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Grey Tsumani is coming - seniors 65+ to make up 1/4 of the population by 2030. Northern Ontario's Canadore College is leading the way to healthier aging.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Canadore College recognizes seniors need to age better and healthier, be more productive and engaged with their community, and it's using The Village to help make that a reality.

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  • Canadore College recognizes seniors need to age better and healthier, be more productive and engaged with their community, and it's using The Village to help make that a reality.
  • Seniors aging better, and healthier thanks to The Village at Canadore College.
  • The Village Collective Impact Project (CIP) is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
  • Canadore College is planning for the expansion of The Village into intergenerational living opportunities for seniors and more hands-on learning experiences for the students.

AI in Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

GALES FERRY, Conn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colleges and universities are at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence in research and education.

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  • GALES FERRY, Conn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colleges and universities are at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence in research and education.
  • The Break Through Tech AI hub offers a free 18-month artificial intelligence program to a diverse range of students.
  • The college also runs an online 24-week artificial intelligence boot camp, which provides learners with the skills they need to work with AI.
  • The college also offers a short course for business owners to integrate AI in their organization.

IAAR Recognized by WFME as Accreditor in Dominica, ACSOM Receives Dual Accreditation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PORTSMOUTH, Dominica, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), the accreditor of the American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) in Dominica, has been acknowledged by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) as an official accreditor in the country of Dominica.

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  • The Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), the accreditor of the American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) in Dominica, has been acknowledged by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) as an official accreditor in the country of Dominica.
  • PORTSMOUTH, Dominica, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), the accreditor of the American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) in Dominica, has been acknowledged by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) as an official accreditor in the country of Dominica.
  • Last year, ACSOM was granted a prestigious five-year accreditation by IAAR, and now with WFME's recognition of IAAR, ACSOM holds two separate accreditation statuses, having previously been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Colleges of Medicine (ACCM).
  • In addition to the IAAR accreditation, ACSOM also achieved a preliminary accreditation status with ACCM last year, an accreditor recognized by WFME and based in Ireland.

"Huddle for Health Challenge" Launches, Spearheaded by NFL Alumni Association and ScaleHealth in Alliance with CHIME at the ViVE Event

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This partnership with ScaleHealth and the NFL Alumni Association embodies our collective commitment to addressing our communities' health challenges today."

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  • This partnership with ScaleHealth and the NFL Alumni Association embodies our collective commitment to addressing our communities' health challenges today."
  • "As NFL Alumni and beacons of our community, we have a special opportunity to make long-lasting and positive impacts to improve health and wellness from which we reside, "said Kyle Richardson, Managing Member of NFL Alumni Health.
  • The initiative aims to spark significant change across the health and wellness landscape by uniting healthcare leaders and tech innovators.
  • Stay tuned for more details about the initiative, and join us in this transformative journey by visiting www.nflalumnihealth.org/VIVE-2024 .

The 50 Most Beautiful College Quads in America

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

College Rank conducted in-depth research to find the 50 most beautiful quads in America.

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  • College Rank conducted in-depth research to find the 50 most beautiful quads in America.
  • Several impressive buildings, including Johnson Chapel and Converse Hall, surround the main quad at Amherst College.
  • Check out the 50 most beautiful quads in America for a full description of these beautiful examples of an American tradition.
  • Then check out the College Rank podcast and College Rank's Instagram .

IFMA Releases Industry and Segment Forecast for Food-Away-From-Home

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Buoyed by a stable, growing economy and low unemployment, IFMA projects that the FAFH industry will grow 0.9 percent, on a real basis, in 2024.

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  • Buoyed by a stable, growing economy and low unemployment, IFMA projects that the FAFH industry will grow 0.9 percent, on a real basis, in 2024.
  • The forecast models were created in conjunction with Datassential, a leading foodservice research firm, and validated by operators from the IFMA Foodservice Leadership Councils.
  • "It's important that decision-makers across our industry keep up-to-date on projected growth rates and segment data," said IFMA President & CEO Phil Kafarakis.
  • IFMA will update this forecast in early August 2024, in conjunction with its Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference.

CHIME and care.ai Collaborate to Create Smart Hospital Maturity Model

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The Smart Hospital Maturity Model addresses this need by offering a methodical approach to evaluating hospitals' progress in understanding, adopting, and optimizing enabling technologies.

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  • The Smart Hospital Maturity Model addresses this need by offering a methodical approach to evaluating hospitals' progress in understanding, adopting, and optimizing enabling technologies.
  • By defining what constitutes a "Smart Hospital," this model empowers healthcare facilities to optimize and accelerate digital transformation with clarity and confidence.
  • Their collective expertise will shape the assessment criteria, questionnaires, and data measurement methods for the Smart Hospital Maturity Model."
  • Recognition and Strategic Insights: The Smart Hospital Maturity Model not only recognizes hospitals' accomplishments but also provides strategic insights for future steps.

Montefiore's Albert Einstein College of Medicine Announces Free Tuition in Perpetuity for All Medical School Students

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Philip Ozuah, President and CEO of Montefiore Einstein, the umbrella organization for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, today announced that Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a transformational gift from Ruth L. Gottesman, Ed.D., Chair of the Einstein Board of Trustees and Montefiore Health System board member. This historic gift – the largest made to any medical school in the country – will ensure that no student at Einstein will have to pay tuition again.

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  • This historic gift – the largest made to any medical school in the country – will ensure that no student at Einstein will have to pay tuition again.
  • With this donation, all current fourth-year students will be reimbursed their spring 2024 semester tuition and, effective beginning in August of this year, all students moving forward will receive free tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine was founded in 1955 with a mission to welcome all students, without restrictions.
  • "Each year, well over 100 students enter Albert Einstein College of Medicine in their quest for degrees in medicine and science.

AceIt by Juni Learning Launches Adaptive Tests to Help High Schoolers Ace the Digital SAT

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year, for the first time in its history, the SAT will only be offered as a digital test. To help students prepare, the CollegeBoard created four Bluebook digital practice exams. However, students used to have hundreds of paper tests to study with, so now they are quickly running out of practice material that will adequately prepare them. This is why AceIt, an AI-powered SAT and ACT prep platform created by Juni Learning, just launched their own adaptive digital tests to fill the gap in resources available for this new, entirely digital SAT.

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  • Revolutionize your Digital SAT prep with AceIt's adaptive digital tests—your personal AI tutor designed to make you test-ready in no time.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year, for the first time in its history, the SAT will only be offered as a digital test.
  • This is why AceIt, an AI-powered SAT and ACT prep platform created by Juni Learning , just launched their own adaptive digital tests to fill the gap in resources available for this new, entirely digital SAT .
  • "With our adaptive test, we're not just offering more resources; we're empowering students to understand their mistakes, focus their study efforts, and confidently ace the digital SAT."

Affinaquest: Revolutionizing How Elite Collegiate Athletics Departments Use Data to Boost Revenue and Supercharge Fan Engagement

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the changing needs of collegiate athletics, Affinaquest is revolutionizing how athletic departments leverage data to drive growth, enhance fan engagement, and attract new donors. Established in 2008 by data management experts in collegiate athletics, Affinaquest specializes in fostering campus affinity by unlocking fan data.

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  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the changing needs of collegiate athletics, Affinaquest is revolutionizing how athletic departments leverage data to drive growth, enhance fan engagement, and attract new donors.
  • Established in 2008 by data management experts in collegiate athletics, Affinaquest specializes in fostering campus affinity by unlocking fan data.
  • With Affinaquest, client data is exclusively owned by and managed for clients to drive ticket sales, donations, and unprecedented new fan engagement."
  • With Affinaquest, client data is exclusively owned by and managed for clients to drive ticket sales, donations, and unprecedented new fan engagement."