Gies College of Business

InScribe Alongside A Guest Panel Receives Student Support and Success Best-in-Track Award at OLC Innovate

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InScribe Education is delighted to share our achievement alongside a distinguished guest panel in receiving the Best-in-Track Award for Student Support and Success at the OLC Innovate 2023 conference. This accolade celebrates the most impactful presentations, as chosen by conference attendees.

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  • The Best-in-Track Award for Student Support and Success at OLC Innovate 2023 was awarded to InScribe for their timely session on fostering a sense of belonging for online learners.
  • DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InScribe Education is delighted to share our achievement alongside a distinguished guest panel in receiving the Best-in-Track Award for Student Support and Success at the OLC Innovate 2023 conference .
  • InScribe warmly congratulates our panelists and appreciates their vital contributions to this session.
  • On behalf of the entire panel, InScribe extends our gratitude to the OLC for recognizing our hard work, innovation, and dedication to improving the online learning experience.

LBank and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Form Partnership in Quantitative Trading Education

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 28, 2023, this partnership is poised to elevate the Quantitative Trading Enhancement Program spearheaded by Professor Tony (Qingquan) Zhang.

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  • Solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 28, 2023, this partnership is poised to elevate the Quantitative Trading Enhancement Program spearheaded by Professor Tony (Qingquan) Zhang.
  • LBank, providing essential resources and expertise, aims to create a collaborative environment where academia and industry converge for groundbreaking advancements in digital currency trading.
  • In addition, LBank pledges additional funding to support students in the Quantitative Trading Enhancement Program each semester, encouraging both academic excellence and the practical application of skills.
  • This marks a significant leap in collaboration between the cryptocurrency sector and academic institutions, aiming to nurture the next generation of experts in quantitative trading and digital currency.

Poets&Quants™ Names Ann Harrison Dean of the Year in Annual Honors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Dean of the Year.

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  • Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley is the 13th dean to receive this honor
    BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Her drive and vision have made sure that a rising tide will never overtake the island on which Haas firmly stands."
  • Harrison earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 1991 and remained at the World Bank until 1994.
  • To learn more about the Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, please visit https://poetsandquants.com/2023/10/04/dean-of-the-year-ann-harrison-of-u...

Valley Bank Names Sanjay Sidhwani Chief Data and Analytics Officer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Valley National Bank , the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announces the appointment of Sanjay Sidhwani as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer.

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  • Valley National Bank , the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announces the appointment of Sanjay Sidhwani as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
  • In this role, Sidhwani will oversee the bank’s data strategy and data management capabilities including enterprise data architecture, data platforms and services, data governance, data risk and data literacy.
  • He will also be responsible for building out the bank’s advanced analytics capabilities to drive strategic objectives.
  • “Sanjay has extensive experience and expertise in driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business results through advanced analytics,” said Russ Barrett, Valley’s Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer.

First Western Financial, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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David has been an extremely valuable member of our finance department for several years and is well prepared to take on the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

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  • David has been an extremely valuable member of our finance department for several years and is well prepared to take on the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
  • As Director of Finance and Treasury at First Western, Mr. Weber oversees the FP&A, Treasury, Corporate Development, Mortgage Secondary Marketing, and Compensation functions.
  • First Western is a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with operations in Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, California, and Montana.
  • First Western’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “MYFW.” For more information, please visit www.myfw.com.

Panera Brands Appoints Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time industry executive Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15, 2023.

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  • Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time industry executive Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15, 2023.
  • Mr. Carbone brings decades of operational, IPO and public company experience and will be an integral part of Panera Brands leadership during the company’s next phase of growth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230814561413/en/
    “I am excited for Paul to join the team as we continue to focus on long-term value-creation for Panera Brands,” said José Alberto Dueñas, CEO of Panera Brands and Panera Bread.
  • “I look forward to joining an already outstanding leadership team and accelerating the momentum of Panera Brands to deliver long-term growth and success.”

MARCH OF DIMES NAMES DR. ELIZABETH CHEROT ITS NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The March of Dimes National Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Cherot as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17. As March of Dimes' first physician leader, Dr. Cherot will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic vision to address the country's maternal and infant health crisis, while increasing awareness and engagement in its work among key stakeholders.

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  • "Families are facing poor health outcomes and grave disparities, which makes our work at March of Dimes more important than ever before.
  • He has been a March of Dimes Chicago volunteer for 15 years and is a member of March of Dimes' Roosevelt Society.
  • Austin Pittman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Suvida Healthcare, a neighborhood-centric, senior-focused primary care organization.
  • Tim Spilker is the Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare Community & State, which serves nearly 8.1 million Medicaid members, including more than 3.2 million children.

LMN Architects Celebrates the Design and Construction of the Steven S. Wymer Hall for the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Seattle, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to unveil the design of the new Steven S. Wymer Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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  • Seattle, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to unveil the design of the new Steven S. Wymer Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • The new Steven S. Wymer Hall advances this innovative approach and provides flexible instructional spaces tailored to support in-person, remote, and hybrid modes of teaching and learning.
  • Jeffrey R. Brown, Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business and Dean, Gies College of Business, comments: “The future of business education will include online, residential, and hybrid learning.
  • Mark Nicol, Principal, LMN Architects, comments: “Wymer Hall has been designed to accelerate the innovations in teaching and learning that Gies and Illinois have always pioneered.

SharkNinja Appoints Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SharkNinja, a world-leading producer of small household appliances, today announced the appointment of Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer of SharkNinja, effective November 7, 2022.

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  • NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SharkNinja, a world-leading producer of small household appliances, today announced the appointment of Paul Carbone as Chief Financial Officer of SharkNinja, effective November 7, 2022.
  • "SharkNinja is a powerful brand with a dynamic senior management team, and I'm excited to have Paul Carbone on board to help achieve continued growth and expansion," said Mark Barrocas, Global President of JS Global and President of SharkNinja.
  • "Paul's strong track record of success throughout his career and his outstanding leadership qualities make Paul a tremendous addition to the team."
  • Mr. Carbone joins SharkNinja with significant financial executive experience in consumer goods and retail.

Wavicle Data Solutions Welcomes Peter Berger as Vice President of Revenue

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wavicle Data Solutions, a leading data analytics firm offering cloud migration services and data management consulting, today announced that Peter Berger has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Revenue. In his role, Berger is responsible for building and enhancing sales processes, growing and strengthening partner alliances, and supporting a world-class team of go-to-market professionals focused on top line revenue growth.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wavicle Data Solutions, a leading data analytics firm offering cloud migration services and data management consulting, today announced that Peter Berger has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Revenue.
  • "Wavicle has been growing aggressively, and we are thrilled to have Peter on board to maintain that positive momentum," said Naveen Venkatapathi, managing partner of Wavicle Data Solutions.
  • Berger has had a robust career in the technology, data, and analytics services industry and joins Wavicle with more than 20 years of experience driving sales and revenue.
  • Wavicle provides award-winning cloud data and analytics solutions that accelerate value, reduce risk, and empower our clients to make smart, data-driven decisions.