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AGB Welcomes Four Higher Education Leaders to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Paul Brajcich, Katherine Sawyer, Cynthia Shapira, and David Wilson were elected to the AGB Board of Directors, joining 14 other distinguished leaders. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

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  • AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.
  • "I am delighted that these individuals have chosen to share their insights, foresight, passion for higher education, and subject matter expertise with AGB," said AGB Board Chair Beverly Seay.
  • In addition to their positions on AGB's board, the new directors also serve as higher education leaders at colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations.
  • AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

SmithGroup Opens First Southeastern Office in Atlanta

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Atlanta, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup, one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its first office in the southeastern United States in Atlanta.

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  • Atlanta, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup, one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened its first office in the southeastern United States in Atlanta.
  • The Atlanta office is led by Robert Bull , who also serves as the director of the firms Washington, DC location.
  • Channing McLeod , a principal specializing in healthcare planning and design based in Atlanta, recently joined SmithGroup to help launch an office in the region.
  • The Atlanta office of SmithGroup is located at 999 Peachtree Street NE.

First National Bank Brings Innovative Banking Services to Slippery Rock University

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), and Slippery Rock University (SRU) announced a new agreement to bring FNB's banking services, innovative digital technology and financial education to the SRU community.

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  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), and Slippery Rock University (SRU) announced a new agreement to bring FNB's banking services, innovative digital technology and financial education to the SRU community.
  • "The banking relationship is an important step toward financial independence," said Barry C. Robinson, Chief Consumer Banking Officer for First National Bank.
  • Commercial banking solutions includecorporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing.
  • The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services.

Slippery Rock University to be Featured in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazines

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Slippery Rock University will be featured as a Pittsburgh Business Leader in the upcoming editions of Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur magazines.

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  • Slippery Rock University will be featured as a Pittsburgh Business Leader in the upcoming editions of Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur magazines.
  • This type of exposure is important to distinguish our University and our students as successful leaders in our region.
  • By establishing these connections, the University aims to increase career opportunities for its students, who are future leaders.
  • Located in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, the University is positioned conveniently one hour north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Union Institute & University Launches U4U! Early College Program - Online and Free to Ohio High School Students Who Qualify

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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This exciting new program allows qualifying high school juniors and seniors to take Union courses online for free and earn college credit along the way.

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  • This exciting new program allows qualifying high school juniors and seniors to take Union courses online for free and earn college credit along the way.
  • is funded through the state's College Credit Plus program and Union scholarships.
  • This can save students and families money on the cost of college tuition and potentially time toward earning a college degree.
  • We are excited for Union Institute and University to begin offering College Credit Plus courses to eligible students."

University of Oklahoma Launches 'OU Online'

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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NORMAN, Okla., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Oklahoma announced today the launch of OU Online, a central division that will deliver the university's online graduate degree programs, expanding OU's ability to reach students in Oklahoma and beyond.

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  • NORMAN, Okla., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Oklahoma announced today the launch of OU Online, a central division that will deliver the university's online graduate degree programs, expanding OU's ability to reach students in Oklahoma and beyond.
  • Of the initial 33 online graduate programs being offered through OU Online, six are new programs launching this fall.
  • Upon graduation, they will become OU alumni no matter how far from the university they completed their courses.
  • Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy to Celebrate Class of 2020 with Online Commencement on May 16

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) will honor the Class of 2020 at an online commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16.

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  • Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) will honor the Class of 2020 at an online commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16.
  • Collectively, the class reports having been accepted to colleges and universities across Oklahoma and beyond, including Coffeyville Community College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University, Rogers State University, Tulsa Community College, and University of Central Oklahoma.
  • The full-time online public charter school serves Oklahoma students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Details of the graduation ceremony are as follows:
    Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and serving Oklahoma students in kindergarten through 12th grade.