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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Named "Digital Experience Champion" Award Recipient at Excellence in Insurance, Sponsored by Insurity

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Insurity , a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, recently announced that Swiss Re Corporate Solutions was named "Digital Experience Champion" at Excellence in Insurance.

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  • Insurity , a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, recently announced that Swiss Re Corporate Solutions was named "Digital Experience Champion" at Excellence in Insurance.
  • It recognized the outstanding performances of P&C organizations in categories including exceptional policyholder service, digital transformation, and innovative excellence in data and analytics.
  • Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group, a global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.
  • Through PULSE, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is demystifying the International Program market, providing a streamlined avenue for clients operating globally," said Chethan Giri, Head Technology Business Platforms at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

American Council of Learned Societies to Celebrate Completion of Its African Humanities Program at Inaugural African Humanities Association Conference

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the completion of its celebrated fellowship initiative, the African Humanities Program. ACLS will join past fellows and advisors of the program in celebrating the success of the program at the inaugural conference of the African Humanities Association on November 26-29, 2023, at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

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  • The program provided program fellows with opportunities for residencies at African centers for advanced study, manuscript development workshops, and professional development and mentoring.
  • In addition, the program's African Humanities Series has published 23 books by AHP fellows to date, circulating African humanities research to the international scholarly community.
  • "We are excited to join the African Humanities Association for their inaugural conference in South Africa, which will gather and celebrate a dynamic community of scholars.
  • The African Humanities Association (AHA) was established by the adoption of its constitution at an African Humanities Program (AHP) Regional Assembly in Abuja in February 2020.

EQS-News: Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition Announces 2023 Winners and Celebrates Five Years of Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Apart from the three final winners, the top 10 contestants will each receive US$100,000 in prize funding from ABH.

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  • Apart from the three final winners, the top 10 contestants will each receive US$100,000 in prize funding from ABH.
  • 2023 sees the fifth anniversary of ABH, marking the halfway point in the prize competition program.
  • Moving forward, our mission is clear: to continue our work with ecosystem stakeholders to identify and support even more African Business Heroes so that their stories inspire millions more.”
    The Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition strives to foster an inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape in Africa.
  • The annual competition continues to spotlight the remarkable talents of African entrepreneurs dedicated to effecting positive change within their communities.

Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, Finds 2023 BofA Study of Philanthropy

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-five percent of affluent households gave to charity in 2022 with the value of their average gifts rising 19% above pre-pandemic levels, according to the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy released today. The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020 when giving levels peaked in response to needs created by the pandemic and an increased awareness of racial and social justice issues.

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  • Affluent volunteers are highly motivated to respond to needs (64%) and by the belief that their service makes a difference (57%).
  • Almost a quarter (22%) of affluent households overall use a structured giving vehicle, such as a donor-advised fund, family foundation or charitable remainder trust, to meet their philanthropic goals.
  • Still, the overall number of affluent households giving to religious organizations has declined sharply to 39% in 2022 from 47% in 2020.
  • The 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households is the latest in a series of studies that have set the benchmark for research on the giving practices of affluent households in the United States.

American Council of Learned Societies Awards 2023 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to name Jesse Drian and Dessislava Vendova as 2023 Buddhism Public Scholars. This program is part of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies, administered by ACLS.

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  • This program is part of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies , administered by ACLS.
  • The Buddhism Public Scholars Program places early-career PhDs in Buddhist Studies in one- to two-year professional positions with leading museums, publications, and libraries that study the traditions of Buddhism.
  • The new Buddhism Public Scholars join one institution and twenty other scholars awarded 2023 fellowships and grants as part of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies.
  • The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies will launch fellowship and grant competitions for the 2024/25 academic year in August 2023.

Back to School Marks Return to In-Person Study Abroad Programs

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students return to classrooms this fall, U.S. colleges and universities are seeing in-person study abroad programs rebound. A survey by the International Educational Exchange reports 83% of institutions noted an increase in study abroad participation for the 2022 academic year compared to the previous year.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students return to classrooms this fall, U.S. colleges and universities are seeing in-person study abroad programs rebound.
  • WorldStrides , the global leader in study abroad, educational travel and experiential learning, is seeing this momentum for in-person learning and travel across its wide range of accredited study abroad experiences.
  • Through its faculty-led programs, semester study abroad, summer study abroad, and even college prep programs for high-schoolers, WorldStrides enables students to view themselves, and the world, in new ways that will provide them with the life skills needed for future success.
  • WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports.

Humacyte Announces Presentation on Investigational Human Acellular VesselTM for Treatment of Vascular Trauma at the International Committee of Military Medicine World Congress

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Friday, September 9, 2022

USAF MC), at the 44th International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress in Brussels, Belgium.

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  • USAF MC), at the 44th International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress in Brussels, Belgium.
  • Dr. Rasmussen added that vascular injury, whether in a military or civilian setting, is a leading cause of death and or amputation.
  • The incidence of vascular trauma in the modern combat setting has increased 5-fold over the past century.
  • Human Acellular Vessels (HAV) are investigational engineered off-the-shelf replacement vessels initially being developed for vascular repair, reconstruction and replacement.

MIT Professional Education Announces Live Virtual Course on Machine Learning for Materials Informatics

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Monday, August 22, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Professional Education is launching a new live virtual course, "Machine Learning for Materials Informatics." The 4-day program, which debuts September 26-29, 2022, will teach the fundamentals necessary to reach the next milestone in materials design by navigating the complex world of AI.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Professional Education is launching a new live virtual course, " Machine Learning for Materials Informatics ."
  • "With data available from autonomous experimentation, large databases like the materials genome initiative, high-throughput experimentation, or synthetic data there are many opportunities to accelerate and expand materials development.
  • In addition, the course will explore how to improve material sustainability by minimizing energy use and creating multifunctional materials.
  • About MIT Professional Education For over 70 years, MIT Professional Education has been providing technical professionals worldwide a gateway to renowned MIT research, knowledge, and expertise through advanced education programs designed specifically for them.

Selina’s Inaugural ESG Report Affirms Commitment to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

With environmental and social consciousness in its DNA and impact among its five core values, Selinas operating philosophy fuels ESG initiatives rooted in care for the planet, starting with its host communities.

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  • With environmental and social consciousness in its DNA and impact among its five core values, Selinas operating philosophy fuels ESG initiatives rooted in care for the planet, starting with its host communities.
  • Demonstrating the companys strong progress in 2021, Selinas entire 10-property Costa Rica portfolio was certified net-zero for carbon emissions.
  • Moreover, the company is making progress on its goal to reduce paper waste by implementing technology and enhancing its app to support paperless check-in.
  • To that end, Selina also detailed some of the progress it has made advancing its ESG initiatives in 2022.

The NFL Player Care Foundation Assists NFL Players in Scoring New Careers, Teaming Up With Atrium Works

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Monday, February 7, 2022

The Super Bowl Career Fair is the event that showcases all our NFL PCF Career Program has to offer, said Jason Cantor, Program Manager at the NFL Player Care Foundation.

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  • The Super Bowl Career Fair is the event that showcases all our NFL PCF Career Program has to offer, said Jason Cantor, Program Manager at the NFL Player Care Foundation.
  • If you are you interested in learning more about how the NFL Player Care Foundation and Atrium are helping former professional football players achieve their goals, Jason Cantor of the NFL Player Care Foundation and Joanna Chavers, Director of People and Engagement at Atrium, are available for interviews and can provide additional details on the programs.
  • The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) is an independent organization dedicated to helping retired players improve their quality of life.
  • To acknowledge and express appreciation for their contributions, the NFL Owners, in partnership with the NFL Players Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association, created the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) in September 2007.