Eastern Michigan University

U.S. Department of Education admits Eastern Michigan University into Second Chance Pell Grant program for incarcerated students - led by two EMU professors

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Eastern Michigan University will help address this structural inequity by providing Second Chance Pell Grants to incarcerated students at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility and the Federal Correctional Institution in Milan.

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  • Eastern Michigan University will help address this structural inequity by providing Second Chance Pell Grants to incarcerated students at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility and the Federal Correctional Institution in Milan.
  • The program extends EMU Pell Grant funding to incarcerated students, allowing them to enroll in courses leading to bachelor's degrees on-site at the correctional institutions.
  • The funding addresses a critical gap in prison education in Michigan and nationwide.
  • "The College in Prison Program is part of a broader University initiative to cultivate post-secondary pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals," said Alexander.

Eastern Michigan University and Gen.G Name Zach Wigal as Ring of Honor 2022 Recipient

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and its partner Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Gamers Outreach Founder, Zach Wigal (BBA16), as their 2022 Ring of Honor recipient, continuing their joint dedication to excellence in gaming. The Ring of Honor was established to celebrate EMU graduates who have accomplished great things in the technology, gaming, and/or esports industries. Wigal joins inaugural award recipient Kyle Ellicott, a 2007 computer science graduate and co-founder of Topio Networks and ReadWrite Labs. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and its partner Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Gamers Outreach Founder, Zach Wigal (BBA16), as their 2022 Ring of Honor recipient, continuing their joint dedication to excellence in gaming.
  • Wigal joins inaugural award recipient Kyle Ellicott, a 2007 computer science graduate and co-founder of Topio Networks and ReadWrite Labs.
  • "Zach has been a positive and influential member of the Eastern Michigan University community while a student here and since his graduation in 2016," said University President James Smith.
  • We're proud to have Zach as an alumni and honored to present him with the 2022 Ring of Honor."

First Merchants Corporation Elects Patrick Fehring to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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MUNCIE, Ind., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME), a $18 billion financial holding company, has elected Patrick J. Fehring to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.

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  • MUNCIE, Ind., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME), a $18 billion financial holding company, has elected Patrick J. Fehring to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.
  • First Merchants Corporation and Level One Bancorp finalized a merger of the two companies in April.
  • The First Merchants Board of Directors is proud to welcome Mr. Fehring, said Board Chairman Charles E. Schalliol.
  • FIRST MERCHANTS and the Shield Logo are federally registered trademarks of First Merchants Corporation.

Gwynedd Mercy University Names Dr. Derrick R. Coleman Graduate Commencement Speaker

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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One of Gwynedd Mercy University s own, River Rouge School District superintendent Derrick R. Coleman, Ed.D., will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14.

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  • One of Gwynedd Mercy University s own, River Rouge School District superintendent Derrick R. Coleman, Ed.D., will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14.
  • Dr. Derrick Coleman, a Gwynedd Mercy alumnus and visionary leader in education, is a great example of the values we instill in our students and the epitome of a Griffin success story, said Gwynedd Mercy University President Deanne H. DEmilio, JD.
  • Dr. Coleman holds a Doctorate in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University, and both a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Eastern Michigan University, where he serves on the foundation board.
  • Gwynedd Mercy University prepares students to become top professionals in the fields of nursing and other health professions, arts and sciences, business, and education.

Gen.G Opens Applications for the Third Class of Its $1 Million Gen.G Foundation Scholarship Pledge

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G today announced the opening of the application process for the third annual Gen.G Foundation scholarship. As a part of Gen.G's $1 million pledge over the next 10 years, the scholarship focuses on women, people of color and low income students enrolled in a U.S. university or college who are interested in gaming, esports, entrepreneurship, journalism or content creation. Students can apply HERE. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G today announced the opening of the application process for the third annual Gen.G Foundation scholarship.
  • You should aim to be the best in both and the Gen.G Foundation has helped me improve my abilities in esports and education."
  • To date, the Gen.G Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 20 students across the United States.
  • For more information on the scholarship and the Gen.G Foundation, please visit https://geng.gg/pages/foundation .

EMU Baseball Standouts Sign NIL Deal with FinTech Startup, TiiCKER

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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They have a bright future ahead, and we're proud to kick off our "Everyday Athletes of TiiCKER" NIL Program with these EMU studs."

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  • They have a bright future ahead, and we're proud to kick off our "Everyday Athletes of TiiCKER" NIL Program with these EMU studs."
  • TiiCKER sponsorship is open to eligible student-athletes at any National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I University.
  • TiiCKER went live in July 2020, followed by its iOS app launch in November 2020 and Android launch in November 2021.
  • For America's 130 million retail investors, TiiCKER provides unique access to shareholder perks, commission-free trading and custom articles and content.

Cooper Standard Names Quinn Vice President, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the appointment of Shannon B. Quinn to vice president, chief commercial and strategy officer.

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  • Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the appointment of Shannon B. Quinn to vice president, chief commercial and strategy officer.
  • In her new role, Quinn will be responsible for the global commercial group and corporate strategy, and will report to Patrick Clark, senior vice president and managing director - global automotive.
  • Based at the Company's world headquarters in Northville, Quinn will also join Cooper Standard's Global Leadership Team.
  • Prior to joining Cooper Standard, Quinn served as president, consumer original equipment (OE) North America for Bridgestone Corp. from 2017 to 2022.

SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer. She will report to Robert "Bob" Willig, executive director and CEO of SME.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME , the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer.
  • In her new role, Kunz will work with Willig and SME's Board of Directors to leverage the organization's existing and extensive foundation of manufacturing workforce solutions.
  • "Jeannine has an amazing track record over her more than 20 years with SME in workforce education and development," said Willig.
  • Over its 90-year history, SME has addressed manufacturing's business and technology challenges, and as evidenced by the appointment of Kunz to CWO, is increasing its focus, investment, and commitment toward workforce development.

Global Esports Organization Gen.G and Game Developer Nimble Neuron Launch Landmark Partnership

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and video game developer Nimble Neuron today announced the launch of a first of its kind two-year partnership between a game developer and esports organization. This partnership is aimed at accelerating the global market expansion of Nimble Neuron's multiplayer online survival arena, Eternal Return.  The developer will tap into Gen.G's Korean and North American brand power and influencer network to reach new audiences, create content, and build out a competitive esports strategy.

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  • The partnership will launch with an Eternal Return World Kick-off experiential party at GDC 2022, followed by Creator and Collegiate Community Events through the end of the year, aimed at increasing user engagement and expanding the global market
    LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and video game developer Nimble Neuron today announced the launch of a first of its kind two-year partnership between a game developer and esports organization.
  • This partnership is aimed at accelerating the global market expansion of Nimble Neuron's multiplayer online survival arena, Eternal Return.
  • The partnership will officially kick off with an experiential announcement event on March 23 near this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
  • Gen.G and Nimble Neuron's partnership comes on the heels of recent partnership announcements for Gen.G including Bithumb, PUMA, LG Ultragear, SIDIZ gaming chairs, and Monster Energy.

EMU GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology Students Visit Gulfstream Aerospace for Learning Experience

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation welcomed 10 GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology engineering and aviation students and its dean, Mohamed Qatu, to its headquarters in Savannah, Ga. for an in-depth facility and aircraft tour.

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  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation welcomed 10 GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology engineering and aviation students and its dean, Mohamed Qatu, to its headquarters in Savannah, Ga. for an in-depth facility and aircraft tour.
  • The group sees this experience as the ultimate example of what GameAbove aspires to do for the students.
  • Part of GameAbove's partnership with the College of Engineering and Technology is to connect EMU with leaders in S.T.E.M.
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