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Shanghai University to Host Finals of the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge 2024 (ASC24) gladly announces that the highly anticipated ASC24 finals will be hosted at Shanghai University.

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  • The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge 2024 (ASC24) gladly announces that the highly anticipated ASC24 finals will be hosted at Shanghai University.
  • The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge, renowned as the foremost global competition in student supercomputing, is meticulously organized and sponsored by the Asia Supercomputer Community.
  • Since its establishment in 2012, the ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge has attracted the participation of nearly 10,000 undergraduate students from diverse locations around the globe.
  • Shanghai University (SHU), founded in 1922, has evolved into a university with profound academic traditions and outstanding research facilities.

Siena Heights University Partners with Henry Ford Health to Combat Michigan Healthcare Worker Shortage

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siena Heights University (SHU) is proud to announce a partnership with Henry Ford Health designed to address the critical worker shortage in Michigan's healthcare sector.

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  • ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siena Heights University (SHU) is proud to announce a partnership with Henry Ford Health designed to address the critical worker shortage in Michigan's healthcare sector.
  • Under this collaboration, Henry Ford Health full-time employees can use a $1,000 tuition benefit to enroll in any one of 20 online healthcare certificate programs offered at SHU.
  • "We're very excited to partner with Henry Ford Health," said Siena Heights University President Doug Palmer, Ph.D. "Our goal from the beginning with launching the Workforce Development program was to help shape the future of healthcare workforce.
  • Henry Ford Health employs over 33,000 individuals and has more than 250 locations across the state.

The Southport School and Southport CoLAB Play Integral Role in the Development and Execution of Sacred Heart University Dyslexia Graduate Certificate Program

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Monday, October 16, 2023

“For close to a decade, The Southport School and SHU have worked collaboratively to identify opportunities to provide learning opportunities and experiences for students,” said Dr. Benjamin N. Powers, executive director of The Southport School and The Southport CoLAB.

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  • “For close to a decade, The Southport School and SHU have worked collaboratively to identify opportunities to provide learning opportunities and experiences for students,” said Dr. Benjamin N. Powers, executive director of The Southport School and The Southport CoLAB.
  • “It was an honor helping shape the graduate certificate program, which will help prepare the next generation of reading specialists.
  • I’m pleased our school and The Southport CoLAB will continue playing an integral role by leading three of the classes within the program."
  • For additional information on the dyslexia graduate certificate program, visit Sacred Heart University’s website .

Pepper X® Earns Guinness World Records™ Title As New Hottest Pepper In The World

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smokin' Ed Currie's Pepper X® has officially set a world record as the hottest chili in the world. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ announced the title today, following the chili pepper registering an average 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in lab tests at Winthrop University in South Carolina.

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  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ announced the title today, following the chili pepper registering an average 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in lab tests at Winthrop University in South Carolina.
  • Pepper X breaks the record previously held by Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper®, which more recently measured an average of 1,641,183 SHU.
  • Pepper X® is certified as the hottest chili-pepper by Guinness World Records™.
  • Any other claim(s) to sale of Pepper X® seeds, plants, pepper pods, or other ingredients derived from Pepper X® are false.

Siena Heights University Expands Workforce Development Program, Positions Itself as a Future IT Leader

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The launching of these programs marks the next phase of Workforce Development at SHU.

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  • The launching of these programs marks the next phase of Workforce Development at SHU.
  • In January, the University announced 19 healthcare certificate programs aimed at addressing the critical healthcare shortages in the local labor market.
  • Cheri Betz, Ph.D, Executive Vice President of SHU presented on the topic Understanding Curriculum Development in Higher Education alongside representatives from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
  • Additionally, SHU has been accepted as a member of the Midwest Semiconductor Network at The Ohio State University.

Oticon Celebrates Winners of the Annual Oticon Focus on People Awards

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

announced the winners of the 2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards , a national program dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on the hearing loss community.

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  • announced the winners of the 2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards , a national program dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on the hearing loss community.
  • Established in 1997, the Oticon Focus on People Awards program has honored more than 300 outstanding individuals throughout the United States.
  • In addition, first place winners in the Student, Adult, and Advocacy categories received a pair of Oticon hearing aids.
  • To read the stories of all the Oticon Focus on People Awards finalists, visit Oticon.com/FOP .

Siena Heights University (SHU) Launches Workforce Development Programs to Address Critical Healthcare Staff Shortages

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Siena Heights University (SHU) announced today the launch of workforce development programs that will help address critical healthcare skilled labor shortages throughout Michigan, Ohio and the greater Midwest region.

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  • Siena Heights University (SHU) announced today the launch of workforce development programs that will help address critical healthcare skilled labor shortages throughout Michigan, Ohio and the greater Midwest region.
  • These online certificate and credentialing programs will be administered by SHU and provide students with the skills and capabilities needed to fill in-demand jobs across the healthcare industry.
  • “The new offerings will be an important addition toward meeting the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector.
  • The new programs Siena Heights has announced will enhance the workforce development opportunities available in our region and help close the skills gap for local employers.”
    Siena Heights new certificate and credentialing programs are open for enrollment now and offer training in disciplines including:

REVEALED: THE INCREASE IN CANADA'S SOCIAL VALUE FROM GETTING MORE ACTIVE

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Heart disease alone costs at least USD$22 billion a year to treat in Canadai, suggesting the further untapped benefits to getting people more active are potentially huge.

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  • Heart disease alone costs at least USD$22 billion a year to treat in Canadai, suggesting the further untapped benefits to getting people more active are potentially huge.
  • Our social health community, accountability, and most importantly friendship is as important as the bricks and mortar of our clubs.
  • We are invested in health from every angle, and are essential for social health to rise.
  • It is time to place a value on social health as much as squats and our running cadence!

Byrna Technologies Acquires the Assets of Fox Labs International

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

ANDOVER, Mass., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: BYRN) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Fox Labs International Inc. ("Fox Labs"). Fox Labs, which has been in business for more than 30 years, produces what is arguably the strongest pepper spray on the market today, catering primarily to law enforcement and other security professionals (both domestically and internationally). 

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: BYRN) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Fox Labs International Inc. ("Fox Labs").
  • Byrna is acquiring substantially all the assets of Fox Labs International for $2.17 million from longtime owner and CEO, Ed Ferguson.
  • In addition to retaining Fox Labs' current book of business with the Fox Labs brand, Byrna plans to draw on Fox Labs technology and 30+ years of experience to create its own line of Byrna branded sprays featuring the best in class Byrna Maximum Strength "Bad Guy Repellant" which will use both OC (pepper) and CS (tear gas) to subdue an attacker with maximum effect.
  • Happe, who joined the Byrna team on May 23, 2022, is responsible for global sales of both the Byrna and Fox Labs branded self-defense sprays.

Sacred Heart University and Uwill Collaborate to Offer Premier Teletherapy Solution to Graduate Students

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Developed in partnership with Uwill, the leading teletherapy platform focused on college students, the program will provide more than 1,250 Sacred Heart graduate students with immediate, 24/7 ongoing access to a licensed counselor of their choice, based on their preferences by video, phone, chat or message.

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  • Developed in partnership with Uwill, the leading teletherapy platform focused on college students, the program will provide more than 1,250 Sacred Heart graduate students with immediate, 24/7 ongoing access to a licensed counselor of their choice, based on their preferences by video, phone, chat or message.
  • "Counseling and therapy can have a transformative impact on students' ability to persist and succeed in their education," said Larry Wielk, dean of students at Sacred Heart University.
  • "Emerging technology like Uwill is helping us provide our graduate students with real-time, personalized support that meets them where they are."
  • Uwill has become the leading teletherapy solution for colleges and students.