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Several factors could drive record-breaking Marketplace enrollment during open enrollment, which starts Nov. 1

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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“Marketplace enrollment hit a record high in early 2023, and we expect those numbers could increase during this year’s open enrollment period,” Norris said.

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  • “Marketplace enrollment hit a record high in early 2023, and we expect those numbers could increase during this year’s open enrollment period,” Norris said.
  • In most states, open enrollment for 2024 coverage will start Nov. 1, 2023, and continue through Jan. 15, 2024.
  • ACA subsidy availability: Federal subsidies help reduce the cost of Marketplace health plans for millions of people.
  • “And if you already switched to a new plan, this open enrollment period is equally important for you.

Ascent Launches New Social Impact Platform, Redefines Funding for Higher Education

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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In partnership with impact investing nonprofit Social Finance and training provider Merit America, Ascent developed an Outcomes-Based Loan that carries a zero percent interest rate for students seeking career advancement through specific partner programs.

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  • In partnership with impact investing nonprofit Social Finance and training provider Merit America, Ascent developed an Outcomes-Based Loan that carries a zero percent interest rate for students seeking career advancement through specific partner programs.
  • "When we see an opportunity to change the way people invest in education, we go for it," said Ascent Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ken Ruggiero.
  • "Our new Social Impact Platform enables access to skills training education for more people and builds on our mission to deliver innovative products that create pathways for students and families."
  • Ascent's Social Impact Platform aims to meet the growing demand of students who are interested in continuing their education but may not have access to the financing needed for the investment.

Homeward Leader Launches Rural Health Scholarship in Partnership with the American Medical Association Foundation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Homeward , a company committed to rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America, today announced that Homeward General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer Brian Vandenberg has established a new rural health scholarship in partnership with the American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) and the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association .

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  • Homeward , a company committed to rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America, today announced that Homeward General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer Brian Vandenberg has established a new rural health scholarship in partnership with the American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) and the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association .
  • The rural health scholarship honors Brian Vandenberg’s late father Lyle Vandenberg, a University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy alumnus and community pharmacist who spent over four decades serving Wisconsin residents before passing away in November 2021.
  • Rural communities face complex healthcare challenges, including increasing hospital closures , physician shortages , and limited access to high-quality care.
  • Lyle L. Vandenberg Rural Health Scholarships awarded to medical school students will be underwritten by the Vandenberg Health Equity Fund at the AMAF.

Younium's Nimia Amaya Receives Chief Marketer 2022 Top Women in Marketing Award

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Younium, a subscription management company, has announced that Nimia Amaya, Demand Generation Director of North America for its North America office, has won the Chief Marketer 2022 Top Women in Marketing Award in the Ones to Watch category. Amaya was chosen for exhibiting outstanding promise as a future leader.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Younium , a subscription management company, has announced that Nimia Amaya, Demand Generation Director of North America for its North America office, has won the Chief Marketer 2022 Top Women in Marketing Award in the Ones to Watch category.
  • "I am honored to receive the Chief Marketer Top Women in Marketing Award as a One to Watch.
  • Prior to joining Younium, Amaya served as the Head of Marketing at Yooz North America.
  • She is an accomplished B2B SaaS digital media and marketing professional with expertise in the U.S., Mexico, and LATAM regions.

Chaffey College Holds Inaugural Conference to Empower Communities of Color

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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RANCHO CUCAMONGO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around 400 students and educators gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate and lift up communities of color at the inaugural Chaffey College "Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference."

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  • Around 400 students and educators gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate and lift up communities of color at the inaugural Chaffey College "Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference."
  • RANCHO CUCAMONGO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around 400 students and educators gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate and lift up communities of color at the inaugural Chaffey College " Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference ."
  • "Colleges across the nation saw dramatic decreases in enrollment among students of color during the pandemic," said Chaffey College Superintendent/President Henry Shannon.
  • Shannon and Francisco C. Rodriguez , chancellor for the Los Angeles Community College District, served as morning keynote speakers for the conference.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court decision that found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful.
  • On a bipartisan basis, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has supported granting permanent legal status to Dreamers since 2009 and first called for establishment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2012.
  • They are integral to the fabric of the American tapestry and contribute immensely to our culture, our communities, and our economy.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Dream Award Scholarships Open for Students Overcoming Barriers to their Educational Goals

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit scholarship and education support organization, is accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship America Dream Award through Oct. 15, 2022. Dream Awards are made to students from across the nation who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college, and have completed at least their first year of study. Students can apply for the Dream Award here. Those who apply will also be directed to additional scholarships for which they may be eligible. Scholarship America provides access to more than 1,400 scholarship programs.

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  • Dream Awards are made to students from across the nation who have overcome significant barriers to make it to college, and have completed at least their first year of study.
  • "We believe in tearing down the barriers to obtaining a college degree," said Mike Nylund, president and CEO of Scholarship America.
  • Dream Award Scholars have overcome incredible challenges that include family tragedies, health and financial struggles, and systemic inequities.
  • The organization works with partners to lower barriers to a college education and give students the support needed to succeed.

FAIR Submits Public Comment on Biden Administration Rule to Preserve DACA Amnesty Program

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a thorough public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to a proposed rule that seeks to "preserve and fortify" the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program via the rulemaking process.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a thorough public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to a proposed rule that seeks to "preserve and fortify" the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program via the rulemaking process.
  • Recent judicial decisions ruled that DACA violates both substantive and procedural requirements under federal law," said Dan Stein, president of FAIR.
  • The creation of the DACA program is one of the strongest pull factors that has ignited our border crisis.
  • FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.

ISP Creative CEO Honored with National Service Award

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ISP Creative is proud to announce ISP Creative CEO, Margie Aguilar is one of four North Texas community leaders to be honored by the The University of Texas at Arlington's University Crossroads Outreach and Community Engagement to receive the 2021 President's Volunteer Service Award Silver Medallion.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ISP Creative is proud to announce ISP Creative CEO, Margie Aguilar is one of four North Texas community leaders to be honored by the The University of Texas at Arlington's University Crossroads Outreach and Community Engagement to receive the 2021 President's Volunteer Service Award Silver Medallion.
  • The award recognizes individuals whose service positively impacts communities across the nation and inspires those around them to take action.
  • Recipients of the national honor include:
    Margie Aguilar, CEO and Company Lead, ISP Creative.
  • Roland Parrish, President & CEO, Parrish Restaurants Ltd. Parrish's service and engagement interests include entrepreneurship, marketable skills, viable scholarships, and service over self.

TheDream.US and Social Finance Create First-of-its-Kind Loan Fund to Help Dreamers Attend Graduate School

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923005640/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923005640/en/
    Ninety-eight thousand Dreamers graduate from public K-12 schools each year, but they are virtually locked out of college.
  • This first-of-its-kind impact investment fund aims to provide loans to more than 1,500 TheDream.US scholarship recipients to help them achieve economic and social mobility.
  • Through the fund, Dreamers can access loans with interest rates on par with those available to American citizens via the federal governments Direct PLUS loan program.
  • Social Finance, an impact finance and advisory nonprofit, will raise the capital and manage the fund toward achieving optimal student outcomes.