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UPSHER-SMITH AND THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STATE PHARMACY ASSOCIATIONS (NASPA) ANNOUNCE EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) proudly announce the recipients of the 2023 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.

Key Points: 
  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) proudly announce the recipients of the 2023 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.
  • The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes qualified pharmacists who have demonstrated significant innovation in their practice, method, or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
  • The award is presented by more than 40 participating state pharmacy associations throughout the year.
  • We are grateful to our longstanding partner, Upsher-Smith, and participating state pharmacy associations for their continued support of NASPA's Excellence in Innovation Award."

Demand for Student Mental Health Support Fuels Continued Growth and Innovation for TimelyCare

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare, higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, is closing out another momentous year accentuated by national recognition for exceptional growth, technological innovation, enhanced care delivery and workplace culture excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "As we build upon this momentum and scale for sustainable growth, our commitment to delivering value and innovation remains unwavering," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare co-founder and CEO.
  • "We shoulder the profound responsibility of nurturing the mental health and well-being of college students," said Bob Booth, Chief Care Officer at TimelyCare.
  • "Colleges and universities that choose TimelyCare appreciate a partnership that mirrors their unwavering commitment to student health and well-being.
  • Ongoing collaborations with industry leaders like Active Minds , The Jed Foundation, NASPA and ACCT continue to promote education and innovation surrounding student mental health, well-being and suicide prevention.

NASPA Releases Research on Challenges and Opportunities for Advancing Racial Climate on Campus

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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A new report issued by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Advancing Racial Justice on Campus: Student & Administrator Perspectives, shares insights about what students and senior administrators identify as drivers of campus racial climate and key factors for advancing change.

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  • A new report issued by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Advancing Racial Justice on Campus: Student & Administrator Perspectives, shares insights about what students and senior administrators identify as drivers of campus racial climate and key factors for advancing change.
  • The report highlights the perspectives of students and senior administrators regarding institutions' efforts to operationalize commitments to racial justice.
  • Both students and administrators agreed on much of what factors can positively influence racial climate.
  • This report's findings can help guide campus planning discussions and offer a field-level perspective about student priorities for campus efforts.

Center for First-generation Student Success welcomes Tennessee Board of Regents' community colleges to the First Scholars Network

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, recently welcomed all thirteen community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents system to its First Scholars Network.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for First-generation Student Success , an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, recently welcomed all thirteen community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents system to its First Scholars Network.
  • "With this commitment from the Tennessee Board of Regents, every two-year public institution of higher education in Tennessee has shown that first-generation student success is a priority," said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president with the Center for First-generation Student Success.
  • Powered by the Center for First-generation Student Success, the First Scholars Network offers a national model for scaling holistic first-generation student success by engaging and empowering institutions of higher education to radically transform the first-generation student experience, advance academic and co-curricular outcomes, and build more inclusive institutional structures.
  • The thirteen community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents system comprise all two-year public institutions in Tennessee, each with a specific service area.

Montréaler Wins $10,000 Top Prize in Scrabble Championship

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Sokol, a 29-year-old Scrabble influencer from Montréal, Canada, has just won $10,000 playing in NASPA's annual Scrabble Players Championship, held this year at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Sokol, a 29-year-old Scrabble influencer from Montréal, Canada, has just won $10,000 playing in NASPA's annual Scrabble Players Championship, held this year at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas.
  • Montréaler defeats Mainer in Vegas to win $10K share of $54K prize pool in NASPA's annual Scrabble Players Championship.
  • Competition resumes for 200 players from 32 countries on Friday with a one-day qualification event for the WESPA (World) Championship, which runs July 21-26, also featuring a $10,000 top prize.
  • Since 2009, NASPA has been the governing body for over 19,000 competitive Scrabble players in the United States and Canada.

Babson and Uwill Announce Partnership to Support Student Mental Health

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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WELLESLEY, Mass., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Babson College and Uwill, the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students, announced a partnership to complement the college's existing counseling capabilities, and provide students additional mental health resources. As the mental health crisis continues to grow around higher education, Babson adds Uwill's proprietary technology to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs. In addition, it directly connects students in crisis with licensed counselors trained in trauma to assess student risk, deescalate situations, and offer as-needed response.

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  • Babson College expands mental health options for students, adding teletherapy, a crisis connection, and wellness programming
    WELLESLEY, Mass., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Babson College and Uwill, the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students, announced a partnership to complement the college's existing counseling capabilities, and provide students additional mental health resources.
  • As the mental health crisis continues to grow around higher education, Babson adds Uwill's proprietary technology to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs.
  • Babson adds this teletherapy option at a time where recent national survey data from Uwill and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education shows a continued decline in student mental health.
  • 72% of student affairs and counseling leadership said the overall trajectory of campus mental health worsened during the past year.

Teletherapy Leader and Student Affairs Organization Seek to Improve Student Mental Health

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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NATICK, Mass., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, is excited to celebrate its third year as an educational teletherapy partner of NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Beginning in 2020, NASPA and Uwill collaborate to promote and research mental health and wellness on college campuses nationwide. Uwill's innovative technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning in 2020, NASPA and Uwill collaborate to promote and research mental health and wellness on college campuses nationwide.
  • Uwill's innovative technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.
  • Recent survey data from Uwill and NASPA shows a continued decline in student mental health, with 72% of student affairs and counseling leadership saying the overall trajectory of campus mental health worsened during the past year.
  • "The increasing need for mental health resources directly affects student affairs professionals," said Michael London, Founder and CEO of Uwill.

New Name, Self-Care Resources Reflect TimelyCare's Total Health Solution for Students

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyMD, the premier virtual health and well-being provider in higher education, today announced a new suite of product features and new company name – TimelyCare – that reflect continued leadership, innovation and evolution as the preferred total health solution for college and university students.

Key Points: 
  • "Three out of four students using TimelyCare already report mental health improvements , and we won't stop there.
  • The TimelyCare brand is a natural evolution that represents the company's mission to improve the health and well-being of college and university students by making virtual mental health and medical care accessible anytime, anywhere.
  • TimelyMD was founded in 2017 as the first virtual care company focused solely on serving college and university students.
  • According to the World Health Organization , engaging in quality, evidence-based self-care can prevent disease, improve coping skills and enhance health and well-being.

Lindenwood University Offers New Avenue for Assistance For Students Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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NATICK, Mass., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindenwood University, today, announced a partnership with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to offer students a direct connection to a licensed therapist trained in trauma. Lindenwood students will now have access to counselors trained to assess risk and deescalate situations.

Key Points: 
  • "Immediate mental health crises are on the rise, and students need help now more than ever," said Dawn Meyer, Interim Director, Student Counseling and Resource Center.
  • Uwill joins Lindenwood at a time when recent survey data from NASPA shows a continued decline in student mental health.
  • "We offer a comprehensive mental health solution, and providing students a direct crisis connection allows for well-rounded support, no matter the circumstances."
  • Uwill partners with students from all 50 states, including institutions such as Bucknell University, Gettysburg College, Morgan State University, and Santa Fe Community College.

UPSHER-SMITH AND THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STATE PHARMACY ASSOCIATIONS (NASPA) AWARD PHARMACISTS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) are pleased to recognize 47 pharmacists from across the country with the 2022 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) are pleased to recognize 47 pharmacists from across the country with the 2022 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.
  • This annual award, overseen by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith, honors innovators in the pharmacy field.
  • The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes qualified pharmacists who have demonstrated significant innovation in their practice, method, or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
  • We also deeply appreciate Upsher-Smith and participating state pharmacy associations for their continued support of NASPA's Excellence in Innovation Award."