Higher education

Boldyn Networks expands its connectivity offering into US Higher Education with agreement to acquire Apogee Telecom

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), one of the largest shared network infrastructure providers in the US and globally, has agreed to acquire Apogee Telecom (Apogee), the leading provider of on-campus connectivity infrastructure in the US Higher Education industry. This expands Boldyn's footprint and capability in the education sector and contributes to the powerhouse's rapid growth in the US.

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  • LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) , one of the largest shared network infrastructure providers in the US and globally, has agreed to acquire Apogee Telecom (Apogee), the leading provider of on-campus connectivity infrastructure in the US Higher Education industry.
  • This expands Boldyn's footprint and capability in the education sector and contributes to the powerhouse's rapid growth in the US.
  • "US Higher Education connectivity is very attractive for us as the demand for managed connectivity services continues to grow.
  • Apogee has a long history of serving and delighting its higher education customers, and we are pleased that Boldyn shares similar values.

Architecture and Design Firm Carrier Johnson + Culture Announces New Leaders for Higher Education and Technology

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Planning firm Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) proudly welcomes two significant hires: Nash Reyes, Director of Technology, and Craig Atkinson, Director of Higher Education.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Planning firm Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) proudly welcomes two significant hires: Nash Reyes, Director of Technology, and Craig Atkinson, Director of Higher Education.
  • Nash adds, "I believe technology is a transformative force that will enhance our design capabilities, streamline operations, and increase client satisfaction.
  • Together, we will revolutionize AEC through tech-driven innovation such as sustainable technology, AI-driven design solutions, and collaborative virtual environments."
  • To lead their higher education practice and build upon an already robust portfolio, Carrier Johnson + Culture brought on Craig Atkinson, whose 34-year career has revolved around educational facility design.

Liaison and NASH Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Centralized Application Service, Addressing Pressing Challenges in Higher Education

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liaison and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) announce a first-of-its-kind partnership that will accelerate student access and foster success across the United States using Liaison's Centralized Application Service (CAS).  By adopting an application strategy that prioritizes student pathways, the system is designed to streamline enrollment and transfers, significantly reducing administrative burdens and inefficiencies. Functioning as a centralized access point, CAS simplifies the application process, allowing students to apply to multiple campuses and programs within each system using a single application. The partnership brings together NASH's commitment to increasing college attainment rates through systemness and Liaison's technological prowess in data and analytics and higher education expertise.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liaison and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) announce a first-of-its-kind partnership that will accelerate student access and foster success across the United States using Liaison's Centralized Application Service (CAS).
  • The partnership brings together NASH's commitment to increasing college attainment rates through systemness and Liaison's technological prowess in data and analytics and higher education expertise.
  • "The synergy between NASH and Liaison represents a transformative approach to public higher education," said George Haddad, Founder and CEO of Liaison.
  • For more information about this partnership and its impact on the future of education, please visit our partnership page .

McGraw Hill Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, today reported financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, with $1.6 billion in year-to-date (YTD) billings and $638 million in Adjusted EBITDA. YTD billings declined 8% compared to the prior year largely due to an anticipated smaller U.S. K-12 adoption market opportunity with billings growth of 5% across the rest of the business.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, today reported financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, with $1.6 billion in year-to-date (YTD) billings and $638 million in Adjusted EBITDA.
  • YTD digital billings were 60% of total billings and nearly 90% for US Higher Education, reflecting global demand for trusted, curated content delivered through award winning digital platforms.
  • "We're proud to be a leader in a growing global industry that is foundational to economic development and social advancement," said CEO Simon Allen.
  • McGraw Hill is a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.

Venbrook's Student Insurance Expands Exclusive Partnership with Anthem Blue Cross to Bring Accident Insurance to Universities Across California

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Exclusive to SI, the Student Athlete Insurance Network (SAIN) is a partnership with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) that was established in 1993, supplying coverage for all students at 80% of the state's community colleges.

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  • Exclusive to SI, the Student Athlete Insurance Network (SAIN) is a partnership with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) that was established in 1993, supplying coverage for all students at 80% of the state's community colleges.
  • Venbrook is one of the largest independent insurance distribution and services firms in the U.S.
  • SAIN is meant to fill the gap between a student-athlete's health insurance policy, usually provided by a parent's plan and the NCAA's offering of catastrophic injury coverage.
  • "The student health & accident program through Student Insurance helps schools and their students accomplish those shared goals."

Alan AI Assessed "Awardable" for Department of Defense Work in the CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Alan AI offers a singular Generative AI Assistant for any workflow across diverse vendor applications.

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  • Alan AI offers a singular Generative AI Assistant for any workflow across diverse vendor applications.
  • "We believe that Generative AI will completely replace business logic and integration layers, " said Ramu Sunkara , Co-Founder and CEO of Alan AI.
  • Alan AI was recognized in a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions.
  • Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com.

University of Phoenix Vice Provost, Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum Joins Featured Session at 2024 InsightsEDU Conference

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost, Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum Doris Savron, will join the proceedings of the 2024 InsightsEDU Conference as a panelist.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost, Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum Doris Savron, will join the proceedings of the 2024 InsightsEDU Conference as a panelist.
  • "I am thrilled to join the InsightsEDU Conference, where our panel will dive into the transformative initiatives reshaping higher education,” shares Savron.
  • The panel session will examine the ways in which visionary institutions featured harness innovation to challenge traditional norms.
  • She serves as Vice Provost overseeing the strategy for University of Phoenix academic programs and curriculum design, institutional assessment and faculty.

Midwestern Higher Education Compact Awards Resultant Master Agreement to provide for Data Analytics for Student Success, Institutional Efficiencies and Integration

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) has awarded Resultant a master agreement to provide data analytics solutions and services to colleges and universities across 12 member states to support student success, institutional efficiencies, and integration.

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  • The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) has awarded Resultant a master agreement to provide data analytics solutions and services to colleges and universities across 12 member states to support student success, institutional efficiencies, and integration.
  • Today's higher education institutions are increasingly utilizing advanced analytics to improve institutional decision-making and bring about better outcomes for their students, alumni, and personnel.
  • “While higher education institutions are facing unprecedented, complex challenges, the opportunities to use data analytics to solve these problems have never been greater,” said Curt Merlau, senior director of the education practice at Resultant.
  • Self-Service Analytics Platform – A self-service analytics module that enables staff to conduct data analysis in a secure, cloud-based environment.

Kulur Group Announces Nicholas Love as Inaugural CEO

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Kulur Group , a diverse-owned national challenger brand agency that specializes in business brand reputation management and omni-channel marketing, has named Nicholas Love as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Kulur Group , a diverse-owned national challenger brand agency that specializes in business brand reputation management and omni-channel marketing, has named Nicholas Love as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122647479/en/
    Kulur Group CEO Nicholas Love (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kulur Group excels in helping brands connect and engage with diverse communities in innovatively creative ways that drive increased brand visibility, stronger connectivity to target communities, and growth.
  • “I'm both humbled and excited about the opportunity to lead Kulur Group as its first CEO.
  • Kulur Group is building something special, and having the privilege to facilitate client and partner excellence alongside some of the industry's most creative, strategic, and disciplined minds is truly a dream come true,” said Nicholas Love, Kulur Group CEO.

Doris Savron Appointed Vice President for Career Connectors Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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University of Phoenix and Career Connectors , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering career seekers and organizations, are pleased to announce the appointment of the University’s Vice Provost for Colleges, Assessment, and Curriculum Doris Savron as Vice President for the Career Connectors Board of Directors.

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  • University of Phoenix and Career Connectors , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering career seekers and organizations, are pleased to announce the appointment of the University’s Vice Provost for Colleges, Assessment, and Curriculum Doris Savron as Vice President for the Career Connectors Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored to serve as Vice President for the Career Connectors Board of Directors and to serve in a leadership capacity alongside my fellow members of the Board.
  • Jessica Pierce, CEO of Career Connectors, states, “I am profoundly grateful to welcome Doris Savron as Vice President for the Career Connectors Board of Directors.
  • Her extensive career at the University includes roles such as associate faculty, campus vice president, regional vice president of student services, and college operations.