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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY EXTENDS TUITION FREEZE FOR 16th CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year.
  • The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2024-25 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included.
  • That total does not include federal aid such as Pell grants and subsidized student loans or external scholarships that lower students' out-of-pocket expenses further.
  • Freezing tuition costs is one way that we ensure higher education is affordable to all socioeconomic classes.

D2L Brightspace is Helping Faith-Based Institutions in Supporting Student Success

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

D2L selected for its flexible, accessible and easy-to-use learning innovation platform

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  • D2L selected for its flexible, accessible and easy-to-use learning innovation platform
    TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, is helping to support faith-based institutions reach more learners by delivering a flexible and accessible learning innovation platform that can support student needs and academic success.
  • In June 2023, The Catholic University of America ("Catholic") selected D2L Brightspace as their new learning management system to help support their growing student enrollment of more than 4,500 learners.
  • "Catholic is committed to supporting a diverse community, and we are excited to partner with Brightspace to support the success of every learner with accessible, customizable and data-driven tools."
  • "We're very impressed by Catholic University of America's commitment to help advance student success by providing a flexible and accessible learning experience," said Michael Beattie, Vice President of Higher Education at D2L.

Zoom Drain Opens New Franchise Location in South Denver

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain – a leading operator of drain and sewer services – opened its newest franchise in Denver on August 8. Located at 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 115, Zoom Drain of South Denver will proudly serve the surrounding areas. Currently, there are two Zoom Drain franchise locations in Colorado, with 49 total nationwide.

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  • Located at 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 115, Zoom Drain of South Denver will proudly serve the surrounding areas.
  • For that reason, I wanted to join a franchise system that focuses on serving people, solving urgent needs, and improving communities," said Baliruno, owner of the Zoom Drain in South Denver.
  • Zoom Drain provides around-the-clock residential and commercial services centering on drain and sewer cleaning, sewer pipe video inspections, grease trap maintenance, and much more.
  • "We are thrilled to have Eric join the Zoom Drain team and bring their expert services to South Denver," said Jim Criniti, CEO of Zoom Drain.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FREEZES TUITION FOR 15th CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year.
  • The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2023-24 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included.
  • Affordable tuition has also resulted in a high-quality student body that is very diverse with over 40% students of color."
  • About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university.

Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $278,000 in Scholarships

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As young people head off to college this fall, 229 of them from communities across Florida will receive financial help for their costs through scholarships from Florida RealtorsEducation Foundation Inc.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As young people head off to college this fall, 229 of them from communities across Florida will receive financial help for their costs through scholarships from Florida RealtorsEducation Foundation Inc.
    A not-for-profit corporation established by the state Realtor association, the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. provides real estate-related educational scholarships.
  • The Foundation's Board of Directors awarded $278,000 in scholarships to help pay for higher education expenses for 229 young people in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • "For 12 years now, the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program has helped 1,593 young people realize their dreams for the future by continuing their education," said Sherri Meadows, chair of Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. "Florida Realtors has awarded a total of $2,246,200 in scholarships to help these students and their families with financial support for college.
  • Scholarship recipients are enrolled at institutions of higher learning throughout the state, such as the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida A&M University, University of South Florida, Florida Southwestern State and Florida Gulf Coast University, as well as other colleges throughout the U.S., including Yale University, Duke University, Colorado Christian University and Berry College, to name a few.

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado to Celebrate Class of 2022 on May 27

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado ( CODCA ), an online public school serving students in grades 6-12 throughout the state, will celebrate the Class of 2022 with a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 27 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

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  • Destinations Career Academy of Colorado ( CODCA ), an online public school serving students in grades 6-12 throughout the state, will celebrate the Class of 2022 with a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 27 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden.
  • Collectively, the Class of 2022 reports having been awarded nearly $200,000 in college scholarships, and members of the graduating class report having been accepted to colleges and universities across Colorado and beyond including Colorado Christian University, Colorado University Denver, Dakota State University, and Jacksonville University.
  • Davie Stanton has been named CODCAs 2022 valedictorian and plans to study Cybersecurity at Dakota State University.
  • Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA) is an accredited, full-time public-school program of the Julesburg School District that serves Colorado students in grades 6-12.

Colorado Christian University Women's Golf Captures RMAC Championship

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Christian University (CCU) cruised to an eight-stroke victory Tuesday, April 19, at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championships at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. It was the program's first RMAC title. Leading the charge for CCU was senior Faith Kilgore, who shot a 3-under-par 213 for the tournament to capture the Cougars' first individual conference title.

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  • Tuesday's conference championship is only the second team RMAC championship in University history.
  • "Their accomplishment represents tremendous dedication and preparation, especially considering this is only the second RMAC championship among all CCU sports."
  • Colorado Christian University (CCU) provides Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
  • Located in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb of Denver, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region.

CCU Receives Accreditation for First Doctoral-Level Degree Program

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Friday, December 17, 2021

The DNP program was launched in 2019 and is the University's first doctoral degree.

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  • The DNP program was launched in 2019 and is the University's first doctoral degree.
  • "CCU doctoral students graduate from the program with the tools, resources, and hands-on experience to be impactful leaders who show wisdom and discernment in the workplace."
  • CCU launched its nursing degree program in 2009 with a registered nurse (RN) to BSN (RN-BSN) track and then expanded to include the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2011.
  • Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University (CCU) provides Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Danny Moore Joins Farmland Partners Board of Directors

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Monday, December 6, 2021

DENVER, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the "Company" or "FPI") today announced the addition of Danny Moore, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and business executive,to its Board of Directors, effective November 30.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the "Company" or "FPI") today announced the addition of Danny Moore, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and business executive,to its Board of Directors, effective November 30.
  • Following Mr. Moore's appointment as an independent Board member, FPI's Board now consists of eight directors, six of whom are independent.
  • He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Leadership Program of the Rockies and the Colorado Business Roundtable.
  • Farmland Partners Inc. is an internally managed real estate company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate.

Grand Canyon University Freezes Tuition For 14th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University announced today it is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 14th straight year, continuing its commitment to make higher education affordable to all socioeconomic classes.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University announced today it is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 14th straight year, continuing its commitment to make higher education affordable to all socioeconomic classes.
  • The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2022-23 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included.
  • In addition to tuition, GCU students pay an average of roughly $1,100 annually in fees, which is often much less than both public and private universities.
  • About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university.