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CURE OPENS XSEED AWARD APPLICATIONS TO SUPPORT UNDERFUNDED AND UNDERREPRESENTED NYC LIFE SCIENCE STARTUPS WITH UP TO $500,000

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Deerfield Management, a New York City-based healthcare investment firm, founded and supports the XSeed Award.

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  • Deerfield Management, a New York City-based healthcare investment firm, founded and supports the XSeed Award.
  • The deadline for XSeed Award application submissions is May 31, 2024, and virtual finalist presentations will be June 28, 2024.
  • "Deerfield is pleased to continue our collaboration on the transformational XSeed program, alongside the NYCEDC, Cure and the experts who comprise our enthusiastic XSeed Award Leadership Committee."
  • "We look forward to welcoming the XSeed Award winners who, along with the Cure Xchange Challenge winners, are startups advancing health through collaboration and community building via Cure."

Emeritus Launches the Chief Revenue Officer Program in Collaboration with Wharton Executive Education

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Monday, April 8, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, announces the launch of its seven-month Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Program. This program is designed to help senior revenue executives step into global leadership roles by equipping participants with the skills and mindset to strategize for sustainable revenue generation. Emeritus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, has begun enrollment for this program that starts in June 2024.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, announces the launch of its seven-month Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Program .
  • This program is designed to help senior revenue executives step into global leadership roles by equipping participants with the skills and mindset to strategize for sustainable revenue generation.
  • Emeritus , the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, has begun enrollment for this program that starts in June 2024.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Wharton Executive Education to deliver this impactful program.

150 Wines in Five Days! That's what it takes to become an Italian Wine Ambassador

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Monday, April 8, 2024

VERONA, Italy, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vinitaly International Academy has curated a truly remarkable wine list (see below) that provides a genuinely unique opportunity to sample the vast diversity of Italian wine in one fully immersive learning experience. This year, 64 candidates from 27 countries have converged on Verona to become the next Italian Wine Ambassadors. They join an international community of over 1300 wine enthusiasts and professionals from around the world who have taken the course since its inception in 2015. To date, 358 Italian Wine Ambassadors have been certified, 16 of whom earned the title of "Expert".

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  • The curriculum is designed to equip wine enthusiasts and professionals from around the world with the in-depth knowledge and expertise they need represent and promote Italian wines across the globe.
  • This year, 64 candidates from 27 countries have converged on Verona to become the next Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • To date, 358 Italian Wine Ambassadors have been certified, 16 of whom earned the title of "Expert".
  • Vinitaly International Academy's Italian Wine Ambassador course, held every year in Verona, really is the gold standard in Italian wine education."

University Credit Union Announces NIL Deal with Top California Baptist University Women's Basketball Player, Chloe Webb

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Monday, April 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU) is thrilled to announce its first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Chloe Webb from California Baptist University (CBU) who has demonstrated outstanding athleticism and helped secure her teams' invitation to the NCAA tournament by winning the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) title in women's basketball. The deal is the first-ever NIL agreement secured during the WAC tournament and is UCU's first NIL agreement with a student-athlete.

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  • The deal is the first-ever NIL agreement secured during the WAC tournament and is UCU's first NIL agreement with a student-athlete.
  • Chloe accepted an NIL partnership offer that secures her membership with UCU and her participation in promoting the financial well-being of all members in the university community.
  • "I am so excited to be one of the first student athletes to have this amazing opportunity to partner with an organization like University Credit Union," Chloe Webb said.
  • The NIL agreement aligns with UCU's 70-plus-year commitment to the academic and athletic success of university and college communities nationwide.

Ellucian Leads Higher Education's Digital Transformation with Banner and Colleague SaaS

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Monday, April 8, 2024

SAN ANTONIO and RESTON, Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, has established itself as the unmatched Software as a Service (SaaS) leader in higher education, as it continues to accelerate transformation of the industry. More than 2,000 institutions serving 15 million+ students around the globe are leveraging Ellucian SaaS solutions. And in 2023 alone, there were 79 Ellucian SaaS ERP/SIS selections by colleges, universities and university systems, further solidifying the company's position as the preferred choice for institutions. With more than 50 years of experience exclusively serving colleges and universities, Ellucian has the expertise to deliver innovative and reliable SaaS solutions such as Banner and Colleague, designed with the agility to meet and exceed the unique and evolving needs of higher education.

Key Points: 
  • More than 2,000 institutions serving 15 million+ students around the globe are leveraging Ellucian SaaS solutions.
  • And in 2023 alone, there were 79 Ellucian SaaS ERP/SIS selections by colleges, universities and university systems, further solidifying the company's position as the preferred choice for institutions.
  • With more than 50 years of experience exclusively serving colleges and universities, Ellucian has the expertise to deliver innovative and reliable SaaS solutions such as Banner and Colleague, designed with the agility to meet and exceed the unique and evolving needs of higher education.
  • Ellucian serves 2,900 customers in 50 countries with more than 2,000 institutions leveraging SaaS solutions.

Indian River State College Modernizes Technology Systems with Selection of Ellucian Banner SaaS

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Monday, April 8, 2024

RESTON, Va. and FORT PIERCE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Indian River State College (IRSC), a public institution in Florida offering high-quality, accessible education to more than 22,000 students, selected Ellucian Banner SaaS, a modern, proven Enterprise Resource Planning and Student Information System.

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  • RESTON, Va. and FORT PIERCE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Indian River State College (IRSC), a public institution in Florida offering high-quality, accessible education to more than 22,000 students, selected Ellucian Banner SaaS, a modern, proven Enterprise Resource Planning and Student Information System.
  • As a new Ellucian customer, IRSC joins more than 2,000 institutions worldwide leveraging the Ellucian SaaS Platform.
  • By partnering with Ellucian, IRSC will realize a transformative shift in its operational efficiency and student experience.
  • Ellucian's proven track record and understanding of our values align perfectly with our mission to set a new standard for education in the state," said Tim Moore, President of Indian River State College.

New Health Economic Analysis Presented at ACC Highlights the Acarix CADScor System's Cost-Effectiveness

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Monday, April 8, 2024

"This not only leads to increased healthcare costs but also results in the improper utilization of resources.

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  • "This not only leads to increased healthcare costs but also results in the improper utilization of resources.
  • Additionally, the incidence of missed cardiac events with the CADScor System was remarkably low, indicating that the anticipated economic benefit did not compromise clinical outcomes.
  • "This study reaffirms the comprehensive value proposition of the CADScor System for patients, physicians, and payors alike.
  • Physicians can easily and quickly determine the next steps, facilitating cost efficiencies for healthcare systems and payors by reducing unnecessary testing."

Gaming Innovation Group: The Nomination Committee's proposal for election of Board members 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.

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  • For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.
  • The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of members of the Board of Directors of GiG shall be five.
  • The following new board members shall be elected to join the board:
    Mikael Riese Harstad is to be elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • This information is information that Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Gaming Innovation Group: The Nomination Committee's proposal for election of Board members 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.

Key Points: 
  • For GiG, and thereby the continued operation of GiG Media, the Nomination Committee has decided to propose that GiG's Annual General Meeting 2024 approves the following proposals regarding the number of board members and election of board members.
  • The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of members of the Board of Directors of GiG shall be five.
  • The following new board members shall be elected to join the board:
    Mikael Riese Harstad is to be elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • This information is information that Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and IBM unveil the world's first IBM Quantum System One on a university campus

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Friday, April 5, 2024

TROY, N.Y., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) officially unveiled the world's first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus. Building on RPI's bicentennial celebration of 200 years of firsts, IBM Quantum System One will significantly enhance educational and research opportunities for the university, as well as with other academic institutions and organizations across the New York region that wish to partner with RPI. Faculty, researchers, students, and collaborators accessing the system will aim to advance quantum computing research, including the search for quantum algorithms that could lead to quantum advantage, while also actively building the next generation of the quantum workforce alongside IBM.

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  • Now online, the IBM quantum system will expand the longstanding RPI and IBM partnership to accelerate quantum computing research, workforce development, and education in New York
    TROY, N.Y., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) officially unveiled the world's first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus.
  • Located in the university's historic Voorhees Computing Center Chapel, the IBM Quantum System One, along with endowed faculty positions, is the focal point of the Curtis R. Priem Constellation.
  • The new IBM Quantum System One at RPI is powered by a 127-qubit IBM Quantum 'Eagle' processor, to offer RPI's network of researchers, students and partners dedicated access to a utility-scale quantum computer.
  • As the first university in the world to house an IBM Quantum System One on its campus, RPI has a unique opportunity to develop new quantum curriculum and educational programs aimed at upskilling the quantum workforce.