Wichita State University

WICHITA SENIORS CAN NOW ENJOY TRANSFORMATIVE PRIMARY CARE THAT LEADS TO BETTER HEALTH

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed, a leading provider of concierge-style primary care for older adults, with more than 125 centers in underserved neighborhoods across 15 states, is now welcoming patients at its first Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Wichita and central Kansas. Thousands of local seniors can now benefit from personalized, high-touch, value-based care from friendly primary care providers at the Dedicated Grove Center (2402 East 13th Street North) near the Wichita State University campus.

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  • Thousands of local seniors can now benefit from personalized, high-touch, value-based care from friendly primary care providers at the Dedicated Grove Center (2402 East 13th Street North) near the Wichita State University campus.
  • Dedicated provides superior, coordinated care focused on seniors with Medicare Advantage, many of whom have multiple major and chronic conditions.
  • The care team dramatically improves health outcomes in underserved communities in ways that are consistent with Governor Laura Kelly's goal of providing better healthcare to all Kansans.
  • The Dedicated staff provides personalized, friendly care and ensures their patients can get the care they need when they need it.

Chartwells Higher Education Shares Four Ways to Celebrate Earth Month Through Food

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 77% of people want to learn how to live more sustainably, but many don't know where to start. When it comes to what we eat, food waste is one of the biggest sustainability culprits, with nearly 40% of all food in America being wasted each year. That's why, in honor of Earth Month, leading food service provider for colleges and universities Chartwells Higher Education and its national sustainability director Monalisa Prasad have shared four ways you can live more sustainably and reduce food waste:

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  • When it comes to what we eat, food waste is one of the biggest sustainability culprits, with nearly 40% of all food in America being wasted each year.
  • That's why, in honor of Earth Month, leading food service provider for colleges and universities Chartwells Higher Education and its national sustainability director Monalisa Prasad have shared four ways you can live more sustainably and reduce food waste:
    Start a composting program that diverts food waste to grow new produce.
  • The Chartwells team at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has created a robust composting program in partnership with a local farm.
  • Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group, celebrates Stop Food Waste Day every year— the largest single day of action to fight against food waste.

Entrepreneur Jacqueline Ruiz Delivers Smiles with Historic Pilotina 40th Birthday National Teddy Bear Drop; Ruiz distributes 400 bears to 400 students in four days

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naperville-based PR/marketing entrepreneur, author, pilot, and motivational speaker Jacqueline S. Ruiz is celebrating her 40th birthday in a way that will spread smiles across America's Midwest region.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Naperville-based PR/marketing entrepreneur, author, pilot, and motivational speaker Jacqueline S. Ruiz is celebrating her 40th birthday in a way that will spread smiles across America's Midwest region.
  • She will make pit stops along the way to distribute 400 teddy bears to 400 students and share words of inspiration at local schools, airports, and aviation museums.
  • Ruiz is looking forward to sharing 400 new teddy bears this month to put her total at over 2,050 teddy bears given out.
  • Disclaimer: The times and locations of the teddy bear drop-offs are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions.

Plataine Partners with NIAR ATLAS to Promote Innovation and Digitalization in Aerospace

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plataine, a leading provider of AI and Industrial IIoT-based manufacturing optimization solutions, is excited to announce a partnership with the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS), part of the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, to explore opportunities for further digital transformation of advanced manufacturing processes through data analytics.

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  • Carbon fiber materials will be tracked using Plataine's time sensitive material management technology for advanced manufacturing and aerospace composites.
  • NIAR has a strong history of leading aviation industry research, and the partnership with Plataine will build on its advanced manufacturing research and development to fuel further innovation.
  • ATLAS provides a multi-disciplinary manufacturing and applied learning environment, and Plataine will make full use of the facility's state-of-the-art machines, software, and processing technologies.
  • Working with Plataine dovetails with our vision, enabling us to continue looking toward the future of advanced manufacturing and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow."

CHERYL A. MCCONNELL, PHD ELECTED FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately. Dr. McConnell is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as Saint Joseph's interim president since last June, and as provost and chief academic officer for three years prior.

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  • PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately.
  • "Cheryl has strong business acumen, deep higher education experience, a career marked by dedicated commitment to our Jesuit mission and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Before her arrival at Saint Joseph's, McConnell held several leadership positions at Rockhurst University, a Jesuit institution in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • She went on to earn a PhD in higher education administration from fellow Jesuit institution Saint Louis University.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Susan Connor Vice President and General Manager of KMPH and KFRE in Fresno, CA

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Susan Connor has been named VP/General Manager of KMPH (FOX) and KFRE (CW) in Fresno/Visalia, CA.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Susan Connor has been named VP/General Manager of KMPH (FOX) and KFRE (CW) in Fresno/Visalia, CA.
  • Connor was most recently VP/GM of KTVL (CBS) in Medford, OR, a position she has held since joining Sinclair in 2019.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast, said, “Susan has a track record of growing stations, and we saw great success under her leadership at KTVL in Medford.
  • “After three years as the VP/General Manager in Medford, OR I am honored and humbled to be promoted within the company to our great group of stations in Fresno, CA,” said Connor.

Integra Technologies Selects Kansas for Largest OSAT Semiconductor Project

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integra Technologies Inc., the largest U.S. Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) company, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly jointly announced today that the State of Kansas approved Integra's Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion (APEX) incentive application for an expansion project that will create at least 2,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in capital investment in the Wichita region contingent on receiving federal CHIPS for America funding.

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  • Integra's expansion plans are designed to address recent risks identified in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, support the domestic semiconductor ecosystem, and strengthen advanced manufacturing in the State of Kansas.
  • "Kansas is stepping up to help resolve a national security crisis by playing a key role in reshoring semiconductor production," Governor Laura Kelly said.
  • Partnering with Integra will secure Kansas' rightful position as a global leader in the semiconductor sector."
  • OSAT providers play a critical role in the semiconductor industry, serving as subcontract manufacturers of semiconductor devices.

Siemens & Deloitte demonstrate Industry 4.0 innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Located on Wichita State University's Innovation Campus, The Smart Factory includes a fully operational production line and experiential labs for developing and exploring innovative capabilities of smart manufacturing.

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  • Located on Wichita State University's Innovation Campus, The Smart Factory includes a fully operational production line and experiential labs for developing and exploring innovative capabilities of smart manufacturing.
  • The eXplore Live space will enable Siemens to expand customer engagements at The Smart Factory @ Wichita with a showcase focused on design and optimization using a closed loop digital twin.
  • "At the new Siemens eXplore Live space at The Smart Factory @ Wichita, visitors can easily experience the power of Deloitte's and Siemens' combined industry and digital transformation expertise to help accelerate the implementation of smart manufacturing solutions, solve complex challenges and engineer advantage."
  • To learn more about the center and how it is bringing the power of digital transformation through the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to companies of all sizes at The Smart Factory @ Wichita, visit The future of smart manufacturing with Siemens and Deloitte .

MABLE team accepted into National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator cohort, hosting first disability accessibility workshop

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mapping for Accessible Built Environments (MABLE) team is hosting a disability accessibility webinar on January 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST upon acceptance into the 2022 Cohort,Phase 1 of the Convergence Accelerator Program by the National Science Foundation (NSF). MABLE will gain participant insights on their project vision aimed at improving accessibility in both digital and built environments for persons with disabilities to improve quality of life and employability of persons with disabilities long-term.

Key Points: 
  • The Mapping for Accessible Built Environments (MABLE) team is hosting a disability accessibility webinar on January 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST upon acceptance into the 2022 Cohort, Phase 1 of the Convergence Accelerator Program by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mapping for Accessible Built Environments (MABLE) team is hosting a disability accessibility webinar on January 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST upon acceptance into the 2022 Cohort,Phase 1 of the Convergence Accelerator Program by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a unique program built upon basic research and discovery to accelerate solutions toward societal impact.
  • Launched in 2019, the program funds teams to solve societal challenges through convergence research and innovation.

Raytheon Technologies Appoints Leanne G. Caret to Board of Directors

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced that its board of directors has elected Leanne G. Caret as a director.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced that its board of directors has elected Leanne G. Caret as a director.
  • Caret is an experienced aerospace and defense industry leader, most recently serving as executive vice president and senior advisor for The Boeing Company.
  • "Leanne Caret is one of the most accomplished leaders in our industry," said Raytheon Technologies Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Greg Hayes.
  • She is also on the George W. Bush Institute's Women's Initiative Policy Advisory Council; the board of trustees for the Kansas State University Foundation; the board of directors for Deere & Company; USO board of governors; and the board of directors for FIRST, a leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education.