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Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $18 Million to Public Colleges and Universities for Race, Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mellon Foundation announced today that as part of an ongoing commitment to supporting humanities-based learning, the foundation has awarded more than $18 million to 95 public college and university programs—across 66 institutions—that boldly advance the study of race, ethnicity, gender or sexuality through its new 'Affirming Multivocal Humanities' initiative. Funding will support both established and novel curricular programs and co-curricular activities ranging from undergraduate research projects and guest speaker series, microgrants for community organizations and external programs to promote clear understandings of the fields to the public.

Key Points: 
  • As the nation's largest funder of the arts, culture, and humanities, Mellon has long supported the exploration of multivocality within the academic space.
  • Through the Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative, the foundation further addresses the continuing need for nuanced scholarship on the breadth of the human experience through race, ethnic, gender, and sexuality studies.
  • As part of Affirming Multivocal Humanities, Mellon offered grants of $100,000 to public colleges and universities that awarded at least ten bachelor's degrees in women's/gender and sexuality studies or in any individual US ethnic studies field in 2021.
  • The expansion will focus on programs that link Ethnic Studies concepts to Gender and Sexuality Studies to embed intersectionality into the course content and program frameworks.

Sunflower Health Plan, Centene Foundation and KU Endowment Announce $500,000 Grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Health Plan ("Sunflower"), a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), the Centene Foundation and KU Endowment today announced a new partnership that includes a $500,000 grant to the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center to build a centralized data collection and exchange system.

Key Points: 
  • "Sunflower Health Plan is honored to sponsor, participate in and support the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, and we believe its collaborative intention and comprehensive plan will advance the healthcare workforce across the state for decades to come."
  • The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, based at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, will leverage the data warehouse to address systemic challenges in nurse recruitment, retention and student access to nursing programs.
  • The collected data will then be used to create dashboards and reports for enhanced understanding and decision-making around developing the Kansas nursing workforce.
  • "The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center is grateful for the funding that will allow us to create our data infrastructure," said Amy Garcia, DNP, MSN, RN, FAAN, co-director of the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center.

Wendy's Doubles Down on Partnership with University of Kansas, Opening Newest Location

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LAWRENCE, Kan., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid cheers and a sea of blue and crimson, Wendy's franchise organization Legacy Restaurant Group proudly inaugurated its new restaurant, located inside the University of Kansas Memorial Union. Yesterday marked the official opening, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by university officials, students, and KU student athletes.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday marked the official opening, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by university officials, students, and KU student athletes.
  • Hayob emphasized Wendy's positive impact on student life and the strategic importance of bringing key business partners like Wendy's to campus for an enhanced student experience.
  • In a similar vein, Tuttle highlighted Legacy Restaurant Group's longtime partnership, proudly serving as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics.
  • He also touched upon the ongoing collaboration with student athletes through NIL, further strengthening the partnership.

KU's Ed.D. in higher education administration and Ed.D. in educational administration are now completely online

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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LAWRENCE, Kan., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At KU, we recognize how family and work commitments, health or mobility limitations, and other responsibilities can create barriers to education and career advancement. With the goal of creating degree programs that are accessible to everyone with the ambition to succeed, KU's educational leadership and policy studies Ed.D. (available with a concentration in either higher education administration or educational administration) is now 100% online.

Key Points: 
  • With the goal of creating degree programs that are accessible to everyone with the ambition to succeed, KU's educational leadership and policy studies Ed.D.
  • (available with a concentration in either higher education administration or educational administration ) is now 100% online.
  • These doctoral programs are offered through the KU School of Education & Human Sciences , which was recently ranked No.
  • The U.S. Census Bureau predicts 7% job growth in the coming years as the demand for educational administration increases.

MHIET Achieves Stable Combustion of up to 50 vol% Hydrogen on Single Cylinder Test Engine

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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TOKYO, Nov 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, confirmed stable combustion of hydrogen admixture through a testing of a single cylinder engine.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Nov 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, confirmed stable combustion of hydrogen admixture through a testing of a single cylinder engine.
  • The test achieved stable combustion with up to 50 vol% hydrogen admixture without losing the rated output.
  • Consequently, the team verified stable combustion of hydrogen admixture of maximum 50 vol% with keeping the rated output.
  • Technical Evaluation of Hydrogen Engine Generator Set (Press Release)July 6, 2023MHIET to Install 100% Hydrogen Engine Generator Set for In-house Evaluationwww.mhi.com/news/230706.html

Airborne Radars Market - Global Forecast to 2028: Demand for Phased Array Radars for Enhanced Operational Efficiency to Drive Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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This report provides valuable insights for market leaders and newcomers alike in the airborne radars market.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides valuable insights for market leaders and newcomers alike in the airborne radars market.
  • North America is anticipated to hold the largest share in the airborne radars aircraft market in 2023, encompassing the US and Canada within this region.
  • The North American airborne radars market has seen significant growth recently, driven by a proactive approach to advancements and substantial investments in research and development within the airborne radars sector, poised to transform the radar market.
  • Several factors, including the growing demand for airborne weather monitoring and technological innovations in airborne radar systems, are expected to propel the airborne radars market.

Blade & Timber Axe Throwing Opens in Lawrence, Alongside Anticipated Sinkers Lounge Opening in 2024

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Blade & Timber location, situated at 722 Massachusetts Street, marks a significant comeback after the original facility tragically burned down in 2019. The eagerly anticipated facility will feature six axe-throwing lanes, alongside a curated selection of food and beverage offerings. With the mission to make axe throwing accessible to everyone, Blade & Timber invites individuals aged ten and up, regardless of their experience level, to join in the axe-throwing excitement.

Key Points: 
  • Swell Spark, the parent company of Blade & Timber Axe Throwing, returns to Lawrence just in time for fall semester.
  • LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Blade & Timber location, situated at 722 Massachusetts Street, marks a significant comeback after the original facility tragically burned down in 2019.
  • The eagerly anticipated facility will feature six axe-throwing lanes, alongside a curated selection of food and beverage offerings.
  • With the mission to make axe throwing accessible to everyone, Blade & Timber invites individuals aged ten and up, regardless of their experience level, to join in the axe-throwing excitement.

University of Kansas launches new on-campus and online criminal justice programs to meet job-market demand

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminal justice is a large and growing career field encompassing law enforcement, corrections, policy analysis, court administration, law, and intelligence. To meet the increasing demand for skilled employees, KU's School of Professional Studies is launching two new bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BAS).

Key Points: 
  • To meet the increasing demand for skilled employees, KU's School of Professional Studies is launching two new bachelor's degrees in criminal justice , a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BAS).
  • KU launches two new criminal justice degrees allowing students to tailor program to meet their career goals.
  • Students can complete the programs on campus, but it's possible to complete the bachelor's degree in criminal justice entirely online.
  • The first bachelor's in criminal justice classes will be offered in spring 2024.

University of Kansas launches new online bachelor's in operations management

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations grow, they are constantly on the lookout for well-educated professionals to manage teams and oversee operations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in all management occupations is projected to grow 8% by 2031 with financial management, social services management, and health services management projected to grow 17%, 12%, and 28%, respectively. To meet this growing need for well-trained leaders across industries, locally and nationwide, the KU School of Professional Studies is launching a new online bachelor's degree in operations management, with the first classes being offered in fall 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in all management occupations is projected to grow 8% by 2031 with financial management, social services management, and health services management projected to grow 17%, 12%, and 28%, respectively.
  • KU's online Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management prepares students to develop, improve, and manage the processes used to produce and transport products and services.
  • "With this new online bachelor's in operations management, we're providing students with the foundational management skills necessary to become successful business leaders," said Stuart Day, dean of the KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies.
  • The operations management bachelor's program is offered in a hybrid format so all of the operations management core classes can be completed 100% online while additional degree requirements may be online or in-person at the Edwards Campus.

BrightNight Brings Leading Portfolio of Renewables to Kentucky

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next generation and global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, is expanding its horizons in Kentucky. The company currently has an approximately 2,000 MW development portfolio across Kentucky, several projects under advanced development, and continues to develop meaningful partnerships to grow its investment across the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • The company currently has an approximately 2,000 MW development portfolio across Kentucky, several projects under advanced development, and continues to develop meaningful partnerships to grow its investment across the Commonwealth.
  • This PPA adds to a growing list of recent agreements signed between BrightNight and its customers, as the company accelerates its portfolio buildout.
  • The BrightNight project is located in western Kentucky and has reached several development milestones.
  • With the current portfolio across Kentucky and projects in development, the estimated total statewide investment impact from BrightNight construction of this portfolio is estimated at over $400 million dollars and will generate significant tax revenues for the state and localities.