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Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.

Baltimore Resident and Morgan State University Philosopher's Obamanomics and Francisconomics Among Winning Books at Milano International Literary Awards 2022

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

BALTIMORE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --THE MILANO INTERNATIONAL LITERARY AWARDS 2022 JURY SELECTED DR. ZEKEH GBOTOKUMA AS THE SECOND PLACE WINNER OF THE TOP CATEGORY for his 505-page non-fiction book, OBAMANOMICS AND FRANCISCONOMICS: A Call for Poverty Alleviation, Fairness and, and Welfare (Europe Books, 2022).

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --THE MILANO INTERNATIONAL LITERARY AWARDS 2022 JURY SELECTED DR. ZEKEH GBOTOKUMA AS THE SECOND PLACE WINNER OF THE TOP CATEGORY for his 505-page non-fiction book, OBAMANOMICS AND FRANCISCONOMICS: A Call for Poverty Alleviation, Fairness and, and Welfare (Europe Books, 2022).
  • Obamanomics is a 'middle-class economics' characterized by the notions of 'care,' 'fair share' and 'fair shot.'
  • Francisconomics is a Gospel-based economics that is consistent with the Catholic Social thought and the ideal of "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity."
  • He is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Morgan State University, from which he received the Dr. Sandye Jean McIntyre, II International Award 2008 for his "extraordinary commitment to international understanding."

Focus EduSolutions is partnering with Saint Joseph's College of Maine to now offer its first series of professional Micro-Credentials

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Friday, October 14, 2022

STANDISH, Maine, Oct.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focus EduSolutions, in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine, is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities. This will provide greater educational opportunities for anyone looking to deepen their faith and knowledge of the Catechetical mission of the Church or looking to further their career in the Catholic education system. These credentials are six to eight-week-long self-paced programs. Saint Joseph's College professional micro-credentials were made by subject matter experts with decades of experience, education, and leadership in the faith.

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  • Focus EduSolutions, in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine, is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities.
  • STANDISH, Maine, Oct.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focus EduSolutions , in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine , is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities.
  • Saint Joseph's College professional micro-credentials were made by subject matter experts with decades of experience, education, and leadership in the faith.
  • These micro-credentials are developed by Focus EduSolutions in partnership with subject matter experts directly from the industry and industry associations.

Santa Clara University Names Julie H. Sullivan, Ph.D, as President

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Santa Clara University today announced that Julie H. Sullivan, Ph.D., current president of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, a top 20 national, Catholic university, has been named the 30th president of Santa Clara University.

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  • Santa Clara University today announced that Julie H. Sullivan, Ph.D., current president of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, a top 20 national, Catholic university, has been named the 30th president of Santa Clara University.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228006185/en/
    This is a historic moment for Santa Clara University as we welcome Dr. Sullivan as our next president, said Larry Sonsini, chair of the Santa Clara University Board of Trustees.
  • With extensive higher education leadership experience spanning more than three decades, Dr. Sullivan brings strong academic and financial credentials to Santa Clara University.
  • I am deeply honored to have been selected as the next president of Santa Clara University, a true national leader in higher education, said Sullivan.