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UNCF Announces Promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced the promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced the promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications.
  • LeNoir previously served as UNCF’s national director, communications, for nine years, where she oversaw the day-to-day activities of the department.
  • “During the past five months in her role as interim vice president, Monique has demonstrated exemplary leadership, steering the department with accountability, transparency and forward-thinking vision.
  • In addition, her efforts ensured the seamless operation of her department as UNCF embarks upon our 80th anniversary,” said Early W. Reese, chief operating officer, UNCF.

LAU New York Transforms Into a Branch Campus

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.

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  • LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.
  • LAU students in Lebanon and New York will benefit from an enriched learning experience featuring cultural exchange and the forging of stronger links between the countries.
  • LAU New York is poised to launch the BS in International Business in September 2025.
  • LAU's online programs will be strategically relocated to LAU New York.

Capstreet-backed Informativ Names Scott Rosenberg as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informativ (“Informativ” or the “Company”), a provider of compliance solutions, credit reporting and data enrichment to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Scott Rosenberg has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informativ (“Informativ” or the “Company”), a provider of compliance solutions, credit reporting and data enrichment to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Scott Rosenberg has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Informativ is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.
  • “Scott has a long history of developing and executing business strategies, and of scaling hyper-growth businesses,” said David Carner, CEO of Informativ.
  • “We believe his strong financial and operating experience, combined with his strategic vision, makes him an excellent addition to the Informativ team, and we are delighted to welcome him.”
    “I’m excited to join Informativ at this inflection point in the Company’s development,” said Mr. Rosenberg.

Brett King, Henri Arslanian, Dirk Ohlmeier and Mohamed Bardastani: Top Keynote Lineup of Doing Digital Forum 2024

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPRING PR’s annual international Doing Digital Forum (DDF) returns to the capital of Armenia, Yerevan on April 3, 2024.

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  • YEREVAN, Armenia, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPRING PR’s annual international Doing Digital Forum (DDF) returns to the capital of Armenia, Yerevan on April 3, 2024.
  • SPRING PR Company is the organizer of the Doing Digital Forum and Ameriabank is the fintech partner.
  • Doing Digital Forum 2024 will serve as an exceptional platform for attendees to meet and learn from the global leading experts.
  • “We’re happy to return to Doing Digital Forum”, states Vardan Amaryan , the Founder of Apricot Capital, the Armenian investment company.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Joanne Holland as Chief Scientific Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SAN DIEGO and LONDON, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) ("Conduit Pharmaceuticals" or "Conduit" or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Holland as Chief Scientific Officer.

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  • SAN DIEGO and LONDON, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) ("Conduit Pharmaceuticals" or "Conduit" or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Holland as Chief Scientific Officer.
  • Dr. Holland brings over 20 years of experience to the CSO role at Conduit, having amassed expertise across the entire development spectrum.
  • Dr. Holland earned a PhD in chemistry from the University of Leeds, UK, which was sponsored by Pfizer, Inc., before starting her career at companies including Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Stylacats Limited.
  • “The appointment of Jo as Chief Scientific Officer underscores Conduit’s commitment to optimizing the value of our current intellectual property assets, while concurrently fostering the creation of new intellectual property,” said Dr. David Tapolczay, Chief Executive Officer.

Adtalem Achieves 97% First-Time Residency Attainment Rate and Growing1

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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These students and graduates will aid in combating the physician shortage that could exceed 120,000 by 2034.

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  • These students and graduates will aid in combating the physician shortage that could exceed 120,000 by 2034.
  • The success of this year's match reflects the quality of Adtalem's programs and the strong demand for its medical school graduates.
  • For comprehensive lists of residency placements, please visit the AUC and RUSM websites.
  • To learn more about Adtalem’s Match Day 2024, visit the Adtalem Newsroom .

Insulet Appoints Ana Maria Chadwick as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced that Ana Maria Chadwick has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective April 22, 2024.

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  • Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced that Ana Maria Chadwick has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective April 22, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320426712/en/
    “We are thrilled to welcome Ana to Insulet,” said Jim Hollingshead, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ana is known for her insight, intellectual agility, and compelling and collaborative leadership.
  • Over the span of her career, she has led large and dynamic finance teams, overseeing financial reporting, and driving financial and operational efficiencies in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.

American Council of Learned Societies Names 15 Scholars to Participate in 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE). ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE).
  • ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
  • SISECSE will provide the scholars with dedicated time for their own research and writing in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting.
  • The 2024 scholars represent a diverse range of institutions across Eastern Europe and the United States, including Central European University, H.S.

New Book Offers In-Depth Look at Middle East Foreign Policies of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The beginning of the Cold War and the genesis of the nuclear age forced Presidents Truman and Eisenhower to make tough, savvy decisions that would influence US foreign policy for decades. Senator Fulbright is noted as a key player for his substantial impact on foreign policy decision-making, famous for his stance against Vietnam, but less known for the position he took on the Middle East in the 1950s and how his opinions prevailed.

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  • Dr. Harry Keatts Chenault Jr. examines the foreign policies of President Truman and President Eisenhower and provides a historical account of how these men dealt with serious challenges in the Middle East.
  • In "Hope and Destiny: Truman, Eisenhower, Fulbright and US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, 1945-1958," author Dr. Harry Keatts Chenault Jr. examines the foreign policies of President Truman and President Eisenhower and provides a historical account of how these men dealt with serious challenges in the Middle East.
  • "The legacies that Truman, Eisenhower, and Fulbright left on US foreign policy, and especially in the Middle East, leaves a future roadmap for all US political and military leaders."
  • "Hope and Destiny: Truman, Eisenhower, Fulbright and US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, 1945-1958"

The Federal Aviation Administration Partners with HeroX to Identify Innovative Means of Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Offering $100k Prize Purse

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Aviation Administration today announced the " 2024 FAA Data Challenge ", which is being implemented by HeroX .

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Aviation Administration today announced the " 2024 FAA Data Challenge ", which is being implemented by HeroX .
  • The goal of the challenge is to invite university students to explore the 'Art of the Possible' in an information-centric National Airspace System (NAS).
  • "This Challenge is centered around using data more effectively to support the FAA's mission of driving innovation through improved access to data," says Marseta Dill, acting Chief Data Officer.
  • "We want to reach those who will become the transportation leaders of tomorrow and invite them to participate."