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Where's the Next Breakthrough in Agriculture Coming From?

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where is the next breakthrough in agriculture coming from?

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where is the next breakthrough in agriculture coming from?
  • The answer could be from the students who participated in the 2023 Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award .
  • "The Innovation Award was launched as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration in 2021.
  • Congratulations to all the Innovation Award winners … your creativity is an inspiration for everyone who cares about the future of agriculture!

Kennesaw State Launches Public Phase of $200 Million Fundraising Campaign

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Kennesaw State University today launched the public phase of The Campaign for Kennesaw State , the largest, most comprehensive fundraising effort in the University’s history.

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  • Kennesaw State University today launched the public phase of The Campaign for Kennesaw State , the largest, most comprehensive fundraising effort in the University’s history.
  • During the event, the University announced that it was increasing the campaign goal from $125 million to $200 million following the overwhelming success of the private phase, which began in 2019.
  • The University raised nearly $120 million during this first phase.
  • Lead donors who propelled KSU from the private phase to the public phase include:

Wilbur-Ellis Announces Student Teams Honored in the Second Annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second year for the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, the company congratulates five student teams from universities around the country for their innovative ideas about feeding a growing world population.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second year for the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, the company congratulates five student teams from universities around the country for their innovative ideas about feeding a growing world population.
  • Last year, another KSU team also took the top Innovation Award honor.
  • To learn more about the Innovation Award and this year's winners, visit https://www.wilburellis.com/innovation-award/ .
  • The Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award was launched as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration in 2021.

Leveling the Playing Field

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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BEREA, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The executive team of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production, has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University (KSU) and Berea College (BC).

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  • "Both schools recognize that creating and maintaining a racially diverse student body enhances learning for all students," Schmidt added.
  • The film is proceeding rapidly toward filming and production, with filming scheduled to begin in Middlesboro and Paducah, KY in 2024.
  • In addition to telling this powerful story of how community can affect grass-roots change, This Field Looks Green To Me will highlight the beauty of the Appalachian people and their multi-ethnic culture – its mountains and original music.
  • To join the effort to recognize these educational exemplars, please contact Schmidt at [email protected] or 216-255-1892.

New York Film Academy, the School of Fashion at Kent State University, and the International Fashion Academy of Paris Collaborating for 2023 New York Fashion Week

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The School of Fashion at Kent State University, located in New York City, is embarking on its second collaboration with IFA Paris following the success of their inaugural joint show at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.

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  • The School of Fashion at Kent State University, located in New York City, is embarking on its second collaboration with IFA Paris following the success of their inaugural joint show at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.
  • The show, which will combine the remarkable talents of students at both IFA Paris and The School of Fashion at Kent State University, is possible in part by The Garment District Alliance .
  • The show will kick off New York Fashion Week on September 6th, 2023, at the Lightbox on 37th Street.
  • This project marks the first collaboration between NYFA and the International Fashion Academy of Paris and one of several collaborations with The School of Fashion at Kent State University over the last ten years.

MedCrypt Partners With Kansas State University to Drive Research on Medical Device Cybersecurity With Lifesaving Capabilities

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCrypt, Inc., the proactive cybersecurity solution provider for medical device manufacturers, has partnered with Kansas State University (KSU) by providing a grant to drive advancements in quantifying regulatory and cybersecurity risk in the medical field. This summer, the partnership will aim to enhance medical device cybersecurity research by focusing on validating the tools used to assess client risk, incorporating a holistic approach, and seamlessly integrating technical elements and public and regulatory policy considerations.

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  • The MedCrypt and KSU collaboration brings together premier research institutions to tackle challenging problems faced by MDMs.
  • Through the partnership, MedCrypt and KSU can leverage academic best practices in medical device cybersecurity while applying real-life constraints that MDMs experience every day.
  • "Partnering with Kansas State University allows us to focus on a critical research initiative," said Seth Carmody.
  • "I am honored to lead this research and work closely with MedCrypt to address challenges in medical device cybersecurity," said Dr. Eugene Vasserman.

Snom™ Announces the M500 Pro Wireless Family

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Snom™, a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, introduced today the M500 Pro wireless family. The M500 is an industry first, cloud accessible and provision-capable SIP based Key System Unit; a cordless phone system that allows freedom from wired networks for fast and flexible deployment anywhere within a business. The Snom M500 Pro comes as its own "office in a box" solution featuring the M500 Pro Multicell Base Station, M58 Desk Phone and M55 Handset which are all easily programmable, intuitive without user training and expandable.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Snom™, a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, introduced today the M500 Pro wireless family.
  • The Snom M500 Pro comes as its own "office in a box" solution featuring the M500 Pro Multicell Base Station, M58 Desk Phone and M55 Handset which are all easily programmable, intuitive without user training and expandable.
  • "The M500 Pro wireless family is an all-encompassing communications solution that will streamline administrative operations and allow owners to focus on what matters most – their business specialty and team."
  • Streamline administrative operations with ease and get back to your specialty
    To learn more about the Snom M500 Wireless Family, visit www.snomamericas.com .

Seth Walker to Lead SIUE Advancement Initiatives, Serve as Foundation CEO

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Seth Walker as vice chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Pending SIU Board of Trustees approval, Walker will assume the role on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

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  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Seth Walker as vice chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation.
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Seth Walker as vice chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation.
  • As VCUA, Walker will oversee annual giving, financial affairs, major gifts, prospect research, stewardship, planning giving and constituent relations, as well as the SIUE Alumni Association and the SIUE Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "I am passionate about working to ensure institutions like SIUE have the resources needed to continue to grow," shared Walker.

Certis Biologicals Names Dr. Holly Davis Field Development Manager in Southern Central USA

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220121005037/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220121005037/en/
    Certis Biologicals has added experienced entomologist and extension specialist Dr. Holly Davis to its team of field development managers.
  • Davis will manage field operations in the Southern Central states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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    Davis will manage field operations in the Southern Central states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
  • She joins the growing nationwide field development team just after the hiring of Nick Vandervort as Midwestern Field Development Manager in late 2021.

HydroGraph Selected to Provide Graphene to the Technology Metals Market TM2

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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HydroGraph produces synthetic graphene, graphene oxide and other novel nanomaterials and is well positioned to list these materials as well as to enhance existing technology metals listed on the exchange.

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  • HydroGraph produces synthetic graphene, graphene oxide and other novel nanomaterials and is well positioned to list these materials as well as to enhance existing technology metals listed on the exchange.
  • TM2 is the first metals marketplace where direct investment in technology metals is possible and equally accessible to individual and institutional investors.
  • Weve created the investment market for technology metals, making it possible to directly invest in physical metals, said Petur Georgesson, Founder and CEO of TM2.
  • In addition to expanding the types of asset classes available to investors, TM2 brings transparency to scarce and illiquid metals while institutionalizing trading and pricing on the global technology metals market.