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Delaware Innovation Space™ Expands Investment Program to Support Startups in Its Science Inc.™ Accelerator

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The Innovation Space announced today that it is offering an investment option to companies accepted into its Science Inc.

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  • The Innovation Space announced today that it is offering an investment option to companies accepted into its Science Inc.
  • All Science Inc. applicants are invited to apply for $50,000 in investment from The Innovation Space and its First Fund via a convertible note which will be distributed in two components: $25,000 in cash and $25,000 to support the startups participation in the accelerator program.
  • Accelerator, said Bill Provine, CEO of the Delaware Innovation Space.
  • The Delaware Innovation Space was formed from a public-private partnership between the State of Delaware, DuPont, and the University of Delaware.

PCOM South Georgia Partners with the NIH's All of Us Research Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021

MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.

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  • MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.
  • Through the All of Us Research Program, the PCOM community can actively participate in research on many aspects of health.
  • Winston Price, MD, associate professor at PCOM South Georgia said, "This program will bring a unique cohort dataset and expansive tools to the PCOM family of researchers."
  • The program aligns with the five-year strategic initiatives of the PCOM research team, which includes increasing the opportunity to build robust research projects for new and seasoned PCOM researchers
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) established PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie, Georgia, in 2019.

Temple University Names Dr. Jason Wingard as Next President

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Temple University announced today that it has selected Dr. Jason Wingard, former dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University, as its next president.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Temple University announced today that it has selected Dr. Jason Wingard, former dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University, as its next president.
  • Following a unanimous vote of confirmation by the Temple Board of Trustees today, Dr. Wingard will become the university's 12th president, and will begin serving on July 1.
  • "Dr. Wingard is a dynamic and innovative leader who is extraordinarily qualified to lead our university in the 21st century," said Mitchell L. Morgan, chair of the Temple University Board of Trustees, in making the announcement.
  • A native of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Dr. Wingard's academic career includes teaching and senior leadership posts at Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.

PCOM Georgia's Physical Therapy Program is Granted Accreditation

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Friday, June 4, 2021

SUWANEE, Ga., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education granted initial accreditation to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Doctor of Physical Therapy program following its spring 2021 meeting.

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  • SUWANEE, Ga., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education granted initial accreditation to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Doctor of Physical Therapy program following its spring 2021 meeting.
  • Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, said, "It's a credit to Dr. Palmer and his staff for achieving this significant goal for our physical therapy program."
  • In May of 2018, PCOM's physical therapy program was granted Candidate for Accreditation status by CAPTE.
  • PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and physical therapy and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences and physician assistant studies.

180 Life Sciences Corp. Announces the Appointment of Russell T. Ray, MBA and Teresa DeLuca MD, MBA to Board of Directors

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Teresa DeLuca, MD, MBA comes to 180 Life Sciences as both a public independent board director and former senior executive Chief Medical Officer with significant P&L business line ownership at global Fortune 50 companies.

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  • Teresa DeLuca, MD, MBA comes to 180 Life Sciences as both a public independent board director and former senior executive Chief Medical Officer with significant P&L business line ownership at global Fortune 50 companies.
  • Teresa completed her residency (MD) from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and received her MBA from Drexel University.
  • Dr. James Woody, 180 Life Sciences Chief Executive Officer commented, We are pleased to welcome both Teresa and Russ to our Board.
  • Their addition will satisfy Nasdaqs continued listing standards for independent directors on the 180 Life Sciences Board.

PCOM Celebrates 130th DO Commencement

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more.

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  • These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more.
  • "Your class is different in ways that I cannot fathom," said Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of PCOM, in his address to the graduates.
  • PCOM operates three campuses ( PCOM , PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia ) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and school psychology, and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, mental health counseling, organizational development and leadership, physician assistant studies, school psychology, and public health management and administration.
  • PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community.

Penn National Gaming Launches Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program to Assist Veterans Attending University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today the launch of the Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (the Law School).

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today the launch of the Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (the Law School).
  • We are proud to establish the Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program in honor of one of Penn National Gamings original and most beloved Board members, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming.
  • The Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program underlines the Law Schools continued commitment to support those who engaged in military service, said Law School Dean Ted Ruger.
  • Today the hallmarks of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School experience are a cross-disciplinary, globally-focused legal education, and vibrant, collegial community.

Freya Systems Honored With Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Award

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'MEDIA, Pa., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Freya Systems , an advanced data analytics and custom software development company, was selected as an honoree of the 2021 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Award .

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  • b'MEDIA, Pa., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Freya Systems , an advanced data analytics and custom software development company, was selected as an honoree of the 2021 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Award .
  • The award recognizes companies that have made a significant data-driven business impact.\n"There are multiple components to winning this award," says Diana Jones, Director, Center for Business Analytics at Drexel University LeBow College of Business.
  • Freya Systems will be among those honors at a virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.\nFreya Systems was recognized for a particular military aviation project that addressed fleet readiness.
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Princeton Review Has Released its Best Value Colleges List & Rankings for 2021

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review today reported its list of Best Value Colleges for 2021 .

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review today reported its list of Best Value Colleges for 2021 .
  • The list, which is not ranked, includes nine tuition-free schools.\nFor this project, The Princeton Review also reports seven sub-categories of Best Value Colleges lists.
  • These lists, which are ranked, reveal the top public and the top private schools for each category.\nThe University of CaliforniaBerkeley earned the #1 spot on the list of Top 50 Public Best Value Colleges, and Princeton University was #1 on the list of Top 50 Private Best Value Colleges.
  • Appreciating those concerns, we reconfigured our Best Value Colleges project criteria to include more public colleges on our list.

Why a Leading NJ College Health Program is Launching Virtual Platforms to Transform Traditional Learning Models During Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

EWING, N.J., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Founded 50 years ago, the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is leveraging innovative virtual platforms to redefine traditional learning models and foster community-engaged learning.

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  • EWING, N.J., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Founded 50 years ago, the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is leveraging innovative virtual platforms to redefine traditional learning models and foster community-engaged learning.
  • Traditional instructional formats have either halted or converted to remote outlets, and experiential learning opportunities are limited.
  • This program enables TCNJ students to deliver virtual lessons in health coaching, health literacy, stress reduction and nutrition to HomeFront stakeholders.
  • To inform public health policies, TCNJ's leading health program faculty investigate the impact of massive online interactions on trust and social capital.