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Jennifer S. Wilkov Announces Humorist & Best-Selling Author Karith Foster as Emcee and Keynote Speaker for the 2022 April Speak Up Women Conference

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer S. Wilkov, multi #1 international best-selling award-winning author, founder and CEO of Speak Up World LLC, (https://www.SpeakUpWomen.com), announces Karith Foster as the Emcee and Keynote Speaker at the 2022 April Speak Up Women Conference virtually online on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Starting at 9:00 A.M. ET, participants will engage in virtual talks about the importance of speaking up in women's personal and professional lives and for causes they care about to create change where change is necessary.

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  • Karith Foster is a Speaker, Humorist and Author of the best-selling book You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy.
  • Her work is creating a seismic shift in diversity, leadership and culture change in academic institutions, organizations and corporations across America.
  • "I am so proud to have Karith at the forefront of the April 2022 Speak Up Women Conference," says Wilkov.
  • It's a new community for women to connect, collaborate, create, and celebrate each other amongst colleagues and friends.

Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. Elects Daphne Jackson to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) ("PAC" or the "Company") today announced that Daphne Bryson Jackson has been elected to its Board of Directors effective December 10, 2021.

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  • Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) ("PAC" or the "Company") today announced that Daphne Bryson Jackson has been elected to its Board of Directors effective December 10, 2021.
  • As a member of PAC's Board of Directors, Ms. Jackson will also serve on the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • This election increases PACs Board of Directors to eight members.
  • We are confident that Daphne will be an outstanding addition to our Board, and we look forward to benefiting from her leadership and perspective."

Stephens College career services and professional programming earn national acclaim

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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COLUMBIA, Mo., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Career and Professional Developmentat Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) has been recognized by the national student-advocate Colleges of Distinction organization for its comprehensive career development and professional programming.

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Career and Professional Developmentat Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) has been recognized by the national student-advocate Colleges of Distinction organization for its comprehensive career development and professional programming.
  • Already honored as a College of Distinction for its personal approach to education, Stephens has now received program-specific recognition for "career development" for 2019-20 in recognition of its extensive professional programming and career services.
  • "Stephens' Center for Career and Professional Development program continues to go the extra mile in professional education."
  • "The Stephens College Center for Career and Professional Development is committed to helping students find career success," said Ellen Morris, manager of internships and career events.

Stephens College named Top Transfer-Friendly College

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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COLUMBIA, Mo., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) is one of only 78 colleges nationwide named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2019 Transfer Honor Roll.

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) is one of only 78 colleges nationwide named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2019 Transfer Honor Roll.
  • Stephens College is where PTK was founded and is home to the Alpha Chapter of the organization.
  • This year, three new initiatives furthered that commitment: The Stephens Solution: College Affordability Plan ( https://www.stephens.edu/admissions-and-aid/stephenssolution/ ), which reduced tuition by $8,250 for all students; the introduction of a more seamless and proactive transfer process with Community College students; and new scholarship opportunities for transfer students ( https://www.stephens.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid2/transfer-scho... ).
  • "We know community college transfer students perform as well as or better than non-transfer students at four-year colleges.

Stephens College named among "Best Fashion Schools in the World"

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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COLUMBIA, Mo., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) School of Design ( https://www.stephens.edu/academics/programs-of-study/sod/ ) has been honored byThe Business of Fashion, Londonwith recognition as one of "The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019."

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ) School of Design ( https://www.stephens.edu/academics/programs-of-study/sod/ ) has been honored byThe Business of Fashion, Londonwith recognition as one of "The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019."
  • in Fashion Design and Product Development earned a best overall badge of merit and scored exceptionally high for learning experience and long-term value.
  • "The Stephens College Fashion program has consistently been recognized as a top school in the world since the BoF recognition program began in 2016 and is frequently cited for long-term value," McMurry said.
  • "This recognition is always an honor but this year it is made all the more meaningful as we just celebrated 75 years of the Stephens College fashion program," she said.

Stephens College named College of Distinction

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ), the nation's 2nd oldest women's college, has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning recognition as a College of Distinction.

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephens College ( https://www.stephens.edu/# ), the nation's 2nd oldest women's college, has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning recognition as a College of Distinction.
  • Stephens College was selected as a College of Distinction on the basis that the she adheres to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to recognize Stephens College as a College of Distinction for its effective dedication to student success," said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer for Colleges of Distinction.
  • Now recognized as a College of Distinction, Stephens College stands out."

Stephens College Lowers Tuition

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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Made possible by a strategic combination of donor support and financial planning, The Stephens Solution: College Affordability Plan https://www.stephens.edu/admissions-and-aid/stephenssolution reduces the College's undergraduate tuition by $8,250 beginning Fall 2019.

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  • Made possible by a strategic combination of donor support and financial planning, The Stephens Solution: College Affordability Plan https://www.stephens.edu/admissions-and-aid/stephenssolution reduces the College's undergraduate tuition by $8,250 beginning Fall 2019.
  • "We're addressing families' concerns about college affordability even as we maintain the exceptional academic programs that are the hallmark of a Stephens College education," President Dianne Lynch said.
  • "Now is a great time to be at a women's college especially Stephens College."
  • Introduced in September 2018, The Stephens Solution College Affordability Plan ensures a private Stephens College education is affordable for all students who aspire to be Stephens women.

Stephens College named #3 Best College Theatre in U.S.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
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COLUMBIA, Mo., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Stephens College www.stephens.edu has been named No.

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