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America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Expands Machine Tools Workforce Training Centers into Minnesota

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and the University of St. Thomas. Focused on different rural and urban populations, both schools together are taking a strategic approach to provide essential training in manufacturing across the entire state. ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.

Key Points: 
  • A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St.
  • ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.
  • "Machining and machine tools are at the foundation of America's manufacturing capability and its global competitiveness," said IACMI Workforce VP Joannie Harmon.
  • "We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources.

Survey Shows Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Would Eat Breakfast More Often if Pizza Was on the Menu

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907157355/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907157355/en/
    The survey found pizza for breakfast simply makes the day start better:
    44% of people would be inclined to eat breakfast more often if pizza was on the menu.
  • Nearly three in five adults (57%) say they would eat breakfast more often if they could get a breakfast pizza.
  • Casey’s provides a quick, convenient solution to this by offering a wide range of breakfast items, including breakfast pizza.
  • “You heard it here first, pizza is breakfast in Casey’s Country, and we’ve been serving up delicious, handmade breakfast pizza for over 20 years.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Launches Dozens of New Branded Concepts for 2023 College Football Kick-Off

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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  • (NC State)
    Bakes & BBQ: Sweet and savory – fans can try a local apple fritter pulled pork sandwich.
  • (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill)
    In addition to its entirely new culinary brands, Aramark is also expanding the proven concepts that students have come to know and love.
  • (East Carolina University and University of South Carolina)
    Eat Drink Taco offers high-quality tacos sold in pairs with a side of chips and salsa.
  • (University of Tennessee)
    Further expansion of these concepts will take place as Aramark gears up for arena season.

The Players’ Lounge Announces Partnership with the University of Tennessee

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their sponsorship with the University of Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their sponsorship with the University of Tennessee.
  • Through the agreement, The Players’ Lounge will work with current and former University of Tennessee student-athletes to create unique and exciting branding and NIL opportunities.
  • “The Players’ Lounge and University of Tennessee partnership will have a lasting impact on Volunteer athletes.
  • The Players’ Lounge will host several exciting events for Tennessee fans throughout the 2023-24 college football season.

‍The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Expands Partnership With Noodle to Launch Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity Online

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has launched its Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity (MSBC) online degree program, which is currently accepting applications for a spring 2024 start. The program was established in partnership with Noodle, higher education's leading strategy, services, and technology partner.‍

Key Points: 
  • The program was established in partnership with Noodle , higher education's leading strategy, services, and technology partner.‍
    Employing both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, the online MSBC program trains students in essential cybersecurity tenets.
  • The Haslam College of Business is expanding its online degrees to include the field of business cybersecurity to anticipate and serve 21st century workforce needs.
  • The program recognizes the massive impact of cybersecurity on business, which is estimated to cost the global economy more than $10 trillion annually by 2025 .
  • Stephen Green, Noodle chief partnership officer, stated: "Noodle is proud to expand our partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business on such an important degree program, training leaders in business cybersecurity."

Tend Names Multi-Site Healthcare Veteran Troy Bage as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tend, the first dentist that people actually look forward to, announced today the appointment of Troy Bage, a proven multi-site healthcare leader, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Bage succeeds Founding CEO Doug Hudson, who scaled the company from its inception to 25 locations and 650 employees in four years. Hudson will continue in a senior advisory role to the Board of Directors and Tend's executive team.

Key Points: 
  • Bage succeeds Founding CEO Doug Hudson, who scaled the company from its inception to 25 locations and 650 employees in four years.
  • Hudson will continue in a senior advisory role to the Board of Directors and Tend's executive team.
  • Prior to his time in executive management and leading operations at multi-site healthcare organizations, Bage began his career as a clinical practitioner and multi-site healthcare leader.
  • Bage will be based out of Tend's Nashville hub, with frequent visits to additional markets as the company enters new markets nationwide.

Bird Expects Increased Ridership as Students Return to College Campuses

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The company anticipates a strong increase in university ridership as students return to college campuses for the fall semester.

Key Points: 
  • The company anticipates a strong increase in university ridership as students return to college campuses for the fall semester.
  • Bird operates on hundreds of campuses across the United States and Canada, providing e-scooters to students across nearly 40 states.
  • The initiative is a response to the growing demand for affordable and environment-friendly transit options on college campuses, and students are taking advantage.
  • "We're thrilled with the positive feedback from students, faculty, and staff, all of whom have embraced Bird as an integral part of campus life.

Lambent Joins Microsoft Education Industry Webinar Series on Transforming Campus Spaces

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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BOSTON, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lambent Spaces , a provider of occupancy analytics software for smart space planning, is participating in the Microsoft’s industry webinar series for education institutions.

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  • BOSTON, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lambent Spaces , a provider of occupancy analytics software for smart space planning, is participating in the Microsoft’s industry webinar series for education institutions.
  • The Transforming student life and campus spaces events explore the impact of technology in higher education and how schools are using analytics to reimagine their use of campus spaces.
  • Microsoft is working with innovators like Lambent Spaces to help institutions grow enrollment, engage with students more effectively, and build secure, connected campuses.
  • Lambent Spaces helps higher ed campuses avoid massive sensor deployments and DIY projects by leveraging their existing Wi-Fi networks.

Alabama is not the first state to defy a Supreme Court ruling: 3 essential reads on why that matters

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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“States shouldn’t let race be the primary factor in deciding how to draw boundaries, but it should be a consideration,” Roberts wrote.

Key Points: 
  • “States shouldn’t let race be the primary factor in deciding how to draw boundaries, but it should be a consideration,” Roberts wrote.
  • “The line we have drawn is between consciousness and predominance.”
    Alabama state officials submitted the state’s new boundaries by the Republican-controlled state legislature in late July.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court took up a similar case and in June 2022, decided to roll back some its 2020 decision.
  • “That immense power has arguably made the court a leading player in enacting policy in the U.S,” Pacelle wrote.

KinderCare Names 2023 Kids Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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KinderCare Learning Companies® , a leading provider of early childhood education and child care, today announced the 2023 KinderCare Kids Scholarship recipients, each receiving a $5K scholarship to pursue or continue their college education at an accredited two- or four-year university.

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  • KinderCare Learning Companies® , a leading provider of early childhood education and child care, today announced the 2023 KinderCare Kids Scholarship recipients, each receiving a $5K scholarship to pursue or continue their college education at an accredited two- or four-year university.
  • “At KinderCare, we give children confidence for life.
  • Our scholarship program continues the investment we made in these students as young children and will help further support them as they earn a degree in higher education,” said Paul Thompson, President of KinderCare Learning Companies.
  • It’s an honor to recognize some of the hundreds of thousands of KinderCare children we’ve nurtured over the past half a century as they pursue their next chapter.”
    The 21 2023 KinderCare Kids Scholarship Fund recipients included 11 first-time winners and 10 students who have received the award before.