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JELD-WEN Appoints Antonella Franzen to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, today announced the appointment of Antonella B. Franzen to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, today announced the appointment of Antonella B. Franzen to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Franzen will replace Suzanne Stefany, a JELD-WEN director since 2017, who notified the board of her decision to not stand for reelection.
  • "Antonella brings extensive expertise in finance, strategic development and cultural transformation for large multinational companies, and we are pleased to welcome her to the board," said David Nord, JELD-WEN's board chair.
  • With the appointment of Franzen, and following Stefany's departure, the company's board will remain at 10 directors, eight of whom are independent.

LATHAM & WATKINS ELECTS 19 NEW PARTNERS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1. Each delivers exceptional advice and service to clients in distinct areas of practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1.
  • "I am tremendously proud of our newest partners, whose legal skills, commitment to client service, and dedication to teamwork epitomize what it means to be a Latham partner.
  • We're excited about their continued success and the substantial contributions they will bring to our firm and our clients," said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins.
  • The counsel who have been elected partners are:
    Joshua Bledsoe (Orange County) is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Corporate Department.

UTulsa announces Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition.
  • This new degree program will further propel the college in its long history as a pioneer in the energy sector.
  • The University of Tulsa is offering a new Master of Engineering degree in Energy Transition to advance energy solutions.
  • "This graduate degree offers energy professionals the opportunity to learn about how their skill sets can be applied in various energy transition fields," said Mohan Kelkar, chair of petroleum engineering.

R.test, AI-Powered SAT Learning platform, Boasts Score Improvements of 94.7 points on Average

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The average score improvement among R.test users is an impressive 94.7 points, calculated based on users who completed at least two practice tests within the platform.

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  • The average score improvement among R.test users is an impressive 94.7 points, calculated based on users who completed at least two practice tests within the platform.
  • Notably, even lower-scoring users, such as those in the 700s, experienced gains exceeding 300 points.
  • Overall, 71% of users witnessed improvements of up to 377 points on practice tests after utilizing R.test.
  • We remain committed to advancing our AI learning tool to deliver meaningful performance gains for SAT preparation."

New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.

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  • The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.
  • He also became permanently disabled while we were in school," said Jones, a Trustee Emeritus at Morehouse College.
  • The Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide a safety net of financial support to help juniors and seniors reach graduation.
  • "We are pleased to establish the Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund of $2.5 million to help students finish well," Jones said.

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University develop AI-powered social digital twin technology with traffic data from Pittsburgh

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of a new technology to visualize traffic situations, including people and vehicles, as part of joint research on Social Digital Twin that began in 2022.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of a new technology to visualize traffic situations, including people and vehicles, as part of joint research on Social Digital Twin that began in 2022.
  • Starting February 22, 2024, Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University will conduct field trials leveraging data from intersections in Pittsburgh, USA, to verify the applicability of this technology.
  • This technology relies on AI that has been trained to detect the shape of people and objects through deep learning.
  • In February 2022, Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science and College of Engineering began their joint research on Social Digital Twin technology, which dynamically replicates complex interplays between people, goods, economies, and societies in 3D.

SPARROW Founder's Unique Career Offers Lessons in Mindful Mentoring Podcast

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Dalton recently sat down with Martin for an episode of his Mindful Mentoring podcast to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships in her life and how they helped lead her to her current role as an aviation company founder and president.

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  • Dalton recently sat down with Martin for an episode of his Mindful Mentoring podcast to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships in her life and how they helped lead her to her current role as an aviation company founder and president.
  • She also offered insights to listeners on how to approach the roles of mentor and mentee more effectively.
  • Mentoring others is a way for her to accomplish this and give back to the next generation of young professionals.
  • For more of Dalton's insights on mentoring, and to hear more about her career journey, listen to the full podcast: Episode Three of Mindful Mentoring With Tom Martin .

Armada Hoffler’s Board of Directors Appoints Shawn Tibbetts as President

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler’s (NYSE: AHH) Board of Directors announces that Shawn Tibbetts, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named President.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler’s (NYSE: AHH) Board of Directors announces that Shawn Tibbetts, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named President.
  • As President and Chief Operating Officer, Tibbetts will continue to oversee all aspects of Armada Hoffler's operations, guiding strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and reinforcing the Company's commitment to excellence.
  • “I am honored to assume this role and deeply appreciative of the support from the Board of Directors, including Dan and Lou,” Tibbetts said.
  • The Board of Directors and company management remain dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership.

UT Health San Antonio doctors among first to implant rechargeable deep brain stimulation device

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation's first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation's first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders.
  • Deep brain stimulation, known as DBS, is the placement of electrodes in the brain connected to a battery-operated generator in the chest similar to a cardiac pacemaker.
  • Note: Neither UT Health San Antonio nor University Health endorses commercial products or services by name.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver of San Antonio's $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $413 million.

Claremont McKenna College named "Top Producing Institution" of Fulbright Students by U.S. Secretary of State

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CLAREMONT, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent congratulatory letter to Claremont McKenna College President Hiram Chodosh, U.S. Secretary of State, the Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, designated Claremont McKenna College a "Top Producing Institution" of Fulbright U.S. Students for 2023-2024.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent congratulatory letter to Claremont McKenna College President Hiram Chodosh, U.S. Secretary of State, the Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, designated Claremont McKenna College a "Top Producing Institution" of Fulbright U.S. Students for 2023-2024.
  • Fulbright seeks students of the world who have a strong interest in cross-cultural exchange, research, or teaching opportunities overseas.
  • Claremont McKenna ranked as a top-tier institution among colleges and universities nationwide, with 106 of the College's students achieving the distinction as Fulbright Students throughout the school's history.
  • "I'm delighted by the fact that Claremont McKenna has once again been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright recipients," said Brian Davidson '08, Director of Fellowship Advising at Claremont McKenna.