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EverythingALS Announces Student Fellow Scholarship Awards and Expanded Student Ambassador Program aims to accelerate ALS Research

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverythingALS, a citizen science research organization dedicated to developing cure for ALS, announced today the Student Fellow Scholarship Awards and the expansion and continued enrollment of student Ambassadors program.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverythingALS, a citizen science research organization dedicated to developing cure for ALS, announced today the Student Fellow Scholarship Awards and the expansion and continued enrollment of student Ambassadors program.
  • Through the Fellows and Student Ambassadors programs, students learn the importance and understanding of human-centered study design to improve research participation and outcomes.
  • They develop an understanding of observational and clinical study management, and connect program mentors and scientific thought leaders to co-host EverythingALS community events.
  • Upon completion of the programs, Fellows of this program receive a scholarship, while Student Ambassadors receive referrals and/or letters of recommendation.

Freedom Alliance Names Student Ambassador; Kiki Patterson Honors Late Father by Helping Those in Need

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Freedom Alliance honors and supports veterans and their families through a variety of resources.

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  • Freedom Alliance honors and supports veterans and their families through a variety of resources.
  • Kesauna “Kiki” Patterson was two years old when her father, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Esau G. Patterson, lost his life in Baghdad on April 29, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • As Student Ambassador, Kiki will travel the country to speak with media, engage with civic organizations and meet with Freedom Alliance supporters.
  • “Supporting Gold Star children like Kiki is integral to keeping her father’s memory alive and we are honored to have her represent Freedom Alliance,” said Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance.

NEDHSA, Prime Time Head Start collaborate to provide behavioral health services to more than 500 3-4-year-olds

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

This agreement allows NEDHSA access to more than 500 3-and-4-year-olds and their families through full-day, school year service across four centers located in high-needs communities.

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  • This agreement allows NEDHSA access to more than 500 3-and-4-year-olds and their families through full-day, school year service across four centers located in high-needs communities.
  • Prime Time focuses on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for Ouachita Parish children and families.
  • Since 2016, Prime Time has administered the Head Start Program in Ouachita Parish.
  • NEDHSA Integrated Care addresses behavioral health, primary health, and social determinants of health.

The Society for Financial Education & Professional Development (SFE&PD) and Carver Bank amplify successful financial education initiative at three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to include internships and professional development

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The SFE&PD Student Ambassador Program is doing precisely this at Howard University, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and Medgar Evers College in partnership with Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver").

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  • The SFE&PD Student Ambassador Program is doing precisely this at Howard University, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and Medgar Evers College in partnership with Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver").
  • With students back on campus, SFE&PD will continue to expand its reach to teach financial education to more students at these institutions.
  • "Financial education is critical for communities of color that often lack access to important tools to gain financial security," said Carver CEO and President Michael T. Pugh.
  • Carver Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARV) is the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank.

Universities Increase Student Participation in Virtual Clubs and Events with UniFlow's New Opportunity Discovery Platform

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

This rapid growth paves the way for a new generation of student engagement by providing universities with the software to centralize information about student organizations, competitions, general events, and other out-of-the-classroom opportunities.

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  • This rapid growth paves the way for a new generation of student engagement by providing universities with the software to centralize information about student organizations, competitions, general events, and other out-of-the-classroom opportunities.
  • Student clubs and organizations are not always visible to students who cannot attend club fairs, and many first-year students feel too anxious or shy to approach club leaders to introduce themselves.
  • The switch to UniFlow has proven instrumental in promoting community participation and opportunities on campus--our students love the platform, said Dien Du, President of Smeals Student Council.
  • UniFlow has allowed us to provide information on student clubs and events while also providing club suggestions to newer members.

ScholarRx Launches Medical Student Alliance for Global Education (MeSAGE)

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ScholarRx today announced the public launch of the Medical Student Alliance for Global Education, or MeSAGE (pronounced "message").

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ScholarRx today announced the public launch of the Medical Student Alliance for Global Education, or MeSAGE (pronounced "message").
  • The aim of MeSAGE is to empower student organizations with the tools and expertise to build medical education content that often falls outside of the traditional curriculum, and make that content freely available to any student, school, or institution in the world.
  • MeSAGE is the largest student-driven curriculum alliance on the planet, composed of student organizations from different regions of the world.
  • Together, we aim to leverage the expertise and passion of medical students to develop engaging and instructionally-sound med-ed content.

University of Vermont’s Business School Ranked Among Top Nine Internationally for Social Impact

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Monday, February 3, 2020

A new rating places the University of Vermonts Grossman School of Business among the top nine business schools internationally and top three in the U.S. for social impact.

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  • A new rating places the University of Vermonts Grossman School of Business among the top nine business schools internationally and top three in the U.S. for social impact.
  • The new ranking, called the Positive Impact Rating, was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Were extremely proud of the Grossman School for its many achievements, including this latest, important recognition, said UVM president Suresh Garimella.
  • It is operated in close collaboration with student organizations including oikos International, Net Impact, AIESEC, SOS UK and Studenten voor Morgen.