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Everest Group’s Vinod Gupta Honored by President of India with Honorary Doctorate for IIT Jodhpur

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.

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  • The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.
  • The convocation of IIT Jodhpur is scheduled on November 21, 2023 in the Permanent Campus of IIT Jodhpur.
  • We believe Mr. Gupta’s presence will inspire our academic community and this will be a momentous occasion for IIT Jodhpur as this is the first time IIT Jodhpur is conferring the Honorary Doctor Degree to eminent personalities.
  • Mr. Gupta also has been honored by a Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nebraska and I.I.T., Kharagpur.

This Week in Entertainment News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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Borsheims Promotes Four on Executive Team

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Borsheims recently announced the promotions of four key members of its executive team–Adrienne Perry, Sean Moore, Julie McAlpine, and Andy Brabec.

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  • Borsheims recently announced the promotions of four key members of its executive team–Adrienne Perry, Sean Moore, Julie McAlpine, and Andy Brabec.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829879828/en/
    Borsheims promotes Adrienne Perry to Chief Revenue Officer and Sean Moore, Andy Brabec and Julie McAlpine to Vice President.
  • As CRO, Perry will steward Borsheims' sales divisions toward continued growth while aligning departments to create a seamless omnichannel experience.
  • Moore started his career at Borsheims as a Seasonal Sales Associate before serving as an assistant to Borsheims' Executive Vice President in 1993.

NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Lydia Kirkland, Sharon Tran, and Ethan Watkins

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Lydia Kirkland of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Sharon Tran of the University of North Georgia (UNG), and Ethan Watkins of Converse University as the recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit. The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music. The scholarship award is open to current NAfME Collegiate members, who have been nominated for NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Recognition.

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  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.
  • The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music.
  • Learn about past recipients of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship, NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition, and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

Quantum Workplace Funds Computer Science Scholarship at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quantum Workplace, a leading employee success platform, as well as the leader in data collection for the nationally recognized Best Places to Work Programs, announced today the establishment of a scholarship aimed to support and encourage computer science education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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  • Quantum Workplace scholarship to promote STEM education, and diversity and inclusion in STEM careers.
  • OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quantum Workplace , a leading employee success platform, as well as the leader in data collection for the nationally recognized Best Places to Work Programs , announced today the establishment of a scholarship aimed to support and encourage computer science education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha .
  • By investing in STEM education, Quantum Workplace aims to empower the next generation of innovators and leaders in technology.
  • The gift is being made through the University of Nebraska Foundation as part of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University's Future.

Maranda Ward from The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences Selected for Campus Compact's Engaged Scholars Initiative

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Compact announced the 14 faculty and staff selected as the 2023-2024 cohort of its Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI). ESI is a year-long collaborative learning and leadership program. Each cohort consists of a diverse group of early-career faculty and staff who are equipped to lead equity-focused change at their institution. Members of the cohort hold a wide variety of roles on their campuses, but each has a demonstrated history of effective civic and community engagement work.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Compact announced the 14 faculty and staff selected as the 2023-2024 cohort of its Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI).
  • Each cohort consists of a diverse group of early-career faculty and staff who are equipped to lead equity-focused change at their institution.
  • Scholars will participate in professional development, retreats, and individual support through mentoring and coaching.
  • "I can't wait to work with and learn from incredible scholars to truly create change that is impactful in measurable ways."

Costa Rica showcases its selection of educational services at the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Rican foreign trade promoter, PROCOMER, in conjunction with the universities Veritas, UH, UC, UIA, ULACIT, UISIL and UNIBE, and the Consorcio Global Edu promotes the Costa Rican education proposals to professionals from more than 100 countries at the trade fair for education, NAFSA 2023, taking place from May 30 to June 2 in Washington D.C., USA.

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  • This trade fair, aimed at the higher education sector, brings together hundreds of experts representing academic institutions, consulting companies, suppliers, and other stakeholders of great importance to the sector, thus offering the chance to address issues pertaining to the internationalization of educational services in Costa Rica.
  • The Costa Rican delegation presents itself at the country stand,Esencial COSTA RICA, with business programs for each participant and where the delegation provides information on the Costa Rican higher education proposals.
  • The goal of participating in NAFSA is to discover emerging trends in student mobility, establish new relationships with university partners,create networking opportunities in education, and identify global market needs.
  • Currently, Costa Rica stands out for its focus on sustainability and the stewardship of the environment as part of its education proposal, aspects that have been differentiating Costa Rica from other destinations, contributing to its positioning worldwide.

University of Nebraska Omaha Adds YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform To Suite of Ed-Tech Tools

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Part of the University of Nebraska System, the University of Nebraska Omaha has bolstered its commitment to accessibility by adding YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Zoom Connector, both of which were deployed last year.

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  • Part of the University of Nebraska System, the University of Nebraska Omaha has bolstered its commitment to accessibility by adding YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Zoom Connector, both of which were deployed last year.
  • The University serves more than 15,000 students at its Omaha campus.
  • YuJa Panorama replaces the college’s previous digital accessibility tool to provide a comprehensive, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging video and media content to students.
  • In addition, YuJa Panorama will help course creators pinpoint and correct accessibility issues, as well as improve the learning experience by driving inclusivity as a key and measurable objective.

Jason Derulo and Danny White Launch Pro Volleyball Federation Team in Omaha

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the United States' most rabid volleyball hotbeds now boasts a team in North America's premier women's professional volleyball league, as Omaha businessman Danny White and performance artist Jason Derulo announced that they will launch a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise in Omaha, Nebraska during the league's inaugural 2024 season.

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  • FRISCO, Texas and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the United States' most rabid volleyball hotbeds now boasts a team in North America's premier women's professional volleyball league, as Omaha businessman Danny White and performance artist Jason Derulo announced that they will launch a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise in Omaha, Nebraska during the league's inaugural 2024 season.
  • Jason Derulo and Danny White announced they will launch a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise in Omaha.
  • Pro Volleyball Federation will launch its inaugural season in February 2024 with world-class players and coaches.
  • Those wishing to become a part of Pro Volleyball Federation, whether as a player, coach, team owner, investor, sponsor, vendor, media company, or host venue, can email [email protected] .

Gabe Osiier Joins Alpha Omega as Senior Vice President of Core Accounts

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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VIENNA, Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration announced today that Gabe Osiier has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Core Accounts.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration announced today that Gabe Osiier has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Core Accounts.
  • During college, Gabe interned with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) which jump started his career of service in national security and government services.
  • Before joining Alpha Omega, he was a Senior Executive at CACI, building and maintaining relations with clients, identifying key business opportunities, and directing development of client-customized solutions.
  • "I want to continue Alpha Omega's longstanding tradition of outstanding customer service and bring my legacy of proven growth to the business unit," Gabe Osiier said.