Collective impact

Spelman College led team awarded a $14 Million National Science Foundation grant focused on transforming the research enterprise

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NSF announced a $20 million investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming research support access.

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  • NSF announced a $20 million investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming research support access.
  • Many of the initiatives previously funded by NSF GRANTED have had a transformative impact, particularly for emerging research and minority-serving institutions.
  • "This $20 million investment through NSF's GRANTED initiative reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers in research access.
  • That’s why I partnered with Spelman College and the National Science Foundation to deliver a $14 million investment in the Atlanta University Center to expand its world-class research capabilities.

PRIDE Industries’ Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Adrienne Lawson Recognized as a DEI Champion

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Roseville, Calif., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Adrienne Lawson, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, is among this year’s Sacramento Business Journal’s Champions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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  • Roseville, Calif., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Adrienne Lawson, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, is among this year’s Sacramento Business Journal’s Champions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “I am honored and excited to be a recipient of this DEI Champion Award,” said Lawson.
  • “There has been pushback on DEI efforts across the country, so I’m especially grateful that the Sacramento Business Journal sees DEI’s value.
  • Dr. Lawson is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s diversity and inclusion strategies companywide, working closely with the executive and human resources teams.

Lightbeam Health Solutions Releases No-Cost Health Equity Solution, Radian™

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Today, Lightbeam Health Solutions , the leader in population health management solutions and services, announces the release of the industry’s first no-cost health equity strategy in-a-box solution, Radian™.

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  • Today, Lightbeam Health Solutions , the leader in population health management solutions and services, announces the release of the industry’s first no-cost health equity strategy in-a-box solution, Radian™.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005288/en/
    Lightbeam Health Solutions offers Radian™, a no-cost health equity tool that supports healthcare organizations to advance equitable healthcare and overcome barriers to social determinants of health.
  • Radian™ aggregates clinical and social data across 4,500+ factors to give providers an executive-level view of health disparities within a community.
  • “At Lightbeam, we believe health equity should be a priority for all organizations,” said C Stavridis, VP of Product, CareSignal.

New March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity Aims to Close Health Equity Gap, Improve Outcomes

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As it marks its 85th birthday today and launches a year-long anniversary celebration, March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, announces the launch of the inaugural March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity. The new Center, based at the University of Pennsylvania, will address poor health outcomes and longstanding racial disparities that make the U.S. among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth. Concurrently, March of Dimes is growing its Celebrity Advocate Council (CAC) with two new leaders committed to advancing equitable health outcomes.

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  • The new Center, based at the University of Pennsylvania, will address poor health outcomes and longstanding racial disparities that make the U.S. among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth.
  • Concurrently, March of Dimes is growing its Celebrity Advocate Council (CAC) with two new leaders committed to advancing equitable health outcomes.
  • Through scientific research and technology development, the Center will address disparities that underlie maternal morbidities and stress that contribute to poor outcomes.
  • Spicer, a longtime supporter of March of Dimes, has been an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health after her diagnosis and hospitalization of postpartum depression.

39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Washington, D.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Regional Commission is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachias 13 states graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute , a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission .

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  • Washington, D.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Regional Commission is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachias 13 states graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute , a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission .
  • Members of the Class of 2022, along with their friends and family, attended the ceremony in Washington, D.C.
    My sincerest congratulations to the 2022 class of Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows!
  • Additionally, as graduates of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, they are now part of the Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network.
  • The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive regional leadership training program developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. BakerJr.Center for Public Policy; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact.

Education Metaverse Learnoverse Raises 1M USD From Serial Entrepreneur Taizo Son of Japan

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BitDegree announces that its unique education-oriented metaverse - the Learnoverse - has raised over 1M USD from a Japanese / Singaporean venture investor Mistletoe.

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  • VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BitDegree announces that its unique education-oriented metaverse - the Learnoverse - has raised over 1M USD from a Japanese / Singaporean venture investor Mistletoe.
  • Earlier this spring, BitDegree, a leading blockchain-powered online education platform with over 1 million users, announced it is developing the first-ever learning metaverse, the Learnoverse.
  • With the launch of the Learnoverse, BitDegree aims to create an engaging way of learning about blockchain, crypto, and Web3-related topics within the metaverse.
  • Mistletoe is a venture ecosystem builder and investor founded by Taizo Son, a serial entrepreneur and a billionaire investor based in Japan.

Novoloop Extends Series A Round To $21M

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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MENLO PARK, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced upcycling startup Novoloop expands its Series A to $21 million through an oversubscribed extension led by Mistletoe Singapore and Hanwha Solutions. This nearly doubles the company's raise of $11 million announced in February, which sparked additional investor interest.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced upcycling startup Novoloop expands its Series A to $21 million through an oversubscribed extension led by Mistletoe Singapore and Hanwha Solutions.
  • "This round brings together mission-driven financial investors and industry strategics who believe in our vision of a circular economy for plastics," said CEO Miranda Wang.
  • "Leading this round was obvious," said Taizo Son, founder of Mistletoe.
  • Novoloop uses its proprietary ATOD technology to make high-performance chemicals and materials from polyethylene, which is the most commonly used yet least recycled plastic.

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In South Carolina

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In South Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 11.5% to 11.8% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.

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  • In South Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 11.5% to 11.8% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • For example, the South Carolina Report Card shows direct entry midwives and certified nurse midwives are allowed to practice in the state.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In Wisconsin

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In Wisconsin, the preterm birth rate decreased from 10.1% to 9.9% in 2020, earning the state aC grade on this year's Report Card.

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  • In Wisconsin, the preterm birth rate decreased from 10.1% to 9.9% in 2020, earning the state aC grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • For example, the Wisconsin Report Card shows both direct entry midwives and certified nurse midwives are allowed to practice in the state.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In West Virginia

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In West Virginia, the preterm birth rate decreased from 12.6% to 12.0% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.

Key Points: 
  • In West Virginia, the preterm birth rate decreased from 12.6% to 12.0% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • Each year, the March of Dimes releases its Report Card with grades for individual states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and top 100 cities.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).