Worcester State University

Vessel Expands Nationally as Housing Product Innovator Adds Three Franchise Development Pros to Growing Team

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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The team is charged with identifying talented local entrepreneurs who would become housing providers to their communities.

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  • The team is charged with identifying talented local entrepreneurs who would become housing providers to their communities.
  • Vessel has tapped Tom Sharpin as Vice President of Franchise Sales, and Jonathan Buck and Scott Wolfe as Franchise Sales Directors, to join Head of Franchising Gus Stamoutsos on the company's franchise development team.
  • All four have extensive experience in franchise sales and development, in addition to experience in commercial real estate acquisitions.
  • Vessel franchisees do not need prior experience in operating an apartment building, with Vessel University providing extensive training, guidance, and ongoing support.

Worcester State University and Focus EduSolutions Collaborate to Introduce Cutting-Edge Micro-Credentials

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WORCESTER, Mass., June 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Worcester State University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of industry-focused educational solutions. This collaboration aims to expand the university's continuing education offerings by introducing a comprehensive range of micro-credentials. These new programs are designed to equip professionals and learners with specialized skills in high-demand fields, enabling them to enhance their careers and stay ahead in an ever-evolving job market.

Key Points: 
  • Worcester State University has partnered with Focus EduSolutions to introduce a range of innovative micro-credential programs.
  • WORCESTER, Mass., June 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Worcester State University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of industry-focused educational solutions.
  • By partnering with Focus EduSolutions, the university is extending its commitment to providing innovative educational opportunities for its students and the wider community.
  • "Worcester State University is pleased to partner with Focus EduSolutions to offer non-credit micro-credentials that meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce.

RedTeam Software Announces Completion of Senior Leadership Team With Three Strategic Hires

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Orlando, Florida, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedTeam Software, a leader in construction management software, today announced the company has completed its senior leadership team with the recent hiring of Patrick Brien as Vice President of Sales.

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  • Orlando, Florida, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedTeam Software, a leader in construction management software, today announced the company has completed its senior leadership team with the recent hiring of Patrick Brien as Vice President of Sales.
  • Brien joins RedTeam on the heels of two other senior level hires: Betsie Hoyt as Vice President of Product Development and Kristine Sheikh as Vice President of Marketing.
  • All three experienced leaders report to RedTeam CEO Jim Atkinson and will be central to driving the company’s continued growth.
  • “We are thrilled to complete RedTeam’s senior leadership team with top-caliber talent,” said Jim Atkinson, CEO of RedTeam Software.

Jim Huffman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Boston

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Veteran employee benefits consultant Jim Huffman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Veteran employee benefits consultant Jim Huffman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Boston, Huffman has more than 25 years of experience in the field of employee benefits and will focus on designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits solutions for a diverse national client base.
  • Huffman works alongside his clients to understand their unique needs and responds with customized employee benefits solutions that position them for long-term success.
  • “His breadth of benefits experience and his ongoing service to our industry add considerable strength to our team in Boston and across the nation.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Huffman was Head of Employee Benefits with a global financial services firm.

Adrestia appoints Will Lewis as Chair, establishes US Operations and appoints new functional leads

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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This platform is delivering, and Im thrilled to help make this revolutionary new approach a reality for patients.

Key Points: 
  • This platform is delivering, and Im thrilled to help make this revolutionary new approach a reality for patients.
  • Similarly, both Phil and Jen are seasoned functional specialists who will maximize the impact of our platform and steer our pipeline to the clinic.
  • Adrestia has developed a leading synthetic rescue drug development platform, which has already identified completely new approaches to treating intractable genetic diseases.
  • Adrestia was co-founded by Professor Steve Jackson and the deep technology investment fund Ahren Innovation Capital, which co-led Adrestias Series A financing along with GSK.

Tatnuck Park & Worcester State Partner to Create a Win for Students and Seniors

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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WORCESTER, Mass. , Sept. 12, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Ellyn Schmalzer participated in occupational therapy projects at Tatnuck Park at Worcester while a student at Worcester State University over a decade ago, she never imagined today she'd be teaching those same projects as a full-time assistant professor.

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  • "We keep hearing how excited they are to have their Worcester State students back.
  • Partnerships between academic institutions and senior living communities can create a win-win for both students and seniors.
  • Worcester State and Tatnuck Park are excited to embark on a new project together a falls prevention pilot program in October.
  • In addition to the Worcester State falls prevention program, Tatnuck Park offers a comprehensive, physical therapist-created program called Benchmark Strong that works to improve residents' balance, posture and alignment.

Tatnuck Park at Worcester Senior Programs Recognized As Being the Best in the Commonwealth

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Throughout its over 23-year history, Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a Benchmark assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, has been known for its quality care and experiences. Last week, their commitment to being the best was again validated when it was awarded the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) 2022 Excellence Award for Program Innovation.

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  • Tatnuck Park's programming director, Ellen Meagher, was recognized for creating unique, personalized programs that are not only fun and engaging for residents, but connect the entire community.
  • Also, intergenerational programs with Worcester State University occupational therapy students that inspire and enrich.
  • "The measure of any high-quality assisted living community is its ability to really engage its residents in programs that they enjoy," said Jennifer LaCroix, executive director of Tatnuck Park.
  • Since its inception in 1999, Tatnuck Park has frequently been recognized for its care and programs.

Make No Bones About It: SOFIA Maps the First Magnetic Fields of a Galactic Bone in their Entirety

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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It is the most detailed map of the magnetic fields of G47a giant filamentary bone in the Milky Way.

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  • It is the most detailed map of the magnetic fields of G47a giant filamentary bone in the Milky Way.
  • The magnetic fields do not follow the spiral shape of the galaxy's arms, nor are they in general perpendicular to the bones.
  • "Before SOFIA, it was difficult to image magnetic fields at high resolution over the entirety of the bones," said Ian Stephens, an astrophysicist at Worcester State University.
  • This enabled the largest and most detailed maps ever made of magnetic fields across galactic bones.

Restoration Builders Appoints Michael Iovieno as President of Residential Business

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Restoration Builders, Inc.("Restoration Builders" or "The Company") today announced that it has appointed Michael Iovieno as President of its residential business.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Restoration Builders, Inc.("Restoration Builders" or "The Company") today announced that it has appointed Michael Iovieno as President of its residential business.
  • Michael "The Colonel" Iovieno joined Restoration Builders in 2017 and has served as The Company's Chief Operating Officer since 2019.
  • "I am honored to extend a warm welcome to Mike as President of our residential business.
  • Restoration Builders is the Nations' largest residential roofing contractor, founded in 2017 to meet explosive growth demands in the $210B+ insurance restoration industry.

Worcester Interfaith to Host Prayer Vigil to Support the St. Vincent's Nurses on Aug. 25 as Nurses Strike Reaches 170 Days in Struggle for Safer Patient Care

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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"We must support our frontline workers who have put their lives and livelihoods at stake to support our most vulnerable residents.

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  • "We must support our frontline workers who have put their lives and livelihoods at stake to support our most vulnerable residents.
  • It is our moral imperative to take care of and protect one another.
  • Without an agreement, the strike will continue as the nurses continue to work with the federal mediators to find a way to move the process forward.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.