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University of South Alabama Records Growth in Enrollment

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First-year student enrollment at the University of South Alabama jumped by 19 percent, making the Class of 2027 one of the largest in University history. In all, total enrollment in 2023 rose by more than 300 to 13,768 students since last fall, according to data released today.

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  • MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First-year student enrollment at the University of South Alabama jumped by 19 percent, making the Class of 2027 one of the largest in University history.
  • In all, total enrollment in 2023 rose by more than 300 to 13,768 students since last fall, according to data released today.
  • "It is clear more and more students and their families see the value of a first-class ticket to a brighter future through a degree from the University of South Alabama," said President Jo Bonner.
  • Bonner, since his appointment in January 2022, has laid out a vision of South as a coastal flagship university.

HPU Announces Two Commencement Speakers and Ceremonies for Spring

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Monday, August 14, 2023

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University will have many reasons to celebrate in 2024, which will mark HPU’s 100th anniversary, including accomplished Commencement speakers.

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  • HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University will have many reasons to celebrate in 2024, which will mark HPU’s 100th anniversary, including accomplished Commencement speakers.
  • HPU announces two Commencement speakers and two ceremonies – one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students.
  • The speakers will be as follows:
    Glenn Stearns, an internationally known businessman and star of Discovery Channel's “Undercover Billionaire,” will deliver HPU's Commencement address for undergraduate students on May 4, 2024.
  • “Our graduates will benefit from the tremendous success and insights of Glenn Stearns and Vincent Price,” says HPU President Nido Qubein.

Duke University to Provide Full Tuition for NC and SC Families with Incomes Below $150,000

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in the fall 2023 semester, Duke University will provide full tuition grants for undergraduate students admitted to Duke from North Carolina and South Carolina whose family incomes are $150,000 or less.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in the fall 2023 semester, Duke University will provide full tuition grants for undergraduate students admitted to Duke from North Carolina and South Carolina whose family incomes are $150,000 or less.
  • For Duke students who are residents of the Carolinas with family incomes of $65,000 or less, Duke will provide full tuition grants, plus financial assistance for housing, meals and some course materials or other campus expenses, without the need for student loans.
  • "This additional financial support for undergraduates reflects Duke's commitment to our students from the Carolinas," President Vincent Price said.
  • Duke is committed to providing qualifying students the financial resources that help them get to Duke, as well as additional programming and resources to support them throughout their time at Duke.

Leading Strategic Consulting Firm, CCS Fundraising, Elevates Five Employees to Partner

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Monday, April 3, 2023

CCS Fundraising continues to strengthen its position as the world's leading fundraising and strategic consulting firm.

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  • CCS Fundraising continues to strengthen its position as the world's leading fundraising and strategic consulting firm.
  • CCS is thrilled to recognize their accomplishments and welcome them into the new role of Partner.
  • "We are thrilled to promote Suzanne, Barri, Doug, Tim, and Sarah to partner," said CCS Fundraising CEO, Jon Kane.
  • With the addition of these five partners, CCS Fundraising continues to strengthen its position as the world's leading fundraising and strategic consulting firm.

Stetson University Selects New Provost and Vice President

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, has announced that Elizabeth Skomp, PhD, will serve as the university's next provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.

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  • Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, announces that Elizabeth Skomp, PhD, will serve as the university's next provost and vice president.
  • DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, has announced that Elizabeth Skomp, PhD, will serve as the university's next provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.
  • Skomp was selected following a thorough and comprehensive internal search that began last year after Noel Painter, PhD, announced he would step down as provost and executive vice president on June 30.
  • "A devoted teacher-scholar, Dr. Skomp is widely respected and admired, not only here at Stetson, but throughout our field," President Roellke added.

Oakland University and BHSH System Announce Major Investment to Support Nursing Programs

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help meet the critical demand for nurses in Michigan, Oakland University and BHSH System announced a new partnership focused on increasing the number of nurses graduating from OU. Through this collaboration, BHSH System will provide Oakland University with financial resources totaling more than $20 million over the next five years for the BHSH Beaumont Health Nurse Scholar program.

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  • Through this collaboration, BHSH System will provide Oakland University with financial resources totaling more than $20 million over the next five years for the BHSH Beaumont Health Nurse Scholar program.
  • Grant recipients will be on a path to become BHSH System team members for at least two years after graduation.
  • "We deeply appreciate BHSH System's partnership and investment into the education of the next generation of health care providers," said Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz.
  • Oakland University is a doctoral, Carnegie Classification R2 "High Research Activity" university located in Oakland and Macomb counties, Michigan.

Stetson University Announces Plans to Sponsor Displaced Ukraine Faculty and Students

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

DELAND, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University and faculty in its Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, known as SPREES, announced plans to open its doors to Ukrainian students and faculty displaced by Russia's war against Ukraine.

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  • Stetson University and faculty in its Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, known as SPREES, announced plans to open its doors to Ukrainian students and faculty displaced by Russia's war against Ukraine.
  • DELAND, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University and faculty in its Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, known as SPREES , announced plans to open its doors to Ukrainian students and faculty displaced by Russia's war against Ukraine.
  • A university faculty member or recent PhD from Ukraine will receive a yearlong visiting scholar appointment to the Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence.
  • Stetson University is already raising funds to provide initial financial support for Ukraine students and faculty with an overall goal of $250,000 this upcoming academic year.