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Kaplan’s All Access License Named to Tech & Learning’s Best of 2023 List, Citing Its Ability to Expand Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.

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  • Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.
  • This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently expanded its license to alumni because of the success it’s had with current students.
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UNCF Report Creates Blueprint to Activate HBCU Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability

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Monday, February 12, 2024

“ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.

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  • “ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.
  • Supported through an unprecedented investment by Waverley Street Foundation, the report also develops a blueprint for activation of a network of HBCU Climate Action Hubs.
  • Hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network and Second Nature, the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit is the premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing inequity and the climate crisis.
  • The report also details a call to action and blueprint for HBCUs to develop climate hubs.

This Week in Finance News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • That's compared to 39% of all homebuyers, which is up eight percentage points in the past two years.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Entergy announces new partnership to address the racial wealth gap, empower HBCU students for future success

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth. The Power of Prosperity initiative will be offered free of charge to 1,500 freshmen and first-year transfer students at Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana through a $700,000 donation provided by Entergy shareholders to the university partners. The program is being launched as a one-year pilot for HBCUs in Orleans parish, with plans to expand to other HBCUs in Entergy's service territory in the future.

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  • "Entergy is committed to fostering the success of our region's HBCUs.
  • This partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell will help close the racial wealth gap by connecting scholars with the resources to succeed academically and begin building generational wealth.
  • The Power of Prosperity program will help remove barriers to students' academic success by providing students and their families with free access to financial support and resources through Single Stop.
  • The second component of The Power of Prosperity is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to begin building generational wealth.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.

Alabama A&M University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.

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  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and Alabama A&M is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University and Spelman College .
  • And most recently, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses .
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

Rutgers Law School Partners with Kaplan to Provide All Students with Free Prep Courses for the Bar Exam

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Rutgers Law students in the Class of 2024 will be the first to benefit from the partnership, which extends through the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Kaplan will also provide the school with curriculum support to benefit all students throughout their Rutgers journey.
  • Rutgers Law School Dean Johanna Bond, said, “Rutgers Law School students will benefit tremendously from our partnership with Kaplan.

Medical Aesthetics Expert Dr. Michael Young Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Denver Wellness & Aesthetics Center, located in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Michael Young believes that high-quality, effective healthcare is about empowering patients, and that begins with learning about their own health. As a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Young finds his greatest joy in practice is taking time to educate and collaborate with patients, helping each one achieve their healthiest lifestyle to maximize their quality of life.

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  • Dr. Michael Young joins the Haute Beauty Network as a medical aesthetics expert representing the Denver, CO market.
  • DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Denver Wellness & Aesthetics Center, located in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Michael Young believes that high-quality, effective healthcare is about empowering patients, and that begins with learning about their own health.
  • Dr. Michael Young's goal is to provide the highest quality healthcare for all of his patients.
  • Dr. Young attended the University of Louisiana, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine and Chemistry.

Estate Planning Attorney Jonas B. Weatherbie, J.D., LL.M., Joins Naples, FL Office of Galbraith Law

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galbraith Law is pleased to announce that Estate Planning Attorney Jonas Weatherbie, Esq., has joined the firm as a partner, effective August 1, 2023. Prior to joining Galbraith Law, Mr. Weatherbie practiced with Wilson & Johnson, a Florida-based law firm, and has extensive experience with large investment firms and boutique law firms, concentrating in assisting clients in estate planning and wealth preservation. He will be based in the firm's Naples office at 999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Suite 509 Naples, FL 34108.

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  • Galbraith Law Renamed Galbraith Weatherbie Law with Addition of Jonas B. Weatherbie, J.D., LL.M., as Partner
    NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galbraith Law is pleased to announce that Estate Planning Attorney Jonas Weatherbie, Esq., has joined the firm as a partner, effective August 1, 2023.
  • Prior to joining Galbraith Law, Mr. Weatherbie practiced with Wilson & Johnson, a Florida-based law firm, and has extensive experience with large investment firms and boutique law firms, concentrating in assisting clients in estate planning and wealth preservation.
  • "Jonas has immeasurable depth as a premier estate planning attorney and understands how to employ wealth preservation strategies to reach important goals for each client's legacy," said attorney Brad Galbraith.
  • As a result of the partnership between these two experienced attorneys, the law firm's new name is Galbraith Weatherbie Law (GW Law to their friends and clients).

Kaplan’s All Access License for Colleges and Universities Wins “Test Prep Innovation Of The Year” in the 5th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.

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  • This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.
  • “Kaplan’s All Access license is closing the opportunity gap by providing best-in-class test preparation to as many students as possible, at no cost to them.
  • We are really excited about the enthusiasm we’re getting from colleges and proud of the results we’re seeing so far.
  • Kaplan’s All Access license tackles these challenges head-on, addressing issues related to affordability, access, economic mobility, and innovation.