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Saint Peter's University Announces Largest Fundraising Campaign in University History

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University is proud to announce the public phase of the University's most ambitious fundraising campaign in its 150-year history, Peacocks Rise: The Campaign for Saint Peter's University, which aims to raise a minimum of $75 million.

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  • Saint Peter's University is proud to announce the public phase of the University's most ambitious fundraising campaign in its 150-year history, Peacocks Rise: The Campaign for Saint Peter's University.
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University is proud to announce the public phase of the University's most ambitious fundraising campaign in its 150-year history, Peacocks Rise: The Campaign for Saint Peter's University, which aims to raise a minimum of $75 million.
  • "Peacocks Rise is our opportunity to achieve lasting greatness," said Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of Saint Peter's University.
  • Everyone and every gift can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the future of Saint Peter's University."

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY TEAMS UP WITH QUEST DIAGNOSTICS ON ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

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Friday, October 28, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- A preeminent Jesuit research university and the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services are teaming up to fill a dire shortage of workers in a vital but little-known field.

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  • Saint Louis University and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) are partnering to launch an accelerated bachelor's degree program in medical laboratory science.
  • The 16-month program will combine online academic courses with intensive hands-on learning and clinical experiences in Quest's Lenexa, Kansas laboratory.
  • "Medical laboratory scientists are the hidden heroes who help save lives every day," said Amanda Reed, Medical Laboratory Science Program director and assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Health Sciences at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences.
  • While most patients will never see a medical laboratory scientist, Reed said these professionals' impact on patient care is profound.

Teen mystery book series launches spooky fourth installment just in time for Halloween

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Monday, October 17, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In his latest installment in the award-winning Harwood Mysteries teen fiction series, Antony Barone Kolenc's hero, Xan, is in another race against time to solve a life-and-death mystery.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In his latest installment in the award-winning Harwood Mysteries teen fiction series, Antony Barone Kolenc's hero, Xan, is in another race against time to solve a life-and-death mystery.
  • But all is not well, as Xan's uncle's business partner appears to be cursed by a witch.
  • He must work to solve the mystery to help save the man's life, while also avoiding capture as a suspected traitor to the king.
  • "In this series I have strived to provide exciting and sometimes spooky stories that captivate youth and educate them about this historical period."

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law launches Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic

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Friday, October 14, 2022

DETROIT, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law recently established the Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic in partnership with the City of Detroit's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law recently established the Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic in partnership with the City of Detroit's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship.
  • The Arts and Entertainment Law Clinic is the only clinic of its kind in Michigan.
  • University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law recently established the Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic
    The Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic expands the Detroit Mercy School of Law clinical program.
  • In addition to the copyright work through the Arts and Entertainment Law Clinic, Detroit Mercy Law offers a transnational patent clinic and trademark clinic, both of which are certified by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Practical, personal, and poignant new book helps suffering people "pray through pain"

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Lee herself is no stranger to pain but underscores that what she's offering is neither a trite assortment of advice nor a cookie-cutter approach.

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  • Lee herself is no stranger to pain but underscores that what she's offering is neither a trite assortment of advice nor a cookie-cutter approach.
  • "No one, least of all an author of a book on prayer, knows how you feel," says Lee.
  • "Well-meaning platitudes such as 'Be patient,' or 'Offer it up' are no help and can make you feel worse."
  • Readers can explore the book through the table of contents, finding topics and themes that are important to them on any given day.

Catholic theologian Scott Hahn's new children's book aims to form children in understanding a fundamental of the Faith

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

As they work through the clues with James, Julia and Peter begin to see a pattern emerging.

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  • As they work through the clues with James, Julia and Peter begin to see a pattern emerging.
  • The clues all point to signs and symbols of the Catholic Mass, culminating in the Eucharist.
  • The objective of the Revival is to unite Catholics around the "source and summit" of the Faith, the Holy Eucharist.
  • Seven Clues was written for children ages six to twelve, but the book is perfect for families to read aloud together.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks SCU No. 55 Overall and No. 14 For Undergraduate Teaching

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Monday, September 12, 2022

55 in the 2022-2023 Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • 55 in the 2022-2023 Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.
  • The overall ranking again places SCU among the top 15% of national universities across the U.S.a distinction it has held since first becoming a national university in 2019.
  • In addition, the University is included on lists for best undergraduate teaching, innovation, and ethnic diversity.
  • The U.S. News & World Report list corroborates similar strong national rankings for SCU, including No.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY'S HISTORIC ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN TOPS $600 MILLION, EXCEEDING GOAL BY MORE THAN $100 MILLION

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Gifts to the campaign--the most ambitious fundraising effort in the University's 203-year history--supported SLU's strategic priorities of academic excellence, scholarships, health sciences, athletics and business education.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Louis University announced today that it has exceeded its $500 million goal for Accelerating Excellence: The Campaign for Saint Louis University .
  • Gifts to the campaign--the most ambitious fundraising effort in the University's 203-year history--supported SLU's strategic priorities of academic excellence, scholarships, health sciences, athletics and business education.
  • "This is a historic achievement for Saint Louis University," said SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D. "The Accelerating Excellence campaign has built momentum for our mission-driven work and created new possibilities for groundbreaking initiatives in academics, medicine, research, athletics and service.
  • It is followed by $119 million raised in fiscal year 2019, $98 million in fiscal year 2018 and $71 million in fiscal year 2021.

SBI Presents An All-Inclusive Sports Career Development Experience This Month Fordham University to Host innovative Summer Sports Business Career Camp Led by SBI

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Friday, June 10, 2022

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sports Business Institute (SBI), an organization of accomplished leaders working with students and aspiring professionals to pursue a fulfilling career in sports, announced today it will be holding its first-ever summer career camp at Fordham University's Westchester Campus in Harrison, New York. This immersive four-day event will cover a wide range of topical initiatives from sports media, athletic management, marketing and communications to identifying career paths and options, educational degrees, resources, and development.

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  • Students interested in an off-the-field career in sports are invited to explore the $800B+ market and its enterprising and diverse opportunities.
  • "The Sports Business Institute is pleased to be working with a world-class university as a partner on our first-ever summer event.
  • Its reputable programs and widespread community impact make Fordham the ideal host for the SBI career camp.
  • For more information and assistance with the SBI event, contact the Fordham team by phone at 914-367-3302 or via email at [email protected] .

Anna's Place in historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans continues capital campaign to expand, provide impactful programing to more local youth, says Director

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With a decade dedicated to disrupting cycles of poverty and violence in the Treme area, the youth and community outreach program Anna's Place NOLA is embarking on a $5.2 million capital campaign to increase impact through opening the Dodwell House Community Resource Center.

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  • The average household income in Anna's Place NOLA's direct service area is 43 percent lower than the Orleans Parish average.
  • The "Murder Board" is a list of New Orleans victims of violence posted since 2007 outside St. Anna's Episcopal Church, which houses Anna's Place.
  • When completed, Anna's Place NOLA will increase the amount of people they serve and expand to assist whole families, said Project Director Diana Meyers.
  • "The Dodwell House Community Resource Center and Anna's Place NOLA under one roof will instantly boost the morale of the community.