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International Education Corp. Resolves all Issues with U.S. Department of Education

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Education Corporation (IEC), one of America's leading providers of career and technical education for over 40 years, today announced that the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has recertified UEI College and United Education Institute to continue receiving Title IV funds for the next three years as part of a comprehensive resolution that ends a dispute over federal funding.

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  • IEC participates in the Higher Education Act's Title IV student lending program, which allows eligible students of all backgrounds and experience levels who qualify for access to federal financial aid.
  • The USDOE alleged in 2023 that IEC's Florida Career College violated federal rules to qualify students for enrollment and financial aid.
  • We have been a beacon of hope for students who have felt left behind by traditional higher education.
  • We look forward to providing quality education and career training for many more years in the future."

Earth Finance Acquires Climate Policy Firm Molecule LLC

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Finance, a leading climate strategy and finance firm, today announces the acquisition of Molecule LLC, a Seattle-based climate advocacy firm founded and led by Tim Zenk. Zenk is a well-known industry leader who has worked in government, private sector and entrepreneurial ventures to advance renewable energy and renewable fuels, regenerative agriculture, sustainable aviation fuel, broadband access and carbon reduction programs and policies.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Finance, a leading climate strategy and finance firm, today announces the acquisition of Molecule LLC, a Seattle-based climate advocacy firm founded and led by Tim Zenk.
  • Zenk joins as a Managing Director within Earth Finance and now leads Earth Finance's renewable fuels and public policy teams.
  • "Earth Finance's unique model of integrating policy with science and investment is critical to achieving a 1.5-degree future," said Zenk.
  • "The opportunity to scale our work in collaboration with the Earth Finance team is exciting for me, my colleagues, and Molecule's client partners."

Dr. Lisa N. Herring Named President of PROPEL

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the successful convening of the 5th annual National HBCU Week, PROPEL officially welcomed educator Dr. Lisa N. Herring as President. Herring, who most recently served as superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools, is respected as a champion of innovation in education, having charted a longstanding history of success in propelling students to new heights of academic achievement. Herring also formerly served as superintendent of the Birmingham City Schools.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the successful convening of the 5th annual National HBCU Week, PROPEL officially welcomed educator Dr. Lisa N. Herring as President.
  • PROPEL also announced that the U.S. Department of Education named Dr.
  • Herring as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary, where she'll help shape the USDOE's strategy to engage state and local officials.
  • We are pleased to welcome her as the president of PROPEL," stated Anthony Oni, Founder and Board Chair of PROPEL.

U.S. Dept. of Education Names PROPEL President Dr. Lisa N. Herring Strategic Advisor to the Secretary

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.
  • Herring, who officially begins her tenure with PROPEL on Monday, September 18th, will help shape the USDOE's strategy to engage state and local officials.
  • I look forward to working with her to raise the bar in education for all students," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
  • Propel also recently launched PROPEL Learn, a student-focused app designed to revolutionize the way HBCU students prepare for future job success.

Alpha-9 Theranostics Strengthens its Scientific Expertise with Key Appointments to Leadership Team and Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

BOSTON and VANCOUVER, BC, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha-9 Theranostics, a clinical stage biotechnology company developing differentiated and highly targeted radiopharmaceuticals, today announced the appointment of Jutta Wanner, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery. The company also announced the appointments of Jason Lewis, Ph.D. and Tom Ruth, Ph.D. to the newly formed Scientific Advisory Board.

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  • The company also announced the appointments of Jason Lewis, Ph.D. and Tom Ruth, Ph.D. to the newly formed Scientific Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome these experts to our team," said David Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of Alpha-9.
  • I am excited to build out the R&D team and look forward to moving into our new lab space."
  • Dr. Jason Lewis brings deep expertise in the development and translation of radiopharmaceuticals from decades of research developing small- and biomolecule-based therapeutics and diagnostics.

Global Biomass Gasification Market Report to 2028: Increasing Rural Electrification Rate, Particularly in Developing Countries Drives Growth

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Increasing rural electrification rate, particularly in developing countries, has escalated the demand for decentralized electricity generation, which is majorly driving the global biomass gasification market toward growth.
  • What is the market size for the global biomass gasification market?
  • What are the major regions in the global biomass gasification market?

TerraPraxis Selects Terrestrial Energy Generation IV Nuclear Technology for the Repowering Coal Consortium

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Under development by TerraPraxis, Repowering Coal is a program to standardize and systematize the replacement of coal furnaces at existing coal-fired power plants with high-temperature heat supplied by Generation IV nuclear technology.

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  • Under development by TerraPraxis, Repowering Coal is a program to standardize and systematize the replacement of coal furnaces at existing coal-fired power plants with high-temperature heat supplied by Generation IV nuclear technology.
  • Terrestrial Energy is a developer of a leading, next-generation, nuclear technology with unique capabilities for Repowering Coal, said Kirsty Gogan, managing director of TerraPraxis.
  • Terrestrial Energys high-temperature reactor technology aligns with the vision and mission of Repowering Coal, namely, the rapid and low-cost deployment of Repowering Coal to replace 2 Terawatts of global coal capacity by 2050.
  • Repowering coal with Generation IV nuclear can decarbonize a difficult-to-abate part of the energy system rapidly and cost-effectively.

Global Biomass Gasification Market to Reach $153.1 Billion by 2027

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Friday, September 16, 2022

DUBLIN, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global biomass gasification market size reached US$ 105 Billion in 2021.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 153.1 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.49% during 2021-2027.
  • The Increasing rural electrification rate, particularly in developing countries, has escalated the demand for decentralized electricity generation, which is majorly driving the global biomass gasification market toward growth.

Global Biomass Gasification Market Report 2022: An Optimum Decentralized Energy Source at An Affordable Cost Creates a High Potential Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Biomass Gasification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global biomass gasification market size reached US$ 105 Billion in 2021.
  • As compared to traditional gas-powered systems, biomass gasifiers offer an optimum decentralized energy source at an affordable cost.
  • The Increasing rural electrification rate, particularly in developing countries, has escalated the demand for decentralized electricity generation, which is majorly driving the global biomass gasification market toward growth.

Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE) announces three new Board Members

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

"As our nation looks to accelerate construction of needed charging infrastructure, this is no longer a chicken and egg situation.

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  • "As our nation looks to accelerate construction of needed charging infrastructure, this is no longer a chicken and egg situation.
  • Utilities, electric vehicle service providers and related IT vendors need to collaborate quickly to meet our nation's infrastructure gaps."
  • It is co-chaired by Katherine Stainken of the Electrification Coalition and Joel Levin of Plug-in America, both affiliated organizations of ATE.
  • The Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE), a 501c.6 non-profit organization, is a broad coalition of organizations that advocate for an acceleration of transportation electrification in all states and provinces.