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San Antonio, Texas Based Childcare Company, The Pillars Christian Learning Center, Named to Aggie 100™ List of Fastest Growing Companies

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pillars Christian Learning Center of San Antonio, Texas is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100™ which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. The Pillars Christian Learning Center was recognized as number 32 with a compound annual growth rate of 67.447%. The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.

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  • The Pillars Christian Learning Center of San Antonio, Texas is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pillars Christian Learning Center of San Antonio, Texas is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University.
  • The Pillars Christian Learning Center was founded in 2009 by Geren and Melissa Anderson, both alumni of Texas A&M University.
  • The Pillars was named one of "Three Best Rated" Preschools in 2019 and joined the "Aggie 100" List of fastest growing companies in 2022.

Education Advanced, Inc. Named a 2022 Aggie 100™ Company, Honored as Fastest-Growing Company for Second Year in a Row

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Monday, November 7, 2022

3 with a compound annual growth rate of 123 percent, moving up from No.

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  • 3 with a compound annual growth rate of 123 percent, moving up from No.
  • The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.
  • "Now in its 18th year, the Aggie 100 continues to re-set the standard for recognizing and celebrating the best of our Aggie entrepreneurs across the globe.
  • These 100 companies and their Aggie founders and leaders have proven their determination for success, and we're excited to welcome them to the Aggie 100 family.

A-1 Rocket Energy Services Honored as an Aggie 100 Company

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A-1 Rocket Energy Services has been selected for the 17th Annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. This marks the 5th time one of the A1 Rocket companies has made the list, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, and now in 2021. A-1 is ranked 60th this year with a 41.77% growth rate. The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.

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  • AMARILLO,Texas, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A-1 Rocket Energy Services has been selected for the 17th Annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University.
  • The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.
  • "We're in great company, and we congratulate and will continue to support the other Aggie recipients of this great honor," A-1 Rocket Energy Services President and Co-Founder, Ryan Zimmer, said.
  • "We're truly humbled by the recognition of Texas A&M's Aggie 100,"Reese Specht, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of A-1 Rocket Energy Services said.

Syracuse Athletics Announces $150M Fundraising Initiative to Create Unsurpassed Student-Athlete Experience

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Monday, November 22, 2021

We recognize that creating a truly superior student-athlete experience demands a focused initiative that aligns academic and athletic aspirations.

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  • We recognize that creating a truly superior student-athlete experience demands a focused initiative that aligns academic and athletic aspirations.
  • Creating an unprecedented student-athlete experience will require equally unprecedented donor support for those who choose to wear Orange.
  • As part of Syracuse Athletics fundraising initiative, Manley Field House, which has been the hub of activity and the center of student-athlete life for Syracuse Universitys athletics for nearly 60 years, will be, over time, transformed into the John A. Lally Athletics Complex, a state-of-the-art academic and athletics village that will benefit all student-athletes.
  • The new Lally Complex will support the academic and athletic experience of the 600 student-athletes across all sports at Syracuse University.

Education Advanced, Inc. Named to the 17th Annual Aggie 100, Honored as Fastest Growing Company

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Education Advanced, Inc., founded in 2007, was recognized as number 30 with a compound annual growth rate of 59%.

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  • Education Advanced, Inc., founded in 2007, was recognized as number 30 with a compound annual growth rate of 59%.
  • The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.
  • "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition," said Education Advanced, Inc. founder and CEO Dr. Eli Crow, Texas A&M University Class of 2001.
  • "As we mark our 17th Annual Celebration of the Aggie 100 program, we applaud the ingenuity, determination, and success of Aggie Entrepreneurs across the globe by raising up our newest class of Aggie 100 honorees.

Attorney John Gomez and Gomez Trial Attorneys Enter Into Partnership With University of San Diego Athletics

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney John Gomez and Gomez Trial Attorneys have entered into a three-year partnership with the University of San Diego athletic department to financially support Torero athletics as part of the "Torero Blue" club.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney John Gomez and Gomez Trial Attorneys have entered into a three-year partnership with the University of San Diego athletic department to financially support Torero athletics as part of the "Torero Blue" club.
  • Through this partnership, Gomez Trial Attorneys commits to act as a major financial partner to the University and its outstanding student-athletes over the next three years, beginning immediately.
  • Gomez Trial Attorneys and the University of San Diego athletic program have a special connection.
  • Gomez Trial Attorneys, like the University of San Diego, also commits enormous time to improving San Diego and its surrounding communities through intense civil and charitable work and contributions.

HACU Announces Eight Honorees to be Recognized at 35th Annual Conference on Hispanic Higher Education, Oct. 25-27, 2021

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

This year, HACU celebrates the anniversary milestone of its founding in 1986, as reflected in the conference theme, 35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success.

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  • This year, HACU celebrates the anniversary milestone of its founding in 1986, as reflected in the conference theme, 35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success.
  • As the nations leading voice for Hispanic higher education and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HACU has consistently garnered the support of federal, corporate, and higher education communities to offer programs and initiatives that advance Hispanic higher education.
  • Each year, HACU honors those who champion and fulfill our mission of advancing Hispanic student success, said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
  • Six honorees will also be recognized during the conference at the International Plenary or the Town Hall.