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Annual International Conference on ADHD Hosted by CHADD, ADDA and ACO Provides Practical Support and Guidance for the ADHD Community

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD 2023 , the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community.

Key Points: 
  • LANHAM, Md., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD 2023 , the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community.
  • The intended audience includes adults with ADHD, parents and caregivers of children with ADHD, educators and school professionals, coaches and professional organizers, and clinicians and therapists who diagnose and treat patients with ADHD.
  • Online Conference sessions include “Thriving with ADHD at Work,” “When to Worry About Your Children’s Worries; “From Chaos to Control—Planning Strategies That Work for ADHD,” “ADHD with Social Anxiety—Often Ignored,” “Carrot or Stick?
  • The Annual International Conference on ADHD provides continuing education credits to physicians and nurses, mental health professionals, and ADHD and life coaches.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Continues Hiring Push with Community Events

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division continues to make progress in the area of workforce development acceleration, and is meeting hiring demand for skilled trades positions through community outreach efforts and on-site hiring events.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division continues to make progress in the area of workforce development acceleration, and is meeting hiring demand for skilled trades positions through community outreach efforts and on-site hiring events.
  • Additionally, attendees were able to tour the shipyard’s digital shipbuilding mobile experience trailer, interacting with the tools used by HII’s next generation workforce.
  • “As we continue to make intentional investments to meet our hiring needs, community events like this are instrumental to that effort.
  • The shipyard is hosting “Walk-in Wednesday” trade hiring events every Wednesday through Dec. 13.

XanEdu launches a webinar series on First-Year Experience and College Success programs - why are they important, and what makes them successful

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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As higher education reflects and innovates, institutions are challenged to develop courses and programs that will work most effectively for their campuses' demographics, culture, and climate.

Key Points: 
  • As higher education reflects and innovates, institutions are challenged to develop courses and programs that will work most effectively for their campuses' demographics, culture, and climate.
  • With featured guest experts, the series addresses specific topics that can be an important part of First-Year Experience (FYE) programs such as Mental Health, Executive Functioning, Belonging, and more.
  • This series will feature Dr. Amy Baldwin, author of OpenStax College Success and College Success Concise, along with featured subject matter experts.
  • Full webinar descriptions, dates, learning objectives, and on-demand video links to past webinars can be found online at: https://www.xanedu.com/fye-webinars .

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Board Elects Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin as New Chair

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) board of directors elected Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of Humana Foundation, as its new chair in time for today's board meeting. Benjamin succeeded Kenneth M. Jones II, senior vice president and chief operations officer of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) board of directors elected Tiffany Benjamin , CEO of Humana Foundation, as its new chair in time for today's board meeting.
  • "It has been a pleasure to serve as board chair for CDP for the past two years," said Jones.
  • As I leave this role, CDP is in excellent hands with the incoming board chair, Tiffany Benjamin, a leader in the philanthropic sector."
  • Jones guided CDP as board chair from May 2021 to May 2023 through years of immense growth and impact.

Scotiabank Supports and Celebrates Women Year-Round with Renewal of Partnership with Dress for Success Canada Foundation

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Scotiabank's renewed investment in Dress for Success Canada Foundation will deliver enhanced funding to 13 Dress for Success offices across the country to empower 3,600 women and non-binary individuals to achieve economic independence.

Key Points: 
  • Scotiabank's renewed investment in Dress for Success Canada Foundation will deliver enhanced funding to 13 Dress for Success offices across the country to empower 3,600 women and non-binary individuals to achieve economic independence.
  • "Like The Scotiabank Women Initiative, the Bank's involvement in the PWG program is an excellent extension of our support for women to help them pursue their best professional and financial futures."
  • Women make up 54 percent of the Scotiabank global workforce, and the Bank celebrates the many achievements of talented Scotiabank women, customers and clients across its footprint, showing up for women not just today, but every day of the year.
  • *Participation in The Scotiabank Women Initiative or any program-related event does not constitute advice or an offer or commitment by Scotiabank to provide any financial products or services.

Alabama Power Names Jeff Peoples CEO

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Power Company board of directors has named Jeff Peoples as the 12th president and CEO of the company, effective immediately.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Power Company board of directors has named Jeff Peoples as the 12th president and CEO of the company, effective immediately.
  • Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company's leader.
  • "Alabama Power has been committed to serving our state for more than a century," said Peoples.
  • Peoples began his career with Alabama Power in 1984 as a chemical technician at Plant Miller.

Higher Ed Transfer Paths Shrink Nearly 300,000 During the Pandemic

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Prior to the pandemic, academic year 2019-20, nearly 2.2 million students transferred to another institution to continue their college careers.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to the pandemic, academic year 2019-20, nearly 2.2 million students transferred to another institution to continue their college careers.
  • Other highlights of the COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress First Two Years of the Pandemic Report include:
    Transfer pathways into two-year institutions, via reverse transfer and two-year lateral transfer, experienced double-digit rate declines, -21.3% or -113,300 in lateral transfer; and -18.0% or -66,900 in reverse transfer.
  • Transfers to four-year institutions also experienced steep declines, -9.7% or -86,000 in upward transfer; -7.6% or -29,900 in lateral transfer.
  • The pandemics impacts on transfer enrollment shifted as the pandemic progressed, with transfer pathways and student groups showing diverging patterns over time.

WTIA Taps Kelly Fukai for Vice President of Government and Community Affairs Role

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the appointment of Kelly Fukai as the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs. A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience, Fukai is the member trade organization's leading subject matter expert on policy formation and will oversee all aspects of government and community affairs.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the appointment of Kelly Fukai as the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs.
  • A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience, Fukai is the member trade organization's leading subject matter expert on policy formation and will oversee all aspects of government and community affairs.
  • Her team will facilitate policy coordination among the US Blockchain Coalition sponsored by WTIA as well as continuing the integration of the recent sea.citi acquisition to bolster WTIA community affairs programs.
  • "Kelly has a history of learning complex policy topics and also brings a rich background in community outreach," said Michael Schutzler, WTIA CEO.

Pearson Online Academy Welcomes New and Returning Students From Around the World for 2022-2023 School Year

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from around the world logged on to their virtual classrooms today for their first day of the 2022-23 school year at Pearson Online Academy, a leading U.S.-based accredited virtual private school serving students in grades K-12 across the country and abroad. Operated by experts in virtual learning, the international school offers a highly effective and individualized alternative to traditional private or international homeschooling programs. Pearson Online Academy, which serves students in more than 66 countries, delivers an affordable online education and prepares students for future success.

Key Points: 
  • Pearson Online Academy, which serves students in more than 66 countries, delivers an affordable online education and prepares students for future success.
  • "We're excited to welcome new and returning students back for another successful year at Pearson Online Academy," said Hannah Rinehart, school director of Pearson Online Academy.
  • Pearson Online Academy is an accredited, online private school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the United States and abroad.
  • Pearson Online Academy currently serves students in 66 different countries around the world and is part of the global learning company Pearson.

Mercy College, IDEA Public Schools Partnership Advances College Success for Low-Income and First-Generation Students

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College and IDEA Public Schools (IDEA) have partnered to provide high school students from across Texas, Southern Louisiana, Florida and Ohio the opportunity to achieve college access and success. Under this partnership, Mercy College and IDEA Public Schools will develop programs to support college acceptance, matriculation and completion for IDEA students and alumni, many of whom are from low-income households and are the first in their families to attend college. The first cohort of students under this partnership are targeted to start at Mercy during the fall 2023 term.

Key Points: 
  • Mercy College and IDEA Public Schools (IDEA) have partnered to provide high school students from across Texas, Southern Louisiana, Florida and Ohio the opportunity to achieve college access and success.
  • Under this partnership, Mercy College and IDEA Public Schools will develop programs to support college acceptance, matriculation and completion for IDEA students and alumni, many of whom are from low-income households and are the first in their families to attend college.
  • Under this partnership, Mercy College and IDEA Public Schools will develop programs to support college acceptance, matriculation and completion for IDEA students and alumni, many of whom are from low-income households and are the first in their families to attend college.
  • "We are thrilled to formalize our partnership with Mercy College," said Phillip Garza, chief college officer for IDEA Public Schools.