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Capstone On Campus Management Continues Strategic Staff Promotions

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 5, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- COCM recently promoted three of its veteran student housing professionals: Vallyn Merrick, Corey Reedy, and Jennifer Hornbuckle.

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  • COCM is pleased to announce strategic staff promotions to support its continued growth as the leading on-campus third-party management company with a portfolio of 34,389 beds on 36 campuses across the US.
  • Jennifer joined COCM in 2011 as the Director of University Affiliated Housing at Towson University.
  • She took some time away in 2017 to work with Sodexo as their National Brand Manager for Student Living.
  • Jennifer returned to COCM in the summer of 2017 to serve as the Regional Manager for Courtyards and South Campus Commons at the University of Maryland.

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University

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Monday, June 20, 2022

PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).
  • "And as we become a University we will continue to strive to move Fisher forward, renew our purpose, and broaden our impact."
  • "Now, they will build upon that legacy and begin a new era as St. John Fisher University.
  • St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO HOST 2022 SPRING COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ON SATURDAY, MAY 7

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

LAKELAND, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College will host its Spring 2022 Commencement exercise starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at a ceremony held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College will host its Spring 2022 Commencement exercise starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at a ceremony held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
  • During the ceremony, Florida Southern will present two prestigious awards, which are not revealed prior to commencement.
  • Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state.
  • Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships.

Ziegler Closes $35,740,000 Financing For Palm Beach Atlantic

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $35,740,000 Series 2021 Bonds for Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $35,740,000 Series 2021 Bonds for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
  • The bonds are issued through Palm Beach County Educational Facilities Authority and are rated BBB+ with a Stable Outlook by Fitch.
  • The University's main campus is located in the city of West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • "It was an absolute pleasure working with Dr. Schwinn and the entire Palm Beach Atlantic leadership team.

Chowan University Credits Aviso Retention for Boosting Student Retention Rates

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviso Retention , a higher education student success and equity solution, today announced that partner institution Chowan University drastically improved retention rates since leveraging the Aviso Retention platform and Aviso Engage capabilities.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviso Retention , a higher education student success and equity solution, today announced that partner institution Chowan University drastically improved retention rates since leveraging the Aviso Retention platform and Aviso Engage capabilities.
  • Chowan University , a private four-year institution located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, began using the Aviso Retention platform in 2017.
  • Chowan University has leveraged the Aviso Retention platform and Aviso Engage to increase second-, third- and fourth-year retention rates.
  • Additional retention metrics include:
    "Academic success at Chowan University is not possible without the use of Aviso Retention," said Syble Shellito, director of academic assistance at Chowan University.