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Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Walton will take on the responsibilities of the retiring Peter Kaprielyan, who served as senior vice president of the Inspira Foundation for the last decade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202144100/en/
    Robin A. Walton was appointed to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs.
  • Prior to her promotion, Walton served as senior vice president of government and external affairs at Inspira Health since August 30, 2021, where she established a record of forging strong, collaborative relationships with political representatives and government officials at the local, regional, and state levels.

National University Student Honored as American Council on Education Student of the Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community announced jointly with the American Council on Education (ACE), that Joel Riley, a Marine Corps veteran and project manager in the finance technology industry, is one of two recipients of the 2022 American Council on Education (ACE)/Sophia Learning Students of the Year Award. This distinction is presented annually by ACE to two individuals who have benefitted academically or professionally from the use of ACE credit recommendations for workforce or military training. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.

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  • Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.
  • Riley first became interested in the U.S. Marine Corps after learning about some of its humanitarian work, and at age 19, he enlisted.
  • Before he left active duty, Riley ensured that all the Marines under his direct command were enrolled in higher education courses.
  • "Joel Riley exemplifies National University's mission of providing an accessible, world-class student experience that ensures student success through meaningful learning," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.

Study.com's Working Scholars® program has saved graduates $20m in tuition as student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $1.7 trillion

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Study.com, one of the most transformational companies in edtech, today announced the 2022 Working Scholars® graduating class. With over half of the graduates identifying as first-generation college students, this year's graduation times with the National First-Generation College Celebration.

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  • With over half of the graduates identifying as first-generation college students, this year's graduation times with the National First-Generation College Celebration.
  • The Working Scholars program offers working adults the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree debt-free, at no-cost.
  • A recent Working Scholars graduate survey indicates that increased confidence and expanded career opportunities have been a significant impact of the program.
  • Working Scholars students are supported with academic advisors, degree mapping, transfer assistance, and counseling from the program's success coaches.

Thomas Edison State University Builds on Collaboration with edX

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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TRENTON, N.J. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has expanded its partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), by joining its venerable group of MicroBachelors program providers.

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  • TRENTON, N.J. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has expanded its partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), by joining its venerable group of MicroBachelors program providers.
  • TESU's Critical Information Literacy (SOS-110) program will now be offered alongside Harvard University, NYU, Arizona State University, Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University and Doane University MicroBachelors programs on edX.org.
  • "We are working toward offering additional bachelors-level introductory courses and a fully-stackable TESU associate degree is currently in development with edX."
  • To learn more about edX MicroBachelors programs evaluated by TESU for credit, visit www.tesu.edu/degree-completion/edx-credit
    Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality collegiate learning and assessment opportunities.

Sharp Selected as Best Place to Work in New Jersey 2022 by NJBIZ for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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MONTVALE, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announced today that it has been named by NJBIZ as a Best Place to Work inNew Jersey2022 - making the list for the second year in a row.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announced today that it has been named by NJBIZ as a Best Place to Work inNew Jersey2022 - making the list for the second year in a row.
  • Sharp made the list based on results from a comprehensive survey that gathered confidential responses and feedback from employees on why their company is an ideal workplace.
  • The ranked list of winners will be honored at an awards ceremony being held onSeptember 29, 2022, in Freehold, New Jersey.
  • Sharp's headquarters in Montvale, NJ has been named a "Best Places to Work in NJ" in 2021 and 2022 by NJBIZ, a leading New Jersey business publication.

Rutgers MBA graduate achieves his goal of new career in corporate finance

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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NEWARK, N.J. , May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As an MBA student at Rutgers Business School, Evan Gerbino learned a lot of things, including how to tell his story during an interview. And if a career can be told in chapters, Gerbino has a great opening.

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  • After working in sales for years selling luxury bridal gowns, he entered theRutgers Full-Time MBA Programas a career-changer.
  • "I thought it was necessary to get an MBA to back up the fact that I had the capability to work in a finance job."
  • Dean Vera, assistant dean of graduate career management, considers Gerbino an "extreme career changer."
  • "It wasn't easy trying to apply for finance jobs with a bridal gown background and trying to convince people I do numbers."

Progressive Care Strengthens Management Team with Industry Experts

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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MIAMI, FL, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Progressive Care, Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD) (the “Company”), a personalized healthcare services and technology provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry experts, Courtney Thomas as Logistics Manager at PharmcoRx Logistics and Fulfillment Department, and Andreas Grant as Compliance Manager of the PharmcoRx 340B Program.

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  • We are glad to be able to grow PharmcoRxs management team with industry experts who will help us deliver a world-class experience to our customers.
  • Courtneys extensive logistics and fulfillment experience is the right fit to streamline our delivery department capabilities, stated Alan Jay Weisberg, CEO of the Company.
  • Progressive Care, Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD), through its subsidiaries, is a Florida health services organization and provider of prescription pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, provider of tele-pharmacy services, the sale of anti-retroviral medications, medication therapy management (MTM), the supply of prescription medications to long-term care facilities, and health practice risk management.
  • For more information about Progressive Care, please visit the companys website.

Inspira Health Appoints Lydia Stockman, RN, MHA, FACHE, as Chief Administrative Officer

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Lydia Stockman, RN, MHA, FACHE, to Chief Administrative Officer for Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Woodbury, effective January 10.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Lydia Stockman, RN, MHA, FACHE, to Chief Administrative Officer for Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Woodbury, effective January 10.
  • This experience, coupled with working in a high reliability organization, uniquely positions Lydia to innately understand the future of Inspira Health as outlined in our new strategic plan.
  • I look forward to partnering with her to advance health care in our community.
  • For more information about Inspira Health, visit www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.

Study.com's Working Scholars® graduates third class saving students $16M in tuition

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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The Working Scholars program, developed and launched by Study.com, enables non-traditional students to earn a bachelor's degree at no cost.

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  • The Working Scholars program, developed and launched by Study.com, enables non-traditional students to earn a bachelor's degree at no cost.
  • The skills and knowledge acquired through the Working Scholars program benefits students' current jobs and long-term career goals, and the participation enriches participants' perspectives and confidence.
  • "I walk taller and stand straighter, knowing what I accomplished in the Working Scholars program."
  • Working Scholars survey data was conducted by Trifecta Research in May 2021 via email to 429 Working Scholar participants.

The Optimal Choice for College: Go Public, or Go Online

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Rather, the better determinant of an optimal choice lies in two factors: the cost of the school, and whether one can make a good living after graduation.

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  • Rather, the better determinant of an optimal choice lies in two factors: the cost of the school, and whether one can make a good living after graduation.
  • "Our Optimal Choice list provides affordable and accessible college choices for most students rather than focusing on elite schools that accept only a few," said CEO of Optimal, Sung Rhee.
  • "Looking at the Optimal Choice list, we found that the overwhelming majority of schools with affordable tuition and high alumni Salary Scores are either public or online.
  • For those interested in attending college online, Optimal is also releasing the Optimal Choice Online list , which includes colleges that have an online enrollment of 50% or higher.