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Monarch Private Capital Welcomes Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital , a nationally recognized impact investment firm specializing in the development, financing, and management of projects generating federal and state tax credits, proudly announces the appointment of Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director of Monarch Strategic Ventures.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital , a nationally recognized impact investment firm specializing in the development, financing, and management of projects generating federal and state tax credits, proudly announces the appointment of Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director of Monarch Strategic Ventures.
  • Under the visionary leadership of Walter, Monarch Strategic Ventures was conceived with the explicit purpose of “forging dynamic connections between clean energy, affordable housing, and grid modernization.”
    “I am thrilled to join Monarch Private Capital and lead Monarch Strategic Ventures.
  • “Walter's extensive experience and reputation make him the ideal person to lead this venture,” stated Robin Delmer , Partner and Co-CEO of Monarch Private Capital.
  • For more information on Monarch Strategic Ventures, please contact Walter L. McLeod .

College Consensus Unveils 2024 Consensus Meta-Rankings of the 50 Best Online Graduate Schools for 2024

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- College Consensus, a leading authority in education rankings, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated 2024 rankings of the 50 Best Online Graduate Schools for Master's Programs.

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  • HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- College Consensus, a leading authority in education rankings, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated 2024 rankings of the 50 Best Online Graduate Schools for Master's Programs.
  • This comprehensive guide serves as a compass for individuals seeking advanced education through master's degree programs available in various fields of study.
  • By bringing together the ratings of top education publishers with real student reviews, these rankings reveal the 'best of the best' online graduate schools according to those in position to know."
  • With over four millions annual visitors, College Consensus is a leading education resource that brings together expert reviews, student feedback, and key data to provide accurate and unbiased information about colleges and universities.

Continual Engine and Virginia Tech Earn Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Tech Advancements in Serving Learners with Disabilities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Continual Engine is thrilled to announce that our partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), using breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology for document remediation, earned a Silver award in the category ‘Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation’ in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

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  • Continual Engine is thrilled to announce that our partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), using breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology for document remediation, earned a Silver award in the category ‘Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation’ in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
  • Virginia Tech is leveraging Continual Engine’s document accessibility solution, PREP , to make its communications inclusive and accessible for all learners while meeting accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
  • Mousumi Kapoor, Founder and CEO of Continual Engine, says, “Extending our gratitude to Brandon Hall Group for putting accessibility in education in the spotlight.
  • We're thrilled our collaboration was recognized with a Brandon Hall Silver award for excellence and are proud of what our teams have accomplished together in developing forward-thinking education solutions."

Scott Stapp, Former Northrop Grumman Chief Technology Officer, Joins DEFCON AI

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Gen. (Retired) Scott Stapp has joined the company as its Chief Technology Officer and Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Gen. (Retired) Scott Stapp has joined the company as its Chief Technology Officer and Chief Revenue Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131391177/en/
    Scott Stapp, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at DEFCON AI (Photo: DEFCON AI)
    In Stapp’s new roles, he will lead technology, business, and partnership development and cultivate and oversee external partnerships.
  • He will also direct technology strategy; provide technical guidance; build a favorable tech-product-customer ecosystem; and lead DEFCON AI’s Technology Review Board.
  • Just as important, he believes in our mission and what we’ve set out to accomplish at DEFCON AI.

Maximus Names Derrick Pledger New Chief Digital and Information Officer

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced Derrick Pledger has been named Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).

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  • Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced Derrick Pledger has been named Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130228520/en/
    Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Maximus (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Derrick brings a wealth of experience to Maximus as a noted leader in technology modernization and strategic leadership, and we are excited about adding those skills to our talented executive team,” said Bruce Caswell, President and CEO of Maximus.
  • This new role is a tremendous opportunity to join a growing team and lead it to even greater heights,” said Pledger.
  • Reflecting his commitment to talent development, Pledger recently implemented a broad upskilling program for CDIO personnel in analytics, cloud, and AI.

CPI Card Group Names John Lowe President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced John Lowe has been named its new President and Chief Executive Officer and appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced John Lowe has been named its new President and Chief Executive Officer and appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Lowe succeeds outgoing President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Scheirman, who had previously announced his intention to retire in early 2024.
  • Lowe has been with CPI Card Group since 2018, most recently as Executive Vice President, End-to-End Payment Solutions since late 2022.
  • He previously served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, Secure Card, beginning in 2021, and was the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from 2018 through 2021.

Official Certor Sports Statement on VICIS ZERO2 Helmet

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Below is a statement from Certor Sports on the performance and testing of the VICIS ZERO2 Helmet.

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  • Below is a statement from Certor Sports on the performance and testing of the VICIS ZERO2 Helmet.
  • While outer shell damage is not ideal, the ZERO2 helmet did its job of protecting Patrick Mahomes during a head-to-head impact in unprecedented cold temperatures.
  • The exclusive multi-layer technology employed in the VICIS ZERO2 helmet model utilizes a deformable outer shell, RFLX impact absorption layer, followed by a stiff inner shell.
  • As the leader in technology advancement within the football protective space, our confidence in the superior performance of our helmet designs has never been greater.”

New Survey Reveals Support Needed for Faculty and Staff on the Front Lines of the Student Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supporting students' mental health and well-being has practically become a job expectation for higher education faculty and staff. Yet, educators on the front lines of the campus mental health crisis do not always feel that they have the support they personally need.

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  • Yet, educators on the front lines of the campus mental health crisis do not always feel that they have the support they personally need.
  • According to a national survey by TimelyCare , higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, three out of four faculty and staff said more mental health support would improve job satisfaction.
  • The survey included more than 500 faculty and staff members at public and private four-year and two-year higher education institutions.
  • Prioritizing educators' mental health and well-being by providing accessible mental health resources is critical to creating a supportive campus environment.

Sterne Kessler Elects Six New Directors in 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is proud to announce that six attorneys have been elected to the directorship effective January 1, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is proud to announce that six attorneys have been elected to the directorship effective January 1, 2024.
  • "It is an honor to congratulate our six new directors on this well-deserved milestone.
  • Read more about Sterne Kessler's new directors:
    David W. Haars , is a member of Sterne Kessler's Electronics Practice Group.
  • He regularly represents both complainants and respondents across a wide range of technologies in Section 337 investigations before the ITC.

Academic Influence Ranks the 15 Safest Colleges in America

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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DENTON, Texas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcademicInfluence.com is pleased to announce their article, "The 15 Safest Colleges in America".

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  • DENTON, Texas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcademicInfluence.com is pleased to announce their article, "The 15 Safest Colleges in America".
  • While these schools feature top tier academic programs, they are also known for providing a safe environment to students and staff.
  • Using its proprietary InfluenceRanking™ Engine—innovative machine-learning technology that objectively measures a school's influence through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni—Academic Influence ranks academic persons, institutions, and disciplinary programs.
  • While safety cannot always be objective, Academic Influence ranks the schools using factors such as amount of on-campus safety resources, compliance with safety protocols, and past crime statistics to inform its choices.