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Ford Foundation promotes Anita Khashu and Chi-hui Yang as new program directors

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of Anita Khashu as its next program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice - U.S. (GREJ-U.S.) and Chi-hui Yang as its next program director for Creativity & Free Expression (CFE).

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of Anita Khashu as its next program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice - U.S. (GREJ-U.S.) and Chi-hui Yang as its next program director for Creativity & Free Expression (CFE).
  • "Anita Khashu and Chi-hui Yang have been exceptional leaders throughout their respective careers and during their time at the Ford Foundation.
  • "Anita and Chi-hui, alongside the outstanding team we have at Ford, are tasked with the urgent work of reducing inequality and advancing a more just society."
  • Khashu joined the Ford Foundation in 2021 as senior program officer for the foundation's immigrant rights portfolio.

DispatchHealth and Instacart Partner to Tackle Food Insecurity through Healthcare

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星期二, 一月 23, 2024
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DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, are teaming up to confront one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: ensuring patients have access to nutritious foods. Using Instacart Health technology, DispatchHealth's in-home providers can now prescribe food interventions as easily as they do traditional medications. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the substantial impact of food insecurity on healthcare costs. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates food insecurity adds a staggering annual expenditure of nearly $52 billion.

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  • Using Instacart Health technology, DispatchHealth's in-home providers can now prescribe food interventions as easily as they do traditional medications.
  • This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the substantial impact of food insecurity on healthcare costs.
  • Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates food insecurity adds a staggering annual expenditure of nearly $52 billion.
  • "Our collaboration with Instacart empowers us to bridge these gaps and bring about tangible improvements in our patients' lives."

College Cliffs Reveals Its List of The 20 Most Beautiful Chapels and Cathedrals on College Campuses

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星期二, 一月 23, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating landmarks of historic aesthetic value, College Cliffs has identified the most stunning chapels and cathedrals on college campuses.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating landmarks of historic aesthetic value, College Cliffs has identified the most stunning chapels and cathedrals on college campuses.
  • Coming in behemoth sizes, the college cathedrals take us on a journey to European architectural arts.
  • The college chapels, in comparison, resemble smaller yet remarkable structures with interiors that are just as exquisite.
  • Our list was put together with beautiful design, rich history, and the popularity of the religious structures in mind.

Capital Square Appoints Jon Trott and Dave Platter to Serve as Co-Chief Investment Officers

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星期一, 一月 22, 2024
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"Since our founding in 2012, Capital Square has grown significantly in both size and sophistication," said Whitson Huffman, co-chief executive officer of Capital Square.

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  • "Since our founding in 2012, Capital Square has grown significantly in both size and sophistication," said Whitson Huffman, co-chief executive officer of Capital Square.
  • As co-chief investment officers, Jon and Dave will help Capital Square continue to diversify our investment opportunities and equity partners."
  • In their new roles as co-chief investment officers, Trott and Platter will oversee Capital Square's investment strategy, allocations, new business development and the structuring of new partnerships and joint ventures that utilize both retail and institutional capital.
  • Prior to Capital Square, Trott and Platter led the private equity team of The Amherst Group's build-for-rent division, where they were responsible for capital raising, acquisition sourcing and overall management of the division.

The Healthcare Innovation Company Announces First Wave of Speakers for Its Annual thINc360 Event, May 29-31, in Washington, D.C

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星期三, 一月 17, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Healthcare Innovation Company announced the first wave of speakers for its third annual Healthcare Innovation Congress, thINc360, which takes place May 29-31, in Washington, DC.

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  • Keynote speakers include:
    Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, Jean Mayer Professor and Director, Food is Medicine Institute, Tufts University
    "This is our third year in which we bring cross-sector stakeholders together to discuss actionable strategies and practical recommendations for driving meaningful change in US healthcare.
  • Every sector is represented at this event – both on the agenda and in the audience – including health plans, hospitals and health systems, government, pharma and life sciences, startups, investors, and employers.
  • I am honored to welcome these inspiring leaders in healthcare to thINc360 2024 and look forward to hearing their insights on innovation and transformation firsthand," said Haritha Krishnarathnam, VP of Content and Strategy, The Healthcare Innovation Company.
  • Prospective attendees and sponsors are encouraged to visit https://www.thINc360.com/2024event to learn more.

Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya appoints Professor Patrick Verkooijen as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi

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星期五, 一月 12, 2024
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Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
  • Commenting on the announcement, the president said: “I am thrilled that Professor Verkooijen will be leading the nation’s premier educational institution.
  • The University of Nairobi is and will be, during my watch, the pre-eminent incubator for African talent.”
    Professor Amukowa Anangwe, Chair of the University of Nairobi said: “It is great to have Professor Patrick Verkooijen as the new Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
  • The university community looks forward to realizing that ambition.”
    Professor Stephen Kiama, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi said: “I want to thank Professor Verkooijen for accepting to serve as the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

Stran & Company Appoints Ian Thomas Wall as Chief Information Officer

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星期四, 一月 4, 2024
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Quincy, MA, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stran & Company, Inc. ("Stran" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWAG; SWAGW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, announces that it has appointed Ian Thomas Wall as its Chief Information Officer.

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  • Quincy, MA, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stran & Company, Inc. ("Stran" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWAG; SWAGW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, announces that it has appointed Ian Thomas Wall as its Chief Information Officer.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Ian as our new Chief Information Officer given his impressive professional history and demonstrated ability to leverage technology to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen the customer experience,” commented Andy Shape, Chief Executive Officer of Stran.
  • At Digital Radius, Mr. Wall was responsible for overseeing all enterprise information technology and acted as a chief information officer for its clients and managing project teams.
  • Mr. Wall holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MS in Science & Engineering Management (MSEM) from Tufts University.

Schulte Roth & Zabel Elects Six New Partners and Promotes Seven to Special Counsel

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The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.

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  • The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.
  • “We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments and potential of these attorneys who have the insight, creativity and focus that define Schulte Roth & Zabel,” said David Efron, co-managing partner of the firm.
  • “Their capabilities and experience reflect the diversity of service our clients demand.”
    “The specialized expertise of our newly promoted partners and special counsel is particularly impressive,” said Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner of Schulte.
  • Sean’s experience also includes advising public company boards of directors and management teams on activism preparedness and defense.

ReAlta Life Sciences Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Three Accomplished Biotechnology Executives

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星期三, 一月 3, 2024
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ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a mid-stage clinical biotech company dedicated to saving lives by rebalancing the inflammatory response to address life-threatening diseases, today announced the appointment of three seasoned biotechnology executives, Christi Shaw, Mert Aktar, and David Marek, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a mid-stage clinical biotech company dedicated to saving lives by rebalancing the inflammatory response to address life-threatening diseases, today announced the appointment of three seasoned biotechnology executives, Christi Shaw, Mert Aktar, and David Marek, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Christi Shaw, Mert Aktar and David Marek, and the tremendous expertise and wise counsel they represent, to our Board of Directors,” said Buzz Heidt, Chairman of ReAlta's Board of Directors.
  • Prior to Kite, Ms. Shaw served as an executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), a global healthcare company, and president of Lilly Bio-Medicines.
  • Mr. Aktar is an accomplished life sciences industry executive with over twenty years of multinational experience bridging science and business in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

Academic Influence Ranks the 15 Safest Colleges in America

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星期三, 一月 3, 2024
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DENTON, Texas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcademicInfluence.com is pleased to announce their article, "The 15 Safest Colleges in America".

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  • DENTON, Texas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcademicInfluence.com is pleased to announce their article, "The 15 Safest Colleges in America".
  • While these schools feature top tier academic programs, they are also known for providing a safe environment to students and staff.
  • Using its proprietary InfluenceRanking™ Engine—innovative machine-learning technology that objectively measures a school's influence through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni—Academic Influence ranks academic persons, institutions, and disciplinary programs.
  • While safety cannot always be objective, Academic Influence ranks the schools using factors such as amount of on-campus safety resources, compliance with safety protocols, and past crime statistics to inform its choices.