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“No Code” Hackathon for Social Change Attracts Diverse Talent, Embracing Equity and Justice

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WE WIN Together Week is proud to announce the inaugural "'No Code' Hackathon for Social Change," scheduled virtually from April 1-21, 2024, with an onsite option for teams in St. Louis during the homestretch of April 20 and 21. Hosted by WIN Network, Communities RISE Together, Well-being and Equity in the World, and Harris-Stowe State University, this groundbreaking event will harness the collective creativity of diverse teams to address systemic injustices prevalent in communities across the US and globally.

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  • Hackathon participants will work together to prototype ideas that champion changemakers and rectify the systemic inequalities perpetuated by barriers such as racism, sexism, classism, and caste.
  • The "No Code" Hackathon welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds; no coding expertise required.
  • A series of speakers during the week of April 8-12 will provide valuable insights and guidance to support participants in their journey toward social change.
  • Focused on tackling structural racism and inequities, the hackathon will explore various areas, including healthcare, education, social services, transportation, and beyond.

INROADS College Links Grows Roots in St. Louis with Community Support

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, MO, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INROADS College Links is expanding its presence and impact to St. Louis.

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  • ST. LOUIS, MO, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INROADS College Links is expanding its presence and impact to St. Louis.
  • "We are proud to bring our INROADS College Links Program to St.
  • Learn more about INROADS College Links and why you should be involved in this life-changing program.
  • INROADS College Links will create opportunities for St. Louis students facing unique challenges in their pursuit of higher education and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on their lives.

PURINA GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WITH THERAPY DOG VISITS TO HELP MANAGE STUDENT STRESS BEFORE FINAL EXAMS

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina is unleashing the power of pets to help manage stress for college students ahead of final exams in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. A group of Purina employee-led Touch Therapy teams is visiting the campus of the University of Missouri—St. Louis (UMSL) this week to officially kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month and to help educate students on the mental and physical benefits of pet interactions. Four additional universities in the greater St. Louis area will host Touch Therapy visits throughout the first week of May.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina is unleashing the power of pets to help manage stress for college students ahead of final exams in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • A group of Purina employee-led Touch Therapy teams is visiting the campus of the University of Missouri—St.
  • Four additional universities in the greater St. Louis area will host Touch Therapy visits throughout the first week of May.
  • "Mental Health Awareness Month is the ideal time for us to unleash the power of pets and help college students manage their stress during the final exams crunch."

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization partners with Amazon to design the new Amazon Small Business Academy

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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The tracks address both the tactical fundamentals, as well as the skills, that small business owners need to build self-reliance, confidence and perseverance.

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  • The tracks address both the tactical fundamentals, as well as the skills, that small business owners need to build self-reliance, confidence and perseverance.
  • The program is free, open to any small business owner or entrepreneur and can be accessed at smallbusiness.amazon .
  • "Small business owners who take advantage of this academy can use these tools to think more entrepreneurial, and that directly services the mission of CEO."
  • From its inception in 1984, the organization has grown to approximately 16,500 members, representing nearly 250 college- and university-based chapters.

Horizon Therapeutics plc Expands Commitment to Education Equity, STEAM Careers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Adding Meharry Medical College as Horizon Scholars Partner

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today expanded its commitment to education equity, science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) careers and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through its Horizon Scholars program, which now includes a student at Meharry Medical College.

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  • Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today expanded its commitment to education equity, science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) careers and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through its Horizon Scholars program, which now includes a student at Meharry Medical College.
  • The Horizon Scholars program provides scholarships to cover student debt burden while simultaneously offering professional mentorship, peer networking and internships and job opportunities for students.
  • Horizons partnership with Meharry Medical College is the companys most recent expansion of its commitment to education equity and promoting diversity within our future generation of STEAM leaders.
  • Meharry Medical College, founded in 1876, is the nations largest private, independent historically Black academic health sciences center dedicated to educating minority and other health professionals.

Planet Partners with Taylor Geospatial Institute, Data Expected To Be Leveraged for Research on Food Security and Defense and Intelligence

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Bringing together eight midwestern universities and research centers, TGI aims to harness innovation in geospatial science and make scientific discoveries that address global challenges.

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  • Bringing together eight midwestern universities and research centers, TGI aims to harness innovation in geospatial science and make scientific discoveries that address global challenges.
  • With access to Planets satellite data, TGI aims to enable researchers to explore critical issues surrounding global food security, core geospatial science and computation, geospatial health, and national security.
  • Through this multi-user agreement, TGI member institutions will gain access to Planet data through the companys Education and Research Program .
  • With Planets unique satellite capabilities and archive, the Taylor Geospatial Institute can further its goal of leading innovation and impact through cutting-edge geospatial technologies.

Propel Center Announces Recipients of $1,000,000 Industry Impact Grants

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Propel Center — the global HBCU technology and learning hub — today announced the awardees of $1 million in Health Innovation & Research Grants. These awards, the second round of Industry Impact Grants, continue Propel's mission to offer world-class research and innovation opportunities for HBCUs and their students.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Propel Center the global HBCUtechnology and learning hub today announcedthe awardees of $1 million in Health Innovation & Research Grants.
  • These awards, the second round of Industry Impact Grants, continuePropel's mission to offer world-class research and innovation opportunities for HBCUs and their students.
  • Intended to provide new opportunitiesforthecurrent and futureworkforce, the HealthInnovation & Research Grants support work in STEM fields, data science, andmachinelearning-artificial intelligence.
  • "We're exceedingly proud and humbled to be named one of the awardee for these important and prestigious Propel grants," saidDr.

Three Additional HBCUs Join EAB’s “Way Forward Initiative” Powered by Bank of America

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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EAB is proud to partner with Bank of America to provide data, insight, and advice to help propel HBCUs and their students into a brighter future.

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  • EAB is proud to partner with Bank of America to provide data, insight, and advice to help propel HBCUs and their students into a brighter future.
  • EAB and Bank of America established the Way Forward Initiative in 2021 in partnership with an initial cohort of five HBCUs working together to advance their institutional goals.
  • The services and support provided through the Way Forward Initiative have also helped us to better inform and engage all critical stakeholders.
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76 Colleges and Universities Selected Jenzabar Solutions in 2021 to Secure Student Success in an Increasingly Digital Future

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading technology innovator in higher education serving the new student, today announced that 76 institutions selected Jenzabars solutions in 2021 to better enable student success and future-proof their campuses.

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  • Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading technology innovator in higher education serving the new student, today announced that 76 institutions selected Jenzabars solutions in 2021 to better enable student success and future-proof their campuses.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2021, 24 higher education institutions selected Jenzabars innovative ERP and SIS solutions.
  • These numbers reflect the confidence colleges and universities have in Jenzabars innovation and vision for the future of higher education technology.
  • To do this, theyre selecting proven and innovative solutions to power critical digital transformations across their campuses, said Ling Chai Maginn, President, CEO, and Founder of Jenzabar.

Risk Management Association Awards Scholarships to 76 Students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Risk Management Association announced today that it is awarding $152,000 in scholarships to students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities as part of its effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial services industry.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Risk Management Association announced today that it is awarding $152,000 in scholarships to students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities as part of its effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial services industry.
  • The $2,000 scholarships are designed to benefit students pursuing financial services careersand the RMA member banks that will ultimately gain from their talents.
  • Founded in 1914, the Risk Management Association is a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk management principles in the financial services industry.
  • RMA promotes an enterprise approach to risk management that focuses on credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.