Mindset

SPIRE Academy: A Rising Powerhouse in Sports and Education

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

GENEVA, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPIRE Academy, a premier sports training and education boarding school, has expanded significantly and is gearing up for an exciting year ahead with a diverse student body. As of September 26, 2023, 134 motivated and talented students have joined the SPIRE family. SPIRE is proud to announce several remarkable statistics that showcase its commitment to its students.

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  • As of September 26, 2023, 134 motivated and talented students have joined the SPIRE family.
  • SPIRE is proud to announce several remarkable statistics that showcase its commitment to its students.
  • In addition to its international students, SPIRE Academy welcomes students from twenty-two (22) different U.S. states including the District of Columbia.
  • We're setting the stage for the next generation of world-class athletes and leaders," says Phil Darrin, SPIRE Academy's Head of School.

ACUE Study Demonstrates High-Quality Courses in Evidence-Based Teaching for Faculty Improve Confidence, Foster Positive Mindsets Regarding Teaching, Learning & Students

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) released a study demonstrating that when college and university faculty participate in high-quality comprehensive courses in effective teaching practices, they report substantial increases in their confidence in using these proven practices. They also see significant, positive changes in their mindsets about their ability to impact student learning and their students' ability to learn.

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  • They also see significant, positive changes in their mindsets about their ability to impact student learning and their students' ability to learn.
  • It's more evidence that the best way to educate many more students for purposeful lives is to ensure effective instruction in every class."
  • Students enrolled in gateway courses taught by faculty who participated in ACUE's comprehensive Effective Teaching Practice Framework courses, were also surveyed.
  • ACUE will use this enhanced understanding of how confidence and mindset develop alongside teaching practices to deliver even more effective strategies to support faculty growth and foster positive learning environments."

GumGum Furthers Its Investment in Japan Tapping Kenzo Selby, Former Head of Sales at Teads, as New Managing Director

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GumGum, a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform, showed its deepening commitment to the Japanese market with the appointment of seasoned digital media executive Kenzo Selby to lead its growing business in Japan.

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  • "We are excited about the future of GumGum here in Japan, as we bring our industry-leading mindset-first approach to the market.
  • Kenzo joins GumGum after more than six years driving the growth story for Teads in Japan as Head of Sales, leading a 14-person strong sales team.
  • Kenzo will replace outgoing Managing Director, Naokazu Wakaguri, who has driven the growth of the business in Japan for five years.
  • Kenzo is based out of Tokyo, Japan, and reports directly to Interim Head of JAPAC, Sorrel Osborne.

GumGum Sees Over 2X Growth Compared to Industry Average, Taps Industry Veteran Michelle Hulst as President

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GumGum, a contextual-first, digital advertising platform, announced its significant growth as the industry moves into a post-cookie world. GumGum will continue to focus on scaling the organization with the hire of seasoned executive, Michelle Hulst, who will be joining GumGum as President. She will lead GumGum's global advertising business as well as drive the worldwide adoption of GumGum's platform for the future of digital advertising, The Mindset Platform™. Hulst will report to GumGum's CEO Phil Schraeder and will be based out of San Francisco.

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  • GumGum, a contextual-first, digital advertising platform, announced its significant growth as the industry moves into a post-cookie world.
  • GumGum will continue to focus on scaling the organization with the hire of seasoned executive, Michelle Hulst, who will be joining GumGum as President.
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GumGum , a contextual-first, digital advertising platform, announced its significant growth as the industry moves into a post-cookie world.
  • GumGum will continue to focus on scaling the organization with the hire of seasoned executive, Michelle Hulst, who will be joining GumGum as President.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical to Acquire Mindset Pharma

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, each Mindset shareholder will receive $0.75 in cash for each share of Mindset held.

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  • Under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, each Mindset shareholder will receive $0.75 in cash for each share of Mindset held.
  • Makoto Inoue, president and representative director of Otsuka, commented, "Otsuka Pharmaceutical has designated psychiatry and neurology as one of its top priority therapeutic areas and has been developing antipsychotic agents with clinical significance on a global basis.
  • James Lanthier, CEO of Mindset, said, "We are thrilled to announce this all-cash transaction with Otsuka as we believe it maximizes value and is a great outcome for all Mindset stakeholders.
  • We believe Otsuka is ideally positioned to maximize the value of the Mindset assets and IP portfolio to the future benefit of patients."

SXSW EDU® Reveals the First Round of Featured Sessions for the 2024 Conference & Festival

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From topics on leaders as culture agents to Dungeons & Dragons as a teaching mechanism, SXSW EDU® is excited to unveil the initial lineup of Featured Sessions selected for its upcoming conference and festival taking place from March 4-7, 2024. Reviewed and chosen via the PanelPicker® process, these sessions were not only picked from what was a highly competitive submission pool this year but are also representative of the critical topics that the event will address, including the idea of the growth mindset, the impact of collaborative storytelling, and the critical importance of community colleges. These sessions all celebrate adventurous and less traditional routes toward learning.

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  • These sessions all celebrate adventurous and less traditional routes toward learning.
  • "Education is a constantly evolving field with a breadth of influences that seem to expand by the day.
  • With this first round of Featured Sessions, we are already setting the stage for wide-ranging conversations that encapsulate the many facets of creating prosperous communities through education," said Greg Rosenbaum, senior director of SXSW EDU.
  • The conference and festival received 1,677 proposals, a 33% increase over last year, and proposed sessions received 53,878 public votes, a significant increase from last year's total of 39,639 public votes.

Pettit Kohn Successfully Defends $10 Million Claim by Regents Against UC Doctor Who Nets $39 Million in Consolidated Whistleblower Trial

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Monday, August 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin, PC, a southern California trial firm, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of its client Dr. Kevin Murphy against claims brought by his former employer The Regents of California following a two-month trial in San Diego Superior Court*. The case was consolidated with Dr. Murphy's whistleblower claims against The Regents and both cases were tried together. Doug Pettit and Matthew Smith defended the claims brought by The Regents while Mark Quigley and Ivan Puchalt of Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP represented Dr. Murphy in his whistleblower claims.

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  • Shareholders Doug Pettit and Matthew Smith obtain jury verdict in favor of their client, a former UCSD doctor, in a consolidated trial involving whistleblower claims.
  • Dr. Murphy was represented in his whistleblower claims by Mark Quigley and Ivan Puchalt of Green Broillet & Wheeler LLP.
  • The two-month trial resulted in the jury awarding over $39 million in damages to the doctor.
  • The case was consolidated with Dr. Murphy's whistleblower claims against The Regents and both cases were tried together.

Celebrity Podcast Host, Karina Safarova, Interviews World-Renowned Life Coach to the Stars, Tim Storey, on the Latest Episode of 'Life Makeover'

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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  • https://karinasafarova.com
    During this episode, titled 'Miracle Mentality' , listeners will learn empowering insights and actionable strategies for transforming their lives.
  • Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights, personal anecdotes, and useful tools to embark on their own life makeovers.
  • "Life Makeover" is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
  • Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on future episodes and gain access to valuable resources for personal growth.

Eagle Academy Foundation's Esteemed Eagle Summer Institute Returns, Offering Immersive Professional Development Experience

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), celebrated for pioneering practices that inspire and elevate young men of color, is pleased to announce the return of its immersive Eagle Summer Institute (ESI): Shifting Mindsets and Strengthening Practices.

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  • NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), celebrated for pioneering practices that inspire and elevate young men of color, is pleased to announce the return of its immersive Eagle Summer Institute (ESI): Shifting Mindsets and Strengthening Practices.
  • The ESI, a transformative three-day endeavor, gathers school leadership from various institutions for a stirring professional growth experience, centered around fostering positive school culture and equity.
  • The Eagle Summer Institute is a flagship initiative of EAF's Eagle Institute professional development.
  • EAF is committed to fortifying students with postsecondary support, and adults and systems through professional development and strategic alliances.

7 Mindsets Hosts Transformative Mindsets University

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ROSWELL, Ga., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 7 Mindsets , the leader in PreK-12 well-being, mental health, and assessment solutions, hosted Mindsets University earlier this week, an immersive two-day experience for 7 Mindsets users.

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  • ROSWELL, Ga., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 7 Mindsets , the leader in PreK-12 well-being, mental health, and assessment solutions, hosted Mindsets University earlier this week, an immersive two-day experience for 7 Mindsets users.
  • “Mindsets University presented an opportunity for us to come together with our users for two days of intense learning and empowerment.
  • Being together in-person for this event after a pandemic-induced hiatus was invigorating and inspiring,” said Mark Belles, CEO of 7 Mindsets.
  • School counselor Andrea Simpson attended Mindsets University and spoke about the impact of the mindsets-based program in her school community.