Texas State University System

Skanska constructs new STEM building in San Marcos, Texas, USA, for USD 100M, about SEK 1.1 billion

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Monday, November 13, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with Texas State University System to build a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) building located on The Texas State University System's San Marcos campus in Texas, USA.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with Texas State University System to build a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) building located on The Texas State University System's San Marcos campus in Texas, USA.
  • The contract is worth USD 100M, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • The project also requires site and utility improvements and upgrades to support the new building.
  • Construction is slated to begin in June 2024 and expected to reach completion in May 2026.

300 Colleges and Universities Expand Access to Mental Health Resources for Millions of Students Through TimelyCare

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone that reflects unprecedented and continuing demand for mental health resources, 300 colleges and universities have expanded equitable access to care for more than two million students through TimelyCare, the premier virtual health and well-being provider in higher education.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone that reflects unprecedented and continuing demand for mental health resources, 300 colleges and universities have expanded equitable access to care for more than two million students through TimelyCare , the premier virtual health and well-being provider in higher education.
  • "We are grateful for the trust colleges and universities place in TimelyCare to expand the reach of their campus resources and create a connected system of care that empowers students to seek support whenever, wherever and however they need it," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare CEO and co-founder.
  • "Mental health is the number one reason students drop out of college, and we are proud that 75% of TimelyCare students report improvements in their mental health.
  • We believe doing so will enhance students' college experience and set the foundation for them to be successful in the classroom and in life."

Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership With Texas-Based Lamar University

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The new LRC will provide Flowserve customers and Lamar University students with the opportunity to engage with Flowserves innovative products and technology through hands-on, lab-based learning experiences.

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  • The new LRC will provide Flowserve customers and Lamar University students with the opportunity to engage with Flowserves innovative products and technology through hands-on, lab-based learning experiences.
  • Based on the level of training, participants may be eligible to receive professional development or educational credits following completion.
  • We are excited about partnering with Lamar University and the mutual opportunities this relationship will bring, said Lamar Duhon, president, aftermarket services and solutions.
  • About Lamar University: With more than 100 degree options and home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities.

Texas State University Joins Growing Rank of Texas Institutions to Select YuJa for Video Content Management System and Lecture Capture Needs

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Texas State University has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to replace Ensemble Video for lecture capture and media management.

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  • Texas State University has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to replace Ensemble Video for lecture capture and media management.
  • Ensemble Video was acquired and announced that it would no longer offer video content management services (VCMS).
  • YuJa also integrates with Texas State Universitys learning management system, Canvas, providing features like in-video quizzes, video assignments, video embedding, analytics and more.
  • Its portfolio includes products for lecture capture , live streaming , video management , video conferencing , video test proctoring , digital asset management , enterprise accessibility and data archiving .

Sertainty Introduces New Advisory Board Member - Dr. Stan McClellan

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Sertainty Corporation welcomes its newest Advisory Board member, Dr. Stan McClellan, to help advance its mission of leading the field of data privacy, and in particular, the digital chain of custody.

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  • Startup founder and informational technology executive Dr. Stan McClellan brings 20+ years of tech success to Sertainty.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Sertainty Corporation welcomes its newest Advisory Board member, Dr. Stan McClellan, to help advance its mission of leading the field of data privacy, and in particular, the digital chain of custody.
  • Having the distinguished Dr. Stan McClellan join the Sertainty Advisory Board punctuates their vision of establishing Data-as-a-Sensor and means to effectuate a fully protected convergence between OT and IT environments.
  • Stan has his eyes on the cutting-edge to effectuate matters, holistically, through the CIEDAR Consortium; in which he is a Co-Director," says Jeff Snyder, the Founder and Vice Chairman of CyberStratos and a Sertainty Advisory Board Member.

First Financial Bank Southeast Region President Stephen Lee Named to Texas State University System Board of Regents

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Monday, July 26, 2021

ABILENE, Texas, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Lee, Chairman, President and CEO of First Financial Bank, N.A., Southeast Region was recently appointed by Gov.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Lee, Chairman, President and CEO of First Financial Bank, N.A., Southeast Region was recently appointed by Gov.
  • Greg Abbott to the Texas State University System Board of Regents.
  • Lee received a degree in finance from Lamar University, which is a member of the Texas State System.
  • Lee serves as a director of the Lamar State College-Orange Foundation, chairman of the Lutcher Theater, Inc. Board, director of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation and director of the 100 Club of Southeast Texas.

Texas State University System Moves to Projectmates® to Accelerate Project Timelines and Contain Construction Costs

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Richardson, Texas, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Projectmates, the enterprise construction project management software, is pleased to announce that the Texas State University System (TSUS) has selected Projectmates as the platform to manage capital construction projects.

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  • Richardson, Texas, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Projectmates, the enterprise construction project management software, is pleased to announce that the Texas State University System (TSUS) has selected Projectmates as the platform to manage capital construction projects.
  • The Texas State University System is Texas' first university system, and it includes seven member institutions within the state.
  • To support the educational missions of the component institutions, every institution in the Texas State University System has campus improvements outlined in the capital improvement plan.
  • Projectmates' collaborative platform dramatically improves project execution, cuts costs and delays, increases accountability and reduces risks, solving many of the construction industrys most-pressing problems.