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STEPS ranks top colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year. The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement. Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

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  • STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) has identified the top U.S. colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024.
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement.
  • Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

The Academic Leadership Group Welcomes Karen Kashmanian Oates to its Higher Education Consulting Practice

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.

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  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.
  • “Karen’s direct experience in leading university-wide initiatives at both the dean and provost level is a tremendous resource for our clients,” explained Jennifer Stine, the co-founder of ALG and lead of the higher education consulting practice.
  • To learn more about the Academic Leadership Group and the services it offers, visit: www.academicleadershipgroup.com
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  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), founded in 2019, is a woman-owned consulting firm focused on providing award-winning coaching and higher education consulting services to universities.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine Ranks DeVry University Top 10 in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

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  • DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
  • The annual recognition highlights advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the Latino community.
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    DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
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    “This recognition reaffirms our longstanding commitment to educating Hispanic students,” said Veronica Calderón, DeVry University’s chief inclusion, belonging, and equity officer.

American Public University System Again Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity through the 2027-28 academic year. APUS was initially designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) in 2018. 

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity through the 2027-28 academic year.
  • APUS was initially designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense ( CAE-CD ) in 2018.
  • This five-year re-designation is the result of APUS meeting rigorous requirements set forth by the National Security Agency (NSA), the program's sponsor.
  • APUS offers a strong cyber-defense focused curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU).

Cox Enterprises returns as VIP Sponsor for the Women In Technology's 2023 Women of the Year in S.T.E.A.M Awards Gala

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With more than 350,000 people within the Women in Technology (WIT) community, WIT is the largest non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women and girls about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M) in Georgia. The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.

Key Points: 
  • Women in Technology (WIT) today announced the VIP Sponsor for its Women of the Year Awards Gala to be held on Friday, October 13th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.
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    This is Cox Enterprises' fifth year as the VIP Sponsor of the Women of the Year Awards.
  • In speaking about Cox Enterprises dedication to WIT, Penny Collins, WIT President and CEO said, "Our partnership with Cox Enterprises is impactful.

Scale Computing Named to Exclusive 2023 MES Midmarket 100 List

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON , Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIDSIZE ENTERPRISE SUMMIT Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that Midsize Enterprise Services (MES), a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the company on its 2023 MES Midmarket 100 list. The prestigious list recognizes the top forward-thinking technology providers whose solutions support the growth and innovation of midmarket organizations. Scale Computing was also named to the inaugural MES Matters list in 2022, making this the second consecutive year the company has been recognized as a key vendor serving the midmarket. Winners were selected based on their go-to-market strategy, how they serve the midmarket, and the strength of their midmarket product portfolios.

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  • HOUSTON , Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIDSIZE ENTERPRISE SUMMIT Scale Computing , a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that Midsize Enterprise Services (MES), a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the company on its 2023 MES Midmarket 100 list.
  • Scale Computing was also named to the inaugural MES Matters list in 2022, making this the second consecutive year the company has been recognized as a key vendor serving the midmarket.
  • Scale Computing was named to the list for its award-winning solutions that power the growth of its midmarket business partners.
  • "We are honored to have been named to the exclusive MES Midmarket 100 list.

Slimming Sprinkles Launches Menopause Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Website

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Slimming Sprinkles is a new website offering perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women scientifically backed health, wellness, and lifestyle advice.

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  • Slimming Sprinkles has been designed to offer menopausal women-who the site's founder Chris Munch believes are often neglected in primary healthcare settings-accurate and well-researched information.
  • Slimming Sprinkles Launches Menopause Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Website
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    The new site focuses on delivering information that can help women understand the transformations that are taking place in their body, and develop strategies to maintain a sense of wellness, happiness and vitality as these changes take place.
  • As the new Slimming Sprinkles website explains, menopause is a phase of life that spans many years, with most women experiencing the first symptoms of menopause-on average-six to ten years before their final menstrual period.
  • It's important to educate women about healthy menopause management since menopause is a very transformative period in a woman's life."

University of Phoenix Honored with 2023 PESC Award for Career-Minded Learning Best Practices

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce its recognition as a recipient of the 2023 Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council (PESC) Award for Career-Minded Learning Best Practices.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce its recognition as a recipient of the 2023 Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council (PESC) Award for Career-Minded Learning Best Practices.
  • The PESC Awards celebrate institutions that exemplify excellence in leveraging technology, data standards, and best practices to enhance student success and streamline administrative processes.
  • The University of Phoenix has been honored in the Career-Minded Learning category for its outstanding dedication to equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for professional advancement in today's job market.
  • “We are proud to receive the 2023 PESC Award for Career-Minded Learning Best Practices," said Doris Savron, vice provost at University of Phoenix.

TraceLink Announces Appointment of George Llado, former Merck and Alexion CIO, to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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BOSTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink Inc., the leading digital network platform company enabling end-to-end product orchestration by connecting more than 290,000 entities across the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry, today announced the appointment of George Llado to the TraceLink Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink Inc., the leading digital network platform company enabling end-to-end product orchestration by connecting more than 290,000 entities across the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry, today announced the appointment of George Llado to the TraceLink Board of Directors.
  • "After spending more than a decade as a customer that depended on TraceLink's mission critical traceability and serialization solutions," said Llado, "I am delighted to join TraceLink's Board of Directors.
  • In addition to this appointment, he serves on the Board of Charles River Laboratories and The National Center for Women & Information Technology.
  • "George has been an esteemed customer and partner of TraceLink from day one," said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO at TraceLink.

PowerSchool Joins TeachAI Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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TeachAI will be coordinated by a steering committee formed by Code.org, Educational Testing Service (ETS), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.

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  • TeachAI will be coordinated by a steering committee formed by Code.org, Educational Testing Service (ETS), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.
  • TeachAI will create recommendations for a global audience, reflecting the need for CS instruction to teach about AI and using AI.
  • PowerSchool is honored to be part of TeachAI with the goal of empowering educators everywhere to not just teach with AI, but teach about it, too — and in a safe and equitable way.
  • For more information about TeachAI and to read the complete list of participating organizations visit TeachAI.org .