Hult International Business School

Hult International Business School Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Class Diversity

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Hult International Business School has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “Most Nationalities in a Business Lesson.” Over 90 members of the Hult community came together at Hult’s Holborn campus in London on March 13, 2024, smashing the minimum of 50 nationalities in one business class to set the record.

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  • Hult International Business School has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “Most Nationalities in a Business Lesson.” Over 90 members of the Hult community came together at Hult’s Holborn campus in London on March 13, 2024, smashing the minimum of 50 nationalities in one business class to set the record.
  • Students were thrilled to take part:
    “I feel like this was very representative of what’s normal at Hult.
  • In my class alone, we’re represented by at least thirty different nations—and we only have a total of 60 people in our cohort,”—Tomaz Nicolai Diaz, US, Master’s in International Business.
  • All attendees, which included undergraduate and postgraduate representatives, were required to stay for the entire 45-minute class to meet the requirements of Guinness World Records.

Hult International Business School and EY US Extend Successful EY CPA Career Path Accelerator Partnership

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The EY Career Path Accelerator Program brings Hult’s skills-based learning to EY US undergraduate interns to help them gain the accredited business and elective courses required for CPA licensure eligibility.

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  • The EY Career Path Accelerator Program brings Hult’s skills-based learning to EY US undergraduate interns to help them gain the accredited business and elective courses required for CPA licensure eligibility.
  • “Relevancy has always been a pillar of the Hult learning experience,” said Matt Lilley, President of Hult International Business School.
  • “The program helped me jump-start my career in accounting,” said Christine Murray, EY Career Path Accelerator alumna and Risk Consulting Staff at EY US.
  • The EY Career Path Accelerator is helping diversify the pipeline and empower the next generation of accounting professionals at a time when demand for CPAs is growing but people joining the profession has declined.”

Hult International Business School Partners with Regent Education to Streamline Processes and Improve Student Support

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regent Education, a leader in SaaS-based financial aid and scholarship management solutions, announced today that Hult International Business School is live with Regent Award Suite, including Regent Award for Salesforce. The new solution enables Hult to deliver better, more efficient financial aid processes that meet the needs of students and staff.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regent Education, a leader in SaaS-based financial aid and scholarship management solutions, announced today that Hult International Business School is live with Regent Award Suite, including Regent Award for Salesforce.
  • Hult International Business School is a global business school with unique financial aid processes.
  • "Regent Education has been a game-changer for both our staff and for our students," said Casey Sullivan, Director of Financial Aid at Hult International Business School.
  • "Congratulations to Hult International Business School on its successful go-live of our Regent Education solutions," said Jim Hermens, CEO, Regent Education.

 Hult International Business School Marks Successful 2023 with New Academic Programs, Innovation in Higher Education Award

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Hult International Business School , a global institution recognized for its challenge-based curriculum and innovative approach to business education, is marking a successful 2023 with significant progress on initiatives important to Hult’s non-profit mission of making an impact that matters.

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  • Hult International Business School , a global institution recognized for its challenge-based curriculum and innovative approach to business education, is marking a successful 2023 with significant progress on initiatives important to Hult’s non-profit mission of making an impact that matters.
  • In addition to introducing several new postgraduate academic programs to prepare students for career success, Hult won the MERIT Award for Innovation in Higher Education for its revised undergraduate program.
  • “This year marked Hult’s 20th anniversary and, fittingly, has been a year of great progress,” said Matt Lilley, President of Hult International Business School.
  • “Our Master's in International Business program now offers domestic and international internship pathways, as well as an accelerated business analytics option.

Hult International Business School Partners with Mindflick to Enhance Team Competency and Adaptability for MBA Students

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Hult International Business School continues to innovate on behalf of its students by introducing a new partnership with high-performance coaching and performance psychology organization Mindflick.

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  • Hult International Business School continues to innovate on behalf of its students by introducing a new partnership with high-performance coaching and performance psychology organization Mindflick.
  • “We’re really excited to partner with Hult International Business School,” said Pete Lindsay, co-founder of Mindflick.
  • Hult International Business School empowers students to learn by doing, with a focus on solving business challenges in order to build the skills and mindsets needed for successful careers.
  • “When combined with the recent MBA Hult business challenge simulation, we learned the need for adaptability in reshaping our roles to ensure our team’s puzzle pieces connect effectively.”

Hult International Business School Announces The President’s Fund

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Hult International Business School has launched The President’s Fund, the school’s first-ever fundraising initiative.

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  • Hult International Business School has launched The President’s Fund, the school’s first-ever fundraising initiative.
  • The President’s Fund will serve as a vital link between the school and its non-profit mission to make an impact that matters.
  • All funds received will be strategically invested and chosen by Hult President Matthew Lilley biennially.
  • We look forward to using The President's Fund to support the Hult Scholar Grants and other programs to reach these goals.”
    Hult International Business School is triple-accredited and top-ranked by leading publications, including the Financial Times, the Economist, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation Appoints Max Malaret as Vice President of Claims

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Today, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims.

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  • Today, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims.
  • In this role, Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and provide oversight to claims training and leadership development, and drive strategic direction for claims operations.
  • “Max brings a breadth of experience from across the claims discipline,” said Paul Measley, Chief Claims Officer, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation.
  • For more information about career opportunities at Plymouth Rock Assurance, visit: www.plymouthrock.com/about/careers

Student Entrepreneurs from Yale University Win Prestigious $1 Million 2023 Hult Prize

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.

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  • Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.
  • The annual Hult Prize competition challenges student entrepreneurs from around the world to create and launch businesses aimed at tackling some of society’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.
  • Every year since 2010, the Hult Prize has posed a different challenge to competitors, with previous contests focused on healthcare, food insecurity, early childhood education, and water access.
  • “The Hult Prize Finals are the culmination of so much hard work by so many student entrepreneurs working to drive social change.

NorthX Biologics Welcomes Dr Janet Hoogstraate as New CEO Following Merger with Valneva Clinical Trials Manufacturing Unit

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

This move follows the company's strategic merger with Valneva Sweden’s Clinical Trial Manufacturing Unit announced July 3, 2023

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  • This move follows the company's strategic merger with Valneva Sweden’s Clinical Trial Manufacturing Unit announced July 3, 2023
    A distinguished leader in the biopharmaceutical sector, Dr Janet Hoogstraate holds a PhD in Biopharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.
  • Before joining NorthX Dr Hoogstraate served as the managing director of Valneva Sweden, a fully integrated vaccine company, leading substantial growth and investment initiatives.
  • "Her deep-rooted understanding of the industry and impressive track record at Valneva will be invaluable to drive the development of NorthX.
  • Janet Hoogstraate succeeds Helena Strigård, the former CEO, who in a short time navigated NorthX through several important milestones, including global promotion of NorthX’ services and the recent merger.

Rivus Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Transition, Appointment of Jayson Dallas, M.D., as CEO

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivus Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving cardiometabolic health, today announced the appointment of Jayson Dallas, M.D., executive chairman for Rivus Pharmaceuticals, as Chief Executive Officer. Allen Cunningham, who previously held the post, will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Allen will continue to drive day-to-day operations and clinical development of the company's lead candidate HU6, a first-in-class controlled metabolic accelerator (CMA) designed to treat serious cardiometabolic diseases.

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  • Allen Cunningham, who previously held the post, will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • "I have been highly impressed by Rivus' differentiated pipeline, the strength of the company's team and operations, and the scientific rigor underlying our trial designs," said Dr. Dallas, CEO, Rivus Pharmaceuticals.
  • Dr. Dallas has served as executive chairman of the board of Rivus Pharmaceuticals since April 2021.
  • Dr. Dallas also serves on the Boards of Galecto Inc. and Antag Pharmaceuticals.