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The University of San Francisco Names Dr. Eileen Chia-Ching Fung Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of San Francisco (USF) has announced that accomplished leader, professor and scholar Dr. Eileen Chia-Ching Fung has been appointed to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective March 6, 2024. Dr. Fung most recently held the position of Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs since June 2023.

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  • The University of San Francisco has announced that accomplished leader, professor and scholar Dr. Eileen Chia-Ching Fung has been appointed to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective March 6, 2024.
  • Dr. Fung most recently held the position of Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs since June 2023.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of San Francisco (USF) has announced that accomplished leader, professor and scholar Dr. Eileen Chia-Ching Fung has been appointed to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective March 6, 2024.
  • Dr. Fung most recently held the position of Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs since June 2023.

Panoramic Health Launches Scientific Advisory Board to Accelerate Innovation in Kidney Care

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TEMPE, Ariz., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panoramic Health, kidney care's leading integrated provider group, is proud to announce the establishment of its Scientific Advisory Board, a distinguished group of clinical leaders and research experts committed to advancing kidney care innovation. With a focus on uncovering and delivering cutting-edge treatments for patients with kidney disease, the advisory board will play a crucial role in guiding Panoramic Science, the company's clinical research division.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panoramic Health, kidney care's leading integrated provider group, is proud to announce the establishment of its Scientific Advisory Board, a distinguished group of clinical leaders and research experts committed to advancing kidney care innovation.
  • "At Panoramic Health, we are dedicated to redefining the standard of kidney care through innovation and collaboration," said Dr. Rajiv Poduval, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Panoramic Health.
  • "Our Scientific Advisory Board brings together exceptional expertise that will drive our efforts to enhance patient care and transform the evolving landscape of kidney disease treatment.
  • Panoramic Health leadership team members serving on the advisory board include:
    The establishment of the Scientific Advisory Board underscores Panoramic Health's commitment to driving innovation and improving the lives of patients with kidney disease.

Breaking Down Barriers: A New White Paper Explores the Symbiotic Relationship Between Academia and Industry

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Titled, "Building and Investing in Academic and Industry Relationships," the white paper confronts the challenges and dispels the myths surrounding partnerships between academia and industry.

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  • Titled, "Building and Investing in Academic and Industry Relationships," the white paper confronts the challenges and dispels the myths surrounding partnerships between academia and industry.
  • The white paper, however, argues that forging meaningful relationships between academia and industry is crucial for driving innovation and making meaningful societal changes.
  • Importantly, the white paper highlights the scarcity of research specifically focused on individual faculty-industry collaborations.
  • As the world faces increasingly complex challenges, the paper suggests that fostering robust relationships between academia and industry is crucial for finding innovative solutions and driving positive societal impact.

Baldrige Foundation Supports Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance and Creation of New U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight

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Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Futures Day, the Baldrige Foundation proudly celebrates the launch of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA), a new collective endeavor of leading foresight and strategy experts dedicated to the creation of a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight to navigate the 21st century's myriad threats, complexities, and opportunities. FFAA's mission aligns seamlessly with the Baldrige Foundation's emphasis on building resilience and long-term success across American organizations.

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  • The establishment of a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight would equip government leaders with robust capacities to enhance American resilience, adaptability, innovative capacity, and ability to lead through change.
  • "At the heart of our mission at the Baldrige Foundation lies a commitment to advancing performance excellence and resilience across all sectors, including the federal government," remarked Al Faber, President and CEO of the Baldrige Foundation.
  • The Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance's effort to establish an Office of Strategic Foresight aligns perfectly with this vision."
  • For more information on the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA), visit their website where you can find their Case Statement .

Hylla Vintage Hotel Joins The Leading Hotels of the World as First Member in Southwest China

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LIJIANG, China, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylla Vintage Hotel has been inducted into The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the first property in Southwest China to join this exclusive network of luxury independent hotels.

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  • LIJIANG, China, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylla Vintage Hotel has been inducted into The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the first property in Southwest China to join this exclusive network of luxury independent hotels.
  • Nestled in the historic heart of Lijiang, a city renowned for its convergence of world heritage sites, the Hylla Vintage Hotel offers a unique gateway to the past.
  • The hotel is situated at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacier in Eurasia known for its perennial snow.
  • This blend of historical ambiance and modern luxury positions the Hylla Vintage Hotel as a living museum of vintage culture, offering a deeply authentic and enriching travel experience.

Hylla Vintage Hotel Joins The Leading Hotels of the World as First Member in Southwest China

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 1, 2024

LIJIANG, China, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylla Vintage Hotel has been inducted into The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the first property in Southwest China to join this exclusive network of luxury independent hotels.

Key Points: 
  • LIJIANG, China, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylla Vintage Hotel has been inducted into The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the first property in Southwest China to join this exclusive network of luxury independent hotels.
  • Nestled in the historic heart of Lijiang, a city renowned for its convergence of world heritage sites, the Hylla Vintage Hotel offers a unique gateway to the past.
  • The hotel is situated at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacier in Eurasia known for its perennial snow.
  • This blend of historical ambiance and modern luxury positions the Hylla Vintage Hotel as a living museum of vintage culture, offering a deeply authentic and enriching travel experience.

HMH Acquires Award-Winning Software Company Writable, Launches Emerging Technology Incubator HMH Labs

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable's research-backed writing assessment and practice solution with HMH's core ELA offerings for grades 3-12.

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  • With the acquisition of Writable, HMH will also establish HMH Labs, a new incubation team focused on the development and customer experience of emerging technologies, including generative AI, in support of HMH's high-tech, high-touch vision for K-12 learning.
  • Led by Writable CEO and co-founder Andrew Goldman, who will become Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, the group will expand upon and support HMH's focus on innovative technology and continue to develop Writable.
  • "HMH is excited to welcome the talented team from Writable into the HMH community," said HMH CEO and President, Jack Lynch.
  • Since then, Writable and HMH have continuously leveraged customer feedback to refine the solution to maximize student efficacy and teacher productivity.

Baldrige Foundation Applauds Launch of Renewed Baldrige Award Program

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Baldrige Foundation is celebrating the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of a renewed Baldrige Performance Excellence Award Program, focused on identifying and recognizing organizations that are role models of resilience and long-term success.

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  • "For more than 35 years, the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program has helped businesses and other organizations improve their performance and long-term success in part through the Presidential Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
  • "The renewed Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award retains the rigor that made the Baldrige Framework the pre-eminent leadership and management tool in the world," said Al Faber, President and CEO of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc. , "while expanding the emphasis on organizational resiliency and long-term success."
  • We are fully supportive of the changes and look forward to a new class of Baldrige Award recipients in 2024.
  • The redesigned award program features a streamlined, results-focused evaluation process using a tailored set of new Baldrige Award criteria derived from the literature on organizational resilience and the Baldrige Excellence Framework ®.

Women of Global Change Honors Black History Month with a Reflection on African Americans and the Arts

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LAGUANA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This February, the Women of Global Change (WGC) proudly joins the nationwide celebration of Black History Month, with this year's theme spotlighting "African Americans and the Arts." WGC Global President Crystal White emphasizes the significance of this month as a time to acknowledge and honor the profound contributions of Black Americans across all facets of U.S. history, particularly in the arts.

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  • The Women of Global Change (WGC) celebrates Black History Month by embracing the 2024 theme "African Americans and the Arts," highlighting the significant contributions of Black Americans to the cultural fabric of the United States.
  • LAGUANA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This February, the Women of Global Change (WGC) proudly joins the nationwide celebration of Black History Month, with this year's theme spotlighting "African Americans and the Arts."
  • WGC Global President Crystal White emphasizes the significance of this month as a time to acknowledge and honor the profound contributions of Black Americans across all facets of U.S. history, particularly in the arts.
  • As Black History Month draws to a close, Women of Global Change remains dedicated to reflecting on the past and working towards a more equitable future.