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Husson Professor Selected to Lead U.S. DOE Clean Energy Entrepreneurship Initiative

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The new award recognizes outstanding ideas for growing clean energy entrepreneurship through student engagement.

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  • The new award recognizes outstanding ideas for growing clean energy entrepreneurship through student engagement.
  • Through the prize, Walton will implement educational activities to engage more students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship on Husson’s campus under the guidance of a DOE mentor.
  • Walton, Husson University associate professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business, provided a strategic plan for a clean energy and conservation incubator and accelerator.
  • The EnergyTech University Prize competition is a collegiate competition for both students and faculty, aimed at growing clean energy entrepreneurship.

THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES UNVEILS INNOVATIVE SPONSORED PROJECTS BY TRANSPORTATION DESIGN STUDENTS

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Detroit, MI, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is proud to announce the successful completion of two groundbreaking projects sponsored through the Transportation Design program during the Fall 2023 semester.

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  • Detroit, MI, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is proud to announce the successful completion of two groundbreaking projects sponsored through the Transportation Design program during the Fall 2023 semester.
  • By leveraging these sponsored projects, CCS students demonstrated their understanding of sustainability considerations and the potential of these materials to address human and environmental challenges.
  • The project "Conceptual Vehicle Design for Ford Using Gravity Sketch" challenged graduate and undergraduate students to envision the future of Ford vehicles in the year 2050.
  • These sponsored projects not only provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge design and sustainability, but also valuable insight into the minds of industry professionals.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Issues Call for Manuscripts in Upcoming Edition of Phoenix Scholar™ Academic Periodical

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Friday, March 8, 2024

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies invites submissions for a special issue on the burgeoning realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its planned spring edition of Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies invites submissions for a special issue on the burgeoning realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its planned spring edition of Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.
  • The periodical, launched in 2017, highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni to leading research through evidence-based practice.
  • “In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements, AI stands as a transformative force with profound implications across various sectors, including academia,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.
  • While the Phoenix Scholar does not publish original research studies, the editorial team invites submissions that celebrate recent publications or upcoming conference presentations related to AI.

New UC Berkeley Center Aims to Create Healthcare Innovation Research-to-Impact Pipeline

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Developing and using the research on healthcare innovation incentives will lead to the creation and deployment of interventions that meaningfully improve public health.

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  • Developing and using the research on healthcare innovation incentives will lead to the creation and deployment of interventions that meaningfully improve public health.
  • The new Berkeley center aims to play an essential role in ensuring those innovations benefit the public.
  • The center aims to connect expertise in behavioral economics with advanced research and development at Berkeley to help develop healthcare solutions that people and companies want and will harness.
  • “I’m very excited to see some of Berkeley’s great minds and cutting-edge resources come together at the new Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation.”

Industry-Leading Employment Litigators Tritia Murata and David Zins Join Davis Wright Tremaine in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.

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  • In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.
  • Tritia M. Murata and David P. Zins have joined the firm as partners in Los Angeles, advancing the firm’s strategic growth in California.
  • They join a Davis Wright employment team that is one of the largest in the country, with nearly 100 lawyers, including 28 in Los Angeles.
  • Murata and Zins were both included in the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal list of Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys.

Roseman University College of Nursing Launches Doctoral Program for Nurse Anesthetists

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences today announced its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) program to address the national demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

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  • The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences today announced its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) program to address the national demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
  • The program, approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), is accepting applications for an inaugural class starting in July 2024.
  • “Roseman’s DNPNA students will learn how to administer anesthesia and deliver anesthesia-related services independently and as part of an interprofessional team.
  • “We are delighted to launch this new program to prepare nurses for one of the most in-demand and critical roles in health care,” says Brian Oxhorn, PhD, RN, dean of Roseman University College of Nursing.

AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026.

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  • Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026.
  • With today’s announcement, AWS has plans to launch 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.
  • To help support this goal, AWS is launching a new upskilling program, “AWS Saudi Arabia Women’s Skills Initiative,” in partnership with Skillsoft Global Knowledge.
  • Enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia choose AWS to innovate, drive cost efficiencies, and accelerate launch time.

University of Phoenix College of Business and Information Technology leadership presenting at 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit

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Monday, March 4, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Kathryn Uhles , dean, College of Business and Information Technology, will be presenting a session on integrating skills frameworks and digital credentials at the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit to be held March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Kathryn Uhles , dean, College of Business and Information Technology, will be presenting a session on integrating skills frameworks and digital credentials at the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit to be held March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The session will focus on the synergy between digital credentials and skills frameworks in higher education.
  • “The Digital Credentials Summit is an important opportunity for those of us working in higher education to share how we serve our students by offering digital credentials tied to skills,” states Uhles.
  • For more information about the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit, visit the registration website .

Adtalem Global Education Honors Over 5,500 Graduates at Walden University’s 70th Commencement

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) celebrated the 70th commencement of Walden University in January, honoring the accomplishments of the over 5,500 graduates since last year’s ceremony.

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  • Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) celebrated the 70th commencement of Walden University in January, honoring the accomplishments of the over 5,500 graduates since last year’s ceremony.
  • The commencement brought together nearly 1,200 graduates from over 20 countries and almost 50 states to San Antonio, Texas.
  • Walden University, which offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs online, ranks No.
  • The newly minted alumni join a vast network of over 300,000 Adtalem graduates.

University of Phoenix Recognized With 2023 Academia Circle of Excellence Award by EC-Council, World’s Largest Cybersecurity Certification Body

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

University of Phoenix is proud to share it is a recipient of the EC-Council 2023 Academia Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to share it is a recipient of the EC-Council 2023 Academia Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year.
  • “We are incredibly proud to receive the EC-Council Academia Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth year in a row,” states Kathryn Uhles, dean, College of Business and Information Technology at the University.
  • “We are extremely proud to award University of Phoenix the Circle of Excellence awards based on their commitment to Cybersecurity education at large.
  • The award recognizes the University’s commitment to making a positive impact in the cybersecurity workforce.