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Piston Group Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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DETROIT, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Piston Group today announced the appointment of Ericka Stephens as chief human resources officer.

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  • DETROIT, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Piston Group today announced the appointment of Ericka Stephens as chief human resources officer.
  • In her role, Stephens will be responsible for assisting the chief executive officer and executive leadership team with developing, implementing, communicating, and executing the Piston Group's strategic plan for human resources.
  • Stephens comes to Piston Group with nearly 20 years of human resource leadership experience.
  • Previously, she was chief human resources officer for Pace Industries where she developed and executed human resource strategy in support of the overall business, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and community presence.

Downtown Austin Alliance reveals 2023 State of Downtown economic impact report

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Downtown Austin Alliance revealed findings from the 2023 State of Downtown report at today's Future of Downtown: Downtown on Demand event held at Fareground Austin. The report, which has been produced and shared by the Downtown Alliance annually since 2019, presents data on a range of economic indicators that impact downtown Austin and aid in recovery and advocacy efforts moving forward.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Downtown Austin Alliance revealed findings from the 2023 State of Downtown report at today's Future of Downtown: Downtown on Demand event held at Fareground Austin.
  • The report, which has been produced and shared by the Downtown Alliance annually since 2019, presents data on a range of economic indicators that impact downtown Austin and aid in recovery and advocacy efforts moving forward.
  • "The Downtown Austin Alliance has been honored to manage the downtown public improvement district for the past 30 years, stewarding and preserving the collective vision for a downtown you will always love," Dewitt Peart, president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, said.
  • In 1993, Austin City Council created the Downtown Public Improvement District to provide constant and permanent funding to implement downtown initiatives and the Downtown Austin Alliance was formed to manage the PID.

University of Phoenix Faculty Member Receives 2023 Diane Lynn Anderson Memorial Award from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi is one of two recipients of the Diane Lynn Anderson Memorial Award presented by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi is one of two recipients of the Diane Lynn Anderson Memorial Award presented by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona .
  • Established in 1990, the award honors individuals in Southern Arizona who exemplify the same qualities that disability advocate and activist Diane Lynn Anderson possessed: active acceptance, respect, compassion, devotion, and caring for people with disabilities.
  • She holds a full-time faculty position at the University of Phoenix College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, where she specializes in counseling.
  • In our counseling program at University of Phoenix, I get to bring a disability perspective into our core classes,” she shares.

The University of Arizona Global Campus Becomes the Newest Member of the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is proud to announce it has accepted an invitation to become a member of the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services ( NAIMES ), an organization dedicated to the delivery of quality postsecondary education programs to the military community.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is proud to announce it has accepted an invitation to become a member of the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services ( NAIMES ), an organization dedicated to the delivery of quality postsecondary education programs to the military community.
  • "NAIMES is thrilled to welcome UAGC as the organization's newest member," said Keith Hauk, President of NAIMES.
  • NAIMES continuously seeks to promote quality degree programs, student support services, and principles of good practice.
  • The University of Arizona Global Campus is proud to have a diverse student population, including the more than 25% of its student body who use a military education benefit.

Avian Law Group Welcomes New Associate Attorney and Head of Arizona Operations, Brianna Bane, Esq.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avian Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Brianna Bane, Esq., as an associate attorney and head of operations for the State of Arizona.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avian Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Brianna Bane, Esq., as an associate attorney and head of operations for the State of Arizona.
  • Brianna graduated from Arizona State University's law school and went on to serve in the Army JAG Corps for over four years.
  • As an associate attorney and head of Arizona operations, Brianna will be responsible for managing and overseeing the Arizona practice.
  • For more information about Brianna Bane, Esq., and Avian Law Group, please visit our website at https://www.avianlawgroup.com/

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Disequilibrium of Work-life Balance and Efficacy at Work

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Saturday, May 6, 2023
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) discussing opportunities to improve a work-life balance, titled “The Disequilibrium of Work-Life Balance and Moderating Work Self-Efficacy.”

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) discussing opportunities to improve a work-life balance, titled “The Disequilibrium of Work-Life Balance and Moderating Work Self-Efficacy.”
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  • Surgeon General this week declared widespread loneliness to be a public health concern with serious negative impacts on individual well-being, and urges individuals and agencies to support making human connections and relationship-building.
  • “Self-advocacy begins when we take stock in our intellectual, physical, and spiritual health,” Bean states.
  • He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley® that is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.

ASU economists share what's in store for next year at Annual Economic Outlook

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Will a dip in the national business cycle affect the Arizona boom in manufacturing job growth?

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  • Will a dip in the national business cycle affect the Arizona boom in manufacturing job growth?
  • How does declining housing affordability impact the inflow of new residents and businesses to the Phoenix area?
  • If a recession is on the horizon, is it expected to be mild or severe?
  • Join us for lunch, where top experts will answer these questions about the state and nation at the Annual Economic Outlook, presented by the Economic Club of Phoenix .

Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang to Deliver Keynote Speech for Day Two of University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang as the keynote speakers for the second day of the University’s annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang as the keynote speakers for the second day of the University’s annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .
  • Throughout this session, there will be opportunities to discuss how these challenges disproportionately impact workplaces, schools, the healthcare system, and other social settings.
  • Participants will leave with practical resources to put inclusive leadership skills into practice and a greater understanding of potential impact.
  • Participants will engage in facilitated conversations about workforce trends and learn the skills necessary to become effective inclusive leaders in the workplace.

University of Phoenix Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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University of Phoenix supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) throughout April to raise awareness on issues related to sexual assault, provide opportunities for education, and offer vital resources and support to students, faculty and staff.

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  • University of Phoenix supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) throughout April to raise awareness on issues related to sexual assault, provide opportunities for education, and offer vital resources and support to students, faculty and staff.
  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” To spread awareness, the campaign highlights systems of oppression that contribute to higher rates of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.
  • “University of Phoenix is dedicated to supporting students, faculty, and staff affected by sexual violence,” states Vice President of Resolution Services and Title IX Coordinator at University of Phoenix, Bridget Beville.
  • The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline, 1-800-656-4673, is a referral service that connects victims of sexual assault with a local rape crisis center.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Special Edition of Phoenix Scholar™ academic periodical

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a special edition of its quarterly Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a special edition of its quarterly Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.
  • The periodical, launched in 2017, highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni to leading research through evidence-based practice.
  • The special edition focuses on the increasing demand for online education and explores some of the current issues and approaches related to teaching, learning, curricula, and skill development for adult learners in online higher education.
  • “The past three years have transformed the way we deliver education,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.