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NEXT for AUTISM Inaugural Fellowship Recipients Announced

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXT for AUTISM (NEXT), a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative initiatives, has proudly awarded six (6) NEXT for AUTISM Fellowships in its first year of the program.

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  • "I am thankful not just for the scholarship but also for the chance to learn and get real-life experience working with adults on the Autism Spectrum.
  • As part of the fellowship program, each recipient will work 800 hours a year as a Direct Service Professional (DSP) supporting autistic adults.
  • In fact, more than 482,000 adults with autism and intellectual disabilities are waitlisted for services that they need and deserve.
  • The 2024 NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship cycle will open in February 2024.

U.S. ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON HUMANITIES, CIVICS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH INSPIRED BY NATIONAL POLL SHOWING AMERICANS OPEN TO OVERCOMING DIVISIVENESS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations advancing racial and health equity and civic engagement are inspired by a national poll finding a strong appetite for unity in communities across the country despite intense divisions. The poll found that a significant majority take pride in their American identity, and two in three (67%) say they are hopeful Americans can work through differences and find lasting common ground in the future.

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  • "Americans feel transformative leadership brings Americans together with a sense of shared purpose and encourages us to engage with each other on a personal level.
  • On behalf of NCHE, the Benenson Strategy Group, a respected research firm, conducted 1304 online interviews from June 16-24, 2023.
  • All respondents were 18 years old or older and included oversamples of young voters and voters of color to ensure adequate representation within the survey.
  • Doug Linkhart, President of the National Civic League, said: "I was pleased to see the results of this survey.

Four Trustees Elected, One Trustee Appointed to Internet2 Board of Trustees

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet2 today announced the election of four trustees and the appointment of one trustee to the Internet2 Board of Trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet2 today announced the election of four trustees and the appointment of one trustee to the Internet2 Board of Trustees.
  • The Internet2 Board provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for Internet2, and it includes five standing committees as well as special committees.
  • Washington also has been appointed chair of the Internet2 Board, with Cynthia K. Larive, chancellor of the University of California Santa Cruz, appointed as vice chair.
  • Additionally, the Internet2 Board reappointed trustee Steve Relyea, executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer for the California State University.

Anticipation Builds as Fuse at Mason Square Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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A new, 345,000-square-foot hub for digital innovation, Fuse will be the catalyst for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collide, interact, and thrive.

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  • A new, 345,000-square-foot hub for digital innovation, Fuse will be the catalyst for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collide, interact, and thrive.
  • Fuse at Mason Square officially broke ground in April 2022.
  • "George Mason University is the largest and most diverse institution in the state of Virginia,” Mason President Gregory Washington said.
  • The development and construction team has focused on providing opportunities to small-, minority-, and women-owned (SWaM) businesses throughout the project.

The Academic Leadership Group Welcomes Karen Kashmanian Oates to its Higher Education Consulting Practice

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.

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  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), an industry-leading consultancy for leadership excellence and innovation in academia, is delighted to welcome Karen Kashmanian Oates, a nationally recognized higher education leader, to its higher education consulting practice.
  • “Karen’s direct experience in leading university-wide initiatives at both the dean and provost level is a tremendous resource for our clients,” explained Jennifer Stine, the co-founder of ALG and lead of the higher education consulting practice.
  • To learn more about the Academic Leadership Group and the services it offers, visit: www.academicleadershipgroup.com
    About the Academic Leadership Group, Inc.
  • The Academic Leadership Group (ALG), founded in 2019, is a woman-owned consulting firm focused on providing award-winning coaching and higher education consulting services to universities.

Medical Breakthroughs Reliant on Better Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MANASSAS, Va. , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The dropout rate for clinical trials has long plagued researchers with evidence indicating that sometimes more than 30% of patient dropout during phase 3 clinical trials.(1) A substantial figure, this reality is detrimental not only to the studies themselves but also to the health and wellbeing of all those who may need but will not receive potentially life altering medical help for their conditions. Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics, wants clinical trial sponsors and operators to understand what causes these high dropout rates and why it is so important to minimize them. Dr. Rajasimha feels greater remote accessibility for trial participants is key. "We want to make clinical trials universally accessible and more efficient."

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  • MANASSAS, Va. , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The dropout rate for clinical trials has long plagued researchers with evidence indicating that sometimes more than 30% of patient dropout during phase 3 clinical trials.
  • "We want to make clinical trials universally accessible and more efficient."
  • Dr. Rajasimha says the one of the key goals of Sponsors should be to mitigate these risks of patient dropout in clinical trials.
  • "By accelerating the standardized adoption of decentralized clinical trials, Sponsors can achieve efficiency and accessibility for all patients who may seek them.

IDEOlogy Health Appoints Sandra Park as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEOlogy Health, a leading medical education company, announced that Sandra Park will join the company as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer effective today.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEOlogy Health, a leading medical education company, announced that Sandra Park will join the company as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer effective today.
  • Sandra will lead the legal and compliance functions for IDEOlogy Health, providing internal stakeholders with strategic and solutions-oriented advice and legal direction.
  • "I am thrilled to join IDEOlogy's mission in providing unbiased medical information to their network of physicians," said Sandra Park.
  • Prior to Kite, Sandra served as Assistant General Counsel at Genentech, Regulatory Counsel at the FDA, and outside counsel for a wide variety of healthcare clients.

CompTIA conducting tech workforce educational fly-in to discuss alternative pathways to tech careers

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Representatives from academia, government workforce boards, non-profit community organizations and employers will meet with policy makers to discuss critical tech workforce issues and educate them on the unique pathways people can take to enter the tech workforce.

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  • Representatives from academia, government workforce boards, non-profit community organizations and employers will meet with policy makers to discuss critical tech workforce issues and educate them on the unique pathways people can take to enter the tech workforce.
  • Additionally, on Nov. 13, CompTIA is conducting a half-day program presenting the latest research and insights on tech career pathways and the state of the tech workforce in the U.S.
  • Discussions will focus on how alternative pathways to tech careers including high school CTE programs, vocational schools, community colleges, tech training, certification centers and apprenticeships are viable options to a tech career.
  • The "Success Stories in the Tech Workforce Landscape" panel will discuss how employers, educators and workforce boards are addressing the tech workforce needs and will share their experiences and recommendations.

Music & Arts releases Song for UhmMa, the latest offering from Project Imagine

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Music & Arts, one of the nation's largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces the latest developments regarding Project Imagine, a commissioned composition project aimed at providing underserved music programs the opportunity to perform high-quality pieces entirely free of charge. The series' third composition, and first orchestral work, is Song for UhmMa, composed by Soo Han. Requests for the piece were fielded on a go-live date a few weeks ago, and demand was exceeded in just nine hours, making this the most successful Project Imagine piece to date. The piece has been distributed to youth orchestra programs nationwide and will be performed by dozens of ensembles this academic year.

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  • "We are proud not just of this composition, but the entirety of Project Imagine.
  • This new offering, combined with our multi-lingual programs, clearly demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in music education."
  • Scott Lang, Music & Arts Director of Advocacy remarks, "We are proud not just of this composition, but the entirety of Project Imagine.
  • This new offering, combined with our multi-lingual programs, clearly demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in music education."

Top Rail Fence opens new Virginia location in Richmond

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence, the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation and service, announced today that has expanded its reach in Virginia with a new location in Richmond. The venture is owned by building industry expert Robert "Bob" Stewart and his wife, Stacey.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence , the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation and service, announced today that has expanded its reach in Virginia with a new location in Richmond.
  • With this headwind, we have the potential to build our Top Rail Fence location into a formidable business."
  • Top Rail Fence Richmond serves Ashland, Bon Air, Chester, Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Moseley, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, West Point and Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • To learn more about Top Rail Fence Richmond, please visit https://toprailfence.com/locations/richmond/ .