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U.S. Colleges and Universities See Strong Rebounds in International Student Enrollments

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Doors® 2022 Report on International Educational Exchange, released today by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE), found that 948,519 international students from more than 200 places of origin studied at U.S. higher education institutions during the 2021/2022 academic year, a 4% increase compared to the previous academic year. The report shows a strong year-over-year rebound in new international student enrollments (an increase of 80%) in the United States following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrates the United States' ongoing commitment to international educational exchange.

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  • "U.S. colleges and universities are places of inspiration, innovation, and opportunity providing the skills and networks necessary to solve global challenges."
  • New international students continued to study in every U.S. state and territory, and nearly all U.S. states (44 out of 50) experienced an increase greater than 50% in new international student enrollments.
  • The Fall 2022 International Student Enrollment Snapshot findings show a sustained positive trajectory for international student mobility in the United States.
  • Open Doors also reports on the number of international scholars at U.S. universities and international students enrolled in pre-academic Intensive English Programs.

Aviv Clinics and America’s Mighty Warriors Partner to Provide Life-Changing Treatments to Veterans Suffering from Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs , nearly 414,000 U.S. military members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000.

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  • According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs , nearly 414,000 U.S. military members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000.
  • Aviv Clinics comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment spans approximately two to three months from pre-assessment to post-treatment follow-ups at Aviv Clinics Florida location.
  • Americas Mighty Warriors is non-profit dedicated to providing active military and veterans with programs to improve quality of life.
  • Aviv Clinics is the most advanced brain and research center in the world offering a one-of-a-kind treatment for our veterans, said Lee.

ACM Research Adds Metal Lift Off Capability to Ultra C pr Tool to Support Power Semiconductor Manufacturing and Wafer Level Packaging Applications

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (ACM) (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced wafer-level packaging (WLP) applications, today announced that it has expanded its Ultra C pr product offering to include metal lift-off (MLO) capabilities for power semiconductor manufacturing and wafer level packaging (WLP) applications.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (ACM) (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced wafer-level packaging (WLP) applications, today announced that it has expanded its Ultra C pr product offering to include metal lift-off (MLO) capabilities for power semiconductor manufacturing and wafer level packaging (WLP) applications.
  • The company also announced that the first MLO-capable Ultra C pr tool has been qualified and released to mass production at a power semiconductor manufacturer in China.
  • Our Ultra C pr tool has already achieved broad customer adoption due to its photoresist stripping capabilities.
  • With MLO, our Ultra C pr tool now supports the lifting of metals off the photoresist, and the removal of any excess metals or residuals.

Husson University Reconceives Online RN-to-BSN Program to Address State’s Nursing Shortage

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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BANGOR, MAINE, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that a reconceptualized version of its popular Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program is now available online.

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  • BANGOR, MAINE, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that a reconceptualized version of its popular Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program is now available online.
  • With Hussons online RN-to-BSN program, its now even easier for working professional nurses to complete their bachelors degrees.
  • Husson University is also trying to make this online nursing degree more affordable.
  • Theres never been a better time for those interested in earning an RN-to-BSN degree to enroll in this online program, said Dr. Alicia Murray, the online director of the RN-to-BSN program and an assistant professor at Husson University.

Lincoln Tech Introduces Medical Assistant Training at East Windsor, CT Campus

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Parsippany, NJ, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 75 years, announces the introduction of a Medical Assistant career training program at the East Windsor, CT campus.

Key Points: 
  • Parsippany, NJ, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 75 years, announces the introduction of a Medical Assistant career training program at the East Windsor, CT campus.
  • The Medical Assistant career field is growing at one of the fastest rates in our state, says East Windsor Campus President Kevin Clark.
  • Clark cites an investment of more than $200,000 in building out a dedicated Medical Assistant training facility at the campus.
  • East Windsor will become the 11th Lincoln Tech campus to offer Medical Assistant career training.

Torngat Metals Announces Investment from Cerberus Capital Management

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Torngat Metals Ltd. (Torngat) today announced a US$50 million phased investment led by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus).

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  • Torngat Metals Ltd. (Torngat) today announced a US$50 million phased investment led by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus).
  • We are thrilled to partner with Cerberus on the next phase of our rare earth project in Northern Qubec.
  • Qubec is among the worlds best mining and value-added processing jurisdictions, commented Dr. Dirk Naumann, Torngat Chief Executive Officer.
  • Torngat, with Cerberus support, is committed to continuous Environmental, Social, Governance, and Indigenous (ESG-I) engagement efforts.

Record-Breaking Numbers: Outdoor recreation a whopping $862B industry according to new government data

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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This means the outdoor recreation economy contributes more to the U.S. economy than oil and gas extraction, mining, and agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • This means the outdoor recreation economy contributes more to the U.S. economy than oil and gas extraction, mining, and agriculture.
  • America's outdoor recreation community, represented by ORR, continues to support the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) the project compiling and releasing this data.
  • The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is the nation's leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations representing the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy.
  • ORR focuses on the growth of outdoor recreation by building a better environment for the sustainable growth of outdoor recreation businesses and driving a broader understanding of the value of the outdoor recreation economy.

Columbia Banking System Announces Agreement to Sell Seven Washington and Oregon Branches to 1st Security Bank

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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TACOMA, Wash. and MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB), the parent company of Columbia Bank (Columbia), today announced that Columbia has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement to sell seven branches in Washington and Oregon to 1st Security Bank of Washington (1st Security), the wholly-owned subsidiary of FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW).

Key Points: 
  • TACOMA, Wash. and MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB), the parent company of Columbia Bank (Columbia), today announced that Columbia has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement to sell seven branches in Washington and Oregon to 1st Security Bank of Washington (1st Security), the wholly-owned subsidiary of FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW).
  • Columbia and 1st Security will provide additional information to customers of the branches to be divested.
  • All employees will be retained by 1st Security and all branches will remain in operation after the sale.
  • 1st Security Bank will acquire the following branches:
    Headquartered inTacoma, Washington, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) is the holding company of Columbia Bank, aWashington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with offices inWashington,Oregon, California, Idaho and Utah.

AT&T, FEMA & Argonne National Laboratory Collaborate to Launch Climate Risk and Resilience Portal for U.S. Communities

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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AT&T, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energys Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) today announced the launch of the Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR) , which advances access to cutting-edge science for climate projections to help improve Americas preparedness for future climate extremes.

Key Points: 
  • AT&T, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energys Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) today announced the launch of the Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR) , which advances access to cutting-edge science for climate projections to help improve Americas preparedness for future climate extremes.
  • This announcement comes as world leaders gather for the United Nations climate change conference COP27.
  • AT&T originally commissioned Argonnes Center for Climate Resilience and Decision Science to produce the projections in ClimRR for the companys own adaptation efforts.
  • Thats why were excited to work closely with FEMA and Argonne to get it into the right hands.

Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund increases funding cap amounts to maximize assistance to homeowners

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced that it has increased the maximum caps on funding for its Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by PHFA effective immediately.

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  • The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced that it has increased the maximum caps on funding for its Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by PHFA effective immediately.
  • PAHAF increased its overall program cap on the maximum amount of assistance a household may receive from $30,000 to $50,000.
  • In addition, the maximum cap on delinquent property tax assistance increased from $8,000 to $14,000, and the maximum cap on delinquent utility assistance increased from $8,000 to $10,000.
  • These assistance cap increases will benefit even more eligible households who continue to need help paying their past due mortgage and other homeowner expenses.