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Aspen Publishing Acquires Exclusive License from University of Arizona to Administer New Law School Admissions Test

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz. , Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test. Developed over the past five years by the University of Arizona Law, with active participation by more than 40 law schools, colleges and universities and thousands of students across the country, JD-Next now enters a new phase under Aspen Publishing's administration, aiming to provide aspiring law students from all backgrounds with valuable resources for their educational journey.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz. , Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test.
  • Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test
    JD-Next was designed to bridge the gap in law school preparation and offer a reliable measure of a student's ability to learn and succeed in law school.
  • Numerous law schools have already been approved to accept the test as part of their admission process.
  • Aspen Publishing is a trusted leader in legal education, offering a comprehensive range of educational content and digital solutions to law schools globally.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Appoints Stephanie Pittman Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Pittman as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Pittman will report to Don Young, Aspen's President and Chief Executive Officer, joining the Company's Executive Committee. Ms. Pittman will succeed Kelley Conte, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, who will retire from Aspen following an impactful tenure as a key Aspen leader over the last eight years.

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  • Accomplished Human Resources Executive with 25+ Years of Experience to Join Aspen; Kelley Conte, SVP of Human Resources, to Retire Following Valued Career Contributions at Aspen
    NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Pittman as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • With over 25 years of business-oriented global human resources experience, Ms. Pittman brings a broad range of skills and expertise to Aspen.
  • She previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Excelitas Technologies Corporation.
  • Ms. Pittman remarked, "I am honored and excited to be joining the Aspen team as its Chief Human Resources Officer as the Company embarks on its next phase.

Aspen Aerogels to Participate in September Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in the following investor events in September: (i) Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference and (ii) the Piper Sandler Battery Summit.

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  • NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in the following investor events in September: (i) Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference and (ii) the Piper Sandler Battery Summit.
  • The presentation materials utilized during the conferences will be available on the Investor Relations section of Aspen's website at www.aerogel.com .
  • For those interested in arranging a one-on-one meeting with Aspen management or attending the Fireside Chat, please contact your Barclays representative.
  • For those interested in arranging a one-on-one meeting with Aspen management or attending the Fireside Chat, please contact your Piper Sandler representative.

Aspen Medical Products Announces Matt Waidelich as New Vice President of Business Development and Strategy

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), the industry leader in solutions for mobility and pain management, is pleased to announce that seasoned industry professional Matt Waidelich has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), the industry leader in solutions for mobility and pain management, is pleased to announce that seasoned industry professional Matt Waidelich has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.
  • Waidelich arrives at Aspen armed with a vast network of trusted relationships, poised to drive the organization's ongoing growth and success.
  • Having held senior executive positions, including President and CEO, in a variety of international companies, Waidelich seamlessly integrates into the Aspen leadership team and instantly brings his expertise to the table.
  • I am excited to join Aspen and to be able to share in the opportunities that lie ahead," said Waidelich.

Leonard A. Lauder Decides Not to Stand for Re-Election to The Estée Lauder Companies Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Pursuant to the stockholders’ agreement among Lauder family members and the Company, Leonard Lauder has the right to designate two directors of the Company.

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  • Pursuant to the stockholders’ agreement among Lauder family members and the Company, Leonard Lauder has the right to designate two directors of the Company.
  • In addition to his son William P. Lauder, who serves as Executive Chairman, Leonard Lauder has designated his son Gary M. Lauder to serve on the Board.
  • Leonard Lauder formally joined The Estée Lauder Companies in 1958 and served as President from 1972 to 1995 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1982 to 1999.
  • In addition to his activities with The Estée Lauder Companies, Leonard Lauder is extremely involved in the worlds of education, art, politics, and philanthropy.

Rune Labs and Aspen Neuroscience Collaborate to Deeply Characterize Symptom Activity in Parkinson's Disease (PD) for Upcoming Trial-Ready Cohort Screening Study

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rune Labs, a precision neurology software and data platform company, and Aspen Neuroscience Inc., an autologous cell therapy biotechnology company, today announced a collaboration that enables Aspen to utilize Rune Labs' StriveStudy clinical development platform. The partners will use StriveStudy, a digital health technology platform for clinical trials, to remotely collect patient data in Aspen's non-interventional Trial-Ready Cohort Screening Study. This study will provide a comprehensive view of disease for potential participants in Aspen's Phase 1/2a clinical trial evaluating the company's personalized cell therapy candidate, ANPD001, for people with moderate to severe Parkinson's Disease (PD).

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  • The partners will use StriveStudy, a digital health technology platform for clinical trials, to remotely collect patient data in Aspen's non-interventional Trial-Ready Cohort Screening Study.
  • Through StriveStudy, the partners will remotely collect data sources directly from Rune Labs' FDA-cleared platform, StrivePD on the Apple Watch.
  • Rune Labs will compile PD symptom data, global activity such as daily steps, medication tracking and compliance, and other data relevant to the patient's well-being.
  • Rune Labs' clinical trial platform, StriveStudy, is available to biopharmaceutical companies developing therapies to treat movement disorders.

Aspen Neuroscience to Partner with Rune Labs and Emerald Innovations to Incorporate both Active and Passive Digital Health Monitoring in Trial Ready Cohort Screening Study

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Neuroscience today announced that it is partnering with Emerald Innovations, a pioneer in the creation of "invisible" off-body sensors for measuring health analytics, and Rune Labs, a software and data analytics company for precision neurology, to incorporate digital health (DHT) modalities in the company's Trial-Ready Screening Cohort Study.

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  • Aspen Neuroscience is advancing the collection of objective measures of motor function via passive in-home monitoring, working with Emerald Innovations' contactless biosensors, and active monitoring, working with Rune Labs' clinical development platform, StriveStudy.
  • We are excited to collaborate with Aspen Neuroscience to help them characterize patient symptoms as they bring their personalized cell therapy into clinical testing."
  • Empirical evidence has demonstrated that readings from the Emerald sensor offer a dependable marker for tracking disease progression.
  • The Emerald sensor gathers this data without body contact, relying solely on the analysis of radio signals in the environment as patients go about their normal lives."

Aspen Reports Strong Financial Results for the First Six Months of 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) today reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) today reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
  • This result reflects the sustained impact of our highly disciplined approach and the benefits of the well-diversified portfolio we have deliberately constructed.
  • Our gross written premium was $2,125 million, which was slightly lower compared to the same period last year.
  • The full earnings press release for the six months ended June 30, 2023 will be published on Aspen’s website at https://www.aspen.co/aspen-reports-strong-financial-results-for-the-firs... .

HBSCNY Appoints Four New Board Members

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York (HBSCNY) announces the appointment of four new board members.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York (HBSCNY) announces the appointment of four new board members.
  • She was also a member of the Alumni Board of the Harvard Business School.
  • Sejal is a board member of Vishay Precision Group, a fellow for the Aspen Institute, chief growth officer of Now, and has been involved with the Global Alumni Board at the HBS since 2017.
  • The Club's four newest board members have joined over three dozen alumni on our current board.

Aspen Aerogels Recognized as a 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards Finalist

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) ("Aspen", the "Company"), a technology leader in aerogel-based sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced its PyroThin® thermal barrier platform was selected as a finalist in the 29th annual Automotive News PACE Awards.

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  • NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) ("Aspen", the "Company"), a technology leader in aerogel-based sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced its PyroThin® thermal barrier platform was selected as a finalist in the 29th annual Automotive News PACE Awards.
  • The PACE Awards, now in their 29th year, celebrate automotive suppliers for their innovative products or processes that push boundaries and contribute to the industry's evolution.
  • Aspen Aerogels developed PyroThin thermal barriers, the world's first aerogel cell-to-cell barrier engineered for pouch and prismatic battery cell applications.
  • Winners will be announced at the Automotive News PACE Awards ceremony in early 2024.