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The CW Network to Broadcast Pac-12 Football Games to a National Audience in 2024

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024

The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.

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  • The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.
  • The network will provide full national coverage to showcase the strength of the Oregon State and Washington State football programs and student-athletes during these 11 home games.
  • Last season, The CW aired two college football games that delivered over 1 million live Total Viewers according to Nielsen and set a viewership record for the most-watched Saturday national primetime in network history.
  • The CW is poised to broadcast over 500 hours of premium sports programming in 2025.

Western Sydney University Named CX Achiever Winner at 2024 Genesys Customer Innovation Awards

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024

Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today announced Western Sydney University (WSU) was named the Customer Experience (CX) Achiever winner in the small-to-medium business and mid-market subcategory during its 19th annual Customer Innovation Awards.

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  • Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today announced Western Sydney University (WSU) was named the Customer Experience (CX) Achiever winner in the small-to-medium business and mid-market subcategory during its 19th annual Customer Innovation Awards.
  • The CX Achiever award recognizes organizations that use Genesys technology to reimagine customer experiences while giving employees the ability to deliver smarter outcomes with less effort.
  • During its annual Customer Innovation Awards, Genesys recognizes organizations from across the globe for transforming their customer and employee experiences with AI, cloud and digital technologies.
  • WSU will accept the CX Achiever award at Genesys Xperience Sydney in July.

Student-run AI ventures dominate Business Plan Competition

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

PULLMAN, Wash., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AI innovations and apps dominated the business ideas presented at Washington State University's 21st annual Business Plan Competition Thursday, April 25.

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  • AI innovations and apps dominated the business ideas presented at Washington State University's 21st annual Business Plan Competition Thursday, April 25.
  • PULLMAN, Wash., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AI innovations and apps dominated the business ideas presented at Washington State University's 21st annual Business Plan Competition Thursday, April 25.
  • Student teams presented their business ideas and competed for cash and in-kind prizes totaling $86,000 at the competition, hosted by the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE).
  • Student venture teams developed innovative ways to use AI to improve business and enhance personal lives.

Genesys Announces Record Fiscal Year 2024 Business Results

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024

Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today reported a record-setting fiscal year 2024 (Feb. 1, 2023–Jan.

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  • Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today reported a record-setting fiscal year 2024 (Feb. 1, 2023–Jan.
  • Genesys Cloud saw accelerated adoption of Genesys AI during the year, spanning conversational, generative and predictive capabilities.
  • Additionally, in February 2024, Genesys acquired Radarr Technologies , a leading AI-based social and digital listening, analytics, and consumer engagement company.
  • To further advance the company’s digital and AI innovations, Genesys invested $300 million in Genesys Cloud research and development during fiscal year 2024 and opened a new R&D center in Budapest during FY24.

Bombardier Launches U.S. Technician Apprenticeship Program in Collaboration with WSU Tech

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024

During the two-year paid apprenticeship program, students will complete hands-on instruction at Bombardier Group’s Wichita site and in-class training at WSU Tech.

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  • During the two-year paid apprenticeship program, students will complete hands-on instruction at Bombardier Group’s Wichita site and in-class training at WSU Tech.
  • Their job classification will transition from apprentice to full-time A&P technician at Bombardier, expanding the company’s technician roster and enabling the growing delivery of timelier OEM maintenance services.
  • “We are pleased to deepen our roots in Wichita and the U.S. through the launch of this foundational program in collaboration with WSU Tech, a leader in aviation mechanic training in Wichita,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice-President, Aftermarket Services & Bombardier Strategy, Bombardier.
  • By training and hiring highly skilled technicians, Bombardier further showcases its commitment to developing its aerospace pipeline.

G-FORM® PARTNERS WITH WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL

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星期二, 二月 6, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- G-Form ® , a leading technology-driven sports protection brand, announces its partnership with the Wichita State University (WSU) Softball program, as its official protection sponsor for 2024.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- G-Form ® , a leading technology-driven sports protection brand, announces its partnership with the Wichita State University (WSU) Softball program, as its official protection sponsor for 2024.
  • After entering into the category for the Spring 2023 season, G-Form has quickly seen its adoption, trusted by athletes and teams ranging from youth softball to professional fastpitch.
  • WSU Softball players will be wearing G-Form protective products this Spring, featuring the Shockwave Elbow Guard.
  • "We are ecstatic to partner with G-Form for the upcoming softball season," shared Kristi Bredbenner, Head Coach for Wichita State Softball, "Protecting our athletes is one of our highest priorities, and the protection and comfort that comes with a G-Form product has impressed our coaching staff and student athletes.

Advancing Collaboration and Coordination in Digital Construction: LeapThought Partners with WSU to Investigate Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move set to create a transformative change in construction project delivery in the US, LeapThought, a leader in intelligent construction management software for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and the Built Environment Application (BETA) Lab at Washington State University (WSU). The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.

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  • The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.
  • This partnership builds upon IDD's vast potential to elevate the efficiencies and outcomes of construction project delivery.
  • With the workforce shortage and digital integration challenges, we need to work collaboratively and efficiently, leveraging advanced tools and cutting-edge technologies for Integrated Digital Delivery.
  • This partnership between LeapThought and WSU demonstrates a commitment to continually driving innovation and accelerating transformation in the AECO sector.

Chartwells Higher Education Launches 'First Year Eats' Program to Foster Inclusive College Experience for Incoming College and University Students

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

First Year Eats is built specifically to focus on first-year students, with the goal of making them feel welcome and connected throughout their college career.

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  • First Year Eats is built specifically to focus on first-year students, with the goal of making them feel welcome and connected throughout their college career.
  • According to a recent student survey conducted by Chartwells, 62% of students say that dining helps them spend more time and connect with friends.
  • "We strive to not only meet the culinary needs of students but also their academic and social needs," said Lisa McEuen, CEO of Chartwells Higher Education.
  • The program will foster a welcoming and inclusive experience while helping students be their best selves in and out of the classroom."

Corvias and Wayne State University Reveal 2023 Scholarship Recipients

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

Corvias and Wayne State University (WSU) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship.

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  • Corvias and Wayne State University (WSU) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship.
  • Each year, two scholarships are presented to two Wayne State University students, reflecting a ten-year, $1 million commitment to the partnership between Wayne State University and Corvias.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114708441/en/
    Representatives from Wayne State University and Corvias gather to celebrate Neveah Rogan and Brea Hartsfield who were selected to receive a scholarship from the partnership.
  • During the partnership, an estimated 80 students will receive a scholarship, and the Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship endowment fund expects to provide scholarships to students in perpetuity.

State of Kansas awards $5 million grant to Connected Nation to build the state's first Internet Exchange Point at Wichita State University

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星期三, 十一月 29, 2023

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced today that her administration has awarded a $5 million grant to construct the state's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP)1 adjacent to Wichita State University's Innovation Campus. Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP), LLC — a joint venture between Kentucky-based nonprofit Connected Nation and carrier hotel pioneer Hunter Newby — will build, own and operate the facility at the northwest corner of East 21st Street North and Fountain Avenue, directly across from WSU's Eck Stadium.

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  • Laura Kelly announced today that her administration has awarded a $5 million grant to construct the state's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP)1 adjacent to Wichita State University's Innovation Campus.
  • The IXP has great potential to attract more companies and bring economic growth to the local region and state.
  • WSU will provide a 40-year ground lease for the facility as an in-kind matching contribution to the grant, subject to final approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.
  • DE-CIX, the world's premier Internet Exchange ecosystem, will serve as the IX platform operator within the facility.