University of Michigan

Kemp Klein Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Amanda Afton Martin

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Business administration, Growth, Continuing legal education, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Education, Trust, Wayne State University, Property management

TROY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda has joined Kemp Klein as a shareholder and will be actively involved in the estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, business planning, and tax planning practice groups.

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  • TROY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda has joined Kemp Klein as a shareholder and will be actively involved in the estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, business planning, and tax planning practice groups.
  • We are very pleased to welcome a new shareholder of Amanda's caliber to our team," said Brian Rolfe, CEO of Kemp Klein.
  • We are very pleased to welcome a new shareholder of Amanda's caliber to our team," said Brian Rolfe, CEO of Kemp Klein.
  • She brings a distinctive combination of experience and education in taxation, estate planning and administration, and business law, offering valuable representation and guidance to clients at Kemp Klein.

Alta Equipment Group Appoints Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Master, General counsel, Partner, Culture, Dinsmore & Shohl, Business administration, History, PLLC, Doctorate, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan, Growth

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 18, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, appointed Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective immediately.

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  • LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 18, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, appointed Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective immediately.
  • “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.
  • In Jeff's previous roles, he was an integral partner to Alta where he supported our growth and development since 2016 as external legal counsel.
  • Jeff has tremendous knowledge of Alta, our history, how we do business, and most importantly our culture,” said Ryan Greenawalt, Chief Executive Officer.

Inaugural Berkeley Haas Sustainable Business Research Prize Awarded to Paper on Biodiversity Risk

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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A team of researchers who developed tools for investors, academics, and businesses to measure economic risks from the loss of the planet’s biodiversity has won the inaugural Berkeley Haas Sustainable Business Research Prize.

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  • A team of researchers who developed tools for investors, academics, and businesses to measure economic risks from the loss of the planet’s biodiversity has won the inaugural Berkeley Haas Sustainable Business Research Prize.
  • Giglio says he and his co-authors are honored to receive the inaugural prize and hope it will encourage further research and practical change.
  • “Rewarding research with direct implications for business and policy is another way that Berkeley Haas can help stem the multiple environmental crises we are facing.”
    The winning paper noted that humans rely on biodiversity to thrive.
  • As the top public business school, Berkeley Haas is committed to addressing sustainability challenges by preparing its students to lead the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy through designing and implementing new business models, policies, and solutions.

LLCP Hires Brian Klaban as Head of Capital Markets and Director of Originations

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Finance, CFA, Eastern Michigan University, Investment, Capital market, Head, University of Michigan, Business development

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that Brian Klaban has joined the firm as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team.

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  • Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that Brian Klaban has joined the firm as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team.
  • Before joining LLCP, Mr. Klaban served as Head of Business Development and Debt Capital Markets at Platte River Equity, a prominent Colorado-based private equity firm.
  • His extensive background also includes various roles at Apogem Capital (formerly Madison Capital Funding), where he focused on origination, underwriting, distressed credit management, and portfolio management.
  • Michael Weinberg, Managing Partner of LLCP, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Brian to the LLCP team.

H2O.ai Launches GenAI World in Atlanta to Bring Education and Awareness of Responsible AI and Guardrails for Safety, Fairness and Privacy for Generative AI in Banking

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI Training Days to major cities around the world to further democratize GenAI.

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  • H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI Training Days to major cities around the world to further democratize GenAI.
  • Join David Palmer , Neil Desai , and Loren Bushkar as they explore the ethical, practical, and regulatory aspects of AI throughout the finance sector and more.
  • Join H2O.ai Makers to learn about Responsible AI and Guardrails for Safety, Fairness, and Privacy in Generative AI for banking.
  • Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is at the forefront of the AI movement to democratize Generative AI.

Televerde Foundation Appoints Jim Alexander to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Empowerment, Woman, Public administration, Criminal justice, Public policy, Social skills, Imagination, CNA (nonprofit), Senior advisor, Northern Michigan University, University of Michigan, Creativity, Recidivism, Imprisonment, Poverty, Growth, Management

"We are thrilled to welcome Jim Alexander to our board of directors," said Michelle Cirocco, executive director of the Televerde Foundation.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jim Alexander to our board of directors," said Michelle Cirocco, executive director of the Televerde Foundation.
  • His involvement signifies a new chapter of growth and deeper impact for Televerde Foundation as we continue to break barriers and change lives."
  • The organization's exceptional programs not only offer women a chance to rebuild their lives but also create a ripple effect of positive change," said Alexander as he reflected on his board position at Televerde Foundation.
  • The Televerde Foundation board of directors comprises business, academic, and volunteer community members.

Summer Discovery Unveils Exciting New Lineup for Pre-College & Gifted Students in 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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ROSLYN, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer Discovery, the global leader in pre-college programs for nearly six decades, announces its highly-anticipated program and university campus lineup for the summer of 2024. With more university campus and date options, new academic and career-focused programs, and an extensive selection of immersive hands-on courses spanning many subjects and disciplines, Summer Discovery continues to lead the way in providing unparalleled summer educational experiences that prepare students for success both in the classroom and in preparation for college.

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  • Summer Discovery announces its pre-college program and university campus lineup for the summer of 2024.
  • "The 2024 lineup reflects our dedication to fostering transformative summer programs and experiences to students around the world."
  • For nearly six decades, parents have trusted Summer Discovery to provide a safe, enriching summer experience for their children.
  • As the new year unfolds, Summer Discovery encourages families to plan ahead for a summer brimming with exploration, learning, and growth.

Agnes & Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million for WCC nursing students, now funding 20 full-ride scholarships

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students.
  • The Ann Arbor philanthropists and WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca today announced the gift on campus alongside student benefactors.
  • The Reading Nursing Scholarship endowment now totals $2 million and provides 20 full-ride nursing scholarships each year for WCC students.
  • In 2022, the couple established the Reading Scholars program with a $1 million endowment to cover tuition, books, uniforms, clinical fees and other costs for nursing students.

ORISE Report Shows Overall Number of Nuclear Engineering Degrees Decreases to Lowest Level in More Than a Decade

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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According to the report, the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded by nuclear engineering programs in 2021 dropped significantly from 2019 and rose slightly in 2022.

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  • According to the report, the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded by nuclear engineering programs in 2021 dropped significantly from 2019 and rose slightly in 2022.
  • The number of nuclear engineering master’s degrees awarded in 2022 increased by 20 percent from 2021 but is 16 percent lower than the number awarded in 2019.
  • The number of masters’ degrees awarded in 2019 was the highest number reported since 2016.
  • Texas A&M University had the largest number of nuclear engineering degrees awarded in 2021 and 2022 with 130 bachelor’s degrees, 52 master’s degrees and 34 doctorate degrees, followed by the University of Tennessee, University of Michigan and University of California, Berkeley.

Michigan invests millions to build the United States’ strongest semiconductor workforce through higher education

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.

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  • The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.
  • Michigan Technological University (MTU) is supporting a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including introducing Flexible Semiconductor Technician and Maintenance Micro-Credentials programming.
  • Wayne State University is creating three new programs in direct response to the workforce needs of Southeast Michigan.
  • "The U.S. is in need of a stronger semiconductor workforce, and Michigan is prioritizing it and leading the way,” explained MEDC’s Higher Education Partnerships Director Avazeh Attari .