Master of Professional Studies

2U Signs 50 New Online Degrees with Six University Partners

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, today announced it has signed contracts with six universities to launch 50 new degree programs under the company's 'flex' degree partnership model, with the majority launching in 2024. The new online degrees will be offered by four new 2U partners–Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU), King's College London, and Maryville University–and two existing 2U partners, Emerson College and University of Cape Town (UCT).

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  • The new online degrees will be offered by four new 2U partners– Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) , Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) , King's College London , and Maryville University –and two existing 2U partners, Emerson College and University of Cape Town (UCT) .
  • "We have unprecedented demand for our flexible partnership model," said Andrew Hermalyn, President of Partnerships at 2U, the company behind edX.
  • Hawai'i Pacific University, a private, nonprofit institution on O'ahu renowned for its exceptional cultural diversity, is expanding its online program portfolio by introducing four master's degrees on edX.
  • Maryville University, a new 2U partner, will launch 47 online education programs on edX, including 28 undergraduate degrees, 11 graduate degrees, five undergraduate certificates, and three graduate certificates.

LIM College Partners with Association of Cannabis Workers (ACW) Local Union 420 to Offer Cannabis Industry Fundamentals Course

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midtown Manhattan's LIM College is the nation's first to offer Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Professional Studies degrees in The Business of Cannabis. The College today announced it has been chosen to collaborate with the Association of Cannabis Workers (ACW) Local Union 420 to offer a special four-week, online Cannabis Industry Fundamentals course for ACW members.

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  • The College today announced it has been chosen to collaborate with the Association of Cannabis Workers (ACW) Local Union 420 to offer a special four-week, online Cannabis Industry Fundamentals course for ACW members.
  • Taught by Michael Zaytsev, who is an industry expert and academic director of cannabis degree programs at LIM College, Cannabis Industry Fundamentals will include readings, lectures, discussion, and written assignments.
  • Tuition is $750, and LIM College will provide a certificate of completion for those who complete the course.
  • We are very pleased to collaborate with ACW Local 420 to offer this opportunity to its members."

LIM College Names Eda Sanchez-Persampieri as Dean of Graduate Studies

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eda Sanchez-Persampieri has been named as Dean of Graduate Studies at LIM College. Located in New York City, LIM College is focused on educating and preparing students for successful careers in the business of fashion and lifestyle.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eda Sanchez-Persampieri has been named as Dean of Graduate Studies at LIM College .
  • As Dean of Graduate Studies, Sanchez-Persampieri will be responsible for all aspects of graduate-level education at LIM College, including hiring and mentoring faculty, developing curricula, creating new programs, and overseeing student advising.
  • Sanchez-Persampieri comes to LIM College from St. Francis College, where she served as Director of Entrepreneurship Programs and the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship.
  • Said LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse, "The appointment of Eda Sanchez-Persampieri as Dean of Graduate Studies is an important step in the strategic plan to advance graduate-level education at LIM College."

Institutions Slow Capital Deployment into Real Estate Due to Overallocation, but Continue to Increase Target Allocations in Anticipation of Attractive Buying Opportunities Over the Next 12 to 24 Months, Finds Hodes Weill and Cornell University

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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But while todays investment environment is challenging, institutions are expecting to increase allocations to real estate by 30 basis points to 11.1% in 2023.

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  • But while todays investment environment is challenging, institutions are expecting to increase allocations to real estate by 30 basis points to 11.1% in 2023.
  • Following underperformance in 2020, institutional real estate portfolios bounced back in 2021, generating an outsized average annual return of 17.1%.
  • This increase in target allocations implies the potential for an additional $80 to $120 billion of capital allocations to real estate in the coming years.
  • Hodes Weill & Associates is a leading, global capital advisory firm focused on real estate, infrastructure and other real assets.

LIM College Partners with South Bronx (SoBro) Economic Development and Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW to Enhance Educational Opportunities for Diverse Students in Business of Cannabis Degree Programs

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Midtown Manhattan's LIM College has helped thousands of students achieve their dream careers in the business of fashion for more than 80 years. This fall, LIM expanded beyond fashion into lifestyle degree offerings, assuming a national leadership position in readying students to enter the burgeoning legal cannabis industry.

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  • This fall, LIM expanded beyond fashion into lifestyle degree offerings, assuming a national leadership position in readying students to enter the burgeoning legal cannabis industry.
  • LIM College is the nation's first to offer Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Professional Studies degrees in The Business of Cannabis .
  • With the goal of opening more educational opportunities for diverse students to pursue cannabis degrees, or any degree program LIM offers, the College has established partnership agreements with South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation ( SoBro ) and Local 338 Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU)/United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), which represents cannabis workers, among others.
  • Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle.

Hilb Group Names Darren Cohen Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy Leader; Builds on Focus to Strengthen Offerings for Clients and Agency Partners

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.
  • The role is a new position and will report directly to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus, and will continue to expand opportunities for clients and new agency partners.
  • Cohen came to Hilb Group in December 2020, when Hiram Cohen & Son Inc. joined the company.
  • In his expanded role, Cohen will work closely with carriers to ensure agency access and to maximize the offerings for clients enterprise-wide.

edX and University of Maryland Launch New Online Product Management Master's Degree

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), and the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering – ranked twelfth in the country in online engineering programs – today announced the launch of a new Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Product Management. This new degree from UMD, launched in partnership with edX, is one of the first fully-online product management graduate degrees available from an accredited non-profit college or university, and is offered at approximately $25,000.

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  • This new degree from UMD, launched in partnership with edX, is one of the first fully-online product management graduate degrees available from an accredited non-profit college or university, and is offered at approximately $25,000.
  • Following the success of its Product Management Professional Certificate program on edX, which has enrolled over 60,000 learners since it started in May 2020, UMD decided to develop and launch this competitively priced degree program with edX.
  • The online MPS in Product Management from UMD will combine a fully online learning experience with award-winning faculty and connections with the UMD community.
  • "I'm delighted to expand our partnership with the University of Maryland with this degree program, informed by the success of their Product Management Professional Certificate program on edX," said Anant Agarwal, edX Founder and 2U Chief Open Education Officer.

Qosmedix Announces Sari Sternschein as Division President

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Qosmedix, a division of Qosina Corp., is pleased to announce the appointment of Sari Sternschein as President of the division.

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  • Qosmedix, a division of Qosina Corp., is pleased to announce the appointment of Sari Sternschein as President of the division.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220208005970/en/
    Sari Sternschein, newly appointed president of Qosmedix.
  • I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Qosmedix Division President, Sari said.
  • Scott Herskovitz, President and CEO of Qosina Corp. said, During her time at Qosmedix, Sari has played an important role in driving the growth of the business.

Leavened Hires New Vice President of Client Strategy

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leavened, the leading marketing measurement technology company , is proud to announce William Parker as Vice President of Client Strategy.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leavened, the leading marketing measurement technology company , is proud to announce William Parker as Vice President of Client Strategy.
  • Using Marketing Mix Models (MMMs) through the Leavened platform, Parker will provide marketing insights and optimizations for clients - making him vital to establishing strong client relationships and driving client retention as well as business expansion.
  • "Will's expertise in marketing and analytics, as well as his entrepreneurial spirit align with who we are as a company," said President and Managing Partner of Leavened, Sara Moorthy.
  • Built by marketers that know analytics and data scientists that know marketing, our non-cookie technology tools enable real-time, in-market optimizations.

LIM College to Offer Master's Degree in The Business of Cannabis

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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The MPS program in The Business of Cannabis will be delivered fully online and can be completed in one calendar year.

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  • The MPS program in The Business of Cannabis will be delivered fully online and can be completed in one calendar year.
  • Recognizing overlapping skills and experience sought by employers in both fashion and cannabis businessesincluding in marketing, retail, branding, and supply chainplus the need for specific cannabis industry knowledge, in October 2021 the College announced it would offer the nation's first Bachelor of Business Administration degree in The Business of Cannabis.
  • Said Elizabeth S. Marcuse, President of LIM College, "We developed the master's program in The Business of Cannabis with tremendous input from industry professionals.
  • LIM College is located in Manhattan the nation's fashion and business capital giving students vast opportunities for resume-building experience and professional development.