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California Baptist University Receives Historic $28.5 Million Gift

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Monday, February 27, 2023

California Baptist University will receive the largest gift in its 73-year history — $28.5 million — from real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann.

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  • California Baptist University will receive the largest gift in its 73-year history — $28.5 million — from real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005327/en/
    Real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann, are donating $28.5 million to California Baptist University (CBU) in Riverside, Calif.
  • This historic gift is the largest in CBU’s history and in appreciation, CBU will name its 5,050-seat campus events center in their honor.
  • The couple’s latest gift is not designated to a particular project, university officials said.

Dave Chenet, CFA Joins Presidio Capital Management as the New Director of Wealth Management

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presidio Capital Management, one of San Diego's leading wealth management firms, is proud to announce that Dave Chenet, CFA will be joining the firm as the new Director of Wealth Management.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presidio Capital Management, one of San Diego's leading wealth management firms, is proud to announce that Dave Chenet, CFA will be joining the firm as the new Director of Wealth Management.
  • Dave has gone on to earn some of the highest regarded credentials in the industry.
  • Their dedication to client success and passion to be at the forefront of wealth management made it an easy choice.
  • I am grateful for this opportunity to help lead and expand Presidio to achieve their objectives," states Dave.

Lehigh University Chooses Syntellis Performance Solutions to Streamline Budget Development, Forecasting and Capital Planning

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Syntellis Performance Solutions , the leading provider of enterprise performance management software, data and intelligence solutions, today announced a multi-year contract with Lehigh University .

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  • Syntellis Performance Solutions , the leading provider of enterprise performance management software, data and intelligence solutions, today announced a multi-year contract with Lehigh University .
  • We were searching for a new financial planning solution and wanted a cloud-based, intuitive system, said Warren Loller, Budget Director for Lehigh University.
  • Flint Brenton, CEO of Syntellis Performance Solutions, said: Lehigh Universitys finance department is forward thinking.
  • Syntellis Performance Solutions provides innovative enterprise performance management software, data and analytics solutions for higher education institutions.

Monroe Capital Expands its Institutional and High Net Worth Business Development Team with Brian Dutzar, Mark Friedrich, and Brian Lee Hires

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Brian has over 20 years of experience in business development and consulting with sophisticated investment products for high net worth clients and financial intermediaries.

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  • Brian has over 20 years of experience in business development and consulting with sophisticated investment products for high net worth clients and financial intermediaries.
  • He also served as Managing Director at Man Investments responsible for business development for their suite of alternative investment products.
  • Brian began his career at Wells Fargo developing and implementing new business strategies in the areas of wealth management, investment consulting and asset management.
  • We are thrilled to add Brian, Mark and Brian to the Business Development efforts at Monroe Capital, said Ted Koenig, Chairman and CEO of Monroe Capital.

Visionary San Diego Philanthropists Ron and Alexis Fowler Donate $6.5 Million to the University of San Diego to Support Entrepreneurship for a Better World

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ron Fowler, Chairman and CEO of Liquid Investments, Inc. and the former Executive Chairman and co-owner of the San Diego Padres, and his wife Alexis, have made another generous donation to the University of San Diego (USD).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ron Fowler, Chairman and CEO of Liquid Investments, Inc. and the former Executive Chairman and co-owner of the San Diego Padres, and his wife Alexis, have made another generous donation to the University of San Diego (USD).
  • Through a series of gifts that now total $6.5 million, the Fowlers' support will make the University an epicenter for social innovation and entrepreneurship focused on preparing the next generation of changemakers.
  • Over the years, they have contributed tremendously to the growth and success of the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge and the Fowler Business Concept Challenge.
  • We deeply appreciate the generosity of Ron and Alexis as well as their dedication to the entrepreneurial ambitions of Toreros, today and for generations to come."

CFP Board Appoints David Nanigian, Ph.D., MBA, CFP® as Director of Education

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today that it has named David Nanigian, Ph.D., MBA, CFP as its Director of Education, effective June 27.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today that it has named David Nanigian, Ph.D., MBA, CFP as its Director of Education, effective June 27.
  • "David's breadth of experience in both university teaching and financial services research makes him uniquely qualified to lead CFP Board's financial planning education programs, " said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE .
  • Graduates of CFP Board Registered Programs satisfy the education coursework requirement for CFP certification and are eligible to take the CFP Certification Examination.
  • There are currently 340 programs at 225 college or university-level institutions offering a financial planning curriculum registered with CFP Board.

Jackson State University Unveils BankPlus Atrium at College of Business in Honor of Longstanding Corporate Partnership

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The event also recognized The BankPlus Endowed Chair in Accounting with the Jackson State University Development Foundation, Inc.

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  • The event also recognized The BankPlus Endowed Chair in Accounting with the Jackson State University Development Foundation, Inc.
  • "This BankPlus atrium recognizes their commitment to the College of Business and the success of our university and our community as a whole."
  • Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.
  • The College of Business at Jackson State University is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the highest business school accrediting body in the world.

AACSB Highlights 24 Business Schools Elevating Diversity and Inclusion

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world's largest business education alliance—announces 24 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)the world's largest business education allianceannounces 24 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
  • In 2022, the highlights feature efforts to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
  • Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world's largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders.
  • With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education.

San Diego State University Launches Suite of Online Cyber Security Certificates In Partnership with Noodle

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego State University is launching a suite of online cyber security certificates in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.

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  • SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego State University is launching a suite of online cyber security certificates in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
  • The SDSU Cyber Tech Academy , in affiliation with the Homeland Security Program, is currently enrolling students.
  • San Diego State University, located near the U.S.-Mexico border, is the top California State University campus for federal research support and is an active research public university in California.
  • San Diego State University Global Campus is designed to expand access to SDSU's academic programs and diverse community to all learners everywhere.

Governors State University's Advancement Department Automates Gift Entry With Real-Time Slate CRM and Ellucian Colleague Data Integration

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Friday, October 22, 2021

This month, GSU has chosen AMSimpkins & Associates' data Integration Relationship Platform (IRM), AMSA Connect, for their Slate CRM for Advancement to Ellucian Colleague integration.

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  • This month, GSU has chosen AMSimpkins & Associates' data Integration Relationship Platform (IRM), AMSA Connect, for their Slate CRM for Advancement to Ellucian Colleague integration.
  • In searching for a data integration provider, Governors State University narrowed it down to two platforms: AMSA Connect IRM platform or Jitterbit's iPaaS solution.
  • Governor State University's donor data will appear automatically within both the Slate CRM and the Ellucian Colleague databases simultaneously."
  • By moving to Slate CRM as their primary tool for Advancement and gift entry, the AMSA Connect platform will help create a digital and real-time transformation for the institution.