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Orlando-Based AI EdTech Startup, PETE, Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding - Led by Cofounders Capital - to Power Next Generation Workforce Learning

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando-based AI EdTech startup PETE (pete.com) has successfully concluded its Seed Funding round, securing $2 million led by Cofounders Capital, a prominent early-stage seed fund focused on B2B software ventures in the Southeast United States.

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando-based AI EdTech startup PETE (pete.com) has successfully concluded its Seed Funding round, securing $2 million led by Cofounders Capital, a prominent early-stage seed fund focused on B2B software ventures in the Southeast United States.
This funding marks a significant milestone for PETE, propelling the young company into an exciting phase of growth.
PETE will use the capital infusion to amplify the company's sales efforts and strategic marketing initiatives and continue the development of its patent-pending proprietary AI technology.
"We are beyond excited to embark on this partnership with Cofounders Capital, which will bring us much more than just financial advantage.

NACE Convention 2024: "Shaping the Future of Collegiate Esports" to be held at Full Sail University

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla. , April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) is thrilled to announce its upcoming annual convention, scheduled to take place from July 17-19, 2024, at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. As the largest annual gathering of collegiate esports directors and coaches in North America, the NACE Convention serves as a pivotal event for the advancement of collegiate esports.

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As the largest annual gathering of collegiate esports directors and coaches in North America, the NACE Convention serves as a pivotal event for the advancement of collegiate esports.
"We are excited to host the NACE Convention 2024 at Full Sail University," said Sari Kitelyn, Director of Esports at Full Sail University.
"The NACE Convention is the central event for collegiate esports professionals," said Michael Brooks, Executive Director at NACE.
Registration for the NACE Convention 2024 is now open, with early bird discounts available for those who register in advance.

Full Sail University Celebrates 21 Years Serving as the Primary Sponsor of the Florida Film Festival

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to celebrate 21 years as the primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival. The 33rd annual Florida Film Festival will be held Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.

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The 33rd Florida Film Festival will be held April 12-21, 2024
WINTER PARK, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to celebrate 21 years as the primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival .
The 33rd annual Florida Film Festival will be held Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.
The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying festival presented by Enzian, Central Florida's full-time, not-for-profit independent cinema, which seeks to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film.
"We are proud to once again be the primary sponsors of the Florida Film Festival," said Rick Ramsey, Education Director of Visual Arts at Full Sail University.

reVolver Podcasts Unveils The Median Society: A Bold New Podcast Redefining Middle-Class Narratives, Hosted by Anthony Mitchell, Jr.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- reVolver Podcasts is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new podcast show, The Median Society, hosted by the talented Anthony Mitchell, Jr.

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- reVolver Podcasts is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new podcast show, The Median Society, hosted by the talented Anthony Mitchell, Jr.
With Anthony Mitchell, Jr. as the host, listeners can expect to be seen and heard on each episode as they explore the nuances of their society.
In the inaugural episode, Anthony Mitchell, Jr. engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Harrison, Arkansas Councilwoman Elizabeth Darden.
Jack Hobbs, President of reVolver Podcasts, expresses his excitement for The Median Society, stating, "This podcast embodies the essence of what reVolver Podcasts stands for - amplifying voices that are often overlooked.

Over 10 Full Sail University Graduates Credited on Academy Award Winning Projects

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., March 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is proud to announce that over 10 alumni were credited on 5 Oscar-winning projects across 11 categories at the 96th annual Academy Awards. The awards show aired live on Sunday, March 10 on ABC, and was hosted by comedian, writer, producer, and television host Jimmy Kimmel.

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WINTER PARK, Fla., March 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is proud to announce that over 10 alumni were credited on 5 Oscar-winning projects across 11 categories at the 96th annual Academy Awards.
"Congratulations to our graduates who continue to serve as an inspiration throughout our university community," said Jay Noble, Vice President of Alumni Relations at Full Sail University.
"The tremendous impact that our graduates made on Oscar nominated and winning projects this year is awe-inspiring."
During the 96th annual Academy Awards, 100 Full Sail graduates were credited on 23 nominated projects across 20 different categories.

Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit to be Held at Full Sail University April 11-12, 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter is proud to present the 2nd annual Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2024, hosted on Full Sail University's campus. The event welcomes technologists, business leaders and job seekers alike. The Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit is a two-day conference that explores the future impact of VR/AR technologies, business strategies, and solutions. The free event is open to the public and advance registration is required.

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Full Sail University and The Central Florida VR/AR Association to bring 2nd annual event to Central Florida technologists, business leaders, and job seekers
WINTER PARK, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter is proud to present the 2nd annual Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2024, hosted on Full Sail University's campus.
The Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit is a two-day conference that explores the future impact of VR/AR technologies, business strategies, and solutions.
"We are honored to host the VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter once again for its second ever Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit," said Dr. Haifa Maamar, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at Full Sail University.
Check out the event homepage to register and learn more about the 2nd annual Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit.

100 Full Sail University Graduates Contribute to Oscar-nominated Projects

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University, an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is proud to share that 100 Full Sail alumni are credited on 23 nominated projects across 20 categories at the 96th annual Academy Awards. The 2024 Oscars(R) ceremony will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood Los Angeles, California on Sunday, March 10, 2024, and will be televised on ABC. This year, the event will be hosted by comedian, writer, producer, and television host Jimmy Kimmel.

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University , an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is proud to share that 100 Full Sail alumni are credited on 23 nominated projects across 20 categories at the 96th annual Academy Awards.
"Congratulations to Gary Rizzo, and all of our graduates credited on nominated projects at the upcoming Oscars," said Jay Noble, Vice President of Alumni at Full Sail University.
"Our entire university community is cheering on our grads, and we are excited to tune in to this year's ceremony."
Full Sail alumni have contributed to films and projects nominated across 20 categories at this year's awards including Best Picture, Animated Feature Film, Production Design, Visual Effects, and more.

NACE Starleague to Hold Spring Grand Finals at Full Sail University

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), in partnership with Playfly Esports, is thrilled to announce the NACE Starleague Spring Grand Finals will be held on April 27-28, 2024, at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress. The finals bring elite collegiate esports teams from across North America together to compete to determine the collegiate esports champions for this current Varsity Premier season.

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), in partnership with Playfly Esports, is thrilled to announce the NACE Starleague Spring Grand Finals will be held on April 27-28, 2024, at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress.
"We are incredibly excited to bring NACE Starleague's flagship event to Full Sail this spring," said Playfly Esports Vice President of Operations, Curtis Winger.
Additional details about NACE Starleague's Spring Grand Finals will be released at the close of the Spring 2024 season.
For more information and updates on the Spring Grand Finals, follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, @nacestarleague.

Full Sail Graduate Colin Leonard Wins Grammy Award

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is pleased to announce that Recording Arts graduate Colin Leonard received a Grammy award for Best Engineered Album; Non-Classical for his work on "Jaguar II" by Victoria Monét at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, over 15 alumni were credited on 13 Grammy-winning projects across 15 categories. The Grammy Awards aired live on Sunday, February 4 on CBS.

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is pleased to announce that Recording Arts graduate Colin Leonard received a Grammy award for Best Engineered Album; Non-Classical for his work on "Jaguar II" by Victoria Monét at the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
During this year's awards show, Full Sail graduates have mixed, mastered, produced, and assisted in the creation of nominated and winning projects across 15 categories.
"Congratulations to our graduate Colin Leonard on his Grammy win for "Jaguar II" by Victoria Monét.
During this year's Grammy Awards, over 45 Full Sail graduates were credited on 53 nominated projects across 39 different categories.

Full Sail University Collaborates with Historic Orlando-Based Wells'Built Museum

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Friday, February 2, 2024

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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to collaborate alongside the Wells'Built Museum of African American History and Culture through an ongoing restoration project where students and educators are working alongside museum staff to digitally restore historic photographs, documents and more. Formerly known as Wells'Built Hotel, the space was converted into a museum housing memorabilia of Orlando's African American community and welcomes visitors year-round.

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"Working in collaboration with the Wells'Built Museum is a unique opportunity for our students to make an impact in the Central Florida community," said Jessica Henlon, Director of Student Development at Full Sail University.
"Over the past few months, we have gone to Wells'Built Museum in an effort to restore multiple historic documents and photos," stated Eric Rosenfeld, Program Director of Graphic Design and Digital Arts & Design at Full Sail University.
Wells'Built Museum's Museum Educator, Katrece Pitts stated, "I want to thank our collaborators at Full Sail for their contributions in helping to restore some of our historic artifacts at the Wells'Built Museum.
In addition to the photo restoration project, the Wells'Built Musuem and Full Sail University look forward to engaging in continued collaborative opportunities.