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Poets&Quants Releases 5th Annual Ranking of the Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

 OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fifth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship. The data reveal that, for the fifth year in a row, the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is the world's No. 1 business school for entrepreneurship. Poets&Quants' ranking captures a wide range of criteria about U.S. and global business schools, including a school's accelerator space, venture funds available, and core classes dedicated to entrepreneurship. This year's list contained 28 schools. Our methodology is designed to measure how resources are allocated to individual students. We use percentages and ratios to get a sense of what entrepreneurial resources and experiences are like on a per MBA basis. Olin is followed by a school brand new to the ranking this year, ESMT Berlin – one of four European MBA programs to crack the top 10. 

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fifth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship .
  • Olin is followed by a school brand new to the ranking this year, ESMT Berlin – one of four European MBA programs to crack the top 10.
  • "The entire ranking is filled with schools that are approaching entrepreneurship teaching in unique, interesting, and effective ways.," says Kristy Bleizeffer, lead editor of the entrepreneurship ranking.
  • The Top 10 MBA programs for entrepreneurship in 2024 are:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Adds Two New Ambassadors to its Student-Athlete Advocate Program

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced on Tuesday the expansion of its T2T Student-Athlete Advocate Program, adding two new students to the growing initiative.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced on Tuesday the expansion of its T2T Student-Athlete Advocate Program, adding two new students to the growing initiative.
  • “We are excited to grow the Tunnel to Towers Foundation Student-Athlete Advocate Program and bring on these amazing athletes to continue the Foundation’s mission to do good.
  • We hope they will influence younger generations to do the same,” said Tunnel to Towers CEO and Chairman Frank Siller.
  • “I am honored to be chosen to represent the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Student-Athlete Advocate Program.

Student Housing Performance Slips, But Sector Still Well-Positioned, Yardi Matrix Reports

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preleasing for student housing dropped back from 2022 levels in the final weeks of summer and start of fall, according to the latest National Student Housing Report from Yardi® Matrix, which is now available for download.

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  • For leading edge professionals, be sure to register for the Oct. 25 Student Housing National Outlook Webinar , which delivers in-depth insight on sector performance and opportunities.
  • Still, the sector is strongly positioned going into the fall 2023 semester, with high occupancy and record-high rents for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • In an update to student housing reporting, an updated Yardi Matrix data set includes 892,511 beds in 30 markets as of this reporting period.
  • Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, student housing, vacant land, industrial, office, retail and self storage property types.

Roofing Alliance Announces 2024 Student Competition Teams

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition. This well-known event will take place Feb. 7, 2024, during the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. The Roofing Alliance will be announcing finalists in January 2024.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition.
  • The Roofing Alliance will be announcing finalists in January 2024.
  • "This hallmark event exposes students to roofing as a career choice and provides a valuable opportunity to network and connect with fellow students, faculty and Roofing Alliance members," stated Greg Bloom, Roofing Alliance president.
  • For more information on the student competition plus information about the Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at [email protected] or visit roofingalliance.net.

Offerpad Teams with Clemson University as Official Partner of the Clemson Tigers

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Offerpad Solutions Inc. (“Offerpad”) (NYSE: OPAD), a leading tech-enabled platform for residential real estate, has teamed up with Clemson University as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics.

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  • Offerpad Solutions Inc. (“Offerpad”) (NYSE: OPAD), a leading tech-enabled platform for residential real estate, has teamed up with Clemson University as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics.
  • Offerpad has signed a multi-year agreement to appear as a sponsor at all Clemson Tigers home games over the next three seasons.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012952660/en/
    “We're excited to have Offerpad on board as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics," said Clemson's President of Corporate Partnerships, Kyle Caddell.
  • "Like all our Tiger teams, Offerpad has the competitive spirit and know-how to get things done.

Clemson Rural Health Joins Forces with Guardian Research Network to Improve Community Health

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Research Network (GRN) announces that Clemson Rural Health (CRH), a Clemson University institution dedicated to statewide rural health services initiatives, has joined its nationwide healthcare research consortium. This new partnership will fuel CRH's mission to transform health outcomes in rural communities by conducting and facilitating clinical trials in historically underserved regions. GRN's expansive healthcare database will help CRH bolster community health efforts to reduce premature mortality, decrease preventable hospitalizations and improve overall quality of life for local South Carolina patients.

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  • SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Research Network (GRN) announces that Clemson Rural Health (CRH), a Clemson University institution dedicated to statewide rural health services initiatives, has joined its nationwide healthcare research consortium.
  • "Clinical trials are critical to realizing our vision to transform health outcomes in rural and underserved communities," said Ron Gimbel, PhD, Clemson professor and director of Clemson Rural Health.
  • According to research conducted by Rural and Remote Health , increasing access to clinical trials reduces health disparities in rural areas.
  • "Partnering with Clemson Rural Health is a significant milestone for GRN," said Bruce Holstien, chairman and CEO at GRN.

Ellianos Coffee Brews Partnership with the Etienne Brothers

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

LAKE CITY, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellianos Coffee , a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has proudly teamed up with Jacksonville Running Back Travis Etienne Jr. and Florida Running Back Trevor Etienne.

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  • LAKE CITY, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellianos Coffee , a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has proudly teamed up with Jacksonville Running Back Travis Etienne Jr. and Florida Running Back Trevor Etienne.
  • Tapping into the energy of this partnership, Ellianos Coffee is thrilled to announce an exciting boost to its line of energy drinks, Ellianos Edge, with two exclusive flavors reflecting the prowess of the Etienne brothers: the Jag Edge and the Gator Edge.
  • Founded as a family-owned business, Ellianos Coffee is a testament to kinship's power in brewing success.
  • The popular specialty coffee brand offers several menu items, including espresso drinks, latte freezers, drip coffee, and more.

The Roofing Alliance Approves Funding for Sustainability and Resiliency Research

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Monday, August 7, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of funding for a three-year research project in partnership with Clemson University focused on Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of funding for a three-year research project in partnership with Clemson University focused on Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry.
  • Every year the Roofing Alliance provides funding for research, educational initiatives and technology that address important initiatives that help secure the future of the roofing industry.
  • "The Roofing Alliance is committed to providing funding for programs that fulfill a research need in our industry that contributes to advancing and enriching the profession," said 2023-24 Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom.
  • For information on the Clemson sustainability initiative, current courses being offered, and criteria to apply for funding, please visit the Roofing Alliance website at roofingalliance.net .

Monster Energy Up & Up College Festival Series Announce Dr. Fresch as Fall 2023 Headliner

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

CORONA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Dr. Fresch as the Fall 2023 headliner.

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  • CORONA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Dr. Fresch as the Fall 2023 headliner.
  • Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Dr. Fresch as the headliner.
  • I'm BEYOND stoked to be your headliner for Fall 2023.
  • Since its inception in Fall 2016, the Monster Energy Up & Up Festival has redefined the college concert experience by breaking free from conventional programming boards and middle buyers.

The Preiss Company Recapitalizes the Collective at Clemson

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Officials at The Preiss Company (TPCO) , one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, today announced the successful recapitalization of the 598-bed Collective at Clemson in S.C., its second such announcement in the past month.

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  • Officials at The Preiss Company (TPCO) , one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, today announced the successful recapitalization of the 598-bed Collective at Clemson in S.C., its second such announcement in the past month.
  • “The Collective has been extremely successful for us since we acquired it nearly four years ago,” said Adam Byrley, COO, TPCO.
  • The pet-friendly cottages and townhomes boast stained concrete flooring throughout the common areas, plush bedroom carpeting, patios and front porches.
  • Additional upgrades also will be made to the fitness center and swimming pool, and internet services will be enhanced.