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Harlem School of the Arts Dedicates Dance Wing to Former Board of Directors Member, Janice Savin Williams

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Friday, February 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Women's History Month and the organization's 60th anniversary, the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) will honor former board member Janice Savin Williams by dedicating the Dance Wing of its 37,000-square-foot facility on St. Nicholas Avenue – The Janice Savin Williams Dance Wing. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7th in recognition of her years of service as Vice Chair and Secretary of HSA's Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Women's History Month and the organization's 60th anniversary, the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) will honor former board member Janice Savin Williams by dedicating the Dance Wing of its 37,000-square-foot facility on St. Nicholas Avenue – The Janice Savin Williams Dance Wing.
  • The event will take place on Thursday, March 7th in recognition of her years of service as Vice Chair and Secretary of HSA's Board of Directors.
  • Janice Savin Williams is a significant part of the organization's history.
  • Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Janice Savin Williams was educated in the United States and received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Medford, MA.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Scientist Honored for Technical Innovation and STEM Education

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.

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  • Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.
  • She earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems and Environmental Toxicology and a Masters in Cancer Biology from North Carolina A&T State University.
  • Dr. Wright developed and led a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funded STEM summer program, called EMPOWER from 2018-2021 during her tenure at Georgia State University.
  • “Christa is extremely passionate about STEM education and research,” said Dr. Marilyn Black, Vice President and Senior Technical Advisor at CIRI.

New Generative AI Council to Advance Life Sciences Innovation, ArisGlobal Launches GenAI Council with Top Minds from Pharma, Academia, and Technology

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, a leading innovative life sciences technology company and creator of LifeSphere®, today announced the formal charter for the new GenAI Council, which will sit for the first time this month.

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  • The global Council is a small and exclusive top-tier group of AI tech, academia, regulatory agency leaders, and life sciences (pharma) industry, including Microsoft.
  • Set out in the Charter, the Life Sciences Generative AI Council's main objectives include:
    Framework development: creating a comprehensive and adaptable framework that facilitates the seamless integration of Generative AI in life sciences, ensuring its scalability and speed.
  • Explore, assess, and promote Generative AI use cases: continuously evaluating and endorsing diverse use cases for Generative AI in Life Sciences, fostering innovation, and identifying opportunities to leverage AI for improved outcomes.
  • "GenAI technology is advancing at an incredible pace, and it's this immense scope that the new Life Sciences Generative AI Council will now look to maximize and drive forward.

New Generative AI Council to Advance Life Sciences Innovation, ArisGlobal Launches GenAI Council with Top Minds from Pharma, Academia, and Technology

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, a leading innovative life sciences technology company and creator of LifeSphere®, today announced the formal charter for the new GenAI Council, which will sit for the first time this month.

Key Points: 
  • The global Council is a small and exclusive top-tier group of AI tech, academia, regulatory agency leaders, and life sciences (pharma) industry, including Microsoft.
  • Set out in the Charter, the Life Sciences Generative AI Council's main objectives include:
    Framework development: creating a comprehensive and adaptable framework that facilitates the seamless integration of Generative AI in life sciences, ensuring its scalability and speed.
  • Explore, assess, and promote Generative AI use cases: continuously evaluating and endorsing diverse use cases for Generative AI in Life Sciences, fostering innovation, and identifying opportunities to leverage AI for improved outcomes.
  • "GenAI technology is advancing at an incredible pace, and it's this immense scope that the new Life Sciences Generative AI Council will now look to maximize and drive forward.

Roofer.com Raises $7.5M Seed Round - Seeks to Modernize Roofing

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI startup Roofer.com, a pioneering technology company in the roofing industry, announced today that it has raised a $7.5 million Seed round led by Mucker Capital with participation from Soma Capital, HF0, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Alumni Ventures, HustleFund, The Council, GoAhead Ventures, Mirada Capital and several prominent angels such as the Founder and CEO of Mercury and the Founder and CEO of ParkHub, The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and plans to use the funding to launch into Austin, Texas, it's second market.

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  • Prior to closing the Seed round, Roofer.com was a participant in an exclusive accelerator reserved for leading startups focused on developing AI products and solutions, HF0.
  • The cornerstone of Roofer.com's innovative approach to roofing lies in its use of advanced AI algorithms and drone technology to conduct roof scans.
  • Roofer.com also differentiates itself from other competitors by being vertically integrated and actually doing the roofing work.
  • With the combination of our team, technology, and streamlined processes, I believe Roofer.com is uniquely positioned to deliver the premiere roofing experience everyone will love."

Faith Leaders Announce Pilgrimage for Peace to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

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Friday, January 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith for Black Lives announces a "Pilgrimage for Peace" from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC to demand a ceasefire in Gaza in response to the International Court of Justice's report.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith for Black Lives announces a "Pilgrimage for Peace" from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC to demand a ceasefire in Gaza in response to the International Court of Justice's report.
  • "We embark on this pilgrimage inspired by the vision of a beloved community, a world without war, poverty, and racism."
  • Moved by our conscience, we stand united to address the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, where the death toll has reached over 25,000, the deadliest conflict in the 21st century.
  • "Gaza is at the center of a global crisis that will determine the future of human civilization", said Rev.

Age of Union Launches Short Film Series and Invests in Additional Film Projects

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The series brings you up close and personal with the environmental guardians making a real difference on the planet.

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  • The series brings you up close and personal with the environmental guardians making a real difference on the planet.
  • Each episode is a bite-sized window into Age of Union's world, showcasing the highs and lows of conservation efforts.
  • In 2024, Age of Union is sustaining its momentum by executive producing three additional film projects crafted by renowned figures in the industry.
  • "Film possesses an unparalleled capacity to evoke emotion, challenge perspectives, and inspire change," says Dax Dasilva, Founder of Age of Union.

Online Course-Sharing Pioneer Launches New Academic Marketplace for Skills and Credentials

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadeum, creator of the largest course-sharing platform used across a network of more than 460 colleges and universities, today announced the launch of its newest product designed to help academic leaders access a library of more than 380 online credentials aligned with the fast-changing needs of today's workforce. With the launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace, participating institutions will be able to tap into a vetted network of workforce-aligned credentials that will make it possible for institutions to turn on an e-commerce storefront to offer current students, alumni, faculty and staff, and local employer partners a range of non-credit courses and credentials outside their existing course catalog and curriculum.

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  • "Augmenting degree pathways in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences with skills, experiences, and credentials give students a holistic education and a competitive edge in the workforce."
  • The launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace comes against a backdrop of surging demand for—and acceptance of—non-degree credentials among students and employers.
  • Colleges and universities can utilize Skills Marketplace to expand these non-credit academic offerings and credentials to current students and alumni, as well as create return pathways for stop-out learners.
  • To learn more about Skills Marketplace and Acadeum, please visit www.acadeum.com .

Robert Leary joins Voya Financial board of directors

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Robert Leary has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Robert Leary has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240112430522/en/
    Robert Leary has been elected to Voya Financial, Inc.'s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Rob to the Voya board,” said Rodney O. Martin, Jr., executive chairman, Voya Financial, Inc. “Among other areas, Rob has deep industry experience across workplace benefits and savings; asset management; and operations.
  • Earlier in his career, Leary held roles at both AIG Financial Products Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Leary also serves on the board of directors for Intact Financial (OTCMKTS: IFCZF), Citizens Bank (NYSE: CFG) and Wilton Re US.

Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative Launches with Airlines and Other Local Partners to Provide Affordable & Accessible Kamaʻāina Transportation

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI) launched with a broad coalition committed to delivering a new affordable and accessible transportation option to Hawaiʻi communities.

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  • The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI) launched with a broad coalition committed to delivering a new affordable and accessible transportation option to Hawaiʻi communities.
  • "We eagerly anticipate the transformative possibilities that seagliders bring to enhancing the well-being of individuals throughout Hawaiʻi, particularly our Molokai community.
  • “Seaglider technology has strong potential to provide an efficient, affordable, and renewable alternative form of interisland transportation for both passengers and freight.
  • “AES Hawaiʻi is proud to partner with HSI to accelerate sustainable and affordable transportation for our communities,” said Sandra Larsen, president of AES Hawaiʻi.