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Montefiore's Albert Einstein College of Medicine Announces Free Tuition in Perpetuity for All Medical School Students

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Philip Ozuah, President and CEO of Montefiore Einstein, the umbrella organization for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, today announced that Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a transformational gift from Ruth L. Gottesman, Ed.D., Chair of the Einstein Board of Trustees and Montefiore Health System board member. This historic gift – the largest made to any medical school in the country – will ensure that no student at Einstein will have to pay tuition again.

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  • This historic gift – the largest made to any medical school in the country – will ensure that no student at Einstein will have to pay tuition again.
  • With this donation, all current fourth-year students will be reimbursed their spring 2024 semester tuition and, effective beginning in August of this year, all students moving forward will receive free tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine was founded in 1955 with a mission to welcome all students, without restrictions.
  • "Each year, well over 100 students enter Albert Einstein College of Medicine in their quest for degrees in medicine and science.

Altair Expands Defense and Healthcare and Life Sciences Segment Leadership

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TROY, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Chip Colbert and Caroline Phares have joined Altair in leadership roles for two priority industry segments. Phares has been named vice president for healthcare and life sciences (HLS) and Colbert has been named senior director for Federal and Department of Defense (DoD), part of Altair's aerospace and defense vertical. Both individuals bring decades of valuable experience that will further propel Altair's industry efforts.

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  • TROY, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Chip Colbert and Caroline Phares have joined Altair in leadership roles for two priority industry segments.
  • Phares has been named vice president for healthcare and life sciences (HLS) and Colbert has been named senior director for Federal and Department of Defense (DoD), part of Altair's aerospace and defense vertical.
  • Prior to joining Altair, she served as the global head of health and life sciences at Domino Data Lab.
  • For more information on Altair's focus on aerospace and healthcare and life sciences, visit https://altair.com/aerospace and https://altair.com/healthcare .

Altair Expands Defense and Healthcare and Life Sciences Segment Leadership

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TROY, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Chip Colbert and Caroline Phares have joined Altair in leadership roles for two priority industry segments. Phares has been named vice president for healthcare and life sciences (HLS) and Colbert has been named senior director for Federal and Department of Defense (DoD), part of Altair's aerospace and defense vertical. Both individuals bring decades of valuable experience that will further propel Altair's industry efforts.

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  • TROY, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that Chip Colbert and Caroline Phares have joined Altair in leadership roles for two priority industry segments.
  • Phares has been named vice president for healthcare and life sciences (HLS) and Colbert has been named senior director for Federal and Department of Defense (DoD), part of Altair's aerospace and defense vertical.
  • Prior to joining Altair, she served as the global head of health and life sciences at Domino Data Lab.
  • For more information on Altair's focus on aerospace and healthcare and life sciences, visit https://altair.com/aerospace and https://altair.com/healthcare .

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT GREW IN THE FALL OF 2023

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Herndon, VA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Undergraduate enrollment grew 1.2 percent (+176,000) in the fall of 2023, the first increase since the pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse’s latest research.

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  • Herndon, VA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Undergraduate enrollment grew 1.2 percent (+176,000) in the fall of 2023, the first increase since the pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse’s latest research.
  • “The small uptick this fall is a welcome change for higher education, but there are still over a million empty seats on campuses today that were filled five years ago.”
    The Current Term Enrollment Estimates (CTEE) report showed that freshman enrollment also grew this fall, but at a slower rate (+0.8%, +18,000) than undergraduate enrollment overall.
  • Despite these gains, associate enrollment remains 14.2 percent below fall 2019 levels, and bachelor’s enrollment remains 3.3 percent below 2019.
  • At community colleges with a high vocational program focus, enrollment grew 16.0 percent (+112,000), bringing them above fall 2019 levels (+3.7%).

New Chair Appointed and Two New Directors Join LIM College Board

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Friday, January 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.
  • Patty Farmer, currently Vice Chair of the LIM College Board of Directors, has been appointed Chair.
  • She is a successful entrepreneur who launched her first venture—a luxury maternity boutique which grew to four locations—after graduating from LIM.
  • New to the LIM College Board of Directors are higher education leader Dario Cortes, Ph.D., and retail industry veteran Denise Vujovich.

Reimagining education: 2023 Yidan Prize Summit explores innovative ideas that spark change

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world's highest education accolade, hosted its highly anticipated Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong on 4 December, under the theme of "Ideas that spark change: a spotlight on solutions advancing education".

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world's highest education accolade, hosted its highly anticipated Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong on 4 December, under the theme of "Ideas that spark change: a spotlight on solutions advancing education".
  • Dr Charles CHEN Yidan, Founder of the Yidan Prize, welcomed guests from around the world, emphasizing that ideas can spark change.
  • On 3 December, Professor Michelene Chi and Shai Reshef were formally awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Education Research and the 2023 Yidan Prize for Education Development respectively at the Yidan Prize Awards Ceremony.
  • They join the Yidan Prize Foundation's global community of education changemakers and the Yidan Council of Luminaries.

Reimagining education: 2023 Yidan Prize Summit explores innovative ideas that spark change

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world's highest education accolade, hosted its highly anticipated Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong on 4 December, under the theme of "Ideas that spark change: a spotlight on solutions advancing education".

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world's highest education accolade, hosted its highly anticipated Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong on 4 December, under the theme of "Ideas that spark change: a spotlight on solutions advancing education".
  • Dr Charles CHEN Yidan, Founder of the Yidan Prize, welcomed guests from around the world, emphasizing that ideas can spark change.
  • On 3 December, Professor Michelene Chi and Shai Reshef were formally awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Education Research and the 2023 Yidan Prize for Education Development respectively at the Yidan Prize Awards Ceremony.
  • They join the Yidan Prize Foundation's global community of education changemakers and the Yidan Council of Luminaries.

AllCampus Announces 25 New or Expanded Programs in First Half of 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced several new and renewed partnerships, along with many expanded programs during the first half of 2023. Combined, AllCampus signed, renewed or expanded 25 programs to-date this year, forging new partnerships with top universities while also maintaining and expanding existing ones.

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  • Combined, AllCampus signed, renewed or expanded 25 programs to-date this year, forging new partnerships with top universities while also maintaining and expanding existing ones.
  • "The quality of our university partners and the sophistication of our programs is really impressive," said Jim Lummus, SVP of Partnership Development at AllCampus.
  • During the first half of 2023, AllCampus announced a new partnership with Tulane University's A.
  • SMU (Southern Methodist University): AllCampus will help launch and manage four online master's degree programs in legal studies, public administration, public policy and health administration.

New York Health Center Leader Tapped to Chair Board of National Health Care Association

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

"Like my father, I believe the heart and soul of public health lies in health equity, helping to identify and close the gaps for those who suffer in ways that address their social conditions," said Hernandez. "I have no doubt all of you here today share a calling to keep building on the accomplishments of those who came before us. As Board Chair, my goal is to be an accessible and inclusive leader, committed to diversity --- not just in people --- but in ideas, experiences, and perspectives."

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, MS, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Health Plan, one of the largest Community Health Center networks in New York State, has become Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
  • A trusted thought leader, Ms. Hernandez brings to the NACHC board leadership a nationally recognized record of quality improvement and innovation in health care, a passion for health equity, and a visionary commitment to address the social drivers of health and reduce health disparities among the underserved.
  • Urban Health Plan established the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School in 2010, creating a pathway to health care careers for middle and high school students.
  • She has served as the chairperson of the board of directors of the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and as a board of director of the National Association of Community Health Centers and is the current Secretary of the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Heinemann Acquires New Professional Book on Transforming Teacher Practice From Bestselling Author Dr. Chris Emdin

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from New York Times-bestselling author Chris Emdin.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from New York Times-bestselling author Chris Emdin.
  • The project, called Don't Worry Just Teach: Techniques for Transformative Teaching, is tentatively scheduled for publication in 2025.
  • The book will be designed with teacher ease of use in mind, offering a detailed description and in-depth presentation of seven key strategies, followed by helpful tips for implementing each strategy and potential pitfalls to avoid.
  • "We are delighted to be adding an author of Dr. Chris Emdin's caliber to the Heinemann professional book list," said Matthew Mugo Fields, president of Heinemann Publishing.