San Diego State University

Cyber Center of Excellence, California State University San Marcos, National University and San Diego State University Receiving $1 Million From Google to Launch Cybersecurity Clinic

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星期二, 六月 4, 2024

Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), National University and San Diego State University (SDSU) have been selected to receive $1 million in grant funding and wraparound support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the San Diego Cyber Clinic.

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  • Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), National University and San Diego State University (SDSU) have been selected to receive $1 million in grant funding and wraparound support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the San Diego Cyber Clinic.
  • The funding from Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, is part of a $25 million collaboration with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics .
  • “The San Diego Cyber Clinic, led by Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), CSUSM, National University and SDSU, is honored to be a recipient of the Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund.
  • The San Diego Cyber Clinic is a unique collaboration between Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), CSUSM, National University and SDSU.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Development of Standalone Hydrogen Evolution System with SDSU Expert

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星期二, 五月 21, 2024

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop™, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Jing Gu, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University about her work on efficient solar energy conversion for hydrogen production.

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  • Dr. Gu and her team are developing alternative anode reactions and catalysts that can create standalone hydrogen evolution systems.
  • Dr. Gu said, “We are developing alternative anode reactions and catalysts for efficient solar energy conversion, aiming to create a standalone hydrogen evolution system.
  • We focus on using organic materials from wastewater and plastic waste to generate hydrogen.” Her team has successfully built lab-scale devices that can generate hydrogen from wastewater.
  • Her artificial photosynthesis research aims to develop standalone hydrogen systems while addressing real-world issues like wastewater treatment and plastic waste.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Townhome Community in Desirable Santee, California

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星期六, 五月 25, 2024

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Prospect Park, its latest townhome community in desirable Santee, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Prospect Park, its latest townhome community in desirable Santee, California.
  • The first floors of these new homes showcase versatile Flex Space that can be used as a bedroom or home office.
  • Homeowners will appreciate Prospect Park’s proximity to schools as well as its planned on-site amenities, which include a park with a children’s playground.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240525018122/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Prospect Park, its latest townhome community in desirable Santee, California.

Teens are Asking Schools to Provide Mental Health Information

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星期四, 五月 16, 2024

Alexandria T.’s home life was rocky, and she struggled with mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.

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  • Alexandria T.’s home life was rocky, and she struggled with mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240516523823/en/
    Learn4Life educators participate in training to become Trauma-Resilient Professionals to better serve students (Photo: Business Wire)
    Teens want schools to play a bigger role in their mental health, and they trust the information they get there, according to a recent survey by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).
  • More than two-thirds of students agree schools should teach what mental health is, and where and how to seek treatment.
  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month, started by NAMI in 1949 to end the stigma of mental health, extend support and advocate for policies that prioritize the wellbeing of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Ecodrive Awarded $300,000+ in Seed Funding at San Diego Angel Conference VI, with Runner Up Achieve Clinics Securing a $100,000+ Investment

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星期五, 五月 10, 2024

San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) at the University of San Diego (USD), a program in its sixth year that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies, today awarded two startups with angel funding for their potentially disruptive solutions.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) at the University of San Diego (USD), a program in its sixth year that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies, today awarded two startups with angel funding for their potentially disruptive solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240510917247/en/
    Left to right: Ecodrive Co-Founders Blake Ruschman, Trevor Laudate, and Markus Rommel hold $300,000 investment check from the San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego for their startup that makes sustainability accessible, transparent, and effective.
  • We are incredibly grateful to the San Diego Angel Conference fund for this investment, which will enable us to scale.
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including USD , San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.

University of La Verne Class of 2024 Commencement Speakers Announced

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星期六, 五月 11, 2024

LA VERNE, Calif., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is proud to announce that renowned transformational leadership expert Yasmin Davidds and local human services champion Ciriaco "Cid" Pinedo 11' are this year's speakers for commencement ceremonies held on May 25 at the Ortmayer Athletics Complex on the historic La Verne campus.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is proud to announce that renowned transformational leadership expert Yasmin Davidds and local human services champion Ciriaco "Cid" Pinedo 11' are this year's speakers for commencement ceremonies held on May 25 at the Ortmayer Athletics Complex on the historic La Verne campus.
  • She is the CEO and founder of the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute and Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Foundation.
  • He attended Rio Hondo Community College and earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from St. John's Seminary College and an education doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of La Verne.
  • In 2021, Union Institute & University awarded Pinedo an honorary doctorate for his contributions to transforming lives and communities.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Changes

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

Mr. Harris will report to the CEO and oversee clinical operations, regulatory affairs, chemistry manufacturing and controls, quality assurance and project management.

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  • Mr. Harris will report to the CEO and oversee clinical operations, regulatory affairs, chemistry manufacturing and controls, quality assurance and project management.
  • “Erin has played a key role in the growth and development of Terns over the last five years and in my transition to CEO,” said Amy Burroughs, chief executive officer of Terns.
  • “I have worked with Scott for many years and value the deep and diverse expertise across all areas of drug development that he brings to the leadership team at Terns,” said Ms. Burroughs.
  • “I expect my established rapport with the Terns leadership will accelerate my integration into the team, as we work together to advance these important new medicines for the benefit of patients.”

Gildred Companies Announces Brook Logan as Chief Operating Officer

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gildred Companies is pleased to announce that Brook Logan has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). Logan has served in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since joining the Gildred Team in 2022.

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  • Logan will focus on optimizing operations, financial direction and leadership
    SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gildred Companies is pleased to announce that Brook Logan has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Logan has served in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since joining the Gildred Team in 2022.
  • "We are thrilled to name Brook Logan Chief Operating Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to name Brook Logan Chief Operating Officer.

Signing Day Sports Announces Appointment of Jeff Hecklinski as President

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced the appointment of Jeff Hecklinski, as the Company’s new President.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced the appointment of Jeff Hecklinski, as the Company’s new President.
  • Mr. Hecklinski served as Signing Day Sports’ General Manager from March 2023 to April 2024.
  • Daniel D. Nelson, CEO and Chairman of Signing Day Sports, stated, "I am delighted to welcome Jeff to our senior executive team.
  • Jeff Hecklinski commented, "I am honored to join the executive team at Signing Day Sports during such a pivotal stage in the Company’s development.

James Lawrence Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Construction Services Group

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

James Lawrence has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty, in the firm’s Construction Services Group.

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  • James Lawrence has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty, in the firm’s Construction Services Group.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Lawrence will focus on serving his client base, primarily in the construction industry, as well as nationwide business development.
  • Lawrence brings expertise in the construction space and for decades has been a strong insurance industry force in real estate, hospitality and other industries that require strong market relationships to deliver uncommon results for clients.
  • He began his insurance career in 1987 at an insurance brokerage firm where he focused on specialty and environmental contractors.