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Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center Awarded Comprehensive Designation from the National Cancer Institute

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly renamed Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) has been awarded comprehensive designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health, the ultimate standard achieved by only 55 other NCI cancer centers in the U.S. Through NCI's peer-review process, MECCC was nationally recognized for its paradigm-shifting, practice-changing, policy-impacting cancer-focused science. As a result, MECCC was awarded a five-year, $20 million Cancer Center Support Grant to advance the translation of novel cancer research into new treatments, new screening and diagnostic tools, and equitable access to care throughout the Bronx, Westchester county, and the lower Hudson Valley.

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  • Transformational Impact for Cancer Research, Clinical Care, and Models for Health Equity in the Bronx and Nationwide
    BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly renamed Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) has been awarded comprehensive designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health, the ultimate standard achieved by only 55 other NCI cancer centers in the U.S.
  • "We are deeply honored to be recognized for the unique and special contributions of our cancer center in the NCI's portfolio of comprehensive cancer centers," said Edward Chu, M.D., M.M.S.
  • , director of MECCC, Carol and Roger Einiger Professor of Cancer Medicine and professor of oncology, medicine, and molecular pharmacology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine , and vice-president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Medicine.
  • "We are proud of the entire team at the cancer center," said Philip O. Ozuah, M.D., Ph.D. , president and CEO of Montefiore Medicine, the umbrella organization for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System .

LIM College Names Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College , which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.
  • Carnz, whose appointment was effective August 21, joins LIM from City University of Seattle where he served as Provost since 2019.
  • He will be the chief advisor on academic matters to LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse and will lead development of a vision for LIM's academic future that supports student success, enrollment growth, and student retention.
  • "Scott is a passionate and creative educational leader with extensive experience in overseeing academic programs ranging from the certificate level to doctoral degrees," said Marcuse.

PaintCare Celebrates Milestone Anniversary in New York; Over 700,000 Gallons of Leftover Paint Collected to Date

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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"New Yorkers across the state are discovering how easy it is to recycle their leftover paint through the new PaintCare program.

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  • "New Yorkers across the state are discovering how easy it is to recycle their leftover paint through the new PaintCare program.
  • To assist with larger volumes of paint, PaintCare offers free direct pickups to businesses, organizations, and households with 100 gallons or more of leftover paint.
  • Most of the paint PaintCare receives is water-based latex paint which can be recycled back into paint by processors, which includes Empire Recycled Paint, GreenSheen Paint, and other valuable partners.
  • The program is funded by a fee on sales of new paint and remitted to PaintCare by paint manufacturers to operate the program.

City of Yonkers is Focus of BCW Project on Climate Change and Environmental Justice

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Addressing climate change and environmental justice in urban neighborhoods of Yonkers is the latest project being tackled by the Business Council of Westchester in partnership with the Yonkers Housing Authority and students at Iona University.

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  • Addressing climate change and environmental justice in urban neighborhoods of Yonkers is the latest project being tackled by the Business Council of Westchester in partnership with the Yonkers Housing Authority and students at Iona University.
  • "We are grateful to the Business Council of Westchester and students at Iona University for joining us in this important cause: addressing environmental justice and climate change.
  • "Great things are happening in this city, and we must ensure everyone shares in our prosperity and enhanced quality of life.''
  • Groundwork Hudson Valley is an environmental justice non-profit working with communities to improve climate resilience and adaptation, promote sustainability education, and nurture the next generation of environmental leaders.

Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc. Announces Strategic Alliance to Facilitate its Business Expansion in China

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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DDS agrees to be responsible for the recruitment of Chinese students for the Companys education programs(1), its study abroad and immigration programs(2) and promotional events and activities.

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  • DDS agrees to be responsible for the recruitment of Chinese students for the Companys education programs(1), its study abroad and immigration programs(2) and promotional events and activities.
  • The strategic partnership is another approach for us to increase our business presence and expand our business to the China market, especially in Guangzhou and other cities located in the Pearl Delta River region.
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    Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc., headquartered in Markham, Canada, is a private education provider located in Canada that offers high-quality education resources to students around the globe.
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Block Buddy Pro App Offers CRNA Student Discount Program

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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CLEVELAND, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Block Buddy Pro, the mobile app that serves as the ultimate resource for nerve block education, has announced a Student Discount for CRNAs. The creators of the app recognize the rising inflation rates and college tuition rates, and want to offer a deal to help CRNA students. To help students, they are offering a two-year subscription to Block Buddy Pro for the price of one year! CRNA Program Directors or Faculty Members may contact [email protected] to claim this deal for their entire program.

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  • Block Buddy Pro, the mobile app that serves as the ultimate resource for nerve block education, has announced a Student Discount for CRNAs.
  • CRNA Program Directors or Faculty Members may contact Block Buddy Pro to claim this deal for their entire program.
  • CLEVELAND, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Block Buddy Pro, the mobile app that serves as the ultimate resource for nerve block education, has announced a Student Discount for CRNAs.
  • A Program Director or Faculty member just needs to send Block Buddy Pro the name of their program and the total number of students in the program to which the discount will be given.

The Morgan Stanley Equity in Education and Career Consortium Launches Multi-Year Program Supporting Community College Students from Underserved Communities in Partnership with College Possible and CUNY ASAP

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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At College Possible, we recognize that a college degree is a valuable step toward economic mobility and a choice-filled life, said Craig Robinson, CEO of College Possible.

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  • At College Possible, we recognize that a college degree is a valuable step toward economic mobility and a choice-filled life, said Craig Robinson, CEO of College Possible.
  • This partnership with Morgan Stanley is an important investment as we thoughtfully evolve our evidence-based curriculum to support students on the community college and associate degree pathway.
  • Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelors degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds.
  • ASAP has been rigorously evaluated and is widely viewed as the most effective associate degree completion program in the country.