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Mercyhurst marks new era in athletics with move to Division I

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Transitioning to Division I, effective Fall 2024, augments Mercyhurst’s exceptional academic culture and enables its student-athletes to compete at the highest echelon of collegiate athletics.

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  • Transitioning to Division I, effective Fall 2024, augments Mercyhurst’s exceptional academic culture and enables its student-athletes to compete at the highest echelon of collegiate athletics.
  • Their forward-thinking vision and meticulous planning have positioned the Lakers for a seamless and successful transition to Division I and the NEC.
  • “For years, our athletic programs have showcased exceptional talent and dedication, both athletically and academically, at the NCAA Division II level,” said Mercyhurst Athletic Director Joe Spano.
  • Spano added that having recently completed major updates to the university’s athletic facilities, Mercyhurst is further poised for the move to Division I.

$122.5 Million Healthcare Transformation Grant Launches Center for Better Aging

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-of-a-kind healthcare collaborative, the Center for Better Aging (CBA) located at St. Bernard Hospital, opens in July with a health equity mandate to serve the growing 50+ population on Chicago's Greater South Side. 

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  • "A whole-person, collaborative approach will be vital to closing the life expectancy gap in the greater South Side community," said Center for Better Aging Executive Director Estrelitta Harmon .
  • CBA partners will elevate the standard of aging adult care and focus on what matters to each patient."
  • St. Bernard Hospital is the lead partner in securing a $122.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to fund the nonprofit CBA under the HFS Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program.
  • HFS is excited to continue this partnership with the Center for Better Aging, as we work together to reduce disparities, better serve customers and ultimately improve health outcomes in South Side communities."

Governor JB Pritzker Announces Historic $500 Million Investment Aligning with the CHIPS and Science Act

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Innovate Illinois Chair and Governor JB Pritzker announced a groundbreaking proposal to allocate $500 million towards the advancement of beyond silicon quantum technology in the state.

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  • Innovate Illinois Chair and Governor JB Pritzker announced a groundbreaking proposal to allocate $500 million towards the advancement of beyond silicon quantum technology in the state.
  • "We were already solidifying our position as a top hub for quantum development, we're ready to leap ahead.
  • Ensuring we make timely, strategic investments and demonstrate unwavering commitment builds confidence among private industry and the federal government," said Governor JB Pritzker.
  • Governor Pritzker has been fostering the innovation environment in Illinois and this announcement will uplift these efforts.

Proximity Learning Enters 2024 Celebrating 500,000 Students Served

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Proximity Learning Inc. , the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced it ended 2023 with more than 500,000 students educated since its founding through its industry-leading learning platform.

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  • Proximity Learning Inc. , the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced it ended 2023 with more than 500,000 students educated since its founding through its industry-leading learning platform.
  • Over the last 12 months, Proximity Learning has gained considerable momentum in its effort to address the nationwide teacher shortage, connecting students across the country with highly trained and effective teachers.
  • A study by Chicago State University demonstrated that Proximity Learning students score 8% higher than the average admissions requirement for state universities.
  • To find out more about how Proximity Learning is empowering school districts and improving the learning experience, visit www.proxlearn.com .

Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy Is Alive And Thriving Thanks to Focus on Equity & Inclusion

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.

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  • Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.
  • The fight for equity is the engine that fuels the mission of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
  • It is also a passion to continue the work and enhance the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a two-time HBCU graduate of Lincoln University and Howard.
  • He was dignified and believed with the Constitution on his side; he could venture forward with essential change.

Allied Universal Names Honorable William J. Walker Vice President and Corporate Security Director

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Allied Universal® , the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director.

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  • Allied Universal® , the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director.
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    Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker appointed to the position of vice president and corporate security director at Allied Universal.
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    Walker will draw on his civilian and military executive leadership expertise to serve as a resource to Allied Universal customers in developing comprehensive security strategies.
  • Walker will also provide counsel to help customers leverage cutting-edge technology and data to deploy smarter, more effective security programs.

SAS announces first HBCU Fellows

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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CARY, N.C., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High demand for data science skills generates rewarding career opportunities, but those opportunities have not historically gone to underrepresented populations. Innovative professors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are forging opportunities for students to engage with data analytics in meaningful and creative ways, ensuring students develop career-ready analytics skills. To supercharge their efforts, SAS developed the HBCU Fellows Program and recently named the four members of the inaugural cohort.

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  • To supercharge their efforts, SAS developed the HBCU Fellows Program and recently named the four members of the inaugural cohort.
  • "The HBCU Fellows are opening doors to exciting careers in data and analytics for their students," said Liz Moran, Director, SAS Academic Programs and Certification.
  • Last year, SAS hosted the first HBCU Invitational in concert with the SAS Championship golf tournament.
  • It joined many other outreach and recruiting programs, including SAS HBCU STEM & Business Connects, HBCU Career Development Marketplace and HBCU Academic Excellence Program.

Argonne National Laboratory names first Office of Community Engagement director

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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“Having launched Argonne’s first-ever Office of Community Engagement last year, we are thrilled to now have Robyn in place as its leader,” said Argonne Laboratory Director Paul Kearns.

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  • “Having launched Argonne’s first-ever Office of Community Engagement last year, we are thrilled to now have Robyn in place as its leader,” said Argonne Laboratory Director Paul Kearns.
  • “Argonne has a proud history of community engagement, but this office brings more structure and intentionality to our efforts.
  • Argonne created the Office of Community Engagement in 2022 to enhance its local, state, and regional community outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Prior to joining Argonne, Grange served in various roles, including district director for the Office of U.S. Representative Bobby Rush in Illinois’s 1st congressional district, director of communications for the United Way of Central Illinois, and director of the Office of University Relations at Chicago State University.

Unimarket awarded approved vendor status for Illinois public schools

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unimarket, a leading eProcurement software provider, has announced that it has been adopted as an approved vendor by the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC).

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unimarket, a leading eProcurement software provider, has announced that it has been adopted as an approved vendor by the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC).
  • IPHEC is a cooperative organization comprising all 13 public institutions of higher education in Illinois, including Chicago State University, Illinois State University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • The organization's adoption of Unimarket means that public schools across the state now have more choice when looking to optimize and improve their processes through eProcurement.
  • "Unimarket is thrilled to be awarded approved vendor status by IPHEC," says Darren Blakely, President Unimarket North America.

Relativity Evolves Partnership with CPS to Build Law and Technology Career Pathways for Students

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today announced an extension of its partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to deliver early college and career programming to Corliss STEM High School. Relativity has been a CPS partner for over 10 years, and is focusing this year on building the Corliss STEM programming.

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  • Relativity has been a CPS partner for over 10 years, and is focusing this year on building the Corliss STEM programming.
  • The partnership with Corliss STEM High School will include financial investments and dedicated early career development initiatives.
  • This last year alone, Relativity has donated $175,000 to Corliss and $75,000 to CPS' Legal Pathways Career and Technical Education Program that serves students across the District.
  • Relativity selected Corliss STEM High School to deepen its CPS partnership given the school's history of innovation and commitment to community outcomes.