Graduation

Afghan Women’s Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.

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  • During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.
  • COMMENCEMENT DATE: The university-wide Commencement celebration for undergraduate, graduate and law students of the Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 17.
  • LIVESTREAM: RWU will provide a livestream enabled for broadcast and radio recording of the main university ceremony.
  • PHOTO CAPTION: Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the RWU Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17.

Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen” to be Catholic University’s 2024 Commencement Speaker

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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  • Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
  • Roumie also starred in the 2023 movie, “Jesus Revolution.”
    In addition to his work as an actor, Roumie is actively involved with his Catholic faith.
  • Catholic media have recognized him as a leader of the faith, with Our Sunday Visitor naming Roumie to a list of Catholics of the Year in 2022.
  • The Commencement ceremony will be held on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Longtime U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Named Speaker for Hood College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce U.S. Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 18, is the 127th in Hood's history.

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  • Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
  • I appreciate all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have helped each student reach this milestone," said Senator Cardin.
  • "I am looking forward to Commencement and making Hood College my alma mater," said Noah Turner, president of the Class of 2024.
  • "It is our honor to have Senator Cardin as our Commencement speaker," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.

Twist Bioscience Corporation Announces Inducement Grants under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) (“Twist” or the “Company”), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 122,400 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 36 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.

Key Points: 
  • As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) (“Twist” or the “Company”), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 122,400 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 36 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.
  • The employment inducement awards were granted under Twist’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related form of restricted stock award agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The inducement plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Twist, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with Twist, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The RSUs vest over a 48-month period for each employee as follows: 25% vests on the one year anniversary of the start date of the employee (the “Vesting Commencement Date”), and 1/16 of the RSUs vest on each quarterly anniversary (or the last day of the month if no such day exists) of the Vesting Commencement Date thereafter, subject to the employee’s continued service through each vesting date.

Notice Regarding Commencement of Tender Offer for Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 9783) by Bloom 1 K.K.

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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We hereby announce today that the attached press release issued by Bloom 1 K.K.

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  • We hereby announce today that the attached press release issued by Bloom 1 K.K.
  • titled “Notice Regarding Commencement of Tender Offer for Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 9783)” has been released.
  • (the Offeror) to Benesse Holdings, Inc. (the Target Company of the Tender Offer).
  • Notice Regarding Commencement of Tender Offer for Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 9783) dated January 29, 2024
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$20 Million Donation to Howard University Supports GRACE Grant Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $20 million donation to Howard University from Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner will support the GRACE Grant Endowed Fund, an initiative to eliminate college costs and keep first-year students enrolled through graduation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $20 million donation to Howard University from Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner will support the GRACE Grant Endowed Fund, an initiative to eliminate college costs and keep first-year students enrolled through graduation.
  • The GRACE (Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence) Grant program provides a 100% match to first-time undergraduate students who receive the maximum Pell Grant from the federal government, with additional funds available to students who have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $0.
  • The average four-year graduation rate for EFC $0 GRACE recipients is 42 percent higher than those in the same category who did not receive GRACE funds.
  • “The GRACE Grant program empowers students during a crucial moment in their academic lives through to college graduation.”
    Carrie and Greg added that they hope their support for the GRACE Grant program encourages others to do the same.

GeneDx Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The RSUs were granted under GeneDx’s 2023 Equity Inducement Plan and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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  • The RSUs were granted under GeneDx’s 2023 Equity Inducement Plan and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
  • Typically, upon full vesting, shares are sold to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs and funded by a "sell to cover" transaction.
  • This does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

Notice Regarding Planned Commencement of Tender Offer for Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 9783) by Bloom1 K.K.

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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After the completion of the Tender Offer, the Target Company will continue to provide its current businesses and services to its customers and is committed to delivering even better services.

Key Points: 
  • After the completion of the Tender Offer, the Target Company will continue to provide its current businesses and services to its customers and is committed to delivering even better services.
  • For more details, please refer to the attached document titled “Notice Regarding Planned Commencement of Tender Offer for Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Securities Code: 9783)”.
  • The business environment surrounding the Target Company has become increasingly challenging.
  • Soichiro Fukutake, Hideaki Fukutake, and EQT aim to privatize the shares of the Target Company through the tender Offer, followed by a squeeze-out and subsequent transactions.

BECA Founder Jerri DeVard Announced to 2023 Advertising Hall of Fame as Organization Celebrated Its First Class of Black Marketing Future Leaders

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerri DeVard, founder of The Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA), an alliance of Black marketing executives from iconic consumer and business-to-business brands and companies across the globe, was announced to the Advertising Hall of Fame by the American Advertising Federation on Wednesday, November 29 at the Closing Bell Ceremony of the NYSE. The announcement came just before BECA celebrated the graduation of its first class of marketing leaders from The BECA Playbook and announced initiatives for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement came just before BECA celebrated the graduation of its first class of marketing leaders from The BECA Playbook and announced initiatives for 2024.
  • As a pioneering marketing executive and one of the highest-ranking Black female leaders among others who didn't look like her, DeVard exemplifies the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement.
  • The first class of business leaders graduated on November 30, 2023, during a celebration at Paramount HQ in Times Square.
  • For more information on BECA, visit www.blackexec.com and follow @TheofficialBECA on Twitter and Black Executive CMO Alliance on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Twist Bioscience Corporation Announces Inducement Grants under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 130,400 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 15 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.

Key Points: 
  • As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 130,400 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 15 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.
  • The employment inducement awards were granted under Twist’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related form of restricted stock award agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The inducement plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Twist, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with Twist, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The RSUs vest over a 48-month period for each employee as follows: 25% vests on the one year anniversary of the start date of the employee (the “Vesting Commencement Date”), and 1/16 of the RUSs vests on each quarterly anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date thereafter, subject to the employee’s continued service through each vesting date.