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a.k.a. Brands Announces Appointment of Sourav Ghosh to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the Company), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Sourav Ghosh to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the Company), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Sourav Ghosh to its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Brands.
  • Brands Board of Directors to help strengthen and grow the Companys portfolio of brands, said Sourav Ghosh.
  • Ghosh currently serves as a Board member for the U.S. Travel Association and holds a role on the Advisory Board at Widener Universitys School of Business.

Minority Business Pandemic Recovery Academy Launched

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the crisis facing minority owned businesses due to COVID-19, the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, operator of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Virginia Business Center created an academy to address the challenges.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the crisis facing minority owned businesses due to COVID-19, the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, operator of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Virginia Business Center created an academy to address the challenges.
  • The Minority Business Pandemic Recovery Academyis a transformational six week executive education program in partnership with The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
  • This Academy will assist minority business CEOs with techniques to use in fortifying and navigating their businesses in a post-pandemic economy.
  • For the last three years, the Washington Business Journal has recognized The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (ranked #11) as one of the Top 30 Largest Business Advocacy Groups in Greater Washington, DC region.

edX and University of Maryland Launch New Online Product Management Master's Degree

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), and the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering – ranked twelfth in the country in online engineering programs – today announced the launch of a new Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Product Management. This new degree from UMD, launched in partnership with edX, is one of the first fully-online product management graduate degrees available from an accredited non-profit college or university, and is offered at approximately $25,000.

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  • This new degree from UMD, launched in partnership with edX, is one of the first fully-online product management graduate degrees available from an accredited non-profit college or university, and is offered at approximately $25,000.
  • Following the success of its Product Management Professional Certificate program on edX, which has enrolled over 60,000 learners since it started in May 2020, UMD decided to develop and launch this competitively priced degree program with edX.
  • The online MPS in Product Management from UMD will combine a fully online learning experience with award-winning faculty and connections with the UMD community.
  • "I'm delighted to expand our partnership with the University of Maryland with this degree program, informed by the success of their Product Management Professional Certificate program on edX," said Anant Agarwal, edX Founder and 2U Chief Open Education Officer.

PeopleGrove Attracts Significant Growth Investment to Accelerate Adoption of the Market’s First Career Access Platform.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The investment will help PeopleGrove address growing demand for continuous career support among students, recent grads, and experienced alumni.

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  • The investment will help PeopleGrove address growing demand for continuous career support among students, recent grads, and experienced alumni.
  • Investment will additionally accelerate adoption of the markets first Career Access Platform.
  • PeopleGrove differentiates itself from other career sites by providing students with personalized career exploration experiences designed to relate classroom-to-career.
  • PeopleGrove provides best-in-class career exploration, career navigation, and social capital access for millions of students and alumni around the world.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Selects 22 Students for Summer 2022 Diversity Internship Program

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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The SAMHSA Internship Program is specifically designed to equip graduate students and recent undergraduates from underrepresented populations to work in the public health field.

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  • The SAMHSA Internship Program is specifically designed to equip graduate students and recent undergraduates from underrepresented populations to work in the public health field.
  • The program is fundamental to SAMHSAs efforts to reduce disparities in mental health and/or substance use disorders by building a diverse behavioral health workforce.
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
  • SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Springboard and University of Maryland Global Campus Partner to Increase Pathways to Careers in High-Skill Fields

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220425005185/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220425005185/en/
    Students who complete Springboards six-month, non-credit courses can also receive credit toward a bachelors degree at UMGC.
  • More than 20,000 students across 100+ countries have used Springboard to advance their careers through the platforms comprehensive, mentor-led online learning programs.
  • Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce.
  • More than half of the universitys student body are active-duty military personnel, reservists, members of the National Guard, veterans, and dependents.

First United Promotes Jason VanSickle to Vice President and Managing Director of Consumer Services

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at First United, is proud to announce the promotion of Jason VanSickle to Vice President and Managing Director of Consumer Services, overseeing the bank's strategic consumer sales and growth initiatives along with all retail banking services in our 26 community offices.

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  • VanSickle will now oversee the bank's strategic consumer sales and growth initiatives along with all retail banking services.
  • FREDERICK, Md., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at First United, is proud to announce the promotion of Jason VanSickle to Vice President and Managing Director of Consumer Services, overseeing the bank's strategic consumer sales and growth initiatives along with all retail banking services in our 26 community offices.
  • Mr. VanSickle has 23 years of banking and customer service experience with 5 years at First United.
  • Most recently, Jason was Vice President and Director of Automated Lending.

Aquia Inc. Promotes Service-Disabled Veteran Katy Chang Craig to Chief of Staff

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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BALTIMORE, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in cloud and cybersecurity professional services, today announced the promotion of Katy Craig to chief of staff.

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  • Craig previously served as Aquia's director of security architecture, where she was instrumental in establishing its growing security architecture practice in zero trust networks and secure software.
  • In her new role, she will support the strategic, operational, and tactical priorities of Aquia's Chief Executive and drive the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
  • As a former Chief Petty Officer, Katy has already built this bond with our leadership team, and will continue to hold my trust."
  • At Aquia, we value trust, accountability, transparency, and diversity; and we've built these tenants into the DNA of our company.

University of Maryland Global Campus Partners with Guild Education to Expand Access to Opportunity

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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"We share a vision with Guild to unlock life-changing opportunities through education that is accessible no matter where students are.

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  • "We share a vision with Guild to unlock life-changing opportunities through education that is accessible no matter where students are.
  • UMGC has an incredible legacy of service and innovation, said Natalie McCullough, president and chief commercial officer at Guild Education.
  • Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus(UMGC)was established in 1947 to serve adult students outside the traditional campus, including military service members and veterans.
  • Guild Education is a social impact company that empowers American workers to unlock life-changing opportunities for personal and professional advancement through education, skill-building, and coaching.

Generation Food Rural Partners Fund Expands University Relationships

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures (BIV), the global leader in early-stage alternative protein and food technology investing has welcomed five new university collaborators to its Generation Food Rural Partners fund.

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures (BIV), the global leader in early-stage alternative protein and food technology investing has welcomed five new university collaborators to its Generation Food Rural Partners fund.
  • Cornell University Cornell is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, and a partner of the State University of New York.
  • Rutgers University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , stands among Americas highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities.
  • Washington State University Washington State University (WSU) is a public research university committed to its land grant mission to provide research and service relevant to the 21st century.