Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Paine College Leadership Calls for Strong Financial Support to Continue HBCU Legacy

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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AUGUSTA, Ga., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the midway point and a heightened call for support of the Paine College 'Growing Paine' fundraising efforts led by President Cheryl Evans Jones, PhD. During Women's History Month, which coincides with the College's capital campaign, Jones and her team have doubled down as fierce advocates for women's rights, with a keen focus on Paine's contributions to education and equity for all. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the historically black college (HBCU) was founded in 1882 and currently has nearly three hundred full-time students enrolled.

Key Points: 
  • Our 60-day goal is within reach, but it will certainly take a village to help Paine College build and grow."
  • March is Women's History Month, which brings into focus the legacy of Jones and other distinguished women across the HBCU ecosystem.
  • It is also the dominant color for Paine College which is presently comprised of a majority of women students (57%) and graduates (52%).
  • We are hopeful that it will receive a vote of confidence and pass," said Paine College President Cheryl Evans Jones, PhD.

CareSource Donates $25,000 to Establish New Morris Brown College Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, has donated $25,000 to Morris Brown College , a historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, to establish a new scholarship program designed to bolster and support the health care workforce throughout Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, has donated $25,000 to Morris Brown College , a historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, to establish a new scholarship program designed to bolster and support the health care workforce throughout Georgia.
  • “CareSource understands the value of HBCUs and supports the mission and purpose,” said Sheryl-Anne Murray, CareSource Georgia vice president of market operations.
  • “We are excited to partner with Morris Brown College to provide deserving students with funds that will help them take full advantage of educational opportunities.
  • “Morris Brown College is grateful for the support of CareSource, and their commitment to helping students of a historically black college achieve success,” said Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College.

BJU Board of Trustees Holds Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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It was a pleasure to host most of the Board of Trustees on-campus for this years annual meeting, said BJU President Steve Pettit.

Key Points: 
  • It was a pleasure to host most of the Board of Trustees on-campus for this years annual meeting, said BJU President Steve Pettit.
  • In the budget authorized by the Board, BJU will hire additional faculty to teach in-demand academic programs, as well as expand our enrollment team and Athletics Department personnel.
  • The Board of Trustees authorized the president to begin planning and implementation of a capital campaign to fund the renovation of some campus spaces into integrated living and learning spaces.
  • In addition, BJU will begin offering a BA in Political Science beginning in the Fall 2021 semester.

ICR Announces Presenting Companies for Its 23rd Annual Conference

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced the presenting companies for the 2021 ICR Conference, one of the largest investment conferences of the year.

Key Points: 
  • ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced the presenting companies for the 2021 ICR Conference, one of the largest investment conferences of the year.
  • This years ICR Conference brings the investment community together for presentations by more than 250 leading public and private growth companies.
  • Historically consumer focused, this years presenting companies span a broader range of sectors including healthcare, technology, and real estate.
  • Thursday, January 14th, will be dedicated to featuring over 55 presenting healthcare companies.

Sponsors Announced for the 2021 ICR Conference

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced sponsors for the 23rd annual ICR Conference , one of the largest investment conferences of the year.

Key Points: 
  • ICR , a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced sponsors for the 23rd annual ICR Conference , one of the largest investment conferences of the year.
  • The ICR Conference brings the investment community together for presentations by leading public and private growth companies.
  • We would not be able to do so without them and we look forward to an exciting 2021 conference in a high tech virtual platform.
  • Utilizing todays leading technologies, the 2021 ICR Conference will offer these same attractive features among others in a virtual format, to ensure the safety and health of all of our attendees.

ICR Publishes Guide to Direct Listings and Hosts Webinar on Paths to Public Markets

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, has published a Guide to Direct Listings, a comprehensive resource for companies exploring alternative routes to the public markets.

Key Points: 
  • ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, has published a Guide to Direct Listings, a comprehensive resource for companies exploring alternative routes to the public markets.
  • Last week ICR co-hosted a webinar together with IPO Edge on IPOs, SPACs, and Direct Listings, offering further insight and guidance on the path to an IPO or alternative options such as SPACs and Direct Listings, which have grown in popularity throughout 2020.
  • This year Direct Listings and SPACs have become increasingly attractive alternatives to companies with public markets ambitions.
  • Whether its a traditional IPO, Direct Listing, or SPAC, ICR has the unmatched expertise businesses need as they prepare for a public market debut.

BJU Students Raise Over $185,000 for Mobile Medical Unit

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Bob Jones Universitys annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Bob Jones Universitys annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
  • Each year, BJU holds a Bible Conference during which the campus supports a fundraising campaign for a specific on-or off-campus project.
  • I love all the students, faculty, staff, and alumni at BJU.
  • We praise the Lord for what He has done and believe this effort will offer lifesaving support and resources to individuals in our community, said BJU President Steve Pettit.

Bob Jones University to Launch New Academic Programs

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Monday, November 25, 2019
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Jones University recently announced the launch of several new academic programs which will be offered beginning in fall 2020.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Jones University recently announced the launch of several new academic programs which will be offered beginning in fall 2020.
  • New programs include four undergraduate degrees, one masters degree, four minors, three concentrations, two undergraduate certificates and five graduate certificates.
  • We are excited to offer these in-demand programs to our current and prospective students, said BJU provost Dr. Gary Weier.
  • Several certificate programs which offer career specific courses and can be completed in a shorter length of time than traditional degree programs have been added to the catalogue.

Pensacola Christian College Strengthens Student Engagement with Ex Libris campusM Mobile App

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Pensacola Christian College (PCC) in Florida has fully deployed the Ex Libris campusM cloud-based mobile platform to support student engagement and success.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Pensacola Christian College (PCC) in Florida has fully deployed the Ex Libris campusM cloud-based mobile platform to support student engagement and success.
  • Using out-of-the-box campusM functionality, the MyPCC app employs multiple personalized profiles to offer each type of user a unique experience.
  • "Pensacola Christian College's integration of the campusM app has been a team effort of project coordinators, information technology programmers, graphic designers, administrators, and student leaders," commented PCC Chief Communication Officer Amy Glenn.
  • Pensacola Christian College is a Christian liberal arts college in Pensacola, Florida.

NAPCO Security Technologies Announces Large School Security Project at Bob Jones University in South Carolina

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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Approximately 2,700 students attend Bob Jones University, which has a campus that covers 210 acres.

Key Points: 
  • Approximately 2,700 students attend Bob Jones University, which has a campus that covers 210 acres.
  • Bob Jones University is clearly committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty and staff.
  • School security is an important issue and this project, along with the other projects that NAPCO has announced, demonstrates the recent attentiveness to school security of K-12 schools and universities across the US.
  • Mr. Soloway concluded, "We would like to thank Bob Jones University for choosing NAPCO products on their campus.