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University of Detroit Mercy Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions and Licensing Exams

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
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The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for UDM graduates.

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  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for UDM graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for more than 85 years, and University of Detroit Mercy is Kaplan’s latest All Access partner, joining Cleveland State University , Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College , and Alabama A&M University .
  • “Kaplan’s All Access License breaks down barriers and instead creates pathways for students striving to excel on crucial exams.
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

Republic Business Credit Continues Growth Trajectory with Addition of Danielle Wright-Madison as VP, Underwriting

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Republic Business Credit saw an opportunity to add an experienced finance expert to their team in New Orleans, they jumped at the chance. Danielle Wright-Madison, who began her career as a financial analyst and most recently served as a field exam manager for a major national banking institution, is among the new hires at Republic's NOLA headquarters.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Republic Business Credit saw an opportunity to add an experienced finance expert to their team in New Orleans, they jumped at the chance.
  • Wright-Madison will take on the role of Vice President, Underwriting, and report directly to Republic's Senior Vice President, Underwriting Manager, Brian Daray.
  • "Danielle's breadth of experience in finance and underwriting makes her a perfect fit for our growing business," Daray said.
  • It's an important role, and we're thrilled to be able to add Danielle to the incredible talent pool at Republic," Republic President Robert Meyers said.

ALWAYS BEST CARE NOW SERVING CYPRESS, TEXAS, AS SENIOR POPULATION GROWS THROUGHOUT HOUSTON

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
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ROSEVILLE, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today it is expanding in the Houston market. Cypress residents Tunisha and Meyahnwi Che have opened Always Best Care of Cypress, providing award-winning senior care services throughout Cypress, Houston, Hockley, Tomball and Katy. This is the sixth Always Best Care office to open in the Houston area, where the 65-plus population has increased 58 percent over the past decade.

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  • ROSEVILLE, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today it is expanding in the Houston market.
  • Cypress residents Tunisha and Meyahnwi Che have opened Always Best Care of Cypress, providing award-winning senior care services throughout Cypress, Houston, Hockley, Tomball and Katy.
  • This is the sixth Always Best Care office to open in the Houston area, where the 65-plus population has increased 58 percent over the past decade.
  • "Always Best Care has been providing the highest level of personal care to seniors and their families in the greater Houston area for over 14 years," said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care.

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South's leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing medical education by addressing health disparities in diverse communities and helping fulfill the urgent need for more physicians in Louisiana and the nation. The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans, located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.

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  • The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans , located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.
  • "Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine was born from a truly collaborative vision between Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
  • When it opens, the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will join the nation's four existing historically Black medical schools : Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • By anchoring their partnership with the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), Xavier and Ochsner will advance healthcare excellence, bring new opportunities to marginalized populations and create stellar medical education for future generations.

New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024
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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

Kaplan’s All Access License Named to Tech & Learning’s Best of 2023 List, Citing Its Ability to Expand Opportunities

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星期二, 二月 13, 2024
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Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.

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  • Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.
  • This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently expanded its license to alumni because of the success it’s had with current students.
  • Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders.

UNCF Report Creates Blueprint to Activate HBCU Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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“ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.

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  • “ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.
  • Supported through an unprecedented investment by Waverley Street Foundation, the report also develops a blueprint for activation of a network of HBCU Climate Action Hubs.
  • Hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network and Second Nature, the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit is the premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing inequity and the climate crisis.
  • The report also details a call to action and blueprint for HBCUs to develop climate hubs.

This Week in Finance News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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星期五, 十一月 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • That's compared to 39% of all homebuyers, which is up eight percentage points in the past two years.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Entergy announces new partnership to address the racial wealth gap, empower HBCU students for future success

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth. The Power of Prosperity initiative will be offered free of charge to 1,500 freshmen and first-year transfer students at Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana through a $700,000 donation provided by Entergy shareholders to the university partners. The program is being launched as a one-year pilot for HBCUs in Orleans parish, with plans to expand to other HBCUs in Entergy's service territory in the future.

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  • "Entergy is committed to fostering the success of our region's HBCUs.
  • This partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell will help close the racial wealth gap by connecting scholars with the resources to succeed academically and begin building generational wealth.
  • The Power of Prosperity program will help remove barriers to students' academic success by providing students and their families with free access to financial support and resources through Single Stop.
  • The second component of The Power of Prosperity is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to begin building generational wealth.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.