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National University Appoints Digital Transformation Innovator Alexander Chimon as Chief Digital Officer

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community, today announced the hire of Chief Digital Officer Alexander Chimon. During more than 25 years in digital and ecommerce industries—and more than a decade leading digital enterprise transformations at Fortune 100 firms—Chimon has driven customer-focused digital innovation strategies at HP, Cars.com, McDonalds, Catalina USA, Pyroweb, and a variety of startups. Prior to joining National University, he served as divisional vice president of digital for Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC) and its Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas divisions of Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University , a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves more than 30,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community, today announced the hire of Chief Digital Officer Alexander Chimon.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Alexander Chimon at this pivotal juncture in our digital transformation for growth," said Dr. Michael R. Cunningham, interim president of National University and chancellor of the National University System.
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.
  • NUS higher-education institutions serve more than 45,000 students through National University, Northcentral University, and City University of Seattle.

POET Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET Technologies Inc. (POET or the Company) (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, today reported its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET Technologies Inc. (POET or the Company) (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, today reported its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
  • The Company had finance costs of $13,000 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $95,000 in the second quarter of 2021 and $14,000 in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Non-cash impact of joint venture in the second quarter of 2022 was ($0.7) million compared to nil in the same period of 2021 and ($0.4) million in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Cash flow from operating activities in the second quarter of 2022 was ($3.3) million compared to ($2.7) million in the second quarter of 2021 and ($3.7) million in the first quarter of 2022.

Klaytn Spearheads World's Largest Blockchain Research Center Program in Collaboration with Top-Ranking Universities KAIST and NUS

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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BRC is a virtual research institute that aims to advance cutting-edge research for blockchain technology, deepen blockchain capabilities, and support industry growth.

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  • BRC is a virtual research institute that aims to advance cutting-edge research for blockchain technology, deepen blockchain capabilities, and support industry growth.
  • With a US$20m funding commitment from Klaytn over the next four years, BRC is to date the world's largest blockchain research center program in terms of known funding size.
  • Through our BRC program, in collaboration with leading minds from KAIST and NUS, we are delighted to take the next step in bringing our vision to life."
  • Dr Kang said, "Our world-class blockchain researchers at the Blockchain Research Center will contribute to the seven pillars of blockchain research: consensus, privacy, network, smart contracts, DeFi, economics/ethics, and metaverse.

National University Announces Merger with Northcentral University

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves approximately 30,000 working adult learners, online students, educators, and members of the military community, today announced plans to merge with Northcentral University, a unique, adult-serving institution offering doctoral degrees in an exclusively online format. Following a rigorous review process and a vote of approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission, the two universities now have approval to continue their accreditation status under a merged academic structure.

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  • Through merger with Northcentral University, National University will grow to serve more than 45,000 learners; significantly expand masters and doctoral programs
    SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University , a veteran-founded nonprofit university that serves approximately 30,000 working adult learners, online students, educators, and members of the military community, today announced plans to merge with Northcentral University, a unique, adult-serving institution offering doctoral degrees in an exclusively online format.
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.
  • About the National University System: The National University System (NUS) is a network of accredited nonprofit education institutions serving a diverse population of students including pre-K-12 students and working professionals.
  • NUS higher-education institutions serve more than 45,000 students through National University, Northcentral University, and City University of Seattle.

Amaris B. Clinic Is Seeing More Patients for Liposuction Due To Inefficacy of Non-surgical Fat Reduction Treatments

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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Liposuction, the gold standard for body contouring, has been facing stiff competition due to the rise of non-invasive treatments in the last ten years.

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  • Liposuction, the gold standard for body contouring, has been facing stiff competition due to the rise of non-invasive treatments in the last ten years.
  • In recent years, however, Dr Ivan Puah has seen a dramatic rise in the number of patients who have tried non-invasive fat reduction treatments turning to liposuction, largely due to unsatisfactory results.
  • Clinic, where Dr Ivan Puah practises, showed that eight in ten patients had done various types of non-surgical fat loss treatments, including fat freezing.
  • "Non-invasive treatments rest on the principle of either inducing fat cell necrosis or apoptosis, without the risks associated with surgical fat removal.

NUS GRIP Deep tech start-up, NEU Battery Materials raises S$800,000 in seed funding

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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SINGAPORE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deeptech start-up, NEU Battery Materials has raised a total of S$800,000 in seed funding from Momentum Venture Capital (the corporate venture arm of SMRT Corporation Ltd) and Se-cure Waste Management (a battery recycling & processing company in Singapore). This seed round also includes angel investments from two business angels in the energy storage and sustainability sectors, as well as earlier funding from the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP). A flagship initiative of the NUS Industry Liaison Office, GRIP consists of three months of intense venture hothousing followed by nine months of incubation support, enabling NUS researchers, inventors, and students to transform the university's world-class research into deep tech start-ups. NEU Battery Materials will use this seed funding to build a pilot recycling plant in Singapore to recycle lithium from used lithium batteries.  

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  • NEU Battery Materials will use this seed funding to build a pilot recycling plant in Singapore to recycle lithium from used lithium batteries.
  • I am delighted that NEU Battery Materials will be commercialising this technology, and demonstrating its use in battery recycling," said Assoc Prof Wang, Co-founder of NEU Battery Materials.
  • NUS graduates, Bryan Oh (Bachelor of Business Administration, NUS Business School) and Kenneth Palmer (Bachelor of Engineering, NUS College of Design and Engineering), co-founded NEU Battery Materials in mid-2021, after completing the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP).
  • NEU Battery Materials aims to produce clean and sustainable lithium, through its patented electrochemical technology, which enables battery recycling.

Fortinet to Support Singapore’s Quest for Quantum-Safe Future

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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SINGAPORE, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced a collaboration with Singapore's Quantum Engineering Programme (QEP) to support Singapore's National Quantum-Safe Network (NQSN) project.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced a collaboration with Singapore's Quantum Engineering Programme (QEP) to support Singapore's National Quantum-Safe Network (NQSN) project.
  • Fortinets work with NQSN will support QEP in proof of concepts and jointly explore use cases for quantum-safe communications.
  • Fortinet will provide resources in network security including prototypes that can interface to quantum devices for trials within the NQSN.
  • Through this collaboration, Fortinet will support Singapores ongoing transition into a trusted digital innovation hub.

Nu Skin Kicks Off Its Global Day of Service with Projects for Children

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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PROVO, Utah, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nu Skin is hosting its 19th annual Force for Good Day to support its global humanitarian efforts. To celebrate the company's founding and to give back to local communities, each Nu Skin region sets aside a day to participate in service projects as part of its mission to be a global force for good.

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  • PROVO, Utah, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nu Skin is hosting its 19th annual Force for Good Day to support its global humanitarian efforts.
  • To celebrate the company's founding and to give back to local communities, each Nu Skin region sets aside a day to participate in service projects as part of its mission to be a global force for good.
  • More than 1,000 Nu Skin employees and their families will participate in a day of service to complete 15 service projects.
  • Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a global integrated beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform.

Nu Skin Enterprises to Discuss Company Strategy and Opportunities at Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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PROVO, Utah, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.(NYSE: NUS) today announced President and CEO Ryan Napierskiand Chief Financial OfficerMark Lawrencewill present at theStifel Cross Sector Insight ConferenceonThursday, June 9, 2022.

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  • PROVO, Utah, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.(NYSE: NUS) today announced President and CEO Ryan Napierskiand Chief Financial OfficerMark Lawrencewill present at theStifel Cross Sector Insight ConferenceonThursday, June 9, 2022.
  • They will participate in a fireside chat to discuss the company's Nu Vision 2025 strategy as well as opportunities and trends in the beauty and wellness space.
  • Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a global integrated beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform.
  • The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation also strives to improve children's health, education and economic circumstances throughout the world.

Venti Technologies Expands Senior Leadership to Drive Growth of Company’s Autonomous Logistics Business

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Their success in developing and deploying self-driving vehicles and deep experience in AV technology will help us quickly grow our autonomous logistics business.

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  • Their success in developing and deploying self-driving vehicles and deep experience in AV technology will help us quickly grow our autonomous logistics business.
  • They will help us to scale our operations in autonomous vehicle logistics with logistics hubs and yards customers.
  • Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is a safe-speed autonomous mobility company developing the future of transportation for moving goods and people.
  • The company currently has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics applications as well as a growing pipeline in the global logistics marketplace.