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Alabama A&M University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and Alabama A&M is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University and Spelman College .
  • And most recently, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses .
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

Ottawa Police Service Selects NICE for Next Generation 911 Digital Transformation Initiative

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.
  • The NICE technology will be deployed at the Police Service’s main communication center and two additional sites.
  • We’re honored that the Police Service for the capital city of Canada has chosen us for this critical digital NG911 initiative.
  • To learn more about NICE’s digital transformation solutions for Emergency Communications Centers, visit the NICE website by clicking here or email [email protected] for more information.

State Street to Participate in BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today that Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer, Eric Aboaf, will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference in Boston on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:20 am ET.

Key Points: 
  • State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today that Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer, Eric Aboaf, will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference in Boston on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:20 am ET.
  • An audio webcast will be accessible on the home page of State Street’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.statestreet.com/ .
  • A recorded replay will be available on the Investor Relations website later that day, for approximately ninety days following the presentation.

UDOT Selects Granite for SR-108 Widening and Improvements

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $45 million contract by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to widen and improve State Route 108 (SR-108) in Davis County, Utah.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $45 million contract by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to widen and improve State Route 108 (SR-108) in Davis County, Utah.
  • Funded by State and Federal sources, the project will be included in Granite's third-quarter CAP.
  • This represents a comprehensive reconstruction and expansion effort, encompassing the replacement and enhancement of all utilities and infrastructure components.
  • “By widening and enhancing the SR-108 corridor in this area, we are taking substantial steps to alleviate traffic congestion problems,” said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations, Jason Klaumann.

PsiQuantum and Hartree Centre Announce Partnership to Develop Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Applications in the UK

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The centre helps provide UK industry and academia with access to advanced high-performance computing technologies, expertise and training with the aim of boosting UK economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • The centre helps provide UK industry and academia with access to advanced high-performance computing technologies, expertise and training with the aim of boosting UK economic growth.
  • Together, our work over the next 12 months will help to meaningfully advance understanding of Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing applications across both government and industry in the UK.
  • “By bringing together the experience and capabilities of both the Hartree Centre and PsiQuantum, we are developing a capability in quantum technologies that will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of this field.
  • This is an exciting stepping-stone towards building a significant and resilient quantum computing ecosystem for the North West.”

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Alleges in New Lawsuit That San Mateo County Defrauded by Local Contractor

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of San Mateo County against Eaton & Associates for billing taxpayers for work they never completed.

Key Points: 
  • Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of San Mateo County against Eaton & Associates for billing taxpayers for work they never completed.
  • Eaton & Associates, a San Mateo-based information technology contractor, has collected over $28 million in government contracts since 2013.
  • The lawsuit alleges that approximately $2 million of those dollars were paid for a fiber-optic cable project.
  • San Mateo County hired Eaton & Associates to perform the project from 2018 to 2022, which would have connected buildings in South San Francisco, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Daly City, and Pacifica with high-speed fiber-optic cable.

TREAT California Act Now Collecting Signatures to Qualify for Ballot Measure to Fund Clinical Research on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for Veterans, First Responders

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TREAT California today announced that it has begun collecting signatures for a 2024 California ballot measure aimed at funding clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans and first responders.

Key Points: 
  • TREAT California today announced that it has begun collecting signatures for a 2024 California ballot measure aimed at funding clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans and first responders.
  • The measure will approve $5 billion in funding for clinical research on mental health treatments using psychedelic-assisted therapies, or PATs.
  • Rather, the Act provides funding for rigorous clinical trials to determine the safety, efficacy, and appropriate indications for mental health therapies.
  • According to early research, psychedelic-assisted therapies have the potential to play an important role in treating individuals suffering from PTSD, depression, or anxiety.

Institutional Property Advisors Brokers $80 Million Puget Sound Multifamily Asset Sale

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) , a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) , announced today the sale of Waters Edge, a 304-unit multifamily asset located in The Lakes master-planned community, consisting of high-end waterfront single-family residences, condos, and apartments in Kent, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) , a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) , announced today the sale of Waters Edge, a 304-unit multifamily asset located in The Lakes master-planned community, consisting of high-end waterfront single-family residences, condos, and apartments in Kent, Washington.
  • The property sold for $80 million, or $263,125 per unit.
  • The property’s central Puget Sound location places residents close to Downtown Seattle, Downtown Bellevue, Eastside, Renton, Kent Valley, and SEA International Airport.
  • The Kent station of the Sounder commuter rail network, providing bus and rail service to Downtown Seattle, is within two miles of the property.

University of Houston Law Center unveils three new installations honoring Hispanic and African American legal achievements

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Friday, October 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.
  • University of Houston Law Center Professor Sandra Guerra Thompson spoke about her late colleague and the dedication of the portrait.
  • '79) and his wife Carol West dedicated the heritage wall to recognize the achievements and contributions of UH Law Center African American alumni and faculty.
  • '79) designated their heritage wall to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic alumni and faculty at the University of Houston Law Center.

Nate Morris Addresses Liberty University CEO Summit

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Friday, October 13, 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty University today welcomed Nate Morris, Morris Industries Chairman and CEO, as a featured speaker at its CEO Summit 2023: Networking the Nations, where he discussed his success building a billion-dollar business. The annual event convenes prominent figures, top CEOs, and faith leaders from across the world.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty University today welcomed Nate Morris, Morris Industries Chairman and CEO, as a featured speaker at its CEO Summit 2023: Networking the Nations, where he discussed his success building a billion-dollar business.
  • This year's summit features keynote addresses from former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S.
  • "I am honored to be at Liberty University with over 500 CEOs for this year's summit," Morris said of the three-day event.
  • Morris serves as the Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics in addition to various board positions.