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Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures Proudly Announces Its 2024 Cohort of 12 Innovative Startups

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures is excited to unveil its 2024 cohort, comprising 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures is excited to unveil its 2024 cohort, comprising 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.
  • 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.
  • Sugarwork: Alumni Vanessa Liu, Harvard Radcliffe College and Harvard Law School, and Judith Williams, Harvard Radcliffe College, co-founded this knowledge-sharing platform using generative AI.
  • For more details on the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator and the 2024 cohort, go to: https://www.harvardae.org/2024-cohort

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Dr. Timothy L. Smith as an Inner Circle Platinum Member for his contributions to the field of Nurse Anesthesiology

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Timothy L. Smith is acknowledged as an Inner Circle Platinum Member for his contributions to the field of Nurse Anesthesiology.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Timothy L. Smith is acknowledged as an Inner Circle Platinum Member for his contributions to the field of Nurse Anesthesiology.
  • The doctor's illustrious career spans more than 30 years as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
  • Dr. Smith has more than 25 years invested in academia, setting the foundation for the significant contributions he has made to healthcare education and research.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. Smith notes that he finds exhilaration and a sense of freedom riding Harley motorcycles.

Ankyra Therapeutics Appoints Robert V. Tighe, an accomplished industry veteran, as Chief Scientific Officer

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Ankyra Therapeutics, a pre-clinical biotechnology company developing targeted immune potentiating agents for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Robert V. Tighe, as chief scientific officer.

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  • Ankyra Therapeutics, a pre-clinical biotechnology company developing targeted immune potentiating agents for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Robert V. Tighe, as chief scientific officer.
  • He joined the team on July 10, 2023 and brings considerable immuno-oncology drug development experience to the company.
  • “Rob is an outstanding scientist who has over 20 years of drug development experience with a focus on immuno-oncology,” said Dr. Howard L. Kaufman, president and chief executive officer of Ankyra.
  • "I am absolutely delighted to become a part of Ankyra Therapeutics, especially at this pivotal stage in the company’s journey,” said Robert V. Tighe, the newly appointed chief scientific officer of Ankyra.

Harvard Extension School Reduces Degree Residency Requirement, Expanding Access for Global Adult Learners

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education (DCE) announced a significant modification to the degree residency requirement at the Harvard Extension School (HES) to provide greater access to adult learners worldwide.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education (DCE) announced a significant modification to the degree residency requirement at the Harvard Extension School (HES) to provide greater access to adult learners worldwide.
  • Starting in the upcoming academic year, the Harvard Extension School will offer the majority of courses for the Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) graduate degrees online with a low residency requirement.
  • This decision reduces the barrier of geography for those outside of the greater New England area.
  • Harvard Extension School's revision of the degree residency requirement represents a progressive approach to education, ensuring that adult learners worldwide can pursue advanced degrees on their terms.

Harvard Extension School Reduces Degree Residency Requirement, Expanding Access for Global Adult Learners

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education (DCE) announced a significant modification to the degree residency requirement at the Harvard Extension School (HES) to provide greater access to adult learners worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education (DCE) announced a significant modification to the degree residency requirement at the Harvard Extension School (HES) to provide greater access to adult learners worldwide.
  • Starting in the upcoming academic year, the Harvard Extension School will offer the majority of courses for the Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) graduate degrees online with a low residency requirement.
  • This decision reduces the barrier of geography for those outside of the greater New England area.
  • Harvard Extension School's revision of the degree residency requirement represents a progressive approach to education, ensuring that adult learners worldwide can pursue advanced degrees on their terms.

American Egg Board Names Edward Hoffman Vice President, Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB) has named food industry strategist and marketing veteran Edward Hoffman as Vice President, Marketing and Communications. In this role, Hoffman will oversee development and implementation of a strategic integrated marketing program for the U.S. egg industry both domestically and in export markets. Under his leadership, AEB will shape comprehensive initiatives that protect and preserve the industry's reputation and drive demand for eggs and egg products across all channels of the food industry.

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  • CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB) has named food industry strategist and marketing veteran Edward Hoffman as Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
  • In this role, Hoffman will oversee development and implementation of a strategic integrated marketing program for the U.S. egg industry both domestically and in export markets.
  • Under his leadership, AEB will shape comprehensive initiatives that protect and preserve the industry's reputation and drive demand for eggs and egg products across all channels of the food industry.
  • Hoffman brings extensive experience and expertise with impact brands, omni-channel food companies and research and insights to support key strategic priorities at AEB, including innovation, sustainability and egg nutrition.

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Names Award-Winning Harvard Medical School Faculty Member and Author Dr. Beth Frates 2022-24 President

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the transition of Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School, award winning teacher and author, from president-elect to a two-year term as president of the medical professional association that represents more than 9,000 physicians and other health professionals.

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  • Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, Harvard Medical School faculty, author, trained physiatrist and health and wellness coach, will lead the 9,000-member organization.
  • ACLM is the only medical professional organization that educates, equips, and supports certification of physicians and other clinicians in lifestyle medicine.
  • In 2008, she started the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard Medical School and later developed and taught the first lifestyle medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, where it remains one of the most well-received courses offered at the school.
  • The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the nation's medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, value-based and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole person health.

Experic Appoints Derek Hennecke to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical supply services company serving the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Derek Hennecke as an independent member of its board of directors.

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  • Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical supply services company serving the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Derek Hennecke as an independent member of its board of directors.
  • Mr. Henneckes distinctive combination of experience as an entrepreneur, board director, and leader of international life sciences organizations is perfectly suited for the board of a rapidly growing company like Experic, said David Wood , chief executive officer and chairman of Experic.
  • Mr. Hennecke currently serves on several boards, hes a chairman of the board of Microsize and Particle Dynamics and board director of Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inceptor Bio, Kineticos Disruptor Fund, and the Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance.
  • He is currently pursuing a Master of liberal arts in biology from Harvard University Extension School.

New U.S. Climate Initiative Promoting Key Climate-Positive Behaviors Begins in Boston

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Climate Culture, Rares first U.S.-based initiative, will be customized to local markets, launching with Climate Culture Boston.

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  • Climate Culture, Rares first U.S.-based initiative, will be customized to local markets, launching with Climate Culture Boston.
  • Climate Culture Boston is designed to promote veggie-rich diets, home and community solar, the purchase and use of electric vehicles, and supporting natures climate solutions by buying carbon offsets.
  • Rares Climate Culture Boston team is helmed by sustainability expert Frank Lowenstein, the former chief operating officer of the New England Forestry Foundation.
  • Rare plans to expand its Climate Culture initiative to other markets throughout the United States over the next several years.

Bob McCormick Joins Third Economy as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Third Economy LLC, a leader in ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability for investors and companies, welcomes Bob McCormick as a Senior Advisor.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Third Economy LLC, a leader in ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability for investors and companies, welcomes Bob McCormick as a Senior Advisor.
  • Mr. McCormick has a distinguished career in corporate governance and ESG, most recently as a Managing Director and now as a member of the Advisory Council at PJT Camberview.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at the leading ESG advisor Third Economy.
  • Our clients leverage this understanding to enhance and promote their own capabilities, thus building a more sustainable economy, a third economy.