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Former JAXA Astronaut Dr. Soichi Noguchi Joins Voyager Space Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced Dr. Soichi Noguchi has been appointed to the company's advisory board.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced Dr. Soichi Noguchi has been appointed to the company's advisory board.
  • Dr. Noguchi is an aeronautical engineer, former Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut, and the first astronaut in the world to accomplish three different methods of Earth entry from space.
  • His addition to the Voyager advisory board is another essential step in broadening the company's space exploration efforts and building a better future for humanity.
  • "Dr. Noguchi joins our team at a pivotal time, and we are glad to have him on board."

Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's legacy with three $100,000 prizes in Art History

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with a new award: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History. In its inaugural presentation, three awards of $100,000 each are bestowed on foreign-born art history and museum professionals whose work has had an impact on museum culture and curatorial practices in the United States, and in their respective fields of study.

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  • The Marica VIlcek Prizes in Art History are bestowed on outstanding art historians and museum professionals.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with a new award: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History .
  • The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with $300,000 in awards: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History.
  • Marica Vilcek is an American art historian and philanthropist, as well as co-founder, vice-chair and secretary of the Vilcek Foundation.

THE SECOND CITY ANNOUNCES ED WELLS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization. Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education. 

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization.
  • Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education.
  • As the world leader in improv-based entertainment and education, The Second City represents both the very best of and the future of improv," said Ed Wells.
  • In addition to his recent leadership at Sesame Workshop, Wells held executive leadership roles at WWE and Paramount (formerly Viacom).

EdTech Unicorn EEO Joins Hands with Peking University -- Redesigning learning experiences for the new digital-forward model of education

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Friday, July 8, 2022

EEO was founded in 2014 with the purpose of building an inclusive and student-centered learning ecosystem through the power of technology.Since 2019, EEO and Peking University joined hands to collaborate on digitizing physical learning environments, constructing specialized archeology classrooms, and adopting hybrid learning methods.

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  • EEO was founded in 2014 with the purpose of building an inclusive and student-centered learning ecosystem through the power of technology.Since 2019, EEO and Peking University joined hands to collaborate on digitizing physical learning environments, constructing specialized archeology classrooms, and adopting hybrid learning methods.
  • It is a nonstop journey for EEO and Peking University to explore how to better motivate students and support educators in experimental teaching strategies.
  • The project of Global Open Courses Program focuses on how hybrid learning gives rise to an enriched learning experience and expands learning communities.
  • Hybrid learning, a method that incorporates hybrid technologies and open educational practices, has witnessed increasing adoption in K12 and higher ed institutions globally.

American Tower Joins LF Edge as Premiere Member, Community Adds EdgeGallery to Project Roster

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Monday, February 28, 2022

"We are pleased to see even more leading technology innovators joining as LF Edge members," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IOT, the Linux Foundation.

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  • "We are pleased to see even more leading technology innovators joining as LF Edge members," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IOT, the Linux Foundation.
  • "We are excited to join LF Edge and their members to accelerate innovation, enabled by edge network architecture.
  • Celebrating it's two-year mark as an umbrella project, LF Edge welcomes its tenth project, Edge Gallery.
  • LF Edge helps unify a fragmented edge market around a common, open vision for the future of the industry.

Global Autonomous Agriculture Equipment Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2021 & 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 24, 2021

The global autonomous agriculture equipment market is expected to reach $28.90 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period 2021-2026.

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  • The global autonomous agriculture equipment market is expected to reach $28.90 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period 2021-2026.
  • Thus, the growing demand for autonomous equipment in the agriculture sector is also responsible for such a higher growth in the autonomous agriculture equipment market.
  • How is the competitive benchmarking of the key autonomous agriculture equipment companies in the agriculture market based on the analysis of their market coverage and market potential?
  • Which are the leading consortiums and associations in the global autonomous agriculture equipment market, and what are their roles in the market?

Virtual Reality Labs Powered by WorldViz Publish Over 330 Research Studies

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Since 2015, the WorldViz " Partners in Science Report " now highlights over 330 published studies, giving scientists access to a unique collection of virtual reality studies by top researchers across many disciplines.

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  • Since 2015, the WorldViz " Partners in Science Report " now highlights over 330 published studies, giving scientists access to a unique collection of virtual reality studies by top researchers across many disciplines.
  • Today, virtual reality is established as a powerful research tool allowing for unprecedented experimental control within fully immersive stimuli.
  • WorldViz has been supporting the research community since 2002 by providing end-to-end VR research solutions including software and hardware.
  • Based in Santa Barbara, CA, WorldViz is an industry-leading provider of virtual reality solutions for the enterprise and public sectors.

Western Union and Japan’s Ritsumeikan University Simplify Tuition Fee Payments

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced a collaboration between Western Union Business Solutions and Ritsumeikan University .

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  • b'Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced a collaboration between Western Union Business Solutions and Ritsumeikan University .
  • For more information on GlobalPay for Students, visit our website .\nThe Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments.
  • Western Union connects the world to bring boundless possibilities within reach.
  • In 2014, RU was selected by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for its Top Global University Project.

Western Union and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Simplify Enrollment Fee Payments

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a collaboration with Western Union Business Solutions and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) that will enable students to pay enrollment fees (including an admission fee, partial tuition fees, dormitory fees, and insurance fees) using a simplified payment process, helping assure funds arrive on-time and in-full, without hidden charges.

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  • Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a collaboration with Western Union Business Solutions and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) that will enable students to pay enrollment fees (including an admission fee, partial tuition fees, dormitory fees, and insurance fees) using a simplified payment process, helping assure funds arrive on-time and in-full, without hidden charges.
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is a pioneer in the recruitment of international students in Japan and we are proud to be a partner to provide the GlobalPay for Students platform, said Haruhiko Ohashi, country manager for Japan, Western Union Business Solutions.
  • Western Union Business Solutions is a trusted payment provider that has moved over $14B on behalf of education providers.
  • The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments.