DeVry University

DeVry University Launches New Scholarship Programs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.

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  • DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222134770/en/
    DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.
  • These four scholarships will support and help prepare qualifying learners with the necessary skills to succeed in their careers.”
    Three new scholarship programs, Advancing Accounting Scholarship, Alumni Accounting Excellence Scholarship and Project Management Scholarship, underscore DeVry’s commitment to addressing skills gaps in the accounting and project management industries.
  • The fourth, Outside Scholarship Match, provides a pathway for students with outside scholarships to advance their education at DeVry.

DeVry University Launches Student Financial Transparency Initiative

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DeVry University announces the launch of the Student Financial Transparency Initiative as part of its steadfast commitment to accountability, student service and career readiness.

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  • DeVry University announces the launch of the Student Financial Transparency Initiative as part of its steadfast commitment to accountability, student service and career readiness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220659294/en/
    DeVry University Launches Student Financial Transparency Initiative (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Student service has been at the core of this institution,” said Agnam Memeti, DeVry University’s chief enrollment and student support officer.
  • To that end, the Student Financial Transparency Initiative comprises the foundational pillars on which DeVry is rooted.
  • DeVry has awarded more than $71.1 million in student financial assistance during the 2022-23 academic year.1
    DeVry promotes responsible borrowing by giving students clear visibility into their upcoming charges and encourages students to minimize borrowing and limit unnecessary financial burden.

From Aspiration to Action: DeVry University Releases Annual Impact Report

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LISLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeVry University released its annual Impact Report today, which shares the university's impact on its students, corporate partners, the economy and communities. The report, From Aspiration to Action: Closing the Opportunity Gap, examines the university's role in helping reshape the workforce of tomorrow, particularly centered around opening access in tech fields for diverse and underserved learners and helping prepare them for an AI-driven future. 

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  • DeVry continues its commitment to close the opportunity gap, reshape the workforce of tomorrow
    LISLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeVry University released its annual Impact Report today, which shares the university's impact on its students, corporate partners, the economy and communities.
  • "DeVry operates with a very specific purpose—to help prepare learners for thriving careers in an economy transformed by technology."
  • The university offers numerous institutional scholarships, grants, and tuition savings to help make higher education more accessible, equitable and affordable.
  • Our forward-thinking founders envisioned the kind of technology-focused, hands-on education that DeVry still stands for today," added Awwad.

VITAS® Healthcare Promotes Four Leaders to Executive Team: Coronado, Cosma, De La Rosa, Hamrick

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional growth continues to transpire at VITAS Healthcare as four tenured leaders ascend to vice president roles.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional growth continues to transpire at VITAS Healthcare as four tenured leaders ascend to vice president roles.
  • Kathleen Coronado, Anthony Cosma, Mario De La Rosa and Angela Hamrick join the executive management team with more than 50 years of combined experience in hospice and palliative care at the nation’s leading provider.
  • In this new role, effective April 2024, she will provide expanded leadership for multiple VITAS service areas and special projects.
  • Following two decades at VITAS, De La Rosa now leads the Home Medical Equipment (HME) division for the national hospice provider.

Restoration Builders Promotes Keith LaVoie to Vice President of Residential Operations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Restoration Builders Holdings, Inc. ("Restoration Builders" or "The Company"), a leading residential and commercial roofing and construction contractor, announced today the promotion of Keith LaVoie to Vice President of Residential Operations, effective February 1, 2024. The appointment reinforces the company's commitment to delivering exceptional roofing services and emphasizes the importance of building a skilled and dynamic team.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Restoration Builders Holdings, Inc. ("Restoration Builders" or "The Company"), a leading residential and commercial roofing and construction contractor, announced today the promotion of Keith LaVoie to Vice President of Residential Operations, effective February 1, 2024.
  • In November 2023, LaVoie became a Restoration Builders "Core Staff" leadership member.
  • "We are thrilled to have Keith LaVoie join our executive team as Vice President of Residential Operations," stated John Lorenz, Chairman and CEO of Restoration Builders.
  • Keith LaVoie's appointment is a testament to Restoration Builders' dedication to offering its clients exceptional repair and replacement services.

Reltio Poised to Accelerate Growth Strategy and Elevate Customer Experience with Organizational Changes and Leadership Promotions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Reltio ®, a leading data unification and management company, announced organizational changes and leadership promotions to accelerate its long-term growth strategy and further intensify its focus on customer-centricity.

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  • Reltio ®, a leading data unification and management company, announced organizational changes and leadership promotions to accelerate its long-term growth strategy and further intensify its focus on customer-centricity.
  • The changes include aligning functions to accelerate the execution of the company’s strategic initiatives, fuel innovation, and enhance the customer experience.
  • Key to the changes are the promotions of Anshuman (“Ansh”) Kanwar to Executive Vice President of Technology, Product, and Strategy, and Deanne Branham to Chief Customer Officer (CCO).
  • In their expanded roles, Kanwar will lead the global Technology, Product Management, and Engineering organization and continue to shape the company’s growth strategy, and Branham will lead Reltio’s Customer Success, Professional Services, and Customer Engineering organization, and our Customer Experience strategy.

Adtalem Global Education Counters Safkhet Capital Report

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) responds to claims in a report released on January 30 from Safkhet Capital.

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  • Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) responds to claims in a report released on January 30 from Safkhet Capital.
  • Safkhet Capital Assertion: Adtalem should impair its $1.48 billion acquisition of Walden.
  • Safkhet Capital Assertion: Graduation rates and attrition rates across all Adtalem schools are trailing far behind national averages.
  • Safkhet Capital Assertion: We believe the gainful employment rule will likely result in the closure of numerous Adtalem degree programs.

Heidrick & Struggles Announces Planned Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced that President and CEO Krishnan Rajagopalan has decided to retire, after more than 23 years with the Company. Rajagopalan will step down as President and CEO and from the Board, effective March 4, 2024, and will retire from the Company as of April 1, 2024, after which he will continue to serve as an advisor, working closely with clients around the world. Following a planned succession process, the Board has appointed Thomas L. Monahan III to succeed Rajagopalan as CEO and member of the Board, effective March 4, 2024. Monahan currently serves as Managing Partner of Norton Street Holdings and was previously President and CEO of DeVry University and CEO and Chairman of CEB, formerly Corporate Executive Board, where he helped grow the C-suite advisory company to serve over 90 percent of the Fortune 500.

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  • "The Board of Directors, including Krishnan, have thoughtfully and deliberately developed this succession plan, and we are confident these leadership announcements position Heidrick & Struggles for continued success well into the future," said Adam Warby, Chairman of the Board of Heidrick & Struggles.
  • As we embark on this transition, I believe Heidrick & Struggles is well-positioned to continue delivering value to shareholders and clients as a leader in next generation talent advisory solutions throughout the world."
  • Heidrick & Struggles has shaped the leadership advisory industry for decades.
  • I am confident that Tom and Tom will lead Heidrick & Struggles to its next chapter of growth and client impact."

inTEST Appoints Michael Goodrich as President, Process Technologies Division

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor (“semi”), announced today the appointment of Michael Goodrich to the position of President, Process Technologies Division.

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  • inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor (“semi”), announced today the appointment of Michael Goodrich to the position of President, Process Technologies Division.
  • Mr. Goodrich is a global technology leader with proven experience leading international cross-function teams in technology and manufacturing organizations.
  • Previous to that he was President of GBS, LLC providing strategic and process improvement advisory services to technology and manufacturing business.
  • Mr. Goodrich spent over 20 years of his career at Rudoph Technologies where he progressively advanced to roles of greater responsibility.

DeVry University’s President and CEO Elise Awwad Recognized as a 2024 Chicago Titan 100

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

DeVry University’s President and CEO, Elise Awwad , has been named as a 2024 Chicago Titan 100 by Titan CEO .

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  • DeVry University’s President and CEO, Elise Awwad , has been named as a 2024 Chicago Titan 100 by Titan CEO .
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    DeVry University’s President and CEO, Elise Awwad, has been named as a 2024 Chicago Titan 100 by Titan CEO.
  • We are humbled to recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the Chicago business community,” added Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
  • Awwad will be recognized, with her fellow Titan 100 winners, at the annual awards event on Feb. 8, 2024, at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois.