Higher education

Mythics LLC, Ranks in the Top 100 for Largest Government Contractors for 13th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Each year, Washington Technology ranks the largest federal contractors, which showcases a market of continuous change as companies grow and adapt.

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  • Each year, Washington Technology ranks the largest federal contractors, which showcases a market of continuous change as companies grow and adapt.
  • Washington Technology's Annual Top 100 rankings showcase the largest federal contractors, highlighting the companies that have continued to thrive amidst the current market conditions.
  • This is Mythics' 13th consecutive year in the Top 100 Rankings.
  • For more information or to place an order, contact Mythics at 866-698-4427; email [email protected] or visit https://www.mythics.com or @mythics on LinkedIn and Twitter.

St. Thomas University Appoints Three New Deans: Dr. David Edwards, Dr. Jeffery Plunkett, and Dr. Colin Roche

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Their student-focused approach will continue to expand the growth of St. Thomas University as it heads into its fifth year of record undergraduate enrolment.

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  • Their student-focused approach will continue to expand the growth of St. Thomas University as it heads into its fifth year of record undergraduate enrolment.
  • St. Thomas University (STU) appoints three new Deans: Dr. David Edwards, Dr. Jeffery Plunkett, and Dr. Colin Roche.
  • Prior to STU, Dr. David Edwards served as Chair of the Johnson & Wales University College of Hospitality Management.
  • Dr. Colin Roche also joins STU from Johnson & Wales University, where he led the College of Culinary Arts as Department Chair.

Tamara McClain Appointed New Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.
  • Most recently, McClain served as COD Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources.
  • "The community college environment holds a special place in my heart," said McClain, who joined the College in 2016.
  • "Tamara's invaluable expertise and dedication in cultivating collaborative relationships with our academic partners has been remarkable," said COD Provost Mark Curtis-Chávez.

Cleveland School of Cannabis Receives 10-Year Accreditation Recommendation from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The recent site visit by the MSA-CESS team resulted in high marks and a recommendation for full accreditation for 10 years.

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  • The recent site visit by the MSA-CESS team resulted in high marks and a recommendation for full accreditation for 10 years.
  • This recommendation recognizes CSC's thorough planning, restorative strategic thinking, and innovative approach to providing a bright future for its students.
  • "We leave you with the charge to continue your endeavor as pioneers within education and the cannabis industry.
  • With the MSA-CESS accreditation recommendation, Cleveland School of Cannabis solidifies its position as a premier institution for cannabis education and continues to set the standard for excellence, empowering students to thrive in the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

McCoy Collaborative Joins TreanorHL's Historic Preservation Studio

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Dallas, Texas, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McCoy Collaborative Preservation Architecture (“McCoy Collaborative”) has joined TreanorHL’s Historic Preservation studio.

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  • Dallas, Texas, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McCoy Collaborative Preservation Architecture (“McCoy Collaborative”) has joined TreanorHL’s Historic Preservation studio.
  • TreanorHL is a national architecture, planning, and design firm that works in the Historic Preservation market sector, along with Advanced Industries, Greek Life, Health, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, Justice, and PreK-12 Education.
  • “McCoy Collaborative shares TreanorHL’s people-first approach that values exceptional client service through specialization in historic preservation architecture, planning, and design,” said Dan Rowe, president of TreanorHL.
  • “We share a common philosophy based on a respect for the past and an understanding of how to adapt historic places to modern needs.”
    “I have followed McCoy Collaborative’s impressive work for several years and look forward to working with their talented historic preservation architects,” said Vance Kelley, AIA, TreanorHL’s Historic Preservation studio leader.

SmithGroup Selects Roxanne Malek as New Managing Partner

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Roxanne Malek , AIA, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA has been named as a Managing Partner, joining Russ Sykes , PE, LEED AP and Troy Thompson , AIA, LEED AP to form the three-person team leading the firm.

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  • Roxanne Malek , AIA, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA has been named as a Managing Partner, joining Russ Sykes , PE, LEED AP and Troy Thompson , AIA, LEED AP to form the three-person team leading the firm.
  • Malek succeeds Mike Medici, AIA, NCARB who has served as a Managing Partner with Sykes and Thompson since 2015.
  • Medici, a 42-year veteran of SmithGroup, will support a number of initiatives for the firm through November.
  • Malek has been with SmithGroup for over 25 years, first joining the Science and Technology studio in its San Francisco office.

ASTRONAUTS, SPACE EXPERTS AND SCIENTISTS JOIN ASTEROID DAY TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ASTEROIDS AND SPACE

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Asteroid Day is a United Nations-recognised event held annually on 30 June, as an official day in the UN calendar.

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  • Asteroid Day is a United Nations-recognised event held annually on 30 June, as an official day in the UN calendar.
  • This year’s programme is built on three pillars: astronaut and expert school visits, the Asteroid Day Space Lecture, and the new Asteroid Day Festival.
  • The Asteroid Day Space Lecture on 30 June 2023 gives students, teachers, academia, and the general public the opportunity to peek into asteroid and space science.
  • The Asteroid Day Festival on 1 July 2023 promotes space and asteroid science to children, students, and adults.

American Public University System Names Dr. Elizabeth Johnson as New Provost

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Johnson to Provost, effective June 9, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Johnson to Provost, effective June 9, 2023.
  • As Provost for both American Public University and American Military University , Dr. Johnson will lead the academic strategy, faculty success, academic support teams, registrar, and product management across five schools and graduate studies.
  • An experienced academic administrator, Dr. Johnson has served in roles of increasing responsibility over the last 20 years as a professor, department head, dean and provost.
  • Most recently, she was Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Post University, a regionally accredited, online and on-campus for-profit university in Waterbury, Conn., for over seven years.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Craig Myatt as a Distinguished Professional for his contributions to the Military and Higher Education Fields

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Craig Myatt is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for his contributions to the Military and Higher Education Fields.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Craig Myatt is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for his contributions to the Military and Higher Education Fields.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. Myatt enjoys walking, outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Dr. Myatt would like to dedicate this honor to his family; his dear wife, Christine and their children Monique, Maria, and Craig; and grandsons, Ethan and Ian.
  • He would also like to dedicate this honor in loving memory of his dear parents, Evelyne H. Myatt, and Hon.

Elite Announces Completion of Majority Acquisition by TPG

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Elite, a provider of financial and practice management solutions to law firms, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition by TPG, a global alternative asset management firm.

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  • Elite, a provider of financial and practice management solutions to law firms, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition by TPG, a global alternative asset management firm.
  • TPG acquired the business from Thomson Reuters, which has retained a minority interest in Elite.
  • With the help of TPG and Thomson Reuters, Elite will extend its commitment to customers by providing innovative solutions that improve and optimize the way they conduct business.
  • It’s a privilege to join Elite at this important time in our history.”
    “For years, Elite has served as the trusted, digital backbone for its customers,” said Tim Millikin, Partner at TPG.