Eastern Kentucky University

Bermuda Risk Summit Continues to Attract Strong Showing of Overseas Delegates

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY, has once again had a strong showing of overseas support, with 40% of its 450-plus delegate-list attending from overseas.

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  • The Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY, has once again had a strong showing of overseas support, with 40% of its 450-plus delegate-list attending from overseas.
  • The immediate economic impact of the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, March 13-15, including lodging, transportation, food and beverage, retail and recreation was estimated at $3.4 million, supporting 432 jobs.
  • Far more significant were the long-term economic benefits brought about by the additional visitors who flew to Bermuda for business meetings during the week of the summit.
  • Fiona Luck, Lloyd’s Council Member, Convex Group INED said, “I congratulate the BDA on another successful Bermuda Risk Summit, further cementing Bermuda’s position as a globally significant insurance and reinsurance centre.

EKU Pre-Med Student Aspires to Serve Eastern Kentucky Community

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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House Bill 407 passed the Kentucky House of Representatives 91-0 on February 15 and now awaits a vote by the Kentucky Senate.

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  • House Bill 407 passed the Kentucky House of Representatives 91-0 on February 15 and now awaits a vote by the Kentucky Senate.
  • Today, only 17% of primary care physicians practice in rural areas of the state, according to the Kentucky Physician Report.
  • After completing her education, Jones’ hope is to return to Barbourville to work, because she wants to serve the people of her Eastern Kentucky community.
  • Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered, comprehensive regional university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship serving approximately 15,000 students.

2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

Mōdere Appoints Nate Frazier as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Chairman

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Mōdere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Nate Frazier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and as Executive Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Mōdere (or the “Company”), a global, clean lifestyle, health & wellness brand of household, and beauty & personal care products, today announced the appointment of Nate Frazier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and as Executive Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • The appointment of Mr. Frazier to the Company’s Board as Executive Chairman reinforces Mōdere’s commitment to strong leadership and governance.
  • Prior to joining Mōdere, Mr. Frazier held senior leadership roles at GNC, the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products.
  • He served as Vice President of Franchising (2017-2019), Senior Vice President of Operations (2019-2021), and most recently, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

BluSky Restoration Contractors Names Justin Reiske Director of Safety

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New hire will further guide BluSky's safety protocols throughout the country.

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  • BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced the hiring of Justin Reiske as the director of safety.
  • "I am most excited about collaborating with all different departments across BluSky nation, to enhance, innovate, and improve health and safety protocols as we continue to grow."
  • BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced the hiring of Justin Reiske as the director of safety.
  • Reporting to the chief operating officer, Justin will ensure a high level of governance and operating compliance in BluSky safety and emergency planning.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Joshua Gentry as Director of Sales and Marketing of the Hampton Inn I-75 Lexington Hamburg

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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COVINGTON, Ky., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Joshua Gentry has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Hampton Inn I-75 Lexington Hamburg .

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Joshua Gentry has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Hampton Inn I-75 Lexington Hamburg .
  • Mr. Gentry brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing, having previously served as the director of sales for the Hyatt Place Airport Cincinnati/Florence.
  • Most recently prior to joining the Hampton Inn Lexington, Mr. Gentry served in various hospitality leadership roles including the dual director of sales for Aimbridge Hospitality, the sales and marketing manager for Musselman Hotels at the Holiday Inn Louisville, Kentucky, and the assistant general manager for MKP Management at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Lexington, Kentucky.
  • An experienced leader in both sales and operations, Mr. Gentry built his career by inspiring vision and generating best-in-class hospitality.

Barnes and Noble Education Launches AI Content Detector on Bartleby

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the launch of IdentifAI™️, a free AI content detector.

Key Points: 
  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the launch of IdentifAI™️, a free AI content detector.
  • The tool is currently in beta and will be available via bartleby ® Write’s online platform later this month.
  • In initial testing, the tool accurately identified AI writing approximately 90% of the time.
  • “At Student Brands and Barnes and Noble Education , we believe that AI can awaken a student’s critical thinking skills, but it should not become a substitute for thinking itself,” said Sudhir Krishnaswamy, CTO of Barnes and Noble Education DSS and CEO of Student Brands.

Revelation Biosciences Inc. Appoints Dr. Julia Bohannon and Dr. Antonio Hernandez to Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Bohannon are inventors of the phosphorylated hexaacyl disaccharide (PHAD) based technology licensed from Vanderbilt University, previously announced on October 6, 2022 .

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  • Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Bohannon are inventors of the phosphorylated hexaacyl disaccharide (PHAD) based technology licensed from Vanderbilt University, previously announced on October 6, 2022 .
  • Julia Bohannon, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Dr. Antonio Hernandez is a Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Co-Medical Director, CV-ICU.
  • Hernandez and Dr. Bohannon bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in treatment of infection by augmenting the innate immune response, a form of trained immunity.

Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management Names Mitch York Chief Investment Officer

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management , a division of Atlantic Union Bank, has named Mitch York Chief Investment Officer effective today.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management , a division of Atlantic Union Bank, has named Mitch York Chief Investment Officer effective today.
  • Mitch has a strong track record of growing wealth clients investment portfolios for more than two decades, said David Zimmerman, President, Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management.
  • His organizational leadership, business development and client services skills will continue to help build Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management into a premier provider of wealth management services.
  • Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products.

Barnes & Noble Education and Eastern Kentucky University to Expand First Day® Complete Program with bartleby® Digital Study Tools to Enhance Student Success

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has expanded its First Day Complete program for undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), to include bartleby digital study and writing tools for the entire student population.

Key Points: 
  • Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has expanded its First Day Complete program for undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), to include bartleby digital study and writing tools for the entire student population.
  • Bartleby products and services are designed to improve student success and outcomes, offering pathways for learning that fit the schedules and demands of today's students.
  • Notably, this is our second First Day Complete program that now includes bartleby study tools.
  • Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide.