Scheller College of Business

Bryant University Ushers in Bold New Era of Excellence and Innovation with Campus Expansion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryant University embarks on a bold new era of excellence and innovation with the announcement of a significant campus expansion thanks to a generous real estate donation from neighboring Fidelity Investments. The financial services company donated 100 Salem Street, a building part of their Smithfield corporate campus just across the street from the existing Bryant campus entrance. The acquisition marks the most significant real estate gift to Bryant University since Earl Tupper gifted his farmland to create Bryant's Smithfield campus in 1967, and the university moved to Smithfield from its original Providence location.

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  • The financial services company donated 100 Salem Street, a building part of their Smithfield corporate campus just across the street from the existing Bryant campus entrance.
  • The acquisition marks the most significant real estate gift to Bryant University since Earl Tupper gifted his farmland to create Bryant's Smithfield campus in 1967, and the university moved to Smithfield from its original Providence location.
  • In addition, this new facility will also support extra-curricular activities and provide gathering space for all Bryant students.
  • The expansion of our campus gives the entire University, and the College of Business specifically, needed innovation space for our students to ideate bold, future-forward visions to transform the world.

University of Phoenix College of Business and IT Announces Appointment of Dean Kathryn Uhles

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

University of Phoenix announces the appointment of Kathryn Uhles, MIS, MSP, as Dean of the College of Business and IT (CBIT), effective January 9, 2023.

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  • University of Phoenix announces the appointment of Kathryn Uhles, MIS, MSP, as Dean of the College of Business and IT (CBIT), effective January 9, 2023.
  • “It is a tremendous honor to lead the College as we continue to develop and deliver education solutions that are relevant, timely and applicable to solving business challenges,” states Uhles.
  • “Kathryn is a proven leader who continues to have a measurable, positive impact on the College of Business and IT,” states Doris Savron, vice provost of University of Phoenix.
  • Uhles has been an employee of the University of Phoenix since 2007.

Peter Swire, Global Data Privacy Pioneer, Joins Privya's Advisory Board

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privya, which enables companies to build data protection and compliance into the lifecycle of their products, has announced that Professor Peter Swire, a world-renowned leader in privacy and cyberlaw since the 1990s, has joined its executive advisory board.

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  • Privya's AI-based technology identifies and maps data protection issues and potential violations early in the development process, ensuring that improper data handling practices are fixed before digital products are deployed.
  • The platform suggests actionable measures to remedy new and existing issues in order to avoid violating data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA and CPRA.
  • "Peter is one of the world's top leaders in the fields of health and data privacy regulations.
  • Privya bridges the gap between privacy professionals and engineers, and provides a centralized hub to manage and control privacy across cloud-native environments.

Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab and Fiserv Partner to Advance Insight into Consumer Finances and Further Financial Inclusion

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Through this new initiative, Georgia Tech researchers will leverage Fiserv data to generate insights into household financial behavior, which will be relevant to policy makers, consumers and small businesses.

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  • Through this new initiative, Georgia Tech researchers will leverage Fiserv data to generate insights into household financial behavior, which will be relevant to policy makers, consumers and small businesses.
  • The three-year partnership, funded by Fiserv, has a goal of increasing financial and payments inclusion.
  • As a company that enables money movement for thousands of financial institutions and millions of people and businesses, Fiserv will enable FSIL to construct a comprehensive picture of consumer spending and financial health.
  • Responsible and sustainable finance is a major research focus for the FSIL, consistent with the broader Georgia Tech vision of inclusive innovation for a better future.

FAU RECEIVES STATE GRANT FOR CYBERSECURITY, IT TRAINING

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Atlantic University was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida as part of a $15.6 million initiative to prepare students and mid-career professionals for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.

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  • The $838,483 grant will help FAU market and grow existing cybersecurity, cryptology and business management certification courses and programs in the College of Business , the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the College of Engineering and Computer Science .
  • FAU will use the grant money to fund CAREERS in Cybersecurity.
  • FAU will work with South Florida Tech Hub , a nonprofit membership association representing more than 240 companies.
  • Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish.

Husson University Receives $2.2 Million Grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation

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Friday, June 17, 2022

BANGOR, MAINE, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that it recently received a generous $2.2 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation.

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  • BANGOR, MAINE, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that it recently received a generous $2.2 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation.
  • The Foundation is delighted to support Husson Universitys efforts to grow Maines economy, said Gregory W. Powell, chair of the Harold Alfond Foundation.
  • This support from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help the University address some pressing workforce issues identified in the 2018 Measures of Growth, published by the Maine Development Foundation.
  • The $2.2 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation, will help support Husson programs in integrated technology and the Universitys new degree in extended reality (XR).

Catalant to Host Webinar on Supply Chain Transformation for Fortune 1000 Companies

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Longtime experts specializing in supply chain optimization and digital transformation, Kara Yokley and Benjamin Grant of RRDS Chicago, will lead a dynamic discussion with early-stage supply chain technology venture capital pioneer Brian Aoaeh of REFASHIOND Ventures.

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  • Longtime experts specializing in supply chain optimization and digital transformation, Kara Yokley and Benjamin Grant of RRDS Chicago, will lead a dynamic discussion with early-stage supply chain technology venture capital pioneer Brian Aoaeh of REFASHIOND Ventures.
  • The webinar will focus on the following topics:
    Throughout the webinar, attendees can expect to discover actionable solutions for future-proofing supply chains against ongoing and emergent threats.
  • Attendees can also utilize the Q&A function within the webinar platform to get real-time advice and expertise on their specific supply chain and transformation challenges.
  • He co-founded The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation, and is an Adjunct Professor of Supply Chain & Operations Management at the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University.

Sphere 3D Names Veteran Finance Executive Timothy Hanley to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

We believe Tim's addition and the previously announced management and board changes will help expedite the implementation of our strategy."

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  • We believe Tim's addition and the previously announced management and board changes will help expedite the implementation of our strategy."
  • "It is a great honor to join the board of directors of Sphere 3D as it executes its strategy to become a carbon-neutral leader in the cryptocurrency industry," said Mr. Hanley, newly appointed independent board member of Sphere 3D.
  • I am looking forward to helping Sphere 3D capture a share of that upside for our shareholders."
  • The addition of Mr. Hanley brings Sphere 3D's Board to four directors, three of whom are independent.

Sawa Credit Inc. Announces Its Executive Leadership Team

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Monday, May 23, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fintech startup Sawa Credit Inc., a first-of-its-kind community debt servicing technology platform, announces the appointment of a prestigious executive leadership team. The announcement comes as the company completes its series seed funding round with a $3M capital raise. The four appointees, CEO, CFO, CMO, and CLO, are all deeply experienced leaders in fintech, financial services, or consumer products industries who have found their life's work in providing capital access to underserved populations. They will play instrumental roles in guiding Sawa in its technological advancement, operational excellence, and strategic growth with the core mission of helping underserved borrowers achieve financial health.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fintech startup Sawa Credit Inc. , a first-of-its-kind community debt servicing technology platform, announces the appointment of a prestigious executive leadership team.
  • The leadership team appointments include:
    Charles is a seasoned executive with deep experience in business and financial development for industrial and technology companies.
  • Andrew is heavily involved in his community and has tutored at-risk youth and coached them in a Little League baseball team.
  • About Sawa Credit Inc.: Sawa Credit Inc. is building a technology platform that uses behavioral science and machine learning to create a community debt servicing model.

Atlanticus Announces Appointment of Dennis James to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 21, 2022

This appointment brings the Companys total Board membership to seven.

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  • This appointment brings the Companys total Board membership to seven.
  • We are excited to welcome Dennis as a new independent director to the Atlanticus Board, said Jeff Howard, Atlanticus President and CEO.
  • Mr. James, age 51, has been Chief Executive Officer of ScoresMatter, Inc., a digital marketing firm, since May 2015.
  • Mr. James serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Scheller College of Business of the Georgia Institute of Technology.