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MiraCosta College's Pioneering Biomanufacturing Program: Fueling the Biotech Boom and Bridging Educational Gaps

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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When the community called for qualified professionals in the rapidly expanding biotech sector, MiraCosta College answered.

Key Points: 
  • When the community called for qualified professionals in the rapidly expanding biotech sector, MiraCosta College answered.
  • By forming strategic partnerships with local biotech firms, we developed a novel and specialized biomanufacturing bachelor's program designed to meet industry demands.
  • This story of transformation, perseverance, and excellence earned national recognition, solidifying MiraCosta College's reputation as a leading educational institution in the biosciences.
  • Through financial aid, mentorship, and hands-on training, we have broken barriers and bridged educational gaps, offering new avenues for social mobility.

STK Management Unveils Report on Australia's Steady 4.1% Interest Rate

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STK Management ( https://www.stkcorp.com.au/ ), a leading advisory firm based in Sydney, has released the report on the "Insight into Australia's Unchanged 4.1% Interest Rate for the third consecutive month".

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STK Management ( https://www.stkcorp.com.au/ ), a leading advisory firm based in Sydney, has released the report on the "Insight into Australia's Unchanged 4.1% Interest Rate for the third consecutive month".
  • "A review of our economy certainly paints a multifaceted picture," commented Mark Wallace, Chief Investment Officer at STK Management.
  • "The intricacies of Australia's financial systems mean that any rate tweak has ripples throughout the economy," Wallace from STK Management added.
  • At STK Management, we remain committed to guiding our clients through these fluctuations with informed, strategic advice."

Visa, COS and the United Repair Centre unite to make more sustainable choices everyone's must-have

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Visa announced the first partners for its Recommerce Behavioural Insights Lab, a new initiative running rapid real-world experiments to understand and share how businesses can help consumers actively engage in the transition to a more circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • As one of the world leading payments network, Visa is strongly placed to develop new services that support more sustainable choices for consumers.
  • The first two experiments will be run in partnership with COS and the United Repair Centre, and will take place in various places across Europe.
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    The experiment with the United Repair Centre will leverage their experience offering high-quality repair services to leading European apparel brands.
  • Thami Schewichler, CEO, United Repair Centre: "Every brand is looking at how they can be sustainable, and consumers are also looking for sustainable alternatives.

OSC study finds gamification techniques influence retail investors

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Digital Engagement Practices in Retail Investing: Gamification and Other Behavioural Techniques about a study that examined the influence of gamification and other behavioural techniques on retail investor behaviour.

Key Points: 
  • Digital Engagement Practices in Retail Investing: Gamification and Other Behavioural Techniques about a study that examined the influence of gamification and other behavioural techniques on retail investor behaviour.
  • "Our study examined and tested gamification and other behavioural techniques and their likely impact on retail investor behaviour."
  • Showing investors a list of top traded stocks a combination of two other behavioural techniques (i.e., salience and social norms).
  • The Digital Engagement Practices in Retail Investing: Gamification and Other Behavioural Techniques study findings reinforce the importance of using behavioural science as a policy tool by regulators.

Frontier Nursing University Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Versailles, KY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • Versailles, KY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
  • This is the fifth consecutive year FNU has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipient.
  • It is an incredible honor to receive the INSIGHT Into Diversity 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for each of the last five years, said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FAAN, FACNM.
  • INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education today and is well-known for its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS' NUDGE UNIT TURNS TO BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS TO HELP IMPROVE MEMBERS' HEALTH

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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BOSTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) wants to make it easier for members to make better health care choices. The company's recently created Nudge Unit uses behavioral insights to present information in new ways that can lead to improved decision making and better health outcomes. Nudges - also known as choice architecture - change the way information is presented and choices are offered, making it easier for a consumer to make a better decision.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) wants to make it easier for members to make better health care choices.
  • The company's recently created Nudge Unit uses behavioral insights to present information in new ways that can lead to improved decision making and better health outcomes.
  • Blue Cross is one of the first health plans in the country to launch a Nudge Unit, as recently detailed in a HealthAffairs blog post .
  • Blue Cross' Nudge Unit isled by Rebecca Oran, who joined Blue Cross earlier in 2022 to expand the company's use of behavioral insights.

BHMI And Payshop Named Leadership Award Finalists For The 2022 PayTech Awards

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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BHMI , a leading provider of enterprise software applications and creator of the Concourse Financial Software Suite, and Payshop , a subsidiary of Banco CTT and part of the CTT Group, announced the companies selection as finalists for the 2022 PayTech Awards, in the category for Leadership Awards PayTech Team of The Year.

Key Points: 
  • BHMI , a leading provider of enterprise software applications and creator of the Concourse Financial Software Suite, and Payshop , a subsidiary of Banco CTT and part of the CTT Group, announced the companies selection as finalists for the 2022 PayTech Awards, in the category for Leadership Awards PayTech Team of The Year.
  • After selecting BHMIs Concourse Financial Software Suite , the two teams quickly got to work, resulting in an extremely successful project.
  • As a result, BHMI and Payshop were named to the shortlist in the category of PayTech Team of the Year, which lauds teams whose efforts have stood out for their exceptional teamwork and collaborative spirit in producing outstanding results.
  • The combined Payshop and BHMI team went above and beyond to ensure this project was a huge success, said Tiago Mota, CEO of Payshop.

Foundation Fighting Blindness Promotes Jason Menzo to President and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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COLUMBIA,Md., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation Fighting Blindness , the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, announced today the promotion of Jason Menzo to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA,Md., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation Fighting Blindness , the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, announced today the promotion of Jason Menzo to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
  • "We are excited to have Jason as president, along with continuing his current operational responsibilities," said David Brint, chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness board of directors.
  • Foundation chief executive officer, Benjamin Yerxa, PhD said, "Jason's impact on the Foundation has been undeniable.
  • "I am proud of the advances we have made to date and remain focused on new ways we can accelerate future milestones," said Jason Menzo, president and chief operating officer.

JPMorgan Chase and The Careers & Enterprise Company Launch £2m Project to Turbo-charge Careers Education for Disadvantaged Young People in England

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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The project, with philanthropic support by JPMorgan Chase and rolled out by the national body for careers education, The Careers & Enterprise Company, will work with secondary school pupils facing significant barriers to help them prepare for the world of work.

Key Points: 
  • The project, with philanthropic support by JPMorgan Chase and rolled out by the national body for careers education, The Careers & Enterprise Company, will work with secondary school pupils facing significant barriers to help them prepare for the world of work.
  • These new projects, backed by JPMorgan Chase and The Careers & Enterprise Company, will help to transform the lives of some of this countrys most disadvantaged young people.
  • The programmes launching across England have been informed by a new report the Careers & Enterprise Company and the Behavioural Insights Team.
  • Set up by government in 2015, The Careers & Enterprise Company is the national body for careers education in England.

PCOM President Receives 2021 DEI Unification Award

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) today announced President and Chief Executive Officer Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81 , as the recipient of the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Unification Award.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) today announced President and Chief Executive Officer Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81 , as the recipient of the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Unification Award.
  • This inaugural award recognizes exemplary leadership and commitment to promoting and advancing DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community.
  • "I am honored and humbled to be the first recipient of this award," said Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of PCOM.
  • In addition to the AOA award, PCOM was also recently named the recipient of the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.