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Ohio’s Growing Shale Energy Industry Attracted $2.8 Billion in Direct Investment in First Half of 2022, With Cumulative Investment Surpassing $100 Billion

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2022 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward.

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  • Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2022 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward.
  • Of this, $70.8 billion has been in upstream, $21.5 billion in midstream, and $8.3 billion in downstream industries.
  • The study showed that cumulative shale investment steadily rose between 2016 and 2022, particularly with upstream investments.
  • Of that $53 billion in imports, nearly half originate in Asia, with China alone accounting for $25 billion.

Hampton University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions and Licensing Exams

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Hampton University announced today that it will immediately begin providing all of its undergraduate students with free prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, DAT®, and OAT®; nurse licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN®; and teaching licensing exam, the PRAXIS®, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • Hampton University announced today that it will immediately begin providing all of its undergraduate students with free prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, DAT®, and OAT®; nurse licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN®; and teaching licensing exam, the PRAXIS®, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Our partnership with Kaplan signals a commitment to encouraging students to persist and complete their education.
  • It is one piece of the puzzle that helps create the #1 experience we want to deliver to our students,” said Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams.
  • “We are excited to bring Kaplan’s comprehensive All Access services to Hampton undergrads and work with university leaders to help them deliver a transformational educational experience.

Fisk University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

"At Fisk University, we are dedicated to ensuring our students' success both during their matriculation through our rigorous programs and post-graduation.

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  • "At Fisk University, we are dedicated to ensuring our students' success both during their matriculation through our rigorous programs and post-graduation.
  • As part of this commitment, we are excited to partner with Kaplan to provide free access to comprehensive test preparation courses for a variety of graduate-level admissions exams and professional certifications," said Dr. Robert Carr, provost of Fisk University.
  • “In becoming a Kaplan All Access partner, Fisk University is making a valuable investment in their students’ success and demonstrating faith in their futures.
  • “Free test prep for these exams and certifications is a real game changer in Fisk students’ journeys to success.

SmithGroup Extends Great Lakes Design Expertise to Cleveland

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Cleveland, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has opened its newest office in Cleveland.

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  • Cleveland, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has opened its newest office in Cleveland.
  • SmithGroup’s Cleveland office team includes Principal landscape architect Chad Brintnall; senior planner and waterfront strategist Michelle Johnson; and landscape architect, architect and planner Marisa Razi.
  • “This new office expands our geographic footprint in the Great Lakes region and enables us to better connect our team with local communities.”
    SmithGroup’s Cleveland office is located at 1240 Huron Road East, Suite 410.
  • SmithGroup creates exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces.

Matt Stem Joins Oatey Co. as Vice President, Distribution and Global Logistics

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Matt Stem will join the organization as Vice President, Distribution and Global Logistics, reporting to Scott Voisinet, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.

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  • Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Matt Stem will join the organization as Vice President, Distribution and Global Logistics, reporting to Scott Voisinet, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005962/en/
    Matt Stem has joined Oatey Co. as Vice President, Distribution and Global Logistics.
  • (Photo: Oatey)
    With nearly 25 years of experience in logistics and operations, Stem comes to Oatey from Spray Products Corporation where he served as Vice President, Operations.
  • In his new role at Oatey, Stem will lead Oatey’s robust distribution network, driving long-term strategy and ensuring exceptional delivery for customers and partners.

Stillman College Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

"For underrepresented students, test prep is essential to secure a strong score and gain admission to a competitive graduate school program,” said Dr. Cynthia Warrick, president, Stillman College.

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  • "For underrepresented students, test prep is essential to secure a strong score and gain admission to a competitive graduate school program,” said Dr. Cynthia Warrick, president, Stillman College.
  • ”This partnership with Kaplan will support our efforts to make Stillman students even more successful."
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently reported strong results for its students since signing on last year.
  • “Free test prep for these exams and certifications is a real game changer in Stillman students’ journeys to success.

Dollar Bank Announces 24th Annual Free Mortgage Workshop

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDollar Bank's 24th annual free mortgage home buying workshop, The Way Home, returns on April 29, 2023, at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDollar Bank's 24th annual free mortgage home buying workshop, The Way Home, returns on April 29, 2023, at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University.
  • This free program began as a workshop for single mothers, Mortgages for Mothers in 1999.
  • Highlights also include testimonials from new homeowners who broke the rent cycle with the help of Dollar Bank's credit enhancement program.
  • Workshop attendees will be encouraged to continue working with Dollar Bank counselors beyond attending The Way Home Workshop.

NASA Promotes STEM Through FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Buckeye Regional is supported by NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

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  • The Buckeye Regional is supported by NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
  • To arrange an interview with a NASA official, mentor, volunteer, or NASA-sponsored team, please contact Jacqueline Minerd at [email protected] .
  • Scheduled interviews will take place at the Buckeye Regional on Friday, March 31.
  • "We love giving back to the community and getting these students excited about STEM," said Tim McCartney, director of Aeronautics at NASA Glenn and FIRST Robotics volunteer.

Highmark Health names James Benedict president of Allegheny Health Network

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highmark Health today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Chief Operating Officer James Benedict has been appointed as president of the network, effective immediately. AHN is the Western Pennsylvania provider arm of Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh-based health and wellness organization that offers Blues-branded health insurance solutions in four states.

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  • Highmark Health today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Chief Operating Officer James Benedict has been appointed as president of the network, effective immediately.
  • AHN is the Western Pennsylvania provider arm of Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh-based health and wellness organization that offers Blues-branded health insurance solutions in four states.
  • PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highmark Health today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Chief Operating Officer James Benedict has been appointed as president of the network, effective immediately.
  • AHN is the Western Pennsylvania provider arm of Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh-based health and wellness organization that offers Blues-branded health insurance solutions in four states.

USRA Names Carol Kory Vice President, Program Development and University Engagement

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Kory as Vice President, Program Development and University Engagement.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Kory as Vice President, Program Development and University Engagement.
  • In this position, Dr. Kory will integrate and align USRA's development and engagement functions and exploit synergies between USRA's governance model, involving 116 global research universities, and USRA's business development activities.
  • Carol joined USRA in 2020 as Director, Low-Gravity Sciences, and the Deputy for Space within the GEARS organization under HX5, LLC and led USRA's capture of the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations program under Nanoracks, LLC.
  • Carol is an established leader in technology research and development, with over 30 years of experience in program management and planning, business development and strategy, and intellectual property protection involving the academic, government, and commercial sectors.