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GOODWIN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES STATE APPROVAL FOR NEW LPN PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.
  • The LPN program is led by Dr. Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Karyn Therrien, Director of the LPN program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport, CT.
    Goodwin responded to a similar need in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

Diana Anthony Joins Gilbane to Manage Economic Inclusion Initiatives in Cleveland

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager. Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives. Additionally, she will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor Program in Cleveland, aimed at providing opportunities for diverse and disadvantaged trade partners to develop and broaden their industry skills and knowledge.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager.
  • Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY STEPPING UP TO ADDRESS STATEWIDE LPN SHORTAGE

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help address a state shortage of healthcare workers, Goodwin University recently applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Board of Examiners for Nursing for approval to offer a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help address a state shortage of healthcare workers, Goodwin University recently applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Board of Examiners for Nursing for approval to offer a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus.
  • Goodwin responded to a similar shortage in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure that our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Leadership Highlights Successful DEIB Strategies at Annual Convention of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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The College of Nursing incorporates DEIB into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .

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  • The College of Nursing incorporates DEIB into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .
  • Reflecting on the success of the event, Brooks stated, “Our participation at the OADN Conference allowed us to showcase the impactful DEIB strategies we've implemented at the University of Phoenix.
  • Brooks is the Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Phoenix.
  • She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner from Arizona State University.

Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Announces New Librarian and Updated Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Online, Workforce, Policy, Ecosystem, Pueblo Community College, Collection, American Public University System, Research, Technology specialist, Associate degree, Open educational resources, Education, Information science, University, Archivist, Library science, George Washington University, Educational technology, Colorado State University, Learning, Information literacy, Organization, Book

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.
  • “I’m really excited to be joining the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library designed to serve the diverse stakeholder groups seeking accurate information about the ecosystem,” said Valdez.
  • His work in higher education has focused on information literacy instruction, digital accessibility, Open Educational Resources, and educational technology.
  • “Matthew brings unique librarianship and technology talents to the team,” said Holly Zanville, research professor at George Washington University, and founder and lead of the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.

VersiFi Announces Veteran FinTech Hires as it Ramps Up Digital Assets Trading and Lending Business

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VersiFi, a digital asset trading and lending firm, today announced that Sol Zlotchenko and Daniel Zayfman have joined as Chief Product and Technology Officer and Chief Information and Security Officer, respectively. Both Zlotchenko and Zayfman have substantial fintech experience and will lead the technology development and infrastructure behind VersiFi's institutional-grade trading and lending platform.

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  • Both Zlotchenko and Zayfman have substantial fintech experience and will lead the technology development and infrastructure behind VersiFi's institutional-grade trading and lending platform.
  • "I'm delighted Sol and Daniel have joined the VersiFi team," said Sameer Shalaby, Founder and Co-CEO, VersiFi.
  • "Now is an exciting time for digital assets," said Sol Zlotchenko, Chief Product and Technology Officer, VersiFi.
  • "In order to grow, digital assets firms need to offer the robust IT infrastructure and security institutional investors require," said Daniel Zayfman, Chief Information and Security Officer, VersiFi.

Sierra College Nursing Program Ranked #1 in California by RegisteredNurse.org

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.

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  • Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
  • "Nursing students at Sierra College start from the first semester practicing board type questions, making them critically think," said Nancy James, MS, R.N (registered nurses), NP, Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Sierra College.
  • "Critical thinking is imperative to effective nursing, and this recognition shows that Sierra College nursing students are ready when they leave our campus to immediately contribute as employable nurses."

Hondros College of Nursing and OhioHealth Committed to Battle Nursing Shortage in Ohio

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hondros College of Nursing and OhioHealth will expand their community commitment by establishing the OhioHealth Nursing Equity Scholarship, aimed at addressing the critical nursing workforce shortage impacting Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hondros College of Nursing and OhioHealth will expand their community commitment by establishing the OhioHealth Nursing Equity Scholarship, aimed at addressing the critical nursing workforce shortage impacting Ohio.
  • Students will complete the required academic coursework at Hondros College of Nursing and complete most of their clinical experiences at OhioHealth.
  • "As a clear leader in the healthcare space, OhioHealth is an organization where Hondros College of Nursing graduates want to work.
  • Hondros College of Nursing students must apply for the OhioHealth Nursing Equity Scholarship and will have the opportunity to be employed as a full-time licensed Registered Nurse at an OhioHealth facility after graduation and licensure.

inGroup Expands Executive Team

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International’s continued growth is creating new opportunities for its valued corporate team.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International’s continued growth is creating new opportunities for its valued corporate team.
  • The company is pleased to announce that Jovanska Taveras and Nanette Evans have been promoted and will now serve on the executive team.
  • Anthony Varvaro, inGroup’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Supporting inGroup’s rapid growth depends on key team members continuing to step up.
  • We appreciate Jovanska and Nanette’s strong leadership in the legal and compliance areas and look forward to them expanding their contribution to our executive team.”
    Jovanska will serve as inGroup's Legal Director.

ReNew Announces Appointment of Three Independent Directors

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”) (Nasdaq: RNW, RNWWW), India's leading renewable energy company and a preferred decarbonisation partner, announced on Monday that the Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Paula Gold-Williams, Ms. Nicoletta Giadrossi and Mr. Philip Graham New as Non-Executive Independent Directors with effect from August 23, 2023.

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  • ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”) (Nasdaq: RNW, RNWWW), India's leading renewable energy company and a preferred decarbonisation partner, announced on Monday that the Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Paula Gold-Williams, Ms. Nicoletta Giadrossi and Mr. Philip Graham New as Non-Executive Independent Directors with effect from August 23, 2023.
  • ReNew is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels, and having more women directors on the Board is an important step towards the goal.
  • The Company will continue to have majority of independent directors on its Board.
  • Mr. Ram Charan and Ms. Michelle Robyn Grew, Independent Directors of the Company retire on August 22, 2023 due to expiry of their term.