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Core Education Launches New Private Higher Education Network

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Core Education Services , PBC has announced the formation of a new private network for the exclusive benefit of small and mid-sized colleges and universities.

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  • Core Education Services , PBC has announced the formation of a new private network for the exclusive benefit of small and mid-sized colleges and universities.
  • Member institutions maintain their independence though they must meet specific financial and leadership criteria to leverage Core solutions addressing higher educations biggest challenges.
  • Small and mid-sized institutions are disproportionately impacted by the systemic issues facing higher education today, says Rick Beyer, Executive Chairman of Core Education.
  • Larry Czarda, President of Greensboro College: Without the Core Affiliate Network, we could not afford the resources and expertise that are driving our transformation.

Privia Health to Partner with OhioHealth Health System

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health (Nasdaq: PRVA)and OhioHealth, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health system, today announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership and launch a medical group for independent providers throughout the state of Ohio.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health (Nasdaq: PRVA)and OhioHealth, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health system, today announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership and launch a medical group for independent providers throughout the state of Ohio.
  • Privia Health and OhioHealth are expected to provide a new alternative for Ohio physicians and provider groups that choose to remain independent and care for patients across all payment models as they move into value-based care arrangements.
  • Based in Columbus, Ohio, OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church.
  • Privia Health is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care in both in-person and virtual settings.

Ross University School of Medicine and HBCU Bethune-Cookman University Partner to Expand Access for Aspiring Underrepresented Medical Students

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announces a new collaboration with Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Daytona Beach, Fla., to expand educational access for aspiring medical students.

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  • Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announces a new collaboration with Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Daytona Beach, Fla., to expand educational access for aspiring medical students.
  • Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University.
  • 1 To be eligible for HBCU & HSI Partnership benefits, student must be admitted to Ross University School of Medicine.
  • 2 To be eligible for HBCU & HSI Partnership benefits, student must be admitted to Ross University School of Medicine.

Tennessee Higher Education Initiative and Scarritt Bennett Center Announced Inaugural Restorative Justice Fellowship

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Saturday, August 20, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) continues to make groundbreaking inroads to opportunities for college programs in Tennessee prisons with the announcement of the Restorative Justice Initiative: Behind the Walls Fellowship in partnership with the Scarritt Bennett Center. The Inaugural collaboration was acknowledged at a community luncheon on August 1, 2022, held on the campus of Scarritt Bennett. The Restorative Justice: Behind the Wall Fellowship will allow fellows the opportunity to engage with students behind the wall pursuing their degrees through Lane College and Belmont University.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) continues to make groundbreaking inroads to opportunities for college programs in Tennessee prisons with the announcement of the Restorative Justice Initiative: Behind the Walls Fellowship in partnership with the Scarritt Bennett Center.
  • The Inaugural collaboration was acknowledged at a community luncheon on August 1, 2022, held on the campus of Scarritt Bennett.
  • Executive Director of THEI, Dr. Laura Ferguson Mimms shared, "We are exceptionally excited about this new partnership with Scarritt Bennett to launch the Restorative Justice Fellowship.
  • Today, Scarritt Bennett Center works to continue the powerful legacy of the Scarritt students, faculty, and staff in the fight for women's empowerment, racial justice, transformative education, and spiritual formation.

COALITION OF ABUSED SCOUTS FOR JUSTICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON HISTORIC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BANKRUPTCY PLAN

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice ("Coalition"), today commented on the confirmation from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on the Plan of Reorganization ("the Plan") for the Boy Scouts of America ("BSA").

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  • The confirmation of this Plan makes closure possible and some measure of justice tangible for people whose voices have been silenced for far too long.
  • Today's decision means that tens of thousands of people who were abused as children will be eligible for compensation within their lifetime.
  • It includes more than two dozen law firms representing more than 70,000 the approximately 82,500 survivor-claimants in the BSA bankruptcy case.
  • The Plan will also implement critical safety measures and protections for current and future generations of Scouts, as well as ensure the BSA has a future beyond bankruptcy.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Names Kate Dowd SVP/Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named Kate Dowd senior vice president and chief legal officer.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named Kate Dowd senior vice president and chief legal officer.
  • In this role she will direct the Memphis-based integrated healthcare system's legal department and risk management goals.
  • Photo 1 attached:Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named Kate Dowd senior vice president and chief legal officer.
  • Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has been caring for patients and families regardless of ability to pay for more than 100 years.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare CEO named Most Influential Black Executive by Savoy magazine

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare today announced its President and CEO Michael Ugwueke was named one of the "2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America" by Savoy magazine.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare today announced its President and CEO Michael Ugwueke was named one of the "2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America" by Savoy magazine.
  • Honorees include Lowe's Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison, Carnival President and CEO Arnold McDonald and Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer.
  • His career spanning four decades, Ugwueke began his tenure with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in 2007 as CEO of Methodist South Hospital and assumed the dual role of CEO of Methodist North Hospital in 2009.
  • In 2013, he was named COO of the entire Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system, and four years later in 2017, he was named president and CEO.

The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 7, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity. Beginning with Jesus' question to Peter in Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" the question is posed to the UMC, "Who do we say that we are?" as the church seeks to affirm the basis of their identity in faith and service to Christ.

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  • The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity.
  • "This State of the Church Report is about how The United Methodist Church over the past year has sought to better define its missional and theological identity," said Bishop Christian Alsted, chair of the Connectional Table.
  • The United Methodist Church has more than 12 million members globally, with over 43,000 churches in 45+ countries on four continents.

Apogee ResNet and Video Streaming Will Keep The World Games 2022 Athletes Connected at Birmingham-Southern College and University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Nearly 5,000 athletes and coaches participating in The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) events in Birmingham, Ala., July 7 through July 17, will be staying on the campuses of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

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  • Nearly 5,000 athletes and coaches participating in The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) events in Birmingham, Ala., July 7 through July 17, will be staying on the campuses of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
  • Apogee has been a BSC and UAB partner for the delivery of residential Wi-Fi and streaming video services for student residents for many years.
  • Located in downtown Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally renowned, public doctoral research university and the only accredited school of public health in Alabama.
  • The institution was founded in 1859 and became a fully autonomous university in the University of Alabama System in 1969.

North Tiverton Fire District Water Department Joins the Rhode Island Purchasing Group by bidnet direct

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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TIVERTON, R.I., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North Tiverton Fire District Water Department announced it has joined bidnet direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system. The Rhode Island Purchasing Group connects participating agencies from across Rhode Island to a large vendor pool and streamlines the bid and vendor management process. bidnet direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group provides notifications to registered vendors of new relevant solicitations, as well as any addenda and award information from participating agencies across Rhode Island, and can be accessed at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/rhode-island/northtivertonwater.

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  • The North Tiverton Fire District Water Department announced it has joined bidnet direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • TIVERTON, R.I., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North Tiverton Fire District Water Department announced it has joined bidnet direct's Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • The North Tiverton Fire District Water Department joined the purchasing group in June, and will utilize the system to publish and distribute upcoming bid opportunities.
  • bidnet direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Rhode Island Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,600 local governments.