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Blue Zones® Unveils New Online Course in partnership with Arizona State University: Live a Longer, Healthier Life

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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"We are excited to make practical health solutions more accessible to all by offering this online course in partnership with Blue Zones," said Deborah Helitzer, Dean of the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.

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  • "We are excited to make practical health solutions more accessible to all by offering this online course in partnership with Blue Zones," said Deborah Helitzer, Dean of the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.
  • "At ASU, our mission is translating scientific discoveries into actions that improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
  • ASU's reputation for excellence in education and online learning makes them the perfect partner to share the Blue Zones principles and empower individuals to live better, longer on a global scale," said Ben Leedle, Blue Zones CEO.
  • The Blue Zones Advocate course is offered through ASU's online learning platform and is designed for self-paced learning.

CloroxPro™ offers Centennial College students first-of-its-kind HealthyClean™ Trained Specialist Course

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The College will become the first school globally to offer students enhanced lessons in cleaning and infection prevention for health-care environments.

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  • The College will become the first school globally to offer students enhanced lessons in cleaning and infection prevention for health-care environments.
  • HealthyClean brings interactive and specialized training to the College's Healthcare Environmental Services Management program, which uniquely prepares students for supervisory roles in health-care settings.
  • Students who successfully complete the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course will add a Certificate of Mastery to their portfolio as well as a digital badge they can add to their online signature, and social profiles, like LinkedIn.
  • As experts in the cleaning and disinfecting space, CloroxPro aims to continue expansion of the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course in Canada.

Cathie Biga is New American College of Cardiology President

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, today became president of the American College of Cardiology and made history as the organization's first non-physician president. She will serve a one-year term representing over 56,000 cardiovascular care team members around the world and leading the cardiovascular organization in its mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all.

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  • ATLANTA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, today became president of the American College of Cardiology and made history as the organization's first non-physician president.
  • "The concept of 'standing on the shoulders of giants' is often referenced when talking about leadership changes and transformation over time.
  • She's been a member of the ACC Board of Trustees for six years, most recently serving as vice president.
  • The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.

A 50-POINT VICTORY FOR THE WOMEN! NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNEY CAPS OFF A YEAR OF +50% GROWTH IN INTEREST IN WOMEN'S COLLEGIATE SPORTS

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you have found yourself following the excitement of the Women's NCAA basketball tournament for the first time this year, you are definitely not alone. Recent Magid research has shown that the fanbase for women's college basketball has increased by +50%, growing from 12% in May of 2023 to 18% in March of 2024, just as the 2024 NCAA tournament kicked off. Consumer interest in Women's Sports, both professional and collegiate, is growing significantly, per the findings of the 24th wave of Magid's renowned AD.VANTAGE research.

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  • Consumer interest in Women's Sports, both professional and collegiate, is growing significantly, per the findings of the 24th wave of Magid's renowned AD.VANTAGE research.
  • The demographics of the growing fanbase also hint that this momentum may be more than a pop culture moment in time.
  • The major demographic driver of the growth in Women's College Sports interest was coming from younger men with children in the home.
  • Caitlin Clark is undoubtedly the face of this Women's Sports growth, but it is bigger than just her.

MSUFCU Launches Women of Sparta

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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EAST LANSING, Mich., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 4, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) proudly revealed its latest initiative, Women of Sparta, at a special event held at the MSUFCU Club Suites at Spartan Stadium. The program is a dynamic leadership initiative crafted to elevate Michigan State University's women's sports and its student-athletes.

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  • EAST LANSING, Mich., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 4, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) proudly revealed its latest initiative, Women of Sparta , at a special event held at the MSUFCU Club Suites at Spartan Stadium.
  • Women of Sparta, presented by MSUFCU, not only provides a comprehensive platform for personal growth, financial literacy, and community engagement but also expands the Credit Union's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities with MSU women's sports student-athletes.
  • Media Training and Personal Branding Workshops: MSUFCU will provide Women of Sparta student-athletes with training in media relations and personal branding to help them leverage the additional attention that comes with being an MSU student-athlete.
  • NIL Partnership Opportunities: Through Women of Sparta, MSUFCU is expanding its NIL program to encompass all women's sports at MSU.

THINKING NATION UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING AI-POWERED MOCK ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  As the academic year progresses and high schoolers nationwide gear up for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in early May, Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today unveiled a platform designed to transform AP exam preparation. This comprehensive solution provides personalized feedback and actionable insights during the crucial weeks before the official AP exams, using AI to ensure all students have access to high-quality exam preparation, thereby supporting equity in AP exam readiness.

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  • The mock AP exams offered by Thinking Nation span subjects like AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP World History, and AP American Government and Politics.
  • They replicate the full scope of the official AP exams, including the writing components.
  • "These new AI-graded Mock AP exams by Thinking Nation will transform how we can support students by shifting the workload from grading exams to supporting the students directly with their feedback.
  • To learn more about the Mock AP Exam platform and how to implement it in your school or classroom, visit Thinking Nation's website .

University of South Florida research funding reaches record high of $692 million

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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“The University of South Florida's record-breaking success in research funding is a reflection of our commitment to advancing new knowledge, fostering innovation and making a positive impact on society," USF President Rhea Law said.

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  • “The University of South Florida's record-breaking success in research funding is a reflection of our commitment to advancing new knowledge, fostering innovation and making a positive impact on society," USF President Rhea Law said.
  • "The dedicated work of our world-class faculty, talented research staff and collaborative partners continues to lift USF’s research enterprise to new heights."
  • USF’s funding from private partnerships grew by 11% to $218 million, while funding from state and local sources nearly doubled to $82 million.
  • “This substantial increase in research enterprise funding reflects USF’s stature as a top public research university,” said Sylvia Wilson Thomas, USF vice president for research and innovation.

Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.
  • In support of its cause to elevate the health of children and communities through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating patterns, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative is honoring seven California nutrition champions.
  • The impactful efforts of these winners contribute significantly to enhancing nutrition education and promoting access to healthy food across California.
  • “We extend our sincere congratulations to the 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners and look forward to our continued partnership.”
    To learn more about this year’s Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative or how to access free nutrition programs and resources, visit HealthyEating.org .

Repligen Appoints Maggie A. Pax to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) today announced the appointment to its Board of Directors of life sciences industry executive Maggie A. Pax.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) today announced the appointment to its Board of Directors of life sciences industry executive Maggie A. Pax.
  • Ms. Pax brings to Repligen over 25 years of experience leading the development and execution of growth strategies for global companies.
  • Karen A. Dawes, Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Repligen, said, “We’re very happy to welcome Maggie Pax as a terrific addition to the Repligen Board with extensive experience in the life sciences industry.
  • Hunt, Chief Executive Officer for Repligen said, “Maggie understands first-hand the drivers of growth for our industry and has touched many of the focus areas for Repligen: key account programs, continuous innovation and M&A integration.

CHARM Therapeutics Announces Foundation of Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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LONDON – 19 March 2024 -- CHARM Therapeutics (“CHARM”, “The Company”), a 3D deep-learning research company discovering and developing transformational medicines, today announces the foundation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to provide expert insight and guidance to the Company on the optimal application of 3D deep learning, protein design and prediction in real world medicine.

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  • LONDON – 19 March 2024 -- CHARM Therapeutics (“CHARM”, “The Company”), a 3D deep-learning research company discovering and developing transformational medicines, today announces the foundation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to provide expert insight and guidance to the Company on the optimal application of 3D deep learning, protein design and prediction in real world medicine.
  • This pioneering technology enables CHARM to target and develop treatments for previously hard-to-drug targets in cancer and other therapeutic areas.
  • Laksh Aithani, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of CHARM Therapeutics, said: “As CHARM advances its 3D deep learning platform in discovery it’s critical to maintain aligned oversight of our priorities and keep abreast of this emerging field.
  • Founding members of CHARM’s SAB:
    David Baker, Ph.D. is a Scientific Co-Founder at CHARM and Chair of the SAB.