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Howard University Awarded $90 Million Contract by Air Force, DOD to Establish First-Ever University Affiliated Research Center Led by an HBCU

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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With this announcement, Howard makes history as the first HBCU to lead a UARC and the first center to be funded by the Air Force.

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  • With this announcement, Howard makes history as the first HBCU to lead a UARC and the first center to be funded by the Air Force.
  • “Being awarded this contract is a historic and tremendous accomplishment for Howard University.
  • “This center puts Howard University at the forefront of progressive science and technology efforts.
  • While the primary goal of the center is conducting valuable research for the Air Force and Department of Defense, this center is also meant to help Howard and the consortium schools increase their research capacity.

Capstone On Campus Management Continues Strategic Staff Promotions

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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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.

CFA Institute Finds Graduates' Outlook on Careers is Confident Despite Pandemic

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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The results find that globally, 58 percent of respondents still feel confident about their future career prospects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The results find that globally, 58 percent of respondents still feel confident about their future career prospects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Students and recent graduates are more flexible and confident about their prospects than ever," said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute.
  • "The pandemic forced many grads to reassess their expected career paths, and they have displayed remarkable resilience despite the circumstances.
  • Graduates have a positive outlook overall, despite COVID-19 pandemic
    A majority of graduates believe their future career will be as good or better than their parents' generation, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

CFA Institute Finds Graduates' Outlook on Careers is Confident Despite Pandemic

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today releases results from a survey it conducted on the career outlook of more than 15,000 current university students and recent graduates aged 18-25 from 15 markets.

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  • The results find that globally, 58 percent of respondents still feel confident about their future career prospects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Students and recent graduates are more flexible and confident about their prospects than ever," said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute.
  • "The pandemic forced many grads to reassess their expected career paths, and they have displayed remarkable resilience despite the circumstances.
  • Graduates have a positive outlook overall, despite COVID-19 pandemic
    A majority of graduates believe their future career will be as good or better than their parents' generation, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.