Azusa Pacific University

The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival Returns to Azusa Pacific University, Celebrating 22 Years of Inspiring Southern Californians to Donate Life

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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“We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.

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  • “We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.
  • “The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk is a special celebration of the gift of life and the power of organ, eye and tissue donation within our local communities.”
    The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk will include a special opening ceremony, hosted by Phillip Palmer and Gabriela Teissier.
  • 2024 will be the 9th year that team Forever 22 will participate in the OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk.
  • All proceeds from the Donate Life Run/Walk will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation, with the goal to enhance OneLegacy’s public education efforts and inspire local communities to donate life.

Spyre Therapeutics Appoints Accomplished Biopharma and IBD Leader Mark C. McKenna, Former Chairman, President, and CEO of Prometheus Biosciences, to its Board of Directors

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Mr. McKenna's track record of corporate leadership, product development, and value creation, particularly in IBD.

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  • Mr. McKenna's track record of corporate leadership, product development, and value creation, particularly in IBD.
  • The Company looks forward to his guidance as it advances its potentially best-in-class antibodies targeting α4β7 and TL1A into clinical trials this year.
  • "Spyre had an impressive 2023, raising $390M through the capital markets with a syndicate of top-tier biotechnology investors," said Mr. McKenna.
  • In connection with Mr. McKenna's appointment to the Company's Board, Alison Lawton has resigned effective February 1, 2024.

US - Nursing Education Market size to grow by USD 65.65 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Azusa Pacific University, Columbia University and Emory University, and many more - Technavio

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The nursing education market in US is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The nursing education market in US is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Azusa Pacific University - The university offers a master of science in nursing education program which gives comprehensive preparation for teaching nursing in academic and clinical settings.
  • Columbia University - The college offers an education degree and advanced certificate program in nursing education which provide maximum flexibility while giving advanced training.
  • The smart education market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.98% between 2022 and 2027.

Apogee Therapeutics Appoints Mark C. McKenna, Healthcare Veteran and Former Chairman, President and CEO of Prometheus Biosciences, as Chairman of its Board

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Mr. McKenna’s knowledge and successful track record in the I&I space as well as his significant development, commercial and executive management experience contributed to the Apogee board of directors’ selection decision.

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  • Mr. McKenna’s knowledge and successful track record in the I&I space as well as his significant development, commercial and executive management experience contributed to the Apogee board of directors’ selection decision.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Mark as chair of our board and to expand our team with such an accomplished biopharma executive and leader,” said Michael Henderson, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Apogee.
  • “I am honored to join the Apogee team, particularly at this exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Mr. McKenna.
  • His strategic insights and wealth of experience in guiding companies through all stages will undoubtedly enhance Apogee’s efforts to deliver transformative biologics for patients.”

Revolutionizing Learning: AR/VR Technologies Impacting the US Nursing Education Market 2023-2027

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.

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  • One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.
  • Additionally, the rising popularity of continuing education programs and the adoption of alternative therapies are expected to contribute significantly to the market's growth.
  • An analyst from the research team highlighted, "The increasing use of AR/VR in nursing education is a trend gaining momentum in the market."
  • Furthermore, the report underscores that one of the principal drivers for the nursing education market is the rising demand for competency-based learning.

New Report from Quality Matters and Eduventures Research Details Increase in Learner Demand for Online and Hybrid Higher Education Courses

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quality Matters and Eduventures Research, a division of Encoura, announce the eighth edition of the annual Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Report, in which the authors compile important perspectives on the state of online and hybrid learning in higher education.

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  • "While national reporting has indicated a modest decrease in total enrollment in US higher education, there continues to be robust growth in online enrollment."
  • The report also illuminates some of the ways institutions of higher learning are responding to this demand.
  • The report aggregates the results of a winter 2023 survey of hundreds of chief online officers (COOs) at higher education institutions — individuals most centrally involved in digital learning efforts.
  • CHLOE 8 reveals that learner demand for online education remains undoubtedly on the rise.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Randall A. Sessler as Dean of Student Academic Success

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Belmont, CA, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Randall A. Sessler, Ph.D., as Dean of Student Academic Success.

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  • Belmont, CA, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Randall A. Sessler, Ph.D., as Dean of Student Academic Success.
  • This new position is responsible for leading academic support services, which includes tutorial services, academic advising, and career services.
  • Dr. Sessler has served as the Director of the Academic Success Center at NDNU since 2022.
  • “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sessler as the Dean of Student Academic Success”, said White.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson to Board of Directors

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson have been named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson have been named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Ortega and Ms. Robinson will fill the recent vacancies in the company’s board.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Steve and Marie as they bring strong industry expertise and unique perspectives to our board,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Since 2021, Mr. Ortega also has served on the board of James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a multi-channel jewelry retailer.

KinderCare announces Champ Camp: Adventure Edition

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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KinderCare Learning Companies today announced Champ Camp: Adventure Edition , an exciting, new outdoor-focused summer program for children kindergarten through sixth grade around exploration and adventure.

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  • KinderCare Learning Companies today announced Champ Camp: Adventure Edition , an exciting, new outdoor-focused summer program for children kindergarten through sixth grade around exploration and adventure.
  • Champ Camp: Adventure Edition helps children get outside and experience nature this summer, while also building on the academic and social skills they learned during the school year.
  • Champ Camp: Adventure Edition camps will focus on:
    Adventure: Kids will learn the art of canoeing and kayaking, explore games with international origins, and complete team-building challenges.
  • Parents can go online to learn more about Champions and register for a school-based summer Champ Camp or Champ Camp: Adventure Edition in their area.

The OneLegacy Run/Walk Concludes Donate Life Month-Long Celebrations with Special Appearances, Friends and Families Walking and Running Together, and Breathtaking Performance of Award-Winning Singer and Transplant Recipient

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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This celebration concluded a month of ceremonies and special events to honor Donate Life Month.

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  • This celebration concluded a month of ceremonies and special events to honor Donate Life Month.
  • Thousands of donor families and friends, transplant recipients, local hospitals, funeral homes and transplant centers, corporate and community partners, as well as organ, eye and tissue donation advocates, celebrated the gift of life with family and friends, while raising funds that will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation.
  • “We look forward to continuing our outreach efforts to serve Southern California’s diverse communities.”
    The 2023 OneLegacy Run/Walk culminated the festivities and events celebrated during Donate Life Month in April.
  • The event included 1K and 5K run or walk routes, as well as a Family Festival with food, raffles, children’s activities, vendors and more.