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NewSight Reality Unveils Transparent Optical Module (TOM) 2.0 at Vision Expo East 2024

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewSight Reality Inc. (NSR), a leading innovator of Augmented Reality (AR) enablement technologies that integrate real-world surroundings with relevant digital information, today announced the next generation of its Transparent Optical Module (TOM) 2.0.

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewSight Reality Inc. (NSR), a leading innovator of Augmented Reality (AR) enablement technologies that integrate real-world surroundings with relevant digital information, today announced the next generation of its Transparent Optical Module (TOM) 2.0.
  • With a focus on practicality, performance, and versatility, TOM 2.0 offers the capabilities needed for broad commercial and consumer adoption.
  • Vision Expo East has a long history of introducing optical innovation, which provides a logical venue for the unveiling of TOM 2.0.
  • In addition to vision care, NSR is in active discussions with market leaders in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and sports and leisure.

Upbound Group, Inc. Announces New Independent Director Molly Langenstein

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that, effective April 1, 2024, Ms. Molly Langenstein has been appointed to the Upbound Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.

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  • Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that, effective April 1, 2024, Ms. Molly Langenstein has been appointed to the Upbound Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.
  • Ms. Langenstein is a 30-year retail industry veteran with a proven track record of building multiple successful brands.
  • Ms. Langenstein joined Chico’s in August 2019 as the company’s President, Apparel Group.
  • Ms. Langenstein served as Executive Vice President of Private Brands for Men’s and Children’s Wear at Macy’s Private Brands from 2013 to 2014.

Visionary Holdings Inc. Announces Board Change

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The Company's board of directors (the "Board") elected Mr. Marc Kealey as the Company's Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board.

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  • The Company's board of directors (the "Board") elected Mr. Marc Kealey as the Company's Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board.
  • Mr. Kealey has served as the Chairman of the Board since November 2022 to June 2023.
  • The Board has determined that Mr. Kealey qualifies as an "Independent Director" within the meaning of Nasdaq Rule 5605.
  • Following Mr. Kealey's appointment, the Board of the Company is comprised of five (5) directors, including four (4) independent directors.

Mission Produce™ Appoints New President & Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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OXNARD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of John Pawlowski to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2024.

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  • OXNARD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of John Pawlowski to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2024.
  • Steve Barnard will continue to serve as Mission Produce’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Pawlowski has a proven track record of leading international market growth strategies in large global organizations such as J.M.
  • “John is an exceptional leader who brings a passion for innovation that strongly aligns with the long-term goals of Mission Produce as a market leader,” said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer.

Jared Shoup Named Recipient of Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Jared Shoup, a high school social studies teacher at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), was recently named a recipient of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award.

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  • Jared Shoup, a high school social studies teacher at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), was recently named a recipient of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award.
  • Mr. Shoup was recently recognized at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing and Multimedia Contest awards ceremony in Columbus, with many of his current and former students in attendance.
  • “Jared is an incredible teacher, beloved by students and colleagues.
  • “We are so grateful to celebrate his accomplishment and thank him for his continued commitment to inspiring a genuine enthusiasm for learning and encouraging students to embrace different perspectives and cultures.”
    The Excellence in Teaching Diversity award is given to an Ohio grade 6-12 teacher who demonstrates exemplary dedication to diversity and teaching the lessons of civil rights in the classroom.

National Higher Education Teaching Conference '24 Focuses on Accelerating the Great College Teaching Movement

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) unveiled the stellar line up of higher education leaders and change makers who will present at the second annual National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC). Slated for June 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Minneapolis, the conference will focus its discussion on helping higher education leaders navigate change to advance great teaching at their institutions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) unveiled the stellar line up of higher education leaders and change makers who will present at the second annual National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC) .
  • Slated for June 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Minneapolis, the conference will focus its discussion on helping higher education leaders navigate change to advance great teaching at their institutions.
  • His keynote, "Strategies for Leading Through Change and Uncertainty" will offer insights on how leaders can effectively advance the great teaching movement across higher education, starting within their own campus communities.
  • An inspirational closing plenary will send NHETC '24 attendees back to their colleges and universities ready to grow the great teaching movement.

Gina DeSantis Ceramics Launches The Palo Santo Collection, Dinnerware for Purifying Spaces With Elegance and Charm

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gina DeSantis Ceramics introduces The Palo Santo Collection, available in salt and moss hues for a contemporary look that is welcoming and inviting. Each piece features soft contours and a subtle palette, handcrafted by artist Gina DeSantis on her potter's wheel using clay imported from Spain.

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  • LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gina DeSantis Ceramics introduces The Palo Santo Collection, available in salt and moss hues for a contemporary look that is welcoming and inviting.
  • Each piece features soft contours and a subtle palette, handcrafted by artist Gina DeSantis on her potter's wheel using clay imported from Spain.
  • "Palo Santo, or holy wood, embodies the essence of purity that I wanted to depict in these new pieces, a combination of cool and warm colors to remove negativity from home spaces," said DeSantis.
  • DeSantis is the lead creator behind her brand, Gina DeSantis Ceramics.

National Press Club Journalism Institute welcomes 2024 Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Board of Directors.
  • Five new directors join the 15-member body, which provides the strategic direction and oversight of the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club.
  • "Their collective expertise will help guide the Institute in fulfilling its vital role in supporting and strengthening the journalism profession."
  • The five new members join existing board directors:
    Mizell Stewart III , President and CEO of Emerging Leaders, LLC; Professional-in-Residence, School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University; and Institute Secretary
    For more information about the National Press Club Journalism Institute and its programs, please visit pressclubinstitute.org .

Vuzix Establishes Ophthalmic Advisory Board to Better Serve Human Vision Correction Needs with AR Glasses

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The Company also announces the appointment of Doctor Shabbir Khambati to this board as the chair and a founding board member.

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  • The Company also announces the appointment of Doctor Shabbir Khambati to this board as the chair and a founding board member.
  • Coming up with new and implementable methods and techniques to compensate for human vision issues is critical for the ultimate success of HUDs and AR glasses.
  • Increased knowledge and oversight in vision correction will allow Vuzix to better serve its customers and offer vision correction solutions that still allow the benefits of AR glasses and HUDs in as seamless a way as possible, as most industry observers state that vision correction solutions must be found for AR glasses to succeed.
  • Numerous technology and healthcare firms maintain medical and scientific advisory boards to support various needs.

Mortgage Industry Leader Ingrid Jaschok Joins Cenlar as Senior Vice President of Default Operations

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Ingrid Jaschok has been appointed Senior Vice President of Default Operations.

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  • Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Ingrid Jaschok has been appointed Senior Vice President of Default Operations.
  • As SVP of Default Operations, Ingrid will oversee all business segments within the default servicing portfolio including early and late-stage default.
  • Prior to joining Cenlar, Ingrid was Senior Director and Senior Vice President of Default Servicing at Flagstar Bank.
  • Before Citibank, Ingrid was Executive Vice President of online auction operations at Auction.com where she managed merchandising to transaction servicing processing.