Student affairs

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D. as Chief Student Experience Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.
  • Cherron Hoppes started her career in housing and residence life at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Menlo College.
  • As the Chief Student Experience Officer, she will be serving on the NDNU Cabinet and dedicating 15 hours per week to lead initiatives related to the student experience, from recruiting through post-graduation.
  • “I’m very pleased Cherron Hoppes has joined NDNU as Chief Student Experience Officer,” said Martin.

Bryant University creates Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

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  • Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.
  • “The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will expand on the University’s top-tier academic and co-curricular offerings to propel our students to the next level, solidifying Bryant as a premier institution for educating the next generation of leaders.”
    “Ellen Wilson’s generous gift to create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is a testament to her strong belief in Bryant’s exceptional students and our talented faculty and staff, who live the Center’s core mission: to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of impacting the world,” says Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. “Thank you, Ellen, for your unwavering commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for Bryant University students.”
    The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center launches this fall with the Women’s Leadership Institute, which provides a home for Bryant’s exceptional women undergraduates.
  • In addition to their regular degree program, all Bryant students can pursue a Leadership Certificate via the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
  • The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will serve as a robust hub for groundbreaking research in leadership and management topics, including an undergraduate leadership summit and programming such as a lecture series and Leaders in Residence.

Bryant University creates Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

Key Points: 
  • Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.
  • “The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will expand on the university’s top-tier academic and co-curricular offerings to propel our students to the next level, solidifying Bryant as a premier institution for educating the next generation of leaders.”
    “Ellen Wilson’s generous gift to create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is a testament to her strong belief in Bryant’s exceptional students and our talented faculty and staff, who live the center’s core mission: to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of impacting the world,” says Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. “Thank you, Ellen, for your unwavering commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for Bryant University students.”
    The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center launches this fall with the Women’s Leadership Institute, which provides a home for Bryant’s exceptional women undergraduates.
  • In addition to their regular degree program, all Bryant students can pursue a Leadership Certificate via the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
  • The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will serve as a robust hub for groundbreaking research in leadership and management topics, including an undergraduate leadership summit and programming such as a lecture series and Leaders in Residence.

CSAC and the CSU Collaborate To Streamline Cal Grant Distribution Process Using the Boomi Platform

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Using Boomi’s API capabilities and cloud services from Unisys, CSAC and CSU campuses can now identify, request, package, and process Cal Grants in near-real-time.

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  • Using Boomi’s API capabilities and cloud services from Unisys, CSAC and CSU campuses can now identify, request, package, and process Cal Grants in near-real-time.
  • Approximately 142,500 Cal Grant awards, which are run by CSAC, are distributed to CSU students each year.
  • “This collaboration among Boomi, Unisys, and CSAC accelerates the time of application to Cal Grant money distribution from almost one month to under seven days.
  • Read the case study to learn more about the Boomi, Unisys, CSU, and CSAC collaboration.

Lake Superior State University Rolls Out Digital Mental Health Platform To Meet Student Needs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Superior State University (LSSU), a rural, public college located in Michigan's upper peninsula, announced the launch of a new university-wide initiative designed to provide increased teletherapy and crisis support.

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  • Through a collaboration with teletherapy pioneer Uwill, Lake Superior State University expands mental health support, making teletherapy and crisis options available to all students 24/7/365
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  • In collaboration with mental health and wellness solution Uwill , the university will increase its existing counseling capabilities with the addition of teletherapy that matches students with a licensed therapist based on student needs and preferences.
  • The partnership also provides students with crisis support in the event of a mental health crisis.
  • The announcement of the new digital mental health and wellness initiative comes at a time when acute mental health challenges among college students and young adults are on the rise.

Public Louisiana University Launches Digital Mental Health and Wellness Solution to Meet Student Needs

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University, a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool. Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill, the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.

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  • LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University , a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool.
  • Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill , the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.
  • The current generation of college students requires a diverse and flexible approach to mental health," said Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, Dean of Student Affairs at McNeese State University.
  • To help meet the need for enhanced mental health support, the university will utilize Uwill's proprietary technology, which makes it possible for students to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.

Oklahoma City Community College one of 19 U.S. schools selected for special education partnership with Thailand

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been selected as one of 19 U.S. institutions to participate in the prestigious International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) focusing on Thailand.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been selected as one of 19 U.S. institutions to participate in the prestigious International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) focusing on Thailand.
  • The Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Embassy Bangkok identified a cohort of 48 U.S. and Thai higher education institutions for the program.
  • For the next nine months, this group will work on developing and enhancing international higher education partnerships between the two countries.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is honored to be one of 19 institutions chosen by the Institute of International Education to participate in this International Academic Partnership Program with Thailand," said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.

Bank of America Grant Boosts HGTC Fundraising Goal

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) takes a significant step forward in realizing its vision for a new, world class Nursing and Health Sciences Institute with the help of a $250,000 grant from Bank of America. This generous contribution marks a pivotal moment in HGTC's ongoing capital campaign, aimed at raising $2 million to support the construction and expansion of the institute, which is part of a larger $15 million project. The grant from Bank of America will accelerate progress toward expanding physical facilities and attracting new students to its Nursing and Health Sciences programs, preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.

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  • The grant from Bank of America will accelerate progress toward expanding physical facilities and attracting new students to its Nursing and Health Sciences programs, preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.
  • "We are immensely grateful to Bank of America for their generous grant, which is instrumental in advancing our mission to provide opportunities in the healthcare sector," said Dr. Marilyn Murphy Fore, president, Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
  • This announcement is the latest in a series of investments that Bank of America has made in HGTC in recent years, including support of HGTC's Career Training programs and Emergency Scholarship Fund.
  • Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services.

SMITHFIELD COMMONWEALTH CLASH ABOUT MORE THAN JUST SPORTS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, competed in more than just basketball. The schools rallied during the Jan. 17 game at UVA and the Feb. 19 game at Virginia Tech to see whose fans could donate the most food items for the schools' food pantries. Virginia Tech prevailed in the friendly yet unofficial Commonwealth Clash competition by collecting nearly 700 pounds of nonperishable food during its hosted game night in support of the food pantry — and a combined total of more than 1,200 pounds between the two food pantries. In addition to the nonperishable items donated, Smithfield donated $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, competed in more than just basketball.
  • In addition to the nonperishable items donated, Smithfield donated $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech.
  • "Smithfield is a proud ambassador for both Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash, and helping to fight food insecurity on each campus is an important initiative as a food brand," said Jessica Scarlett, brand manager for Smithfield at Smithfield Foods.
  • Since the 2014-2015 academic year, the brand has partnered with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech in the rivalry between the schools across all school-sponsored sports — becoming the presenting sponsor of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash in the 2021-2022 season.

Nation's first Black Honors College launching at Sacramento State

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacramento State President Luke Wood has announced formation of the nation's first Black Honors College, set to launch at the University in fall 2024.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacramento State President Luke Wood has announced formation of the nation's first Black Honors College , set to launch at the University in fall 2024.
  • Students in the Black Honors College will have their own specialized coursework, with smaller classes and faculty members who have a demonstrated record of success in teaching and serving Black students.
  • "Unlike anything else in the state, the Black Honors College is specifically designed to meet the needs and aspirations of Black students.
  • Prospective students who are interested in learning more about Sacramento State's Black Honors College can email [email protected] .