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BrightSpring Welcomes Olivia Kirtley to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.
  • With an extensive background and leadership in finance, accounting and risk management, Olivia joined the board in January with the Company’s initial public offering.
  • Olivia has also held several chairman positions since 1998, including for the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and AICPA Board of Examiners.
  • “We are thrilled Olivia has joined our board of directors.

The 50 Most Beautiful College Quads in America

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

College Rank conducted in-depth research to find the 50 most beautiful quads in America.

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  • College Rank conducted in-depth research to find the 50 most beautiful quads in America.
  • Several impressive buildings, including Johnson Chapel and Converse Hall, surround the main quad at Amherst College.
  • Check out the 50 most beautiful quads in America for a full description of these beautiful examples of an American tradition.
  • Then check out the College Rank podcast and College Rank's Instagram .

Poets&Quants for Undergrads™ Names Best Undergraduate Business Schools for 2024 in Exclusive Rankings

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Monday, January 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news, has unveiled its eight annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2024 rankings. Considered the most comprehensive assessment of undergraduate business programs, the data revealed, the return of University of Pennsylvania's The Wharton School to the number 1 position. Wharton returns to the top spot after slipping to number 3 in the 2023 ranking.

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  • Comprehensive study ranks top 91 business programs based on admissions standards, academic experience, and employment outcomes
    SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news, has unveiled its eight annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2024 rankings.
  • Considered the most comprehensive assessment of undergraduate business programs, the data revealed, the return of University of Pennsylvania's The Wharton School to the number 1 position.
  • Two schools reported 100% employment for 2023 job-seeking graduates within three months of graduation: University of Richmond Robins School of Business (No.
  • Rounding out the top 10 undergraduate business school programs are:

IntelePeer Appoints Geoff Chretien to Senior Vice President of Channels

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

IntelePeer , a leading provider of AI-powered communications automation solutions, announces the appointment of Geoff Chretien to Senior Vice President of Channels.

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  • IntelePeer , a leading provider of AI-powered communications automation solutions, announces the appointment of Geoff Chretien to Senior Vice President of Channels.
  • Prior to IntelePeer, he was at Genesys, serving as the company’s Vice President of Partner Sales North America.
  • Before that position, he was Vice President, Channel Sales.
  • Likewise, his experience includes tenure at NICE inContact as the Vice President Channel Sales.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAIDA BADCOCK POU ENDOWED CHAIR IN NURSING SIMULATION

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Anne B. Kerr, president of Florida Southern College, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Maida Badcock Pou Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation, made possible by the generous contribution of esteemed alumna Ebbie Sue Pou Doherty '81.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Anne B. Kerr, president of Florida Southern College, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Maida Badcock Pou Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation, made possible by the generous contribution of esteemed alumna Ebbie Sue Pou Doherty '81.
  • "I am deeply honored and humbled to be named the Maida Badcock Pou Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation.
  • Dr. Kerr expressed her appreciation, saying, "We are profoundly grateful for Ebbie Sue Doherty's transformational gift to establish the Maida Badcock Pou Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation.
  • The Maida Badcock Pou Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation is the 26th endowed chair at Florida Southern College, marking another milestone in the institution's commitment to excellence in education and healthcare.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO HOST 2023 FALL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ON DECEMBER 16

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Monday, November 20, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College will celebrate Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 16, with one ceremony that will honor both undergraduate and graduate students.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College will celebrate Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 16, with one ceremony that will honor both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Visit Florida Southern College's website or YouTube channel to watch it live.
  • The graduation ceremony will begin with the national anthem and Florida Southern Alma Mater, to be performed by senior Kaitlynn Rogers, a Music Performance major, who will graduate in the spring.
  • Dr. Tracey Tedder, Provost and Vice of President of Academic Affairs at Florida Southern College, is immensely proud of the students of the Class of 2023.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE PRESIDENT ANNE B. KERR RECOGNIZED AMONG FLORIDA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL EXECUTIVES IN FLORIDA TREND'S FLORIDA 500

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College proudly announces that President Dr. Anne B. Kerr has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Florida Trend's Florida 500 Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders, a prestigious list highlighting the 500 most influential executives across various economic sectors throughout the state.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College proudly announces that President Dr. Anne B. Kerr has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Florida Trend's Florida 500 Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders, a prestigious list highlighting the 500 most influential executives across various economic sectors throughout the state.
  • For the fourth year in a row, President Dr. Anne B. Kerr was selected to the prominent Florida 500 list.
  • This marks President Kerr's fourth inclusion, underscoring her sustained impact on higher education in Florida.
  • Dr. Kerr expressed her gratitude, saying, "It is a tremendous honor to be included alongside such exceptional leaders.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMES DR. LALY JOSEPH TO THE DR. KEITH R. BEREND '92 ENDOWED CHAIR IN NURSING

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Dr. Joseph brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective on healthcare to Florida Southern College.

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  • Dr. Joseph brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective on healthcare to Florida Southern College.
  • Florida Southern College Names Dr. Laly Joseph as the Dr. Keith R. Berend '92 Endowed Chair in Nursing.
  • This endowed chair is made possible through the generous gift from FSC Trustee Dr. Keith R. Berend '92 and his wife, Cindy.
  • Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President of Florida Southern College, commented on this significant appointment, saying, "Dr. Laly Joseph is nationally recognized as one of the foremost leaders in nursing education.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW GOLF FACILITY AT LONE PALM GOLF CLUB

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College announced today that it will break ground on the Moccasins' new Golf Club House at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla. on Thursday, October 26.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College announced today that it will break ground on the Moccasins' new Golf Club House at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla. on Thursday, October 26.
  • "Thanks to our generous donors and Lone Palm, this project will make a huge impact on generations of student athletes at Florida Southern and beyond.
  • "Lone Palm Golf Club has been a home for my family and me since 1980," commented Florida Southern Women's Golf Head Coach Robbie Davis.
  • "We are beyond excited for the Lone Palm project to take shape over the coming months," said Florida Southern Men's Golf Head Coach Lee White '12.

FOUR TABBED FOR SELECTION TO THE FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

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Friday, October 13, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.
  • Those interested in attending the 2023 Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame event, can purchase tickets ($50) by contacting Kris Doorey, Director of Athletics Development, at [email protected] or 863-680-4109.
  • NICOLE "NYCKI" SANDSTEDE – Softball, 1989-1990
    Sandstede joins several softball players and her Hall of Fame coach, Chris Bellotto, in the Florida Southern Hall of Fame after two fantastic seasons with the Mocs from 1989-90.
  • He joins Hal Wissel as the only other men's basketball coach in the FSC Hall of Fame and the 14th member of the storied men's basketball program at Florida Southern to enter the Hall.