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2U Convenes Over 350 Academic and Industry Leaders for 2023 edX Global Forum

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

LANHAM, Md., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, this week convened more than 350 attendees from over 150 institutions and 17 countries at the 2023 edX Global Forum. The invite-only event celebrated the impact of the more than 4,300 online courses and programs on the edX platform and brought together diverse voices in education, business, and the nonprofit sector to share expertise and insights on how high-quality online education can create a better future for all.

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  • Top voices share insights and expertise to create a better future through online education; Curtin University presented with 2023 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Teaching and Learning
    LANHAM, Md., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, this week convened more than 350 attendees from over 150 institutions and 17 countries at the 2023 edX Global Forum.
  • Leaders shared their vision for increasing access and affordability, innovating online education delivery, meeting the needs of today's learners, and training the workforce of the future.
  • "Our partnership is an important tool in our toolkit, and my job is to give our team access to the world's best tools and resources."
  • "The future is in the hands of our students," said Barbara Snyder during a panel discussing the essential mission of the university.

USF ranks among top 50 public universities for fifth year in a row, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News

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Monday, September 18, 2023

In the rankings released today, USF also reached its highest overall position ever at No.

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  • In the rankings released today, USF also reached its highest overall position ever at No.
  • 45 among public universities.
  • Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No.
  • We are focused on sustaining this positive momentum as we continue our pursuit of excellence.”
    U.S. News ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida.

USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics District

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today a $25 million gift from TGH to name the Center for Athletic Excellence, an operations facility that will be included as part of USF's new on-campus stadium project and will feature dedicated clinical space for TGH. The gift will also name the university's athletics district.

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  • Investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.
  • "We are incredibly grateful to Tampa General Hospital for this historic gift and for their phenomenal partnership with USF that goes back decades," said USF President Rhea Law.
  • This new investment from TGH, the largest gift ever to USF Athletics, deepens the partnership of two industry leaders.
  • "The new on-campus stadium and its Center for Athletic Excellence will elevate the landscape of our entire Tampa General Hospital Athletics District.

University of South Florida accepts invitation into the Association of American Universities

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member. USF is one of six universities in the U.S. announced today as new AAU members.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada.
  • USF is one of six universities in the U.S. announced today as new AAU members.
  • "The University of South Florida is honored to accept an invitation to become an AAU member and join the most prestigious association in higher education," USF President Rhea Law said.
  • "Receiving an invitation to join the Association of American Universities is one of the most significant accomplishments in University of South Florida history," said USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford.

Vanderbilt University to Deploy Lightning eMotors ZEV4™ Electric Shuttle Buses for Intercampus Transit

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today that it is supplying to Vanderbilt University six Lightning ZEV4™ electric shuttle buses.

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  • Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today that it is supplying to Vanderbilt University six Lightning ZEV4™ electric shuttle buses.
  • The shuttles are expected to be delivered and deployed in Q2 2023 for the intercampus transportation service, VandyRide.
  • “A top 20 university nationally, Vanderbilt is renowned for its transformative approach to education and research.
  • “Vanderbilt is committed to lowering its carbon footprint, so switching to electric vehicles in our shuttle fleet is a top priority,” said Lindsey Ganson, assistant director of mobility at Vanderbilt University.

TIAA Institute Awards Christina H. Paxson with Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education

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Monday, April 17, 2023

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of leading a university that has spurred economic development, created a more equitable campus community and developed new ways to support undocumented, low-income and first-generation college students, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson is the recipient of the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence.

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  • It's presented to a current college or university president or chancellor for outstanding leadership of their institution and broad impact on higher education and society.
  • Paxson was honored for her leadership of Brown initiatives that have improved health, education and economic well-being for residents of Providence and throughout Rhode Island.
  • "I am honored to receive this award celebrating the legacy of Father Hesburgh and his commitment to education and service," Paxson said.
  • Established in 1993, the Hesburgh Award recognizes leadership and commitment to higher education and contributions to the greater good.

LCMC Health and Tulane University Finalize Partnership

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LCMC Health and Tulane University today announced that the organizations have finalized their partnership, following approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice. Through this partnership, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LCMC Health and Tulane University today announced that the organizations have finalized their partnership, following approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice.
  • Through this partnership, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.
  • "The shared vision between LCMC Health and Tulane University to provide unparalleled patient care and medical research advancements in Southeast Louisiana made this partnership a natural fit," said LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn.
  • "I can't overstate how important this partnership will be to improving healthcare and boosting medical research in our community," Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts said.

UNC-Chapel Hill and 2U Partner for New Online Master's Degree in Applied Data Science

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. and LANHAM, Md., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, have partnered to create a new online master's degree in applied data science available through Carolina's new School of Data Science and Society. This is Carolina's fifth degree program developed with 2U, the university's exclusive online program partner.

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  • Carolina continues to expand its online graduate education offerings with partner 2U, Inc.
    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. and LANHAM, Md., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, have partnered to create a new online master's degree in applied data science available through Carolina's new School of Data Science and Society .
  • This is Carolina's fifth degree program developed with 2U, the university's exclusive online program partner.
  • Pending approval, the new online degree program is expected to accept applications for admission in March 2023, with courses beginning September 2023.
  • For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale.

HORIBA Commemorates Official Grand Opening of the HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) at the University of California, Irvine

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

"I'm very pleased to announce that this innovative and world-leading research institute has been completed under a longstanding cooperative relationship between UCI and HORIBA.

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  • "I'm very pleased to announce that this innovative and world-leading research institute has been completed under a longstanding cooperative relationship between UCI and HORIBA.
  • As interest in electrification and hydrogen increases, the world is anxiously waiting for HIMaC2's outcomes."
  • In 2018, HORIBA pledged a $9 million donation to establish and support the HIMaC2.
  • The grand opening, held on Oct. 11, featured a reception for the 145 attendees, facility tours, as well as keynote speeches made by HORIBA and UCI executives.

Coeptis Therapeutics Enters Exclusive License Agreement with University of Pittsburgh for Rights to SNAP-CAR, a "Multi-Antigen" CAR T Technology

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WEXFORD, Pa., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coeptis Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC PINK: COEP) ("Coeptis" or "the Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cell therapy platforms for cancer, today announced entry into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Pittsburgh for the rights to a chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) technology – SNAP-CAR – designed to target multiple antigens simultaneously and potentially address a range of hematologic and solid tumors, including breast and ovarian cancer. Completion of the exclusive license agreement for SNAP-CAR follows Coeptis' entry into an option agreement with the University of Pittsburgh announced in May 2022.

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  • Completion of the exclusive license agreement for SNAP-CAR follows Coeptis' entry into an option agreement with the University of Pittsburgh announced in May 2022.
  • This approach has proven effective in certain cancer types but limits the applicability of those CAR T therapies.
  • SNAP-CAR is designed to be a "universal" CAR T cell therapy platform that can be adapted to different cancer indications.
  • "SNAP-CAR represents a potential breakthrough in CAR T approaches and a significant addition to Coeptis' expanding cell therapy product portfolio," said Dave Mehalick, President and CEO of Coeptis Therapeutics.