retirement Services Officer, Mr. Wilson will be responsible for the overall leadership and direction of Alerus’ retirement and benefits division, which serves thousands of third-party advisors, over 8,000 employer-sponsored retirement plans, and approximately 474,000 plan participants nationwide.
  • “Forrest is widely experienced and well known in the retirement services industry,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Katie Lorenson.

Goulston & Storrs Attorney Rumi Tran Named a 2024 LCLD Pathfinder

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Rumi Tran has been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2024 Pathfinder program, which identifies, connects, and trains high-performing, early-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds on foundational leadership and relationship-building skills.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Rumi Tran has been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2024 Pathfinder program, which identifies, connects, and trains high-performing, early-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds on foundational leadership and relationship-building skills.
  • She embodies the qualities we look for in our future leaders, and this Pathfinder program will help her to continue to hone her legal, business, and management skills," said Bill Dillon, Co-Managing Director of Goulston & Storrs.
  • "We look forward to her continued contributions to our firm as she moves to the next level of her career."
  • The Pathfinder program was conceived as a supplement to training initiatives already in place at LCLD Member corporations and law firms.

Kasowitz: Penn's Meritless Motion to Dismiss the Lawsuit Challenging Penn's Pervasive Antisemitism Only Proves the Need for the Lawsuit in the First Place

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Marc E. Kasowitz, partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres, stated:  "Just weeks ago, Penn's president refused to confirm to Congress that calling for the genocide of Jews violates Penn's code of conduct.

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  • Marc E. Kasowitz, partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres, stated:  "Just weeks ago, Penn's president refused to confirm to Congress that calling for the genocide of Jews violates Penn's code of conduct.
  • Now, in its meritless motion to dismiss, Penn, while trying to downplay the virulent antisemitism it has tolerated and enabled for so long on its campus, also says that it should be trusted to fix the problem.
  • But since that infamous testimony, the antisemitic hatred, discrimination, and harassment permeating Penn's campus has if anything worsened.
  • Penn's motion only underscores the need for the lawsuit—unless compelled to, Penn will not change."

Rapport Therapeutics Appoints Terry-Ann Burrell to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Rapport Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging the science of receptor-associated proteins (RAPs) to advance precision neuromedicines, today announced the appointment of Terry-Ann Burrell to its Board of Directors.

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  • Rapport Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging the science of receptor-associated proteins (RAPs) to advance precision neuromedicines, today announced the appointment of Terry-Ann Burrell to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Burrell currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Beam Therapeutics.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Ms. Burrell to our board.
  • “This is an important moment for Rapport as the company prepares for both important clinical milestones and the complexities of the biotech financial landscape,” said Ms. Burrell.