Delaware State University

AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

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  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

WSFS CARES Foundation Provides More Than $185K in First Quarter Grants to Community Organizations

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation.

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  • The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation.
  • “The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support nonprofits that are invested in improving communities and fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity,” said Patrick J.
  • Ward, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Market President at WSFS Bank and Chairman of the WSFS CARES Foundation.
  • We are grateful to WSFS for their investment in the revitalization of this Wilmington, Delaware community.”

Kaplan’s All Access License Named to Tech & Learning’s Best of 2023 List, Citing Its Ability to Expand Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.

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  • Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.
  • This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently expanded its license to alumni because of the success it’s had with current students.
  • Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders.

Trade Schools, Alternative Pathways on Display at Delaware's First School Choice Week Fair

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delaware highschoolers have boundless options for their futures, from four-year universities to trade schools or heading straight into the workforce. A school fair in Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27 will give K-12 students and their families a taste of the diverse job options available to them, as well as the middle and highschools that can prepare them for those jobs.

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  • Hosted by DelawareCAN, the school fair will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goldey-Beacom College's Event Center.
  • Event planners state they especially aim to highlight trade schools and vocational training opportunities to give families a taste of the alternative pathways available after high school.
  • This event is Delaware's first school fair for National School Choice Week (NSCW).
  • In addition to the Wilmington school fair, 32 large-scale fairs planned by nonprofits will take place in more than 25 states during the Week.

Tuskegee University team is 2023 recipient of $100,000 IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator Award in Quantum Optics and Photonics

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics , and the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center have selected a group of researchers and educators at Tuskegee University as this year’s recipient of the IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator Award in Quantum Optics and Photonics.

Key Points: 
  • SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics , and the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center have selected a group of researchers and educators at Tuskegee University as this year’s recipient of the IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator Award in Quantum Optics and Photonics.
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    The team at Tuskegee University (left to right): Dimitar Dimitrov, Fan Wu, S. Keith Hargrove, and Akshaya Kumar.
  • “I’m looking forward to seeing how Tuskegee University continues to push boundaries and create additional opportunities for their students and community.”
    “Our team is very grateful to receive the IBM-SPIE HBCU Faculty Accelerator Award in Quantum Optics and Photonics,” said Dr. Kumar.
  • “We are excited to be introducing Tuskegee University students to the frontier area of quantum optics and photonics research.

Sallie Mae And Delaware State University Announce Partnership to Address Barriers to College Completion

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Sallie Mae® today announced a $1 million research endowment to Delaware State University (DSU) to help close the college completion gap.

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  • Sallie Mae® today announced a $1 million research endowment to Delaware State University (DSU) to help close the college completion gap.
  • The grant from The Sallie Mae Fund will support a comprehensive three-year “Persistence and Completion Pilot Program” that will study and identify barriers to degree completion, help students return to school and complete, and help advance policy recommendations and best practices to enhance student re-engagement.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

The HBCU Esports League Partners with Discover Financial Services to Empower HBCU Entrepreneurs with Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson for 3rd Annual Discover Bowl

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 17th, Discover Financial Services is teaming up with Cxmmunity Media for the 3rd Annual Discover Bowl.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 17th, Discover Financial Services is teaming up with Cxmmunity Media for the 3rd Annual Discover Bowl.
  • The HBCU Esports League's Discover Bowl is an annual entitlement event for Discover where students from the HBCU Esports League will compete head-to-head for a total prize pool of $60,000.
  • This year's Discover Bowl is set to have a special guest appearance by NFL Legend, and HBCU advocate - Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson.
  • For the past three seasons, Discover has played a pivotal role as a strategic partner in the HBCU Esports League.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

Key Points: 
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.

Alabama A&M University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and Alabama A&M is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University and Spelman College .
  • And most recently, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses .
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

Rutgers Law School Partners with Kaplan to Provide All Students with Free Prep Courses for the Bar Exam

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • Rutgers Law School will begin providing all of its graduating students with free comprehensive test prep for the bar exam through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Rutgers Law students in the Class of 2024 will be the first to benefit from the partnership, which extends through the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Kaplan will also provide the school with curriculum support to benefit all students throughout their Rutgers journey.
  • Rutgers Law School Dean Johanna Bond, said, “Rutgers Law School students will benefit tremendously from our partnership with Kaplan.