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NCD announces new Chair Claudia L. Gordon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.
  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Gordon as Council Chair, as announced by the White House on April 5.
  • During her time at NCD, Gordon was designated by Gallegos as Vice Chair and served on NCD’s Executive Committee.
  • “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity as Chair and look forward to continuing our journey of increasing accessibility and inclusion in all walks of life,” said NCD Chair Claudia Gordon.

Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. Continues to Grow its Advisory Board for OZOP ARC

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Warwick, NY, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. (OZSC), a pioneer in the field of innovative energy and lighting solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alessa Aguayo as the newest member of the advisory board for its flagship OZOP ARC lighting controls system. The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.

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  • The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.
  • Alessa Aguayo brings a rich background in the lighting industry, with over a decade of experience spanning national accounts, distribution, and manufacturing.
  • Brian Conway, CEO of Ozop Energy Solutions, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Alessa Aguayo to our advisory board.
  • With the addition of Alessa Aguayo, the board is poised to significantly impact the strategic trajectory of the OZOP ARC system.

AIR Research and Policy Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meetings

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.

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  • Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the world.
  • ET featuring experts from AIR, the Gates Foundation, the Urban Institute, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and more.
  • AIR experts will also present at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting , which is being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia, with virtual training and paper sessions after April 14.

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES STATE APPROVAL FOR NEW LPN PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.
  • The LPN program is led by Dr. Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Karyn Therrien, Director of the LPN program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport, CT.
    Goodwin responded to a similar need in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) to Serve as Harvard Business School Club of New York's Next President

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.
  • Mew will succeed outgoing President, Clare Peeters (MBA 2000), after three years of exceptional leadership.
  • Mew has been an integral part of the Club for over two decades.
  • Besides Harvard Business School, Mew was educated at Yale University, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University.

TIPICO IS THE FIRST U.S. SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR TO RECEIVE ICAP ACCREDITATION FOR BEST PRACTICES IN ONLINE GAMBLING PLAYER PROTECTION

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Tipico is the first sportsbook in the United States to pursue and achieve this accreditation.

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  • Tipico is the first sportsbook in the United States to pursue and achieve this accreditation.
  • Administered by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), iCAP accreditation is the highest standard for online gambling player protection in the U.S.
  • The iCAP framework is based on the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards which guides operators to ensure that player protection remains at the forefront of operations.
  • Through this achievement, Tipico showcases exemplary leadership and a commitment to responsible gambling best practices,” added Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director.

Guidewire Jasper Release Boosts Commercial Lines Agility for P&C Insurers and Strengthens Functionality Across Entire Product Portfolio

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announces Jasper, its latest release, which boosts commercial lines agility for P&C insurers with support for layered coinsurance, schedule import, and a new U.S. Bureau Content Solution.

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  • Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announces Jasper, its latest release, which boosts commercial lines agility for P&C insurers with support for layered coinsurance, schedule import, and a new U.S. Bureau Content Solution.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328607054/en/
    “Commercial lines insurers face both risk and opportunity.
  • For P&C insurers seeking to improve commercial lines efficiency, Jasper enables faster policy issuance and processing through its flexible, cloud-based platform designed specifically for commercial lines.
  • The solution accelerates the launch of bureau-compliant commercial lines while eliminating the challenges of managing the circular update process.

Wolters Kluwer enters nursing test prep market with launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health today announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX® , a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX ).

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  • To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health today announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX® , a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX ).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328576892/en/
    To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX®, a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “By combining deep educational and testing expertise from Lippincott®, NurseTim®, and NurseThink®, we are redefining the nursing education testing market with a one-stop solution for NCLEX success,” said Julie Stegman , Vice President, Wolters Kluwer Health Learning & Practice.
  • The new Lippincott Ready for NCLEX combines performance insights for the NCLEX exam plus adaptive learning tools that help improve performance, including Lippincott PassPoint and NurseThink® NCLEX-RN® Conceptual Review Guide.
  • Together with Lippincott® Partnership for Nursing Education and Testing , Wolters Kluwer further integrates NurseTim offerings into Lippincott’s full curriculum collection of educational products and services for leading U.S. prelicensure nursing programs.

Fastenal Releases 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.

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  • Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.
  • A consistent theme of the report is how Fastenal's 23,000-plus employees are using their talents and creativity to advance the company's ESG vision: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner.
  • Their efforts, combined with an organizational commitment to continuously improve processes, systems, and reporting, helped Fastenal solidify and make progress toward its long-term ESG goals in 2023.
  • "We're excited to share our story in this latest ESG report."

Together by Renee, the all-in-one AI health assistant, improves care for aging Americans with the new Together Companion personal chatbot

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The Together Companion helps users stay on track toward following their care plans and achieving better health.

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  • The Together Companion helps users stay on track toward following their care plans and achieving better health.
  • 10 in the wellness and personal care category on Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list.
  • For medical appointments, the Together Companion allows users to upload written care plans and record actual in-appointment verbal instructions.
  • The Together Companion provides accurate, timely, contextual and highly personalized answers, and can even proactively follow up with patients regarding their care.