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AI-based wastewater sampling predicts COVID pressure on hospitals

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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SYDNEY, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows it is possible to accurately predict hospital admission numbers due to COVID-19 up to four weeks in advance with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based system using COVID wastewater sampling.

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  • SYDNEY, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows it is possible to accurately predict hospital admission numbers due to COVID-19 up to four weeks in advance with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based system using COVID wastewater sampling.
  • The study, published in the journal Nature Communications , used wastewater data from 159 counties in the US, covering nearly 100 million Americans, along with US hospital admission records, to develop the prediction model.
  • Dr Li was recently awarded a two-year grant from the Australian Academy of Science WH Gladstones Population and Environment Fund to develop an Australian-based wastewater prediction model.
  • Rapid increases in patient numbers can stress frontline healthcare capacity and increase fatality rates," Dr Li said.

UNCF Convening Inaugural Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball with Special Guest Mayor Brandon Scott

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Baltimore, MD, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and special guest Mayor Brandon Scott are gearing up for the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.

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  • Baltimore, MD, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and special guest Mayor Brandon Scott are gearing up for the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.
  • Hosted by Honorary Chairs, Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University, Dr. Anthony Jenkins, president, Coppin State University, a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses and professional organizations, the inaugural UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball is an evening of celebration.
  • “I’m thrilled to join Mayor Scott to bring the Mayor’s Masked Ball to the great city of Baltimore,” said Harry Christian III, development director, UNCF.
  • “Education is a portal system into gaining knowledge that can never be taken away from our young people”, said Mayor Brandon Scott.

OBAMAPEDIA: Baltimore's Lexicographer and Award-Winning Author Takes Special Glossary Project to Paris' Sorbonne University

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Its working title is OBAMAPEDIA: A Special Barack Obama Glossary.

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  • Its working title is OBAMAPEDIA: A Special Barack Obama Glossary.
  • He started this project several years ago as a part of his effort to study, understand, interpret, and explain the Obama phenomenon, a.k.a.
  • He resumed the Obamapedia project last June through a paper titled, "The Obama Phenom and the English Language: Reflections on the Barack Obama Naming Marathon"( https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/H23en/proposal/66965 ).
  • His most recent book, Obamanomics and Francisconomics won 2nd Place in Milano International Literary Awards 2022 and Pegasus Special Critics Prize 2023.

Symetra Shares Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Symetra Social Impact 2022

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the publication of its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report —Symetra Social Impact 2022.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the publication of its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report —Symetra Social Impact 2022.
  • The new report details progress and key accomplishments from the program’s inaugural year and highlights the company’s ongoing efforts.
  • “With Symetra Social Impact, we aim to be intentional and transparent about the goals we’ve set and the progress we’re making to create positive impact for people and for the planet.”
    2022 Symetra Social Impact program accomplishments:
    Invested $2.8 million in communities, directing more than 25 percent of funding to organizations and initiatives advancing racial equity and social justice.
  • “Firmly grounded in our values and focused on meaningful outcomes, our Symetra Social Impact program made good progress in its inaugural year, thanks to strong community and civic partnerships, exceptional employee engagement, and committed leadership,” said Sharmila Swenson, vice president, Public Affairs & Social Impact.

TMCF President & CEO Williams leads delegation of five HBCU Presidents & Chancellors on Capacity Building Mission To Israel

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will depart on its second annual capacity-building mission to Israel on July 7-15, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will depart on its second annual capacity-building mission to Israel on July 7-15, 2023.
  • TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will lead the delegation, including presidents and chancellors from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • “Israel is a global center for advanced research and development, and several TMCF partners have Israel-based research facilities,” Williams said.
  • Israeli companies and institutions have contacted TMCF to facilitate new partnerships with HBCUs based on joint research capacities.

Community Powerhouse and Advocate Alicia Wilson to Receive 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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BALTIMORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Alicia Wilson, co-founder, Black Philanthropy Circle, as this year's 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Alicia Wilson, co-founder, Black Philanthropy Circle, as this year's 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient.
  • Wilson will be honored during the Featherstone Awards Ceremony, an annual event that showcases Baltimore's most promising youth and promotes academic equity in higher education.
  • Thirty exceptional students, from underrepresented communities, will receive $3,000 Featherstone College Scholarships to attend Coppin State University, Morgan State University, The University of Baltimore and other institutions.
  • "We laud Alicia's strong impact in the community," said Juliana Lopez, executive director, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation."

Leaders in Higher Education Join Advisory Panel Dedicated to Young Men's Personal Development with MANUAL

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MANUAL, an innovative, digital-first young men's personal development and mental health platform, announced the launch of its "Men's Outcomes in Higher Education Advisory Panel." The group is focused on increasing the retention of young men in college while reducing adverse mental health events, like suicide and overdose. The group is comprised of experienced scholars and thought leaders who will provide invaluable insights and guidance to shape MANUAL's resources and programs to inspire young men to become their best selves.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MANUAL, an innovative, digital-first young men's personal development and mental health platform, announced the launch of its "Men's Outcomes in Higher Education Advisory Panel."
  • The group is focused on increasing the retention of young men in college while reducing adverse mental health events, like suicide and overdose.
  • "We are honored to have an exceptional group of individuals join this Advisory Panel," said Matthew Stefanko, MANUAL's founder and CEO.
  • Through collaboration with the Advisory Panel, MANUAL aims to enhance its existing content and develop new resources that address the unique challenges young men face today.

Four Urban Students Named 2023 Math and Science Scholars

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.
  • The students were chosen from several hundred applicants in big-city school districts across the nation for their exceptional academic ability and achievement, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
  • The awards were given to two African American and two Hispanic seniors from high schools in three of the 78 urban school districts represented by the Council.
  • "We also thank the educators in urban school districts who have contributed to the development of these distinguished students, and we wish each of them a bright future."

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announces New 2023 Grants to Support Student Success in STEM Fields

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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"UC Merced and UMBC are models for our nation. Both schools have resolved to ensure that all students -- especially students from underrepresented backgrounds -- are set up to succeed from day one in rigorous STEM classes," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Cooke Foundation. "In advancement of our mission to help exceptional students reach their fullest potential, we are honored to support the work of these important institutions."

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  • UC Merced was awarded the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes universities that demonstrate a robust enrollment, retention, financial support, and representation of Latinx/Latiné students.
  • These grants are part of a $7 million commitment to supporting underrepresented student success in STEM fields.
  • For more than 20 years, the Cooke Foundation has dedicated its mission to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.
  • The Foundation has also provided $131 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

Spelman College Announces Alumna Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., as Provost

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College announced today the appointment of Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., C'82, as the College's new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

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  • ATLANTA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College announced today the appointment of Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., C'82, as the College's new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
  • "We are pleased to welcome alumna and former faculty member Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., back to Spelman College.
  • She will play a central role in advancing the College's teaching, research, learning and overall mission," said Helene Gayle, president of Spelman College.
  • "Dr. Bradley Brennan has provided outstanding leadership to the Provost Office and to the College," said Dr. Gayle.