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WGU’s College of Health Professions Launches Two Nursing Certificates

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-masters certificates for nurses seeking to expand their careers into nursing education or nursing administration and management.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-masters certificates for nurses seeking to expand their careers into nursing education or nursing administration and management.
  • These certificate programs will provide opportunities for nurses across the country to expand their impact by educating the next generation of nurses, said Jan Jones-Schenk, Executive Dean and Senior Vice President of WGUs College of Health Professions.
  • The College of Health Professions at WGU is one of nations largest schools of nursing, currently educating more than 28,000 bachelors- and masters-level nursing and healthcare students.
  • In 202021, more than 17 percent of all Bachelor of Science, Nursing graduates in the United States were educated by WGUs College of Health Professions.

Nation’s Largest College of Education Celebrates American Education Week with Scholarships for Current and Aspiring Teachers

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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These scholarships will provide students with significant assistance as they pursue an affordable, high-quality education degree.

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  • These scholarships will provide students with significant assistance as they pursue an affordable, high-quality education degree.
  • At WGU, we educate teachers and leaders who are passionate about being engaging, caring, and difference-making educators for their students, said Dr. Mark Milliron, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of WGUs Teachers College.
  • WGUs Teachers College programs have been continuously accredited since 2006.
  • To learn more about WGUs Teachers College and its academic programs, visit wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees .

Black Podcasting App Launches as the Central Destination for African American Digital Content

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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DETROIT, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Black Podcasting, LLChas launched the Black Podcasting App as the central destination for a wide array of podcasts celebrating African American culture and topics of interest.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Black Podcasting, LLChas launched the Black Podcasting App as the central destination for a wide array of podcasts celebrating African American culture and topics of interest.
  • "Our mission is to make it easy for people to discover, connect and to engage with thousands of high-quality black podcasters," says Black Podcasting, LLC CEO, Mike Chandler.
  • The Black Podcasting App also features music channels where listeners can hear R&B, Hip-Hop, Classic Soul, and Gospel Music within the app.
  • The Black Podcasting App is available in the App Store, Google Play, and www.blackpodcasting.com
    About Black Podcasting: Black Podcasting, LLCis a 100% minority owned and operated company.

Bed Bath & Beyond® Launches Studio 3B™ - A New Collection Of Contemporary Home Decor Designed For Everyday Living

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Available only at Bed Bath & Beyond, Studio 3B helps customers "home, happier" by offering approachable, modern designs for everyday living.

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  • Available only at Bed Bath & Beyond, Studio 3B helps customers "home, happier" by offering approachable, modern designs for everyday living.
  • Studio 3B fills that need, delivering a contemporary, yet accessible assortment that helps elevate any home."
  • With an approachable form of minimalism, the Studio 3B collection offers more than 600 products that marry form with function.
  • "Studio 3B was developed to stylishly solve the problems of the adaptable home through carefully designed, contemporary furnishings that address everyday needs."

Shawn Elliott, Margo Fuller and Erin Sykes of Nest Seekers International Sell Scottie and Larsa Pippen’s Ft. Lauderdale Mansion For $10.545mm

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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This sale is a testament to our hard work and determination to achieve our clients goals, says Erin Sykes.

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  • This sale is a testament to our hard work and determination to achieve our clients goals, says Erin Sykes.
  • With over $5 billion in career sales, Elliott serves as the President of the Ultra Luxury Division at Nest Seekers International.
  • Erin Sykes, Chief Economist for Nest Seekers International, specializes in helping UHNW clients year-round in Palm Beach, The Hamptons, and New York City.
  • As Chief Economist for Nest Seekers International, Erin is responsible for developing and translating real estate trend data into consumer and industry insights.

National PTA Marks 'Back-to-School Week' Sept. 13-17

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Friday, September 10, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA will mark its annual Back-to-School Week celebration Sept. 13-17 to support families, teachers, administrators and PTA leaders as the new school year gets underway.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA will mark its annual Back-to-School Week celebration Sept. 13-17 to support families, teachers, administrators and PTA leaders as the new school year gets underway.
  • Both companies are Proud National PTA Sponsors.
  • "As we begin a new school year, we want families, teachers, administrators and PTA leaders to get a great start and support their success all year long,"said Anna King, president of National PTA.
  • Among the resources, National PTA has created a toolkit to help school communities navigate the marketplace and enhance the use of technologies for family-school communication .

New National Survey and Listening Sessions Reveal Parents' Mindsets as Children Return to School

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Parents are most concerned about their children contracting COVID-19 at school and future disruptions resulting in a return to remote learning.

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  • Parents are most concerned about their children contracting COVID-19 at school and future disruptions resulting in a return to remote learning.
  • To keep children safe at school, parents rank children staying home when they are sick, cleaning and disinfecting, and handwashing as highest priorities.
  • Key takeaways from the listening sessions reveal:
    Parents recognize the benefits of in-person learning, but many are conflicted about sending their children back due to the health risks.
  • "The survey and listening sessions demonstrate that parents are continuing to juggle multiple worries as their children are returning to school.

Dashlane Presents: How Would I Hack You? With White-Hat Hacker Rachel Tobac

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Dashlane will host a live webinar with white-hat hacker Rachel Tobac of SocialProof Security, on September 9 at 2pm EST.

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  • Dashlane will host a live webinar with white-hat hacker Rachel Tobac of SocialProof Security, on September 9 at 2pm EST.
  • But not everyone knows that something as simple as listing an alma mater on LinkedIn can be used to hack someoneand the business they work for.
  • Rachel Tobac will share exactly how people can get hacked with real-life, real-time examples from the news and a Dashlane volunteer.
  • Register here to join Dashlane and Rachel Tobac in this phishing expedition and get expert help on improving personal and workplace security practices.

Pathwire Appoints Bug Bounty Hacker Jesse Kinser as CISO

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Pathwire , the leading provider of powerful email APIs and intuitive email marketing solutions, today announced the appointment of Jesse Kinser as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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  • Pathwire , the leading provider of powerful email APIs and intuitive email marketing solutions, today announced the appointment of Jesse Kinser as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • As Pathwire grows, we want to infuse our cyber strategy with knowledge of the current threat landscape, said Will Conway, CEO of Pathwire.
  • Prior to joining Pathwire, Kinser was CISO at LifeOmic, a healthcare-focused software company.
  • With the prevalence of cyber threats using email as an attack vector, I welcome the opportunity to apply my security expertise to thwarting cyber criminals, said Jesse Kinser, CISO of Pathwire.

Western Governors University Receives $4.9 Million Grant to Help Close Educational Gaps for Underserved Populations

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement the universitys fundraising armannounced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equity gaps in postsecondary education.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement the universitys fundraising armannounced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equity gaps in postsecondary education.
  • The R&D for Growth & Equity grant provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is designed to help close the access and attainment gap for Black, Latinx and Indigenous learners across the country.
  • The initiatives will also produce equity-centered research and development designed to benefit the field at a national scale.
  • WGU Advancement is a nonprofit fundraising foundation created by Western Governors University to expand access to and accelerate innovation in education.