Columbus State University

Ohio Traffic Safety Office Awards $306,000 Grant for the "RADD Ohio" Project

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded the RADD Ohio grant to promote awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol impaired driving among young adults ages 18-25.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded the RADD Ohio grant to promote awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol impaired driving among young adults ages 18-25.
  • The grant will fund RADD Project's outreach through social media, college campus events and activations at concert venues and music festivals in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.
  • RADD Ohio also plans to partner with several large festivals in the Cleveland and Columbus areas.
  • Having strong partners believe in the RADD Ohio cause enough to contribute and want to see it thrive has been key to our recent expansion."

Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design Partner to Launch Professional Studies and Corporate Training Program

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) are proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work, a professional development collaboration between the two institutions to cultivate creative leaders for organizational transformation in central Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) are proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work , a professional development collaboration between the two institutions to cultivate creative leaders for organizational transformation in central Ohio.
  • "We understand the needs of our region and look forward to creating highly customized training and professional development opportunities to meet those needs."
  • --Mary Beth Bertrand, Director of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work
    The Institute will provide custom training and non-degree certificate programs for businesses and individuals.
  • The Institute will offer both corporate training and individual workshops that address topics including leadership development, design thinking, creative problem solving, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ernst & Young's Paul Bierbusse Joins TechBridge's Board of Directors, Led by Board Chair Scott McGlaun of BCBS Alabama

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Through his role at BCBS of Alabama and every role he's held, McGlaun has shown his commitment to the technology ecosystem and supports many nonprofit organizations across the southeast.

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  • Through his role at BCBS of Alabama and every role he's held, McGlaun has shown his commitment to the technology ecosystem and supports many nonprofit organizations across the southeast.
  • A true servant leader, he is often been described as someone who would ask how to best offer help over explaining how he could help.
  • McGlaun is a graduate of Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
  • Bierbusse is the Consumer Strategy & Innovation Lead for EY Americas and currently serves as the executive sponsor for EY's relationship with TechBridge.

Freedom Alliance Names Student Ambassador; Kiki Patterson Honors Late Father by Helping Those in Need

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Freedom Alliance honors and supports veterans and their families through a variety of resources.

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  • Freedom Alliance honors and supports veterans and their families through a variety of resources.
  • Kesauna “Kiki” Patterson was two years old when her father, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Esau G. Patterson, lost his life in Baghdad on April 29, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • As Student Ambassador, Kiki will travel the country to speak with media, engage with civic organizations and meet with Freedom Alliance supporters.
  • “Supporting Gold Star children like Kiki is integral to keeping her father’s memory alive and we are honored to have her represent Freedom Alliance,” said Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance.

Youth Art Month Allows Students to Show Their True Colors

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Flex High art teacher Sheila Brex sees that dynamic every day, so she actively engages students with something that interests them.

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  • Flex High art teacher Sheila Brex sees that dynamic every day, so she actively engages students with something that interests them.
  • “Shy students tend to come out of their shell because their art becomes a prop that people can focus on instead of themselves,” she said.
  • Local artists interact with Flex High students on field trips and by hosting seminars where students are exposed to painting, glass blowing, pottery, tattoo art, production design and more.
  • #YouthArtMonth
    March is Youth Art Month, a time to promote art education for young people and Brex is pleased to see the focus on STEM shifting toward STEAM to include arts.

Tech Elevator Welcomes New Leaders, Embraces Growth

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Lisa Sydney will oversee all operations of the Philadelphia and Wilmington campuses, and Kevin Gadd will oversee the Columbus campus.

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  • Lisa Sydney will oversee all operations of the Philadelphia and Wilmington campuses, and Kevin Gadd will oversee the Columbus campus.
  • Were incredibly excited to welcome these two new leaders to the Tech Elevator team, said Anthony Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder, Tech Elevator.
  • Tech Elevator, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN), is an intensive educational provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce.
  • Founded in 2015 with a focus on quality and care in everything we do, Tech Elevator has placed over 3,000 graduates into software development roles in over 750 companies nationwide.

Helen-Louise Moore, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

She is in medical practice at Cornerstone Medical Pediatric Associates, located at 116 S Houston Road, in Warner Robins, GA.

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  • She is in medical practice at Cornerstone Medical Pediatric Associates, located at 116 S Houston Road, in Warner Robins, GA.
  • The clinic offers a comprehensive range of laboratory services, asthma management, EKGs, special-needs pediatric care, vision and hearing services, X-ray services, and sports physicals.
  • In pursuit of her medical career, Dr. Moore first obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med Biology from Columbus College.
  • Dr. Moore is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and the American College of Pediatricians (FACP).

Milliman's Jennifer Gerstorff appointed to Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

SEATTLE, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is excited to share that Jennifer L. Gerstorff, FSA MAAA, has been appointed to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), a non-partisan legislative branch agency that advises Congress on issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

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  • SEATTLE, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is excited to share that Jennifer L. Gerstorff, FSA MAAA, has been appointed to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), a non-partisan legislative branch agency that advises Congress on issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
  • She joined the firm in 2006 and has spent her career consulting to state Medicaid agencies, Medicaid managed care organizations, and safety net healthcare providers, in nearly half of U.S. states and territories.
  • "Programs like Medicaid and CHIP form the bedrock of America's healthcare safety net.
  • Ms. Gerstorff is a fellow in the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Corvias Named One of the Nation’s Top Student Housing Managers by Student Housing Business

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Monday, April 4, 2022

Corvias has been named as a Top 25 Student Housing Management Company by Student Housing Business , a leading publisher of news, research and industry trends within the student housing industry.

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  • Corvias has been named as a Top 25 Student Housing Management Company by Student Housing Business , a leading publisher of news, research and industry trends within the student housing industry.
  • Corvias ranked third among on-campus student housing managers and 18th overall in the annual listing of industry leaders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220404005637/en/
    Corvias was recently included in Student Housing Business Top 25 Managers of Student Housing, ranking third for on-campus student housing managers and 18th in the overall list.
  • Corvias is one of the largest on-campus student housing managers in the United States, partnering with 15 colleges across six states.

Multifamily Executive Magazine Ranks Corvias in Top 10 for Student Housing Management Companies

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Corvias was named as a Top 10 Student Housing Management Company by Multifamily Executive Magazine , a national publication for property management news and business strategies.

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  • Corvias was named as a Top 10 Student Housing Management Company by Multifamily Executive Magazine , a national publication for property management news and business strategies.
  • Throughout 2021, independent industry research firm J Turner Research monitored online reputation ratings, including review sites and Internet Listing Services, to aggregate data and rank student housing owners and managers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Corvias is honored to receive this ranking, said Tim Toohey, Managing Director at Corvias.
  • Its a credit to our thoughtful and talented staff who partner with residence life and other student services to care for students.