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Springboard and Auburn University Partner to Launch 100% Online Software Engineering and UI/UX Design Programs

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced it has partnered with Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education , or OPCE, to deliver completely remote, self-paced, experiential programs in software engineering and UI/UX design that are open to the public.

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  • Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced it has partnered with Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education , or OPCE, to deliver completely remote, self-paced, experiential programs in software engineering and UI/UX design that are open to the public.
  • After that, students can sign up at any time to be assigned to the next monthly cohort.
  • Springboard has helped more than 20,000 students around the globe build the skills to transform their careers.
  • Springboard’s collaboration with Auburn University marks its 10th university partnership, further demonstrating the company’s leadership as an asynchronous e-learning partner for higher education institutions.

Halliburton Upgrades Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s National Data Repository

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced it launched the Diskos 2.0 National Data Repository (NDR) for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

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  • Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced it launched the Diskos 2.0 National Data Repository (NDR) for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.
  • Diskos 2.0 stores critical exploration and production data and is vital to drive investments in Norway’s oil and gas industry.
  • It allows members to instantly access the full range of seismic, well, and production data in a fully functional petrotechnical software environment, like Halliburton Landmark DecisionSpace® 365, without moving data from the NDR to a local network.
  • “Diskos 2.0 provides operators and key oil and gas stakeholders with a clean, transparent information and data management environment,” said Louis Vos, Assistant Director of Finance and Shared Services, National Petroleum Directorate.

Pfizer Announces Positive Marstacimab Results from Pivotal Phase 3 Hemophilia A and B Trial

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the pivotal Phase 3 BASIS clinical trial ( NCT03938792 ) evaluating marstacimab has met its primary endpoints, having demonstrated statically significant and clinically meaningful effects.

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  • Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the pivotal Phase 3 BASIS clinical trial ( NCT03938792 ) evaluating marstacimab has met its primary endpoints, having demonstrated statically significant and clinically meaningful effects.
  • “These results support the potential for marstacimab to become the first once-weekly non-factor treatment for people with hemophilia B and a treatment option that helps address the diverse needs of patients with hemophilia A or B without inhibitors.
  • The safety profile for marstacimab was consistent with Phase 1/2 results and treatment was generally well-tolerated.
  • Pfizer currently has three Phase 3 programs investigating novel treatment options for people living with hemophilia.

Sparro Joins AT&T Partner Exchange to Deliver Wireline Services to Industries Globally

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Sparro , a subsidiary of WCI, has joined AT&T Partner Exchange ® to deliver wireline, and IT services to energy, mining, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing industries.

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  • Sparro , a subsidiary of WCI, has joined AT&T Partner Exchange ® to deliver wireline, and IT services to energy, mining, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing industries.
  • Now, Sparro can provide its business customers with the right level of control, flexibility, and data management for their needs.
  • Sparro will deliver strategic business services empowering enterprises with integrated solutions to connect, protect, virtualize, and manage across smart adaptive networks.
  • “We look forward to transforming businesses globally and enabling enterprise-driven network decisions.”
    “As a member of AT&T Partner Exchange, Sparro can bundle their expertise with our innovative services.

MassMutual Elevates Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue to Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that MassMutual veterans Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team and take on expanded leadership roles, reporting to Roger Crandall, MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that MassMutual veterans Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team and take on expanded leadership roles, reporting to Roger Crandall, MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO.
  • The promotions, which are effective June 1, 2023, come as Mike Fanning, Head of MassMutual U.S., heads into retirement after 17 years with the company.
  • LaPiana and Blue’s appointments follow Mike Fanning’s decision to retire from MassMutual after a distinguished 37-year career devoted to the financial services industry – nearly half of which was spent with MassMutual.
  • “As we welcome Paul and Dominic to our Executive Leadership Team, we also express our deepest gratitude to Mike for his lasting contributions that have helped MassMutual become the industry leader that it is today,” Crandall continued.

SCIENTIFIC GAMES WELCOMES CHRISTINE WECHSLER AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces Christine M. Wechsler as the company's new Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs.

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  • ATLANTA, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces Christine M. Wechsler as the company's new Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs.
  • Scientific Games announces Christine M. Wechsler as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs.
  • Jim Schultz, Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Affairs, said, "Scientific Games is dedicated to building and maintaining positive relationships with every governing body we serve.
  • Christine's understanding of public policy from both the government and business perspectives will help maintain our industry-leading reputation.

Encora Appoints Ian McMaster as New Head of Partnerships and Ecosystem Alliances

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encora, a global next-gen product engineering provider, today announced Ian McMaster has been appointed as its new Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Ecosystem Alliances. In this role, McMaster will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams across Encora to create programs and solutions that drive business growth through alliances. McMaster joins Encora from Cognizant, where he served as Assistant Vice President, Global Head AI & Analytics Alliances.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, McMaster will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams across Encora to create programs and solutions that drive business growth through alliances.
  • McMaster joins Encora from Cognizant, where he served as Assistant Vice President, Global Head AI & Analytics Alliances.
  • "Partnerships and alliances with industry leaders is a key enabler to our ability to better serve clients with the latest innovations in software development," said Anand, CEO, Encora.
  • "Ian has very impressive experience in securing these types of partnerships through his work at Microsoft, IBM and Cognizant.

Nicole Wells Stallworth Tapped to Lead The Children's Center as New CEO

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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DETROIT, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Center (TCC) Board of Directors CEO Search Committee announced today that Nicole Wells Stallworth will serve as its next Chief Executive Officer, leading the organization as it continues serve children and families in Detroit. Wells Stallworth will begin in this role on July 10, 2023, after spending more than two decades in leadership on the front lines of advocacy for some of the most significant issues that impact equity and quality-of-life outcomes for all.

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  • Liz Agius, Board Chair of the Children's Center, said, "We are thrilled to have Nicole back to lead The Children's Center into this new chapter for the organization.
  • Wells Stallworth previously served as Executive Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan and Vice President for Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
  • "As a long-time advocate for The Children's Center, I am honored to join as the new President & CEO.
  • "It is time I celebrate the work we've done together and pass the baton to our next leader; Ms. Wells Stallworth, who is more than equipped to bring TCC the energy it needs to navigate new challenges," said Debora Matthews former president and CEO of The Children's Center.

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes Leading Cancer Center

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IRVING, Texas, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), one of the world's premier cancer centers, has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA) and will collaborate with Caris on various research projects.

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  • IRVING, Texas, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), one of the world's premier cancer centers, has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA) and will collaborate with Caris on various research projects.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), one of the world's premier cancer centers, has joined the Caris POA
    The POA is a growing network of leading cancer centers across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research, with its members working together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients.
  • "As one of the world's most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we are thrilled to welcome MSK to the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance which is uniquely positioned to leverage precision oncology research to improve the outcomes of all patients suffering from cancer," said Chadi Nabhan , M.D., MBA, FACP, SVP and Chairman of the Caris POA.
  • The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance includes 85 cancer centers and academic institutions.

University of Manchester Study Using uMotif Next-Generation eCOA/ePRO Data Capture App Reveals Significant Ethnic Disparities in Pain Recognition and Management

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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BOSTON and LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How people identify and report pain varies based on ethnicity, according to a University of Manchester study. The study, in collaboration with uMotif, was based on the novel Manchester Digital Pain Manikin self-reporting app which was used by participants to record their pain.

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  • The study, in collaboration with uMotif , was based on the novel Manchester Digital Pain Manikin self-reporting app which was used by participants to record their pain.
  • Chronic pain, which affects approximately 28 million people in the UK alone, can create a personal and economic burden.
  • It is essential to accurately measure pain, know its causes, and estimate its impact on people's lives.
  • uMotif Co-founder and Chief Design Officer Ben James ( LinkedIn ) said, "It was an honor for the Digital Pain Manikin app to be used in such an important study.