Goodwin College of Professional Studies

Drexel University building cybersecurity talent pool through Registered Apprenticeship program

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Career training to prepare individuals for high-demand jobs as cybersecurity support technicians is underway at Drexel University through a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council (PATC).

Key Points: 
  • Cybersecurity support technicians play an essential role in safeguarding all aspects of their employers' information technology (IT) systems.
  • Drexel's apprenticeship program comes at a time when demand is soaring for cybersecurity workers.
  • Training for cybersecurity support technicians delivered by Drexel follows National Guideline Standards for the job role developed by CompTIA and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
  • The registration and development of Drexel Universities Cybersecurity Support Technician program is supported by the Apprenticeship and Training Office within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

National University's Artificial Intelligence Program to Commence Summer 2022

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Friday, July 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored initiative, launches a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization for advances in Optimization in the MS Data Science program. This new specialization will educate a diverse workforce to accelerate fundamental AI capabilities and pursue research and practical application of AI and machine learning across a wide plethora of industries, including engineering, healthcare, computer science, business, and cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • National Science Foundation's $20 million grant, in partnership with other prominent colleges, funds the new specialization for Master of Science, Data Science in Artificial Intelligence & Optimization
    SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored initiative, launches a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization for advances in Optimization in the MS Data Science program.
  • National University has designed an MS Data Science curriculum that meets the current needs of the industry and now includes four specializations: Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, Business Analytics, Database Analytics, and Health Analytics.
  • The MS Data Science program starts July 2022 with new student starts quarterly, in July and October 2022 as well as January and April 2023.
  • The NSF awarded a total of $220 million to 11 different partnerships as part of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes Program with each institute receiving approximately $20 million.

Syracuse University Global Goes Live, Meets Students Whenever and Wherever

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Syracuse University Global removes barriers to obtaining degrees, credentials and knowledge that create opportunities for career advancement and professional success for students.

Key Points: 
  • Syracuse University Global removes barriers to obtaining degrees, credentials and knowledge that create opportunities for career advancement and professional success for students.
  • Attending the University through Syracuse University Global positions traditional and non-traditional students to grow, kickstart and accelerate their professional, academic and personal aspirations.
  • Syracuse University Global provides students who are unable to engage with the University full-time or on campus with transformational educational opportunities, combined with integral support services, in pursuit of a Syracuse University degree, credential or certificate.
  • Syracuse University Global is designed to engage and educate a wider range of students from any location who are at different points and paths in their lives, making a Syracuse University education more accessible.

Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies Launches XR Certificate Programs in Partnership with Circuit Stream

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Monday, April 4, 2022

We're very excited about this partnership, says Circuit Stream CEO Lou Pushelberg.

Key Points: 
  • We're very excited about this partnership, says Circuit Stream CEO Lou Pushelberg.
  • Two 10-week XR certificate programs will be offered starting in April 2022.
  • Upon course completion, students will earn a certificate and a digital badge from Syracuse University and Circuit Stream, receive lifetime access to project material, resources and lectures, and gain membership to peer and professional networks through Circuit Streams XR Community.
  • The College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University is a global, inclusive and future-facing college, providing access to diverse students and learners seeking a Syracuse University degree, credential, certificate or education experience.

DPC Labs Announces the Launch of Athlete NFT Player Cards and DPC Marketplace

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Friday, April 1, 2022

MIAMI, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DPC Labs, a Miami-based sports technology company, announced the launch today of their NFT sports marketplace highlighted by their highly anticipated NFT digital player cards hosted on the Solana blockchain network. The DPC Labs NFT marketplace will feature NFT player cards of athletes of all ranks from Youth sports, High School, College and Professional sports.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DPC Labs , a Miami-based sports technology company, announced the launch today of their NFT sports marketplace highlighted by their highly anticipated NFT digital player cards hosted on the Solana blockchain network.
  • The DPC Labs NFT marketplace will feature NFT player cards of athletes of all ranks from Youth sports, High School, College and Professional sports.
  • DPC enables Youth and Amateur athletes to have the same quality of player cards as their favorite college and professional athletes.
  • DPC Labs initial launch of player cards will feature a diverse mix of youth, collegiate and professional athletes that believe in the company and their technology.

Villanova University Receives $20 Million Gift from Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. ’56 Towards Transformation of Falvey Library

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from alumnus Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. 56 VSB, in support of the Universitys Falvey Library.

Key Points: 
  • Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from alumnus Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. 56 VSB, in support of the Universitys Falvey Library.
  • There are few campus spaces that touch as many Villanova lives, or so powerfully set the tone for the University as Falvey Library.
  • Villanova and the Library have always held such a special place in my life, so this gift is especially meaningful to me, said Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. 56 VSB.
  • The Library is the heart of the academic experience and my gift is an investment in this important University priority.