Claremont McKenna College

Alex Hernandez Named President of Champlain -- College Mission-Driven Educator and Champion of Career-Focused Education to Lead One of America's Most Innovative Colleges

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Champlain College Board of Trustees announced today that Alejandro ("Alex") Hernandez will become the tenth President of Champlain College.

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  • BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Champlain College Board of Trustees announced today that Alejandro ("Alex") Hernandez will become the tenth President of Champlain College.
  • Alex brings to Champlain a strong track record of education innovation and a passion for changing lives through career-focused education, strengths that will help Champlain successfully navigate today's higher education landscape," said Champlain College Board of Trustees Chair Judy O'Connell.
  • Throughout his career, Hernandez has championed new education models that expand access and lead to better outcomes for students.
  • About Champlain College: Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland.

Claremont McKenna College Student is Honored as Rhodes Scholar

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the third time in Claremont McKenna College's history, a senior student has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the most competitive and prestigious scholarship in the world.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the third time in Claremont McKenna College's history, a senior student has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the most competitive and prestigious scholarship in the world.
  • Sarah Chen '22, a dual major in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) and international relations, is Claremont McKenna's first female Rhodes Scholar and the first from the College in 28 years.
  • Chen is the only student from a college or university in Southern Californiaand one of three in California, with the other two from Stanford University and UC Berkeley.
  • We are so proud of her," said Claremont McKenna College President Hiram E. Chodosh.

Claremont McKenna College Announces $40 Million W.M. Keck Foundation Gift To Support Iconic New Sciences Center

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Claremont McKenna College today announced a transformative $40 million lead gift from the W.M. Keck Foundation to support an iconic new facility to house the College's new integrated sciences program. The program will prepare students for leadership within a modern global economy and create expansive, collaborative, and innovative learning opportunities.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Claremont McKenna College today announced a transformative $40 million lead gift from the W.M.
  • Keck Foundation to support an iconic new facility to house the College's new integrated sciences program.
  • The facility will be named the Robert Day Sciences Center, honoring CMC alumnus, fifty-year trustee, and W.M.
  • "We are immensely grateful to Robert Day and the Keck Foundation for this transformational support," said CMC President Hiram E. Chodosh.

Welcome to Welcome Health

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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With Welcome Health, SCAN is broadening our offerings in keeping with our mission to keep seniors healthy and independent, said Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.

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  • With Welcome Health, SCAN is broadening our offerings in keeping with our mission to keep seniors healthy and independent, said Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.
  • Welcome Health will provide affordable, high quality care to members of SCAN Health Plan as well as other Medicare Advantage health plans.
  • Welcome Health will begin enrolling patients in 2022.The groups clinicians will have experience and expertise in providing care to older adults, which requires its own body of knowledge.
  • Our team of experienced clinicians will focus on delivering the best possible care consistent with the science of aging, said Scott Weingarten, the CEO of Welcome Health.

Cooperative of American Physicians Announces Retirement of Deidri Hoppe from CAP Physicians Insurance Agency; Vice President Michael Dyse Named as Successor

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that after 10 years of service to CAP members, Deidri (Dee) Hoppe, President and CEO, CAP Physicians Insurance Agency, Inc. (CAP Agency) will retire at the end of December.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that after 10 years of service to CAP members, Deidri (Dee) Hoppe, President and CEO, CAP Physicians Insurance Agency, Inc. (CAP Agency) will retire at the end of December.
  • Ms. Hoppe will be succeeded by Michael Dyse, who is currently Vice President, CAP Agency.
  • Ms. Hoppe joined CAP in 2011 and previously held the position of Vice President, overseeing the property casualty insurance division for CAP Agency.
  • Michael Dyse will take the reins as President, CAP Agency effective January 1, 2022.

Rethink Capital Partners Grows Its Platform With Two Strategic Hires: Amy Nelson and Alison Smith

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The additions of Nelson and Smith reflect a similar pattern for Rethink Capital Partners and the firms mission for diversity both internally and through investments.

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  • The additions of Nelson and Smith reflect a similar pattern for Rethink Capital Partners and the firms mission for diversity both internally and through investments.
  • To continue our mission and work, Im thrilled to announce Alison Smith and Amy Nelson joining our team, said Rick Segal, CEO of Rethink Capital Partners.
  • Rethink is a leader in the impact investment space and Im ecstatic to be part of the team, said Alison Smith, Partner at Rethink Capital Partners.
  • Rethink Capital has launched Rethink Education, Rethink Impact, Rethink Food and Rethink Community.

US Sports Camps set to offer Boys College Showcase Tennis Camp at the Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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This college showcase camp is offered for junior tennis players (boys) ages 13-18 and will take place on December 11th and 12th at The Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach.

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  • This college showcase camp is offered for junior tennis players (boys) ages 13-18 and will take place on December 11th and 12th at The Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach.
  • US Sports Camps has teamed up with four top tier coaches to provide a valuable experience for aspiring college tennis athletes.
  • Their goal is to equip student athletes with the knowledge and tools to take their game to the next level.
  • "We are very excited to bring a camp of this level to the beautiful location of Pebble Beach, CA" says senior director of tennis for US Sports Camps, Wendy Shpiz.

centrexIT Selects Darin Andersen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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centrexIT, an information technology (IT) services provider helping businesses thrive through technology, today welcomes Darin Andersen as its vice president of sales and marketing.

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  • centrexIT, an information technology (IT) services provider helping businesses thrive through technology, today welcomes Darin Andersen as its vice president of sales and marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211102005258/en/
    centrexIT Appoints Darin Andersen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing (Photo: Business Wire)
    Darin is an experienced executive who bears deep knowledge of global cybersecurity and network ecosystems, said Dylan Natter, CEO of centrexIT.
  • After vetting numerous qualified candidates, I am thrilled to announce his appointment as vice president of sales and marketing.
  • As president of its North America division, he led sales, partner channels, marketing and IT for malware intelligence products.

Henry W. Taylor Joins Golden Gate University as Vice President for University Advancement

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Golden Gate University is pleased to announce that Henry W. Taylor has joined the institution as Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Golden Gate University is pleased to announce that Henry W. Taylor has joined the institution as Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA).
  • "From the very beginning, Henry impressed us with his energy, creative thinking, and strong professional background in higher education advancement and fundraising, specificallyall traits that are critical to the vitality of the university."
  • Reporting to the president, the VPUA oversees the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
  • "I am honored to be joining GGU and to lead the efforts to advance the university," Taylor said.

Prothena Announces Executive Appointments

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Its exciting to formalize the role Tran has always played at Prothena a key leader driving our strategic roadmap and growth path, and this work is taking on increasing importance as Prothena continues to expand.

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  • Its exciting to formalize the role Tran has always played at Prothena a key leader driving our strategic roadmap and growth path, and this work is taking on increasing importance as Prothena continues to expand.
  • The team at Prothena looks forward to continuing to work closely with Tran and Brandon in their expanded executive capacities.
  • Prothena is at an important inflection point, and we look forward to advancing our potentially life-changing novel therapies towards commercialization, said Mr. Smith.
  • Prior to joining Prothena, Mr. Nguyen held management positions at Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and was its Chief Financial Officer until its sale in 2013.