Middlesex Community College

S. Howell Studios wins 18th annual Halstead Grant for Emerging Jewelers

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- S. Howell Studios has won the 2023 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses. Stephanie Howell receives a $7,500 cash grant, $1,000 in jewelry supplies, a trip to Prescott, Arizona, a detailed feedback report from the judging committee, and a signature trophy.

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  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- S. Howell Studios has won the 2023 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses.
  • Grant founder and Halstead President, Hilary Halstead Scott said, "Stephanie presented a plan for authentic artistic expression and financial independence.
  • Stephanie said, "I am incredibly honored and proud to be this year's recipient of the Halstead Grant.
  • The Halstead Grant also awards finalists $1,000 cash and $500 in jewelry supplies from Halstead.

Ultragenyx Opens New Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, Continuing its Expansion in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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BEDFORD, Mass., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today officially opened its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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  • BEDFORD, Mass., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today officially opened its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts.
  • The company has a large and diverse clinical pipeline of late-stage gene therapies for the potential treatment of rare genetic conditions.
  • This new, state-of-the-art facility will enable Ultragenyx to produce gene therapy treatments reliably and at scale, leveraging the company’s proprietary Pinnacle PCLTM (producer cell line) manufacturing platform.
  • The event will include remarks from Ultragenyx leaders, local elected officials and rare disease patient advocates.

William James College Awarded $5.9 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Education

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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“The pandemic disrupted normal social development, causing a significant increase in anxiety and depression among our young people,” said Dr. Nicholas Covino, President of William James College.

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  • “The pandemic disrupted normal social development, causing a significant increase in anxiety and depression among our young people,” said Dr. Nicholas Covino, President of William James College.
  • “It is critical that students receive services in a school setting where they spend most of their day.
  • College partners include Middlesex Community College, Quincy College, and Quinsigamond Community College.
  • “We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Education and the MHSP Development Grant Program for recognizing the need to prepare professionals for mental health careers in our school systems,” said Dr. Jason Kaplan, Chair of WJC’s School Psychology Department and the grant’s Project Director.

This Giving Tuesday, AHIMA Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Chicago, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation is proud to announce its 2022 scholarship program recipients.

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  • Chicago, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation is proud to announce its 2022 scholarship program recipients.
  • This Giving Tuesday, we congratulate the recipients of AHIMA Foundations 2022 scholarship program and send our gratitude to our generous donors and volunteers for making this program possible annually, said Anisa Tootla, AHIMA Foundation Executive Director.
  • AHIMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) dedicated to empowering people with health information literacy to achieve better health outcomes.
  • Recognizing that health information is human information, AHIMA Foundation works extensively to convene interdisciplinary stakeholders to identify unmet public health and education needs.

Gray Promotes Two Leaders to General Manager Positions

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray, we, us or our) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of David Herrmann to General Manager of KWCH (CBS) and KSCW (CW) in Wichita, Kansas.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray, we, us or our) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of David Herrmann to General Manager of KWCH (CBS) and KSCW (CW) in Wichita, Kansas.
  • Gray also announced the promotion of Patience Hettrick from Station Manager/News Director to General Manager of WGGB-TV ABC 40 and WSHM-LD CBS 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  • David previously served as the local sales manager for Grays WSAZ-TV in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, and as the local sales manager of KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri, which is now also owned by Gray.
  • Prior to joining KWCH and KSCW, David was the general sales manager at KAKE-TV in Wichita.

Gray Promotes Patience Hettrick to Station Manager of its Springfield, Massachusetts, Stations

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today promoted Patience Hettrick to Station Manager of WGGB-TV ABC 40 and WSHM-LD CBS 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts, effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today promoted Patience Hettrick to Station Manager of WGGB-TV ABC 40 and WSHM-LD CBS 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts, effective immediately.
  • She has spent the majority of her career at WFSB CBS 3 in Hartford, Connecticut, including as assistant news director.
  • Patience will retain her news director role in her new position as Station Manager.
  • Patience reports to Dana Neves, who today assumes oversight responsibility for the Springfield market in addition to continuing as General Manager of WFSB in Hartford.

Stop & Shop Donates $5,500 to Middlesex Community College Food Pantry

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With many facing increased financial strain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stop & Shop today announced a $5,500 donation to the Middlesex Community College Magic Food Bus School Food Pantry.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With many facing increased financial strain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stop & Shop today announced a $5,500 donation to the Middlesex Community College Magic Food Bus School Food Pantry.
  • Stop & Shop is proud to assist in supporting the Middlesex Community College on-campus Magic Food Bus pantry, helping to ensure students have access to food to help them succeed.
  • We are incredibly proud to launch this partnership with Stop & Shop to address food insecurity among our students, adds college CEO Steven Minkler.
  • A ribbon cutting ceremony held on Thursday, October 22th at the Middlesex Community College campus located on 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown, Connecticut, commemorating the pantrys opening, further solidifying Stop & Shop and Middlesex Community Colleges commitment to eradicating food insecurity faced by students.

New Assessment Validates Relevance of College Credentials in Today's Workplace

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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"Now more than ever, higher education is critical to both expanding personal opportunity and ensuring the economic recovery of our nation," saidDr.

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  • "Now more than ever, higher education is critical to both expanding personal opportunity and ensuring the economic recovery of our nation," saidDr.
  • The QA Commons is a powerful ally in helping institutions and their leaders recognize how to meet this mission."
  • The eight EEQs are Communication, Thinking and Problem Solving, Inquiry, Collaboration, Adaptability, Learning, Principles and Ethics, and Responsibility and Professionalism.
  • The ESA has been piloted at 20 colleges and universities, and is now being implemented at eight institutions in the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities System: Capital Community College, Eastern Connecticut State University, Housatonic Community College, Middlesex Community College, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Three Rivers Community College, and Western Connecticut State University.

Connecticut's Community Colleges Improve How Employers Can Post Jobs And Reach Their Students And Alumni, For Free

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from eight community colleges, including Capital Community College, Housatonic Community College, Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Three Rivers Community College, and Tunxis Community College.

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  • Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from eight community colleges, including Capital Community College, Housatonic Community College, Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Three Rivers Community College, and Tunxis Community College.
  • "Many employers post jobs at the closest community colleges," Miller added.
  • But only our Connecticut Community Colleges Jobs Consortium gives employers a direct path to our combined community colleges career centers and talent."
  • More than one million employers have already registered to utilize the Network to post jobs and recruit students and alumni for entry-level jobs.