U.S. News & World Report

A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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  • Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
  • The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities in Texas.
  • A&M-Commerce also secured third place for headcount increases among all public universities in Texas.
  • University President Mark Rudin is pleased that students are recognizing the opportunities that await them at A&M-Commerce as they enroll in record numbers.

Steelcase Recognized for Advancing and Supporting Women

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, announces its recognition from the Women's Forum of New York and receipt of the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award from the Grand Rapids Chamber.

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  • The forum's signature event celebrated 233 total companies of the Fortune 1000 and S&P500 whose boards are comprised of at least 40% women.
  • Steelcase was one of 78 specially recognized for having 50% or more women.
  • Steelcase was also honored with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award by the Grand Rapids Chamber in September for supporting, developing and honoring women leaders.
  • The award is given to local organizations for creating a culture that encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential and give back to the larger community of women and girls by supporting leadership initiatives.

Martin's Point Health Plans Receive Top Ratings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Martin's Point health plans portfolio, comprised of multiple plan types across different insurance sectors, has received top rankings in several nationally administered evaluations.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Martin's Point health plans portfolio, comprised of multiple plan types across different insurance sectors, has received top rankings in several nationally administered evaluations.
  • NCQA Health Plan Ratings evaluate and distribute information related to health plan quality and performance.
  • The overall rating is the weighted average of a plan's HEDIS® and CAHPS® measure ratings, plus bonus points for plans with a current accreditation status as of June 30, 2023.
  • The ratings help provide consumers with information that helps them select a high-quality health plan that best suits their needs.

GoPro Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and posted management commentary, including forward-looking guidance, in the investor relations section of its website at https://investor.gopro.com.

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  • Subscription and Service Revenue was $25 million or 9% of Revenue, up 16% Year-over-Year
    SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and posted management commentary, including forward-looking guidance, in the investor relations section of its website at https://investor.gopro.com .
  • "GoPro had a strong third quarter, demonstrating the merits of the growth strategy we initiated in May," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's founder and CEO.
  • In Q3 2023, GoPro bought back $10 million in stock, and we plan to continue executing on our stock repurchase plan in 2023 and 2024.
  • In September, GoPro was recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 – 2024 Best Companies to Work for Rankings.

Toll Brothers Campus Living and The Davis Companies Joint Venture to Develop 680-Bed Luxury Student Housing Community in Orlando, Florida

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Toll Brothers Campus Living develops communities that combine modern amenities and strategic community design to fit the needs and lifestyle of students.

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  • Toll Brothers Campus Living develops communities that combine modern amenities and strategic community design to fit the needs and lifestyle of students.
  • Toll Brothers Campus Living will manage the property’s development, construction, and asset management, as well as handle marketing and leasing in partnership with Davis.
  • John McCullough, President of Toll Brothers Apartment Living, said, “We are excited to expand our student housing presence in Florida with the development of Aperture near the University of Central Florida.
  • “We are confident that our expanding portfolio of student housing developments will provide key value for our investors and are glad to continue our long-term partnership with Toll Brothers through the delivery of this best-in-class student residence.”
    Aperture is the second Toll Brothers multifamily project in Florida and joins the growing Toll Brothers Campus Living student housing portfolio nationwide.

U.S. News & World Report Unveils the 2024 Best Places to Retire Rankings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year's list evaluated the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' expectations for retirement, with measures including Affordability, Health Care, Desirability, Retiree Taxes, Job Market and Overall Happiness. The results are three new places in the top five.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States.
  • This is why Pennsylvania dominated the Best Places to Retire ranking's top positions, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the list."
  • The 2024 ranking's adjustments made for affordability and retiree taxes allowed Winston-Salem, North Carolina , to soar 19 spots to No.
  • Affordability is the most heavily weighted of the six factors in the 2024 Best Places to Retire methodology , which also includes happiness, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market ratings.

SKLAR KIRSH NAMED "BEST LAW FIRM" BY BEST LAWYERS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that it has been recognized by Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms® among the nation's elite law firms for 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that it has been recognized by Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms® among the nation's elite law firms for 2024.
  • "Rankings by Best Law Firms® are some of the most trusted nationwide classifications available for law firms," states the publisher.
  • "Firms recognized in Best Law Firms are identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers.
  • Only 4% of firms in the United States are considered for a Best Law Firms ranking, highlighting each award's prestige."

BioSig’s New PURE EP™ Subscription Model Adopted by Mayo Clinic-Phoenix for World-Class Cardiac Care

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Harnessing the power of automation, PURE EP™’s latest software features debut unique algorithms that unlock signal data for electrophysiologists conducting even the most challenging ablation procedures.

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  • Harnessing the power of automation, PURE EP™’s latest software features debut unique algorithms that unlock signal data for electrophysiologists conducting even the most challenging ablation procedures.
  • "Our commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional patient care drives our ongoing collaboration with BioSig,” said Hicham El Masry, M.D., FHRS, Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Mayo Clinic-Phoenix.
  • “The integration of PURE EP™'s advanced software features further reinforces our dedication to providing the best possible healthcare solutions for our patients.
  • For more information on how PURE EP™ can enhance arrhythmia identification and laboratory workflows, visit BioSig.com .

Panbela Announces Publication of Preclinical and Clinical Data Titled: Inhibition of Polyamine Biosynthesis Preserves β Cell Function in Type 1 Diabetes

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

A Phase 1 clinical study showed that DFMO treatment may provide metabolic benefits to preserve β cell function and health in T1D.

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  • A Phase 1 clinical study showed that DFMO treatment may provide metabolic benefits to preserve β cell function and health in T1D.
  • Data published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine investigated the mechanism of polyamines and polyamine inhibition by CPP-1X on β cell stress that plays a role in the onset of type 1 diabetes in in vitro and ex vivo models.
  • Results showed that DFMO treatment may preserve β cell function, reflected by C-peptide levels in patients with T1D through the modulation of urinary polyamines, in particular putrescine.
  • Results from these studies suggest that CPP-1X is a safe, oral treatment option that may improve β cell function and/or survival in recent onset T1D.

Lowell Blake Team Joins Choate

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choate Hall & Stewart LLP announced today that the team of professionals at Lowell Blake & Associates (LBA) will join Choate’s Wealth Management Group.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choate Hall & Stewart LLP announced today that the team of professionals at Lowell Blake & Associates (LBA) will join Choate’s Wealth Management Group.
  • “We are excited to have the Lowell Blake team join our integrated wealth management practice and investment advisory service,” said Charles Cheever, Choate's Co-Managing Partner.
  • Lanny Thorndike, Co-Chair of Choate's Wealth Management Team and President of ChoateIA, added, “LBA are an exceptional group who will add to our growth and expand our individual stock, bond, and alternative investment capabilities.”
    The addition of Lowell Blake is part of Choate’s ongoing growth strategy.
  • After the Lowell Blake team and its clients join the firm, and based on market values as of October 24, 2023, we anticipate Choate Investment Advisors’ assets under management will grow to more than $7 billion.