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ACEC California Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Foundation Recipients

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

ACEC California's Scholarship Foundation awards annual scholarships to accomplished graduate or undergraduate college students working toward a degree in engineering or land surveying.

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  • ACEC California's Scholarship Foundation awards annual scholarships to accomplished graduate or undergraduate college students working toward a degree in engineering or land surveying.
  • The ACEC Research Institute launched their online scholarship portal in 2023 that has over $1,000,000 in scholarship funds for Engineering and Land Surveying students attending schools in the US including scholarships funded by the ACEC State Member Organizations, like ACEC California and consulting firms.
  • In total, ACEC California awarded $70,500 in scholarship funds to thirteen students: five graduate students and eight undergraduate students.
  • "The world needs more engineers and land surveyors, and ACEC California is proud to help support the bright and promising careers of these students," said Brad Diede, Executive Director of ACEC California.

University of Phoenix Leaders Present at PACRAO Annual Conference Event Focused on Advancing Knowledge of Professionals Engaged in Enrollment and Academic Services

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Booker was also one of the closing speakers at the conference giving an “Ed Talk” on the impact of PACRAO on the higher education community.

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  • Booker was also one of the closing speakers at the conference giving an “Ed Talk” on the impact of PACRAO on the higher education community.
  • Leaders from University of Phoenix are active in leadership roles with PACRAO as well.
  • McQuarie is a past vice president of diversity development of PACRAO and currently serves as Faculty for the Leadership Development Institute.
  • Marc Booker, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Strategy at University of Phoenix, is a past president of PACRAO and serves as Dean for the Leadership Development Institute of PACRAO.

Align Technology Funds Research Grants to Universities Worldwide for Advancing Orthodontic and Dental Research

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the award of eleven research grants to universities under the company’s thirteenth Annual Research Award Program.

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  • Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the award of eleven research grants to universities under the company’s thirteenth Annual Research Award Program.
  • “Align is committed to the advancement of the orthodontic and dental fields and we are pleased to support university research around the world, said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align senior vice president, global clinical.
  • All award applications received were first reviewed and prioritized in a blind evaluation by an independent academic committee.
  • The final recipients were then determined by Align Technology.

3fold Communications Wins 9 Awards in 30 Days at Prestigious Creative Competitions, Highlighting the Power of Cause Performance Marketing

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

3fold Communications , a Sacramento-based marketing and advertising agency, has won an impressive 9 awards across 3 prestigious creative competitions around the globe in just 30 days.

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  • 3fold Communications , a Sacramento-based marketing and advertising agency, has won an impressive 9 awards across 3 prestigious creative competitions around the globe in just 30 days.
  • These awards recognize the exceptional work of 3fold’s marketing campaigns, which aim to uplift communities while enhancing brands - what they refer to as Cause Performance Marketing.
  • Our research-driven approach enables us to provide tailored campaign and advertising services, including traditional/digital media buying and beautiful creative execution.
  • We're passionate about driving positive change through our clients' causes, and we're committed to staying at the forefront of cause performance marketing and advertising.

Mogavero Architects Gains Two New “Next-Gen” Leaders

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Mogavero Architects is thrilled to announce the expansion of their leadership team with new Owner/Principals Cesar Medina , AIA and Cecilia Chouhy , Associate AIA.

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  • Mogavero Architects is thrilled to announce the expansion of their leadership team with new Owner/Principals Cesar Medina , AIA and Cecilia Chouhy , Associate AIA.
  • They represent the beginning of a next generation of leadership at Mogavero Architects.
  • Originally from Mexico, Cesar has a high design sensibility that merges innovation, functionality, and empathy for the residents who call Mogavero projects home.
  • Mogavero has a diverse team, united in their passion about the difference we can make to improve communities through design.

Musician James A. Norkawich Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Regional Center for the Arts, and Announces Rebranding and New Support for the Program

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Friday, August 5, 2022

In 1991, James A. Norkawich was introduced to a program called Regional Center for the arts (RCA).

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  • In 1991, James A. Norkawich was introduced to a program called Regional Center for the arts (RCA).
  • RCA was a multicultural program in southwestern Connecticut that was comprised of five towns in Fairfield County.
  • The program provided high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while learning more about their craft in either Music or Dance.
  • The Regional Center is now a part of Cooperative Education Services in Trumbull Connecticut and boasts a full-on campus for students, staff and faculty.

CampusESP Welcomes 200th Customer, Morehouse College

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

CampusESP , the leading provider of technology solutions that help colleges and universities engage parents and families, announced today that it signed its 200th customer, Morehouse College.

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  • CampusESP , the leading provider of technology solutions that help colleges and universities engage parents and families, announced today that it signed its 200th customer, Morehouse College.
  • With CampusESP we are aiming to create an avenue for parents to be involved with the college because we know that they play a pivotal role in their students success.
  • Were thrilled to welcome a respected and forward-thinking institution like Morehouse College to the CampusESP family, said Dave Becker, CEO and co-founder of CampusESP.
  • To learn more, visit campusesp.com
    Morehouse College is the only historically Black college dedicated to educating men.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Santorini, a New Community in a Prime Stockton, California Location

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Friday, August 27, 2021

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Santorini, a new-home community in a prime Central Valley location.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Santorini, a new-home community in a prime Central Valley location.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210827005050/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Santorini, a new community in a prime Stockton, California location.
  • Santorini will also offer the KB Home Office, a dedicated room that homebuyers can personalize for the way they work.
  • Santorini provides home shoppers the opportunity to purchase a personalized, new KB home at a price that fits their lifestyle and needs.