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Kingswood U.S. Accelerates Expansion of Successful In-house Investment Banking Group with Appointment of Four New Members

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $14 billion in client assets globally, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Investment Banking team. Braden Ferrari has been brought on as Head of Institutional Sales, David Braccia and Evan Wynn join as Vice Presidents, Capital Markets and Jacob Wilson has been named a Vice Presidents, Investment Banking.

Key Points: 
  • The significant expansion of the Kingswood Investments team follows the strategic buildout of the firm's in-house investment banking capabilities over the past few years and illustrates the firm's commitment to this successful and growing business.
  • The Kingswood U.S. investment banking group provides access to capital to mid-market businesses undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change.
  • Braden Ferrari has over 20 years of corporate finance and investment banking experience, advising C-level executives and the boards of directors at public companies.
  • The Kingswood Investment Banking team is comprised of senior professionals with an average of more than 20 years in investment banking, located in New York, Florida and Texas.

Settlement Administrator Angeion Group Announces Proposed Settlements with Brown University, University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Trustees of Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Northwestern

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal court has preliminarily approved proposed settlements ("Settlements") with the following ten defendant universities: Brown University ("Brown"), University of Chicago ("Chicago"), the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth"), Duke University ("Duke"), Emory University ("Emory"), Northwestern University ("Northwestern"), William Marsh Rice University ("Rice"), Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and Yale University ("Yale"). The Court has also preliminarily approved a Settlement Class of students who attended the following seventeen schools (during certain time periods): Brown, California Institute of Technology, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell University, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Rice, Vanderbilt, and Yale (the "Defendants," or "Universities," or "Defendant Universities"). As a part of the Settlement, the Defendant Universities have agreed to make a settlement payment of $284 million and to provide certain additional information to Plaintiffs in this antitrust class action lawsuit called Henry, et al. v. Brown University, et al., 1:22-cv-00125, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ("Action").

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal court has preliminarily approved proposed settlements ("Settlements") with the following ten defendant universities: Brown University ("Brown"), University of Chicago ("Chicago"), the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth"), Duke University ("Duke"), Emory University ("Emory"), Northwestern University ("Northwestern"), William Marsh Rice University ("Rice"), Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and Yale University ("Yale").
  • v. Brown University, et al., 1:22-cv-00125, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ("Action").
  • The Action was brought by certain students who attended the Universities while receiving partial need-based financial aid.
  • The Action alleges that the Universities conspired in violation of the federal antitrust laws regarding principles, formulas, and methods of determining financial aid.

New Profit Launches Second Season of "Say More with Tulaine Montgomery" Podcast, Featuring Radically Candid Conversations About Building an America Where Everyone Can Thrive

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BOSTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Profit, a venture philanthropy organization that backs social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in the U.S., launched the second season of "Say More with Tulaine Montgomery." The podcast series features New Profit CEO Tulaine Montgomery in conversation with global leaders, civic visionaries, educators, and activists to explore the journey towards building a thriving multiracial, multicultural and intergenerational society.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by New Profit CEO Tulaine Montgomery, this season of Say More will feature guests Krista Tippett, Marshall Ganz, Rachel Cargle, and more to explore what it takes to create a better world.
  • BOSTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Profit , a venture philanthropy organization that backs social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in the U.S., launched the second season of " Say More with Tulaine Montgomery ."
  • The podcast series features New Profit CEO Tulaine Montgomery in conversation with global leaders, civic visionaries, educators, and activists to explore the journey towards building a thriving multiracial, multicultural and intergenerational society.
  • Listen to "Say More with Tulaine Montgomery" on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Viatris Hosts R&D Event Focusing on its Collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 Assets Selatogrel and Cenerimod and Key Elements of its Pipeline

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The focus of the event will be a discussion of its collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 assets selatogrel and cenerimod and key elements of the Company's pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • The focus of the event will be a discussion of its collaboration with Idorsia, Phase 3 assets selatogrel and cenerimod and key elements of the Company's pipeline.
  • The collaboration with Idorsia is a great example of Viatris' strategy in action—adding two late-stage potential blockbuster assets, selatogrel and cenerimod—and connecting Idorsia's highly productive drug development team and innovation engine with Viatris' existing infrastructure and experience.
  • The Company will review key elements of the collaboration including how Viatris can make a difference in the delivery of these assets.
  • An archived version also will be available following the live event and can be accessed at the same location for a limited time.

"TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2024", renowned fashion & design festival in Japan took place from March 14th across 10 areas in Tokyo, featuring more than 100 installations & events

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Seiichi Saito, the overall creative director, studied architectural design at Columbia University (MSAAD) and started his career in New York in 2000.

Key Points: 
  • Seiichi Saito, the overall creative director, studied architectural design at Columbia University (MSAAD) and started his career in New York in 2000.
  • He is the Jury Chair for the GOOD DESIGN AWARD from 2023 and is appointed as the director of the Co-Creation Program for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.
  • Ryota Hamano, the General Co-Creation Director, actively works on contributing to society through "co-creation" and "project building."
  • He designs "experience designs" that effectively communicate across real promotions, TV commercials, graphics, web, and social media.

BETTER BROTHERS LOS ANGELES (BBLA) & THE DIVA FOUNDATION, LED BY EMMY® AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS & ACTIVIST SHERYL LEE RALPH WILL HONOR KARINE JEAN-PIERRE WITH THE HISTORY MAKER AWARD & MULTIMEDIA MAVERICK MONA SCOTT-YOUNG WITH THE ALLY AWARD

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA), in partnership with The DIVA Foundation, under the guidance of the Emmy® Award-winning actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph Abbott Elementary, is proud to announce additional honorees, host, performers, and presenters for the 10th Annual Truth Awards. This event promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of excellence and empowerment. Wendy Raquel Robinson, an Emmy® Award-winning producer and actress known for her role as sports agent Tasha Mack on The Game, will host the landmark event. The 10th Annual Truth Awards will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, March 30th, from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. As BBLA celebrates a decade of excellence, this year's awards show promises to be an unprecedented affair spanning three unforgettable evenings - a groundbreaking first in the Truth Awards history.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to have Emmy®Award-winning producer Wendy Raquel Robinson as our host for this special milestone event," said Vincent L. Holmes, co-founder of Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA). "
  • her talent and passion for supporting the community aligns perfectly with the mission of the Truth Awards."
  • Hailey Kilgore, a distinguished actress who received a TONY AWARD nomination for her outstanding contributions to the industry, will deliver an awe-inspiring performance.
  • "The recognition of Karine Jean-Pierre is a testament to her unwavering dedication to social justice and equality," said Sheryl Lee Ralph, Founder of The DIVA Foundation.

OKX Web3 University Tour Champions The Next Generation of Builders and Innovators

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX , a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, has successfully launched its OKX Web3 University tour, engaging with top students and faculty about the future of Web3 technology.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX , a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, has successfully launched its OKX Web3 University tour, engaging with top students and faculty about the future of Web3 technology.
  • The tour has already held events at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the University of Southern California.
  • The OKX Web3 team participated in fireside chats and panel discussions at each university dedicated to decentralization, blockchain infrastructure, and the builder community.
  • The OKX university tour will continue to make stops at leading technology campuses across the U.S. over the next month.

Englewood Health and ColumbiaDoctors Announce Program for Advanced Heart Failure

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ENGLEWOOD, N.J., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Working in collaboration with cardiologists from Englewood Health, ColumbiaDoctors experts will be offering consultations to advanced heart failure patients hospitalized at Englewood Hospital. Outpatient care also will be provided by the two institutions, with ColumbiaDoctors providing heart failure care. The collaboration aims to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure by expanding access to a world-class program in Bergen County.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, N.J., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Working in collaboration with cardiologists from Englewood Health, ColumbiaDoctors experts will be offering consultations to advanced heart failure patients hospitalized at Englewood Hospital.
  • The collaboration aims to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure by expanding access to a world-class program in Bergen County.
  • "The launch of the Englewood Health and ColumbiaDoctors advanced heart failure collaboration exemplifies the dedication of our medical staff and community physicians to advancing cardiac care," says Hillary Cohen, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Englewood Hospital.
  • "The Englewood Health and ColumbiaDoctors advanced heart failure collaboration represents a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing cardiac care for our communities," says Dennis Katechis, DO, Chief of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Englewood Hospital.

illycaffè and Ernesto Illy Foundation sponsor the World Happiness Report for the tenth time

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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According to the latest findings of the World Happiness Report, Finland retains its title as the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark and Iceland.

Key Points: 
  • According to the latest findings of the World Happiness Report, Finland retains its title as the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark and Iceland.
  • A message we also want to promote through our support of the World Happiness Report."
  • The ongoing mission of illycaffè and the Ernesto Illy Foundation involves safeguarding well-being, encompassing happiness and health, through sustainable projects benefiting communities in both coffee-producing and consuming countries.
  • Gallup World Poll ratings form the basis for annual happiness rankings and come from nationally representative samples assessed over three years.

Stamford Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center Deepen Relationship With Neurosciences Partnership

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The neurosciences partnership builds on Stamford Health's existing relationship with CUIMC and earlier this year, Stamford Health welcomed Columbia University Irving Medical Center endovascular neurosurgeon, Max Shutran, MD , to its medical staff.

Key Points: 
  • The neurosciences partnership builds on Stamford Health's existing relationship with CUIMC and earlier this year, Stamford Health welcomed Columbia University Irving Medical Center endovascular neurosurgeon, Max Shutran, MD , to its medical staff.
  • Through its expanded partnership with Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation's premier medical centers, Stamford Health provides the most advanced and sophisticated cardiac and neurosurgical care to lower Fairfield County.
  • "We are so excited for Dr. Max Shutran to join our department in this exciting new role with Stamford Health," noted E. Sander Connolly, MD , Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
  • "Our partnership with Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one that we are extremely proud of," added Rod Acosta, MD, Chief Physician Executive and President & CEO of Stamford Health Medical Group.