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MUSC Health Selects UpStream Healthcare as its Value-Based Partner for Medicare Patients

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Monday, November 21, 2022

GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) and national value-based health care company, UpStream Healthcare, have jointly announced their partnership to advance the health and wellbeing of Medicare patients within their expanding network across the state.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) and national value-based health care company, UpStream Healthcare, have jointly announced their partnership to advance the health and wellbeing of Medicare patients within their expanding network across the state.
  • The UpStream and MUSC Health partnership aims to improve quality results for Medicare patients across South Carolina by giving them access to a team committed to improving coordination of care.
  • The UpStream platform recognizes that primary care physicians have the ability to serve as quarterbacks for their health care system with a unique, proven model known to deliver better outcomes.
  • UpStream Healthcare Company is a global risk, managed services organization providing physicians with the support and systems they need to improve healthcare for seniors.

Complete College America Names Kresge Foundation Program Officer to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete College America, a national non-profit organization on a mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the United States, today announced the appointment of Dr. Edward Smith, a senior program officer with The Kresge Foundation's Education Program, to its board of directors.

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  • Nonprofit higher education reform network welcomes college access and success expert Dr. Edward Smith to its board of directors
    INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete College America , a national non-profit organization on a mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the United States, today announced the appointment of Dr. Edward Smith , a senior program officer with The Kresge Foundation's Education Program, to its board of directors.
  • "Restoring the promise of higher education means that we must bring proven practices to institutions that have been for too long left behind by the college completion movement," said Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, president of Complete College America.
  • "Dr. Smith's deep experience in education policy research coupled with his expertise in higher education innovation, college opportunity and degree completion makes him an ideal fit to join our board.
  • I'm humbled and honored to have this opportunity to join Complete College America's board."

Pepperdine University to Commemorate Veterans Day by Illuminating Phillips Theme Tower

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

To commemorate Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Pepperdine University will illuminate the Phillips Theme Tower on the Malibu campus with vibrant purple lights at sunset on Friday.

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  • To commemorate Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Pepperdine University will illuminate the Phillips Theme Tower on the Malibu campus with vibrant purple lights at sunset on Friday.
  • For more information about the Universitys dedication to its veterans and military-connected students, visit the Veterans at Pepperdine website.
  • Learn more about Light to Unite and more Veterans Day activities hosted by Pepperdine here .
  • Founded in 1937, Pepperdine University is an independent, Christian university located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles in scenic Malibu, California.

Calgary Health Foundation announces Murray Sigler as new interim President & CEO

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Calgary, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Respected Calgary business leader, Murray Sigler is the new interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Calgary Health Foundation.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Respected Calgary business leader, Murray Sigler is the new interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Calgary Health Foundation.
  • Prior to joining Calgary Health Foundation, Mr. Sigler was appointed interim CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce in 2020.
  • Murray Sigler was recently appointed interim President & CEO of the Calgary Health Foundation as of November 3, 2022.
  • Prior to joining the Foundation, Mr. Sigler served as interim President & CEO of Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

Fielding Graduate University honors Dr. Orlando L. Taylor as 2022 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation recipient

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. , will be honored as the 2022 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation recipient on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. PST/11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. EST at a public livestream on Fielding's YouTube channel .

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  • Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. , will be honored as the 2022 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation recipient on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. PST/11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. EST at a public livestream on Fielding's YouTube channel .
  • He works tirelessly to continue to prepare the next generation of college and university researchers, faculty members and leaders across the nation.
  • He is also the Founding Director of the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education.
  • For 48 years, Fielding Graduate University has been educating leaders, scholars, and practitioners for a more just and sustainable world.

The Printed Circuit Board Association of America names David Schild as the association's first executive director

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Printed Circuit Board Association of America has named David Schild as the association's first executive director.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Printed Circuit Board Association of America has named David Schild as the association's first executive director.
  • PCBAA is a consortium of U.S.-based companies that support U.S. domestic production of printed circuit boards or "PCBs".
  • The association focuses on reshoring American high-tech manufacturing and building a resilient and secure domestic supply chain.
  • "He will drive our efforts to educate, advocate and support legislation that will bring printed circuit board manufacturing back to the United States."

Brigette Lumpkins Joins Business Development for Stax Data Analytics Offering

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

In this newly created position, Lumpkins is responsible for driving strategic business relationships to support the firm's growth and business strategy for the Stax Data Analytics offering.

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  • In this newly created position, Lumpkins is responsible for driving strategic business relationships to support the firm's growth and business strategy for the Stax Data Analytics offering.
  • Through a combination of proprietary tools, specialized teams, and deep knowledge of data analytics software and infrastructure, Stax Data Analytics helps management teams make data-driven decisions and drive organizational change for continuously better use of data and analytics to deliver value.
  • "Brigette has a uniquecomprehensionof the investor landscape as well as understanding and relationships within private equity and the broader PE ecosystem," said Mark Bremer, Vice Chairman, Stax Data Analytics.
  • "I'm excited to join Stax and be able to deliver an immediate impact as the firm rapidly expands the Stax Data Analytics offering," said Brigette Lumpkins.

Augustine Institute announces release of Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Greenwood Village, CO, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute announces the release of Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well today on the Feast of All Souls, a day commemorating the faithful departed.

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  • Greenwood Village, CO, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute announces the release of Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well today on the Feast of All Souls, a day commemorating the faithful departed.
  • As part of its mission to help Catholics understand, live, and share their faith, the Augustine Institute encourages individuals and families to think about and prepare for death.
  • The four Eternal Rest episodes are available in English and Spanish exclusively on FORMED.org , the Augustine Institutes digital streaming platform.
  • About the Augustine Institute: The Augustine Institute is a Catholic educational apostolate based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. Announces Eric T. Hurd as Senior Vice President-Chief Lending Officer

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

GREENFIELD, Wis., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. ("the "Company") (NASDAQ Capital Market: BCOW), the holding company for PyraMax Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), announced that Eric T. Hurd has accepted the position of Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer of the Company and the Bank.

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  • GREENFIELD, Wis., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. ("the "Company") (NASDAQ Capital Market: BCOW), the holding company for PyraMax Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), announced that Eric T. Hurd has accepted the position of Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer of the Company and the Bank.
  • Mr. Hurd has over 22 years of banking experience, including 12 years with the Bank where he currently serves as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Officer.
  • Mr. Hurd graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
  • Thomas K. Peterson has announced that in preparation for his retirement, he will transition to Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Officer for 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. and PyraMax Bank effective November 1, 2022 and will continue to work in a part-time capacity.

Community Hospital Corporation CEO Jim Kendrick Receives Trinity University's 2022 Duce Award

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) President and CEO Jim Kendrick was named the 2022 winner of the prestigious Duce Award by Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, at a special recognition ceremony and dinner on October 20, 2022.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) President and CEO Jim Kendrick was named the 2022 winner of the prestigious Duce Award by Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, at a special recognition ceremony and dinner on October 20, 2022.
  • Trinity University's Duce Award honors a Health Care Administration program graduate who has shown outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the field of health services administration.
  • Presented annually, the award is named after Dean Leonard A. Duce, a former dean of the Graduate School at Trinity and one of the program's founding faculty members.
  • Community Hospital Corporation owns, manages and consults with hospitals through CHC Hospitals, CHC Consulting and CHC ContinueCARE, with the purpose to guide, support and enhance the mission of community hospitals and healthcare providers.