University of Notre Dame

Tru Consulting Awarded Anaplan’s Regional Partner of the Year for the Americas

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Education, Consulting, Professional Services, University, University of Miami, University of Notre Dame, Consultant, University of South Carolina, Public sector, Senior, Michigan State University, Management

Tru Consulting, Inc., a leading professional services firm specializing in the higher education and public sector industries, announces its recognition as Anaplan’s Regional Partner of the Year for the Americas.

Key Points: 
  • Tru Consulting, Inc., a leading professional services firm specializing in the higher education and public sector industries, announces its recognition as Anaplan’s Regional Partner of the Year for the Americas.
  • This distinguished award celebrates Tru Consulting's dedication to collaborative partnerships, innovative solutions, and transformative impact its work has had on its clients and the broader industry.
  • Tru Consulting is Anaplan’s only partner that is focused 100% on the Higher Education and Public Sector industry—recognized as Anaplan’s fastest growing industry.
  • Tru Consulting is committed to leveraging this recognition to further innovate and expand their impact within the industries they serve.

NTT Research PHI Lab Scientists Achieve Quantum Control of Excitons in 2D Semiconductors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Semiconductor, Technology, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications, Other Science, Research, Science, ETH Zurich, Photon, Physics, University of Notre Dame, Logic, 2D, CMOS, Quantum, PHI, MIT, Cornell University, Ames Research Center, Swinburne University of Technology, Light, University, Nature, Nobel Prize, Architecture, Silicon, NASA, Harvard University, NTT, Stanford University, CIM, Ising, Quantum dot, Engineering, Microscope

NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that scientists from its Physics & Informatics (PHI) Lab have achieved quantum control of exciton wavefunctions in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors.

Key Points: 
  • NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that scientists from its Physics & Informatics (PHI) Lab have achieved quantum control of exciton wavefunctions in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors.
  • However, achieving fine control over their quantum mechanical state has been plagued with scalability issues due to limitations in existing fabrication techniques.
  • In particular, the control over position and energy of quantum dots has been a major hindrance to scaling up towards quantum applications.
  • The PHI Lab has also entered a joint research agreement with the NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.

University of Phoenix Issues White Paper on Developing a Digitized Skills-Aligned Curriculum in a Higher Education Institution

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 11, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Human Resources, Other Education, Continuing, University, Training, Research, Communication, Culture, Arizona State University, Curriculum development, Media, Data analysis, Intelligence, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Notre Dame, Smith, Educational measurement, Acquisition, Learning, Computer, Teaching, Faculty, Master of Education, University of Phoenix, Student, Curriculum, Southern Illinois University, Language, Assessment, Map, Journalism, Management

The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper discusses how the digitized skills-aligned curriculum provides the foundation of a skills-aligned higher education ecosystem featuring career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult learners.
  • The foundation of this experience, the digitized skills-aligned curriculum, is evident throughout the career-centric design of courses, measured through authentic assessment, and supported with technology.
  • “Our digitized skills-aligned curriculum serves as the source of truth for all University innovation,” states Smith.
  • In 2023, the University’s innovative skills-aligned curriculum culminated in 100 percent of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs open for new enrollment being fully skills-mapped .

Settlement Administrator Angeion Group Announces Proposed Settlements with Brown University, University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Trustees of Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Northwestern

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2024
Vanderbilt University, Tax, University, Action, Hearing, Summons, City, Emory University, University of Chicago, Class, Dartmouth College, Brown University, Fairness, Info, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, District court, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Defendant, Student, Rice, Settlement, Claim, California Institute of Technology, PC, University of Pennsylvania, Plaintiff, Trustee, School, University of Notre Dame, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Pharmaceutical industry

PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal court has preliminarily approved proposed settlements ("Settlements") with the following ten defendant universities: Brown University ("Brown"), University of Chicago ("Chicago"), the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth"), Duke University ("Duke"), Emory University ("Emory"), Northwestern University ("Northwestern"), William Marsh Rice University ("Rice"), Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and Yale University ("Yale"). The Court has also preliminarily approved a Settlement Class of students who attended the following seventeen schools (during certain time periods): Brown, California Institute of Technology, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell University, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Rice, Vanderbilt, and Yale (the "Defendants," or "Universities," or "Defendant Universities"). As a part of the Settlement, the Defendant Universities have agreed to make a settlement payment of $284 million and to provide certain additional information to Plaintiffs in this antitrust class action lawsuit called Henry, et al. v. Brown University, et al., 1:22-cv-00125, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ("Action").

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal court has preliminarily approved proposed settlements ("Settlements") with the following ten defendant universities: Brown University ("Brown"), University of Chicago ("Chicago"), the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), Trustees of Dartmouth College ("Dartmouth"), Duke University ("Duke"), Emory University ("Emory"), Northwestern University ("Northwestern"), William Marsh Rice University ("Rice"), Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and Yale University ("Yale").
  • v. Brown University, et al., 1:22-cv-00125, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ("Action").
  • The Action was brought by certain students who attended the Universities while receiving partial need-based financial aid.
  • The Action alleges that the Universities conspired in violation of the federal antitrust laws regarding principles, formulas, and methods of determining financial aid.

Greg Finning Joins Holovach & Co. as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Other Professional Services, Legal, Professional Services, Business, Senior, University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, Intelligence, Narcotic, Fraud, Investigation, Risk, Defence Intelligence Agency (India), Central Intelligence Agency, University, Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice, Private investigator

Holovach & Co., an independent investigations and private security firm, is pleased to announce that Greg Finning has joined the firm as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects.

Key Points: 
  • Holovach & Co., an independent investigations and private security firm, is pleased to announce that Greg Finning has joined the firm as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects.
  • Mr. Finning brings over two decades of experience in both the private and government sectors, leading multi-jurisdictional investigations involving complex disputes, fraud investigations, internal investigations on behalf of private equity firms and pharmaceutical companies, litigation support, due diligence, and asset tracing investigations both in the US and internationally.
  • Prior to joining Holovach & Co., Mr. Finning was the Director of Investigations at a global investigations and business intelligence firm.
  • Over the course of his career, he has led complex cross-border multi-jurisdictional money laundering and narcotics trafficking investigations of transnational criminal organizations.

FROM HACKATHON TO HEALING: BIG DATA SOLUTIONS TO BREAST CANCER CHALLENGES

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Data science, Breast cancer, Metabolism, Indiana University, Mission, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, Neoplasm, Database, Life, Cell, Risk, University, Human, Breast, Creativity, Patient, Oncology, Disease, Machine learning, Advocate, DRS, Research, Student

Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen, along with partners UT Southwestern and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, held its first Breast Cancer Hackathon Challenge in 2023 where 54 participants – representing 5 countries, 20 U.S. States and 34 institutions – had 48 hours to address one of three breast cancer challenges using publicly-available patient and/or pre-clinical data.
  • The participants included students, oncologists, breast cancer researchers and data scientists, all bringing their own skillset to the fight against breast cancer.
  • The three compelling challenges addressed during the Hackathon were:
    Topic 1: Predict and visualize combined functional effects of germline (present at birth) and somatic (acquired in life) mutations in breast cancer.

David Young Joins Greystone as a Managing Director for Healthcare Finance

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Nursing, MBA, University of Notre Dame, Fannie Mae, University, Negotiation, Freddie Mac, New Saint Andrews College

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that David Young has joined the firm as a Managing Director for healthcare finance.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that David Young has joined the firm as a Managing Director for healthcare finance.
  • Based in the New York area, Mr. Young reports to Christopher Clare, Managing Director for healthcare finance at Greystone.
  • Prior to joining Greystone, Mr. Young was a Managing Director at Locust Point Capital, where he originated and structured over $2 billion in senior housing and skilled nursing debt and equity, including preferred and joint venture capital.
  • Mr. Young earned a Bachelor’s degree from New Saint Andrews College in Idaho and an MBA from University of Notre Dame.

Charlotte Chosen to Host Purpose Summit 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Diamond, Corporation, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Le Méridien, Organizational founder, Bed, University, Workplace, Growth, Terrace, American City Business Journals, Organization, EMCO, University of Notre Dame, Bullets and Octane, WD-40, CBMC, TRP, Genie Music, Management

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purpose Summit will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in Charlotte, North Carolina, this spring.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purpose Summit will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in Charlotte, North Carolina, this spring.
  • The Purpose Summit is a three-day transformative leadership experience that brings hundreds of leaders from around the world together who are committed to creating great workplaces where both individual and organizational purpose thrive.
  • Purpose Summit 2024 will take place April 29th-May 1st at multiple locations in Charlotte.
  • It is for this reason that leaders from around the world are gathering in Charlotte," said Davin Salvagno, Cofounder & Executive Producer of The Purpose Summit.

APA promotes Stephen J. Riney to position of President and Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Accounting, APA Corporation, University, BBA, MBA, University of Notre Dame, APA, BP, Amoco, Management

HOUSTON, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced today that Stephen J. Riney has been promoted to president and chief financial officer.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced today that Stephen J. Riney has been promoted to president and chief financial officer.
  • Riney has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since joining APA in 2015.
  • “Steve has consistently brought tremendous integrity, rigor and strategic counsel to my leadership team since joining APA,” said John J. Christmann, IV, chief executive officer.
  • I am confident as President, Steve’s talents will be further leveraged for the benefit of APA and our stakeholders.”
    Prior to joining APA Corporation in 2015, Riney was the chief financial officer for BP exploration and production and oversaw all accounting, business development, planning and commercial operations for the upstream segment.

Online Trading Pioneer Don Montanaro Appointed President of Firstrade

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 11, 2024
FleetBoston Financial, Ally Financial, Bank, Knowledge, Law, Strategic planning, Sale, Risk management, University, Marketing, University of Notre Dame, Columbus School of Law, Catholic higher education, Networking hardware, Growth

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstrade, the leading online brokerage firm nearing its 40th anniversary, today announced the appointment of Don Montanaro as its new President.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstrade , the leading online brokerage firm nearing its 40th anniversary, today announced the appointment of Don Montanaro as its new President.
  • "Don's proven leadership in the online brokerage industry is unparalleled, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Firstrade team.
  • A proven leader, Don possesses a vision for innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission," said John Liu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Firstrade.
  • Amid the constantly evolving nature of the online brokerage industry, Firstrade empowers both new and seasoned investors with cutting-edge tools and features, always putting the client first," said Don Montanaro, President of Firstrade.