Master of Science in Information Systems

UMD Smith Now Offers January Start Date for MS in Information Systems Program

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Monday, July 31, 2023

, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is adding a January 2024 cohort start date for its Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS).

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  • , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is adding a January 2024 cohort start date for its Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS).
  • Application deadlines for the added January start date in the 30-credit program are Sept. 1 and 29, Oct. 15 and Dec. 15.
  • The focus areas, Zur says, "provide students with a more-specialized education within the information systems field, targeting multiple skills relevant to specific job roles."
  • To register for these free sessions and for complete MSIS program information, go to the Master of Science in Information Systems website .

HIGHGATE APPOINTS MIKE UWE DICKERSBACH AS CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Mike Uwe Dickersbach to Chief Digital Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Mike Uwe Dickersbach to Chief Digital Officer.
  • Mike will also support Highgate's growing hotel portfolio by building strategic initiatives that can further enhance guest experiences through technology and intelligence.
  • "Technology has always played a critical role in Highgate's ability to deliver best-in-class experiences for guests and maximize revenue for hotel owners," said Arash Azarbarzin, Chief Executive Officer at Highgate.
  • Dickersbach re-joins Highgate after serving as the company's Chief Technology Officer from 2015-2017.

FreeWheel Appoints David Dworin Chief Product Officer and Quentin SaLay Head of Human Resources

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Today, FreeWheel announced two leadership appointments: David Dworin as chief product officer and Quentin SaLay as head of human resources.

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  • Today, FreeWheel announced two leadership appointments: David Dworin as chief product officer and Quentin SaLay as head of human resources.
  • In their respective new roles, Dworin will oversee FreeWheel’s product vision, strategy, design and development worldwide, and SaLay is responsible for leading human resources globally in support of the company’s overall business plan and strategic direction.
  • “These two leaders embody the mindset, drive, energy and passion we need to take the company forward.
  • SaLay, who was most recently vice president of human resources for Comcast Cable’s Beltway Region, is now overseeing human resources for FreeWheel globally.

Associated Banc-Corp announces executive leadership appointment

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced that Terry L. Williams will join its executive leadership team as the Company's next Chief Information Officer, effective January 17, 2023.

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  • GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced that Terry L. Williams will join its executive leadership team as the Company's next Chief Information Officer, effective January 17, 2023.
  • Williams brings more than 30 years of strategic information technology and global operations experience to Associated.
  • Prior, he held executive and leadership roles in information technology at Standard Register and LexisNexis Legal Research & Litigation Solutions.
  • Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $38 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin.

Skillz Names Gaming Industry Veteran Vassily Filippov Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform, today announced the appointment of Vassily Filippov to the role of Chief Technology Officer.

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  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform, today announced the appointment of Vassily Filippov to the role of Chief Technology Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005390/en/
    Skillz Hires Vassily Filippov as Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are thrilled to welcome Vassily to Skillz.
  • As Chief Technology Officer, Filippov will report directly to Paradise while leading the global engineering teams at Skillz.
  • Im excited to join Skillz at this pivotal time in the companys journey as we build the future of competition, said Vassily Filippov.

Linus Health Appoints Seasoned Health IT and Health System Executive John Showalter, MD as First Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Linus Health , a Boston-based digital health company focused on brain health, today announced that John Showalter, MD has joined its executive leadership team as the companys first Chief Product Officer.

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  • Linus Health , a Boston-based digital health company focused on brain health, today announced that John Showalter, MD has joined its executive leadership team as the companys first Chief Product Officer.
  • Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics, Dr. Showalter brings a unique background to Linus Health, combining pertinent clinical experience with proven health system and digital health leadership experience.
  • At Linus Health, we believe that primary care is at the heart of turning the tide on cognitive and brain disorders, said David Bates, PhD, CEO of Linus Health.
  • Linus Health is a Boston-based digital health company focused on transforming brain health for people across the world.

Rocket Software Names Milan Shetti as Next CEO

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Rocket Software , a global technology leader that develops enterprise software used by the worlds largest public and private sector companies, today named Milan Shetti the companys next CEO, effective November 5.

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  • Rocket Software , a global technology leader that develops enterprise software used by the worlds largest public and private sector companies, today named Milan Shetti the companys next CEO, effective November 5.
  • Shetti joined Rocket in 2020 as Business Unit President and was named Rocket President earlier this year, overseeing all products in the companys portfolio.
  • Andy has done a remarkable job building Rocket Software into a global technology leader, thoughtfully guiding the companys growth and success.
  • Rocket is a trademark of Rocket Software, Inc. and its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other jurisdictions worldwide.

Jvion Launches Clinical AI on the Innovaccer Health Cloud

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jvion , a leader in clinical artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that its AI-powered prescriptive insights, powered by the Jvion CORE , is now available on the Innovaccer Health Cloud .

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jvion , a leader in clinical artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that its AI-powered prescriptive insights, powered by the Jvion CORE , is now available on the Innovaccer Health Cloud .
  • Now more than 37,000 providers and digital health innovators who are accelerating their transformation on the Innovaccer Health Cloud can quickly and easily integrate accurate, prescriptive intelligence into their clinical and operational workflows, using Jvion's clinical AI.
  • By bringing Jvion's clinical AI to the Innovaccer Health Cloud's ecosystem, we're helping customers go beyond risk prediction to prescriptive interventions, so they can treat populations more holistically, empathetically, and effectively."
  • "With its unified patient record, the Innovaccer Health Cloud provides unparalleled visibility into the patient's journey," said John Showalter, MD, MSIS, Chief Product Officer at Jvion.

NASA Awards Grants to Minority Serving Institutions to Improve Participation in Engineering

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Monday, August 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded 14 planning grants to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), part of the agency's Office of STEM Engagement.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded 14 planning grants to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), part of the agency's Office of STEM Engagement.
  • The grants, totaling more than $587,000, are part of a phased partnership effort with the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • "Efforts with Minority Serving Institutions to broaden student participation exemplify the work of the federal coordination in STEM community and highlight the direct benefit to students when agencies work together," saidMike Kincaid, NASA associate administrator for STEM Engagement.
  • This project, consisting of a unique collaboration of MSIs and the Community College Association of Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Directors (CCAMD), will broaden participation in engineering.

Museum of Science and Industry President and CEO David Mosena Announces Retirement

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) today announced that David Mosena is retiring as Museum president and chief executive officer, effective October 2020.

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  • The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) today announced that David Mosena is retiring as Museum president and chief executive officer, effective October 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200115005707/en/
    David Mosena, President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (Photo: Business Wire)
    Having the privilege to serve as head of this wonderful institution for more than 22 years has been the honor of a lifetime, said Mosena.
  • During his tenure, Mosena strengthened MSIs standing as a world-class destination, while keeping the institution an accessible resource for Chicago.
  • The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), one of the largest science museums in the world, offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity.