Hawaii Pacific University

Online Course-Sharing Pioneer Launches New Academic Marketplace for Skills and Credentials

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadeum, creator of the largest course-sharing platform used across a network of more than 460 colleges and universities, today announced the launch of its newest product designed to help academic leaders access a library of more than 380 online credentials aligned with the fast-changing needs of today's workforce. With the launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace, participating institutions will be able to tap into a vetted network of workforce-aligned credentials that will make it possible for institutions to turn on an e-commerce storefront to offer current students, alumni, faculty and staff, and local employer partners a range of non-credit courses and credentials outside their existing course catalog and curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • "Augmenting degree pathways in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences with skills, experiences, and credentials give students a holistic education and a competitive edge in the workforce."
  • The launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace comes against a backdrop of surging demand for—and acceptance of—non-degree credentials among students and employers.
  • Colleges and universities can utilize Skills Marketplace to expand these non-credit academic offerings and credentials to current students and alumni, as well as create return pathways for stop-out learners.
  • To learn more about Skills Marketplace and Acadeum, please visit www.acadeum.com .

Ricardo Losada Revol Joins Choice Hotels as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has named Ricardo Losada Revol as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International. A veteran finance and international business development executive, Mr. Losada Revol joins Choice as the company continues to expand its global footprint.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has named Ricardo Losada Revol as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International.
  • A veteran finance and international business development executive, Mr. Losada Revol joins Choice as the company continues to expand its global footprint.
  • Mr. Losada Revol joins Choice from Amazon, where he was Director of Corporate Development Finance, covering the company's global operations and international consumer verticals.
  • "Choice has a well-earned reputation for offering every kind of guest the right stay at the right price — across the U.S. and in an increasing number of international locations," said Mr. Losada Revol.

2U Signs 50 New Online Degrees with Six University Partners

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, today announced it has signed contracts with six universities to launch 50 new degree programs under the company's 'flex' degree partnership model, with the majority launching in 2024. The new online degrees will be offered by four new 2U partners–Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU), King's College London, and Maryville University–and two existing 2U partners, Emerson College and University of Cape Town (UCT).

Key Points: 
  • The new online degrees will be offered by four new 2U partners– Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) , Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) , King's College London , and Maryville University –and two existing 2U partners, Emerson College and University of Cape Town (UCT) .
  • "We have unprecedented demand for our flexible partnership model," said Andrew Hermalyn, President of Partnerships at 2U, the company behind edX.
  • Hawai'i Pacific University, a private, nonprofit institution on O'ahu renowned for its exceptional cultural diversity, is expanding its online program portfolio by introducing four master's degrees on edX.
  • Maryville University, a new 2U partner, will launch 47 online education programs on edX, including 28 undergraduate degrees, 11 graduate degrees, five undergraduate certificates, and three graduate certificates.

2U Reports Results for Third Quarter 2023

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a leading online education platform company, today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LANHAM, Md., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a leading online education platform company, today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • While our third quarter results did not meet our expectations, there are bright spots in our return to profitable growth."
  • Revenue for the quarter totaled $229.7 million, a 1% decrease from $232.2 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Costs and expenses for the quarter totaled $256.6 million, a 24% decrease from $336.5 million in the third quarter of 2022.

New Study Highlights the Positive Impact on Student Outcomes of Barnes & Noble Education’s First Day® Complete Equitable Access Program; Results Driving Rapid Growth of the Model across Colleges and Universities

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Additionally, BNC continues to see strong institutional adoption of First Day Complete based on the positive student feedback and client endorsement of the model.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, BNC continues to see strong institutional adoption of First Day Complete based on the positive student feedback and client endorsement of the model.
  • Course material costs are included as part of tuition or applied as a course charge, saving students an average of 35-50%.
  • Students cited affordability, convenience, and preparedness for the semester as the primary reasons for lauding the equitable access model.
  • “These benefits are underscored by the positive feedback we received from students in our May 2023 First Day Complete Student Survey.

Hawai'i Pacific University to Host Vanta's Hawaii Esports League Championship This Fall

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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This fall, Vanta will be hosting the Hawaii Esports League on its esports platform.

Key Points: 
  • This fall, Vanta will be hosting the Hawaii Esports League on its esports platform.
  • Hawaii Esports League competition will be completely virtual, save for the championship series.
  • "We are excited to continue to be a part of the growth of esports in the state of Hawaii," says Ed Lallier, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Vanta, "Working with Hawai'i Pacific University to host our first ever Hawaii Esports League Championship is a great step forward for Vanta and for scholastic esports in the state.
  • Hawai'i Pacific University is the first gaming university with a collegiate Esports Arena in the state of Hawaii.

Corvias Announces Leader for Renewable Energy and Utilities Management to Expand Access to Clean Energy Programs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Corvias is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable housing with the appointment of Pablo Varela as senior vice president of renewable energy and utilities management.

Key Points: 
  • Corvias is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable housing with the appointment of Pablo Varela as senior vice president of renewable energy and utilities management.
  • Varela will lead the project development of renewable energy opportunities and utilities management within Corvias U.S. Army portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220830005691/en/
    Pablo Varela recently joined Corvias as Senior Vice President of Renewable Energy and Utilities Management.
  • I also look forward to aiding the DODs critical mission to achieve energy resilience and growing Corvias renewable energy opportunities.

Stewart Signals Importance of Technology with Hiring of Brian Webster to Lead NotaryCam

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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What Stewart and NotaryCam have done over the past few years driving innovation and progress in the digital mortgage space has been tremendous, but theres a lot more to accomplish, said Webster.

Key Points: 
  • What Stewart and NotaryCam have done over the past few years driving innovation and progress in the digital mortgage space has been tremendous, but theres a lot more to accomplish, said Webster.
  • I look forward to supporting Brian in this leadership transition as he and the team take NotaryCam to the next level.
  • His experience and knowledge on the shifting RON market make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team at Stewart and NotaryCam.
  • Stewart (NYSE:STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers and family of companies.

Pepperdine University Announces Deborah Crown as 10th Dean of the Graziadio Business School

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Deborah Crown has been named the 10th dean of the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School following the conclusion of Deryck J. van Rensburgs tenure in spring 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Deborah Crown has been named the 10th dean of the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School following the conclusion of Deryck J. van Rensburgs tenure in spring 2022.
  • David Smith, associate provost for online programs and professor of economics at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, will serve as interim dean.
  • I am excited to welcome Dr. Crown to the Pepperdine community, says Pepperdine provost Jay Brewster.
  • For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has challenged individuals to think boldly and drive meaningful change within their industries and communities.

New Succession Planning Book Helps Financial Institutions Create a Successful Future

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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DENVER and ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business CEOs, Presidents, board members, and other senior leaders of financial institutions, banks, and credit unions who want to ensure their organizations continue to be successful discover how to incorporate a succession into their strategic plans when they get the new edition of "Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy."

Key Points: 
  • This new strategic planning book won gold in the non-fiction book category by the Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Publishers Association.
  • A lack of leadership succession planning is the next business crisis," says co-author Mary C. Kelly, former Navy commander and author of 15 other leadership books.
  • This essential guidebook simplifies the process and gives you the tools you need to build and activate your leadership succession.
  • For free succession planning resources, go to www.BeyondSuccessionPlanning.com
    Commander Mary C. Kelly, U.S. Navy, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE, specializes in leadership development that improves profit growth.