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BICSI® brings industry-leading certifications under BICSI ICT Certification Institute umbrella

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BICSI, the association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) profession, is launching the BICSI ICT Certification Institute, at this week's 2022 BICSI Fall Conference and Exhibition being held at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on 25-29 September 2022 where thousands of ICT professionals from around the globe are learning and networking during this premier conference. This global institute is the distillation of the ethics, experience and excellence embodied by each BICSI certification.

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  • This global institute is the distillation of the ethics, experience and excellence embodied by each BICSI certification.
  • "We're proud of the rigor behind BICSI certification programs and the work ethic, experience and excellence embodied by each BICSI certification, from the installer to the RCDD," BICSI Board President Carol Everett Oliver said.
  • "We are giving voice to the ethos of excellence through the BICSI ICT Certification Institute, unifying and elevating our certification portfolio by bringing them together under this new shared identity."
  • About BICSI: BICSI is a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) profession and currently serves more than 26,000 members and credential holders.

Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. Announced as Co-Chair of FRB's Emerging Technologies & Blockchain Practice Group

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

has been promoted to Co-Chair of the firm's Emerging Technologies & Blockchain Practice Group.

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  • has been promoted to Co-Chair of the firm's Emerging Technologies & Blockchain Practice Group.
  • As a Partner in FRB's Corporate & Securities and Emerging Technologies & Blockchain Practice Groups, Kyle has advised companies on blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and NFT matters.
  • Kyle's specific focus is applying his experience with corporate and securities laws to emerging blockchain organizations.
  • "While Moish covers intellectual property, Kyle is covering the other side of the Web3 coin with his corporate and securities experience."

BD Foundation Advances Health Equity, Education through Support of International Council of Nurses

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Monday, September 19, 2022

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The BD Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), today announced a three-year commitment to invest in the development of National Nursing Associations (NNAs) to support health equity and advance nursing education across 21 countries in Africa.

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  • The announcement was made at the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 and supports on-the-ground work of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to advance nursing capacity in these countries.
  • This investment enables expanded economic opportunity, addresses health equity and achieves better health outcomes for vulnerable patient populations in low- and middle-income countries.
  • And that is why we are grateful to the BD Foundation today, for adding their substantial backing to this important initiative."
  • The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the 28 million nurses worldwide.

BCEN Names 2022 National Certification Champion Award Winners

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2022 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award. One winner in each category was selected based on their commitment to emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and/or critical care ground transport nursing excellence and professionalism through nursing specialty certification.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2022 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award .
  • "The 2022 BCEN National Certification Champions truly set the bar for nursing excellence for emergency departments, trauma centers, transport programs and health systems everywhere, and we applaud their leadership."
  • The 2022 BCEN National Certification Champion Award winners are:
    Small Healthcare Organization: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Centennial Emergency Department in Frisco, Texas
    Large Healthcare Organization: Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Emergency Center in Houston, Texas
    New this year, honorees will receive a certification support package that includes complimentary passes to the BCEN Learn Live conference and free practice exams, and BCEN will host a trophy presentation celebration at each winner's location.
  • Through the award-winning BCEN Learn continuing education platform and the new-in-2022 BCEN Learn Live conferences, BCEN supports advanced emergency nursing lifelong learning.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Welcomes Four New Affiliates to its Global Federation

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Monday, September 12, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – has approved the addition of four new affiliates to its global federation. The IIA has more than 218,000 members, who are served by a global network of 112 international affiliates and more than 150 North America chapters, which collectively represent nearly 200 countries and territories. 

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide has approved the addition of four new affiliates to its global federation.
  • Each of the four newly affirmed affiliates worked closely with veteran mentors to lay the necessary organizational foundation and complete a lengthy preparation process.
  • The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a nonprofit international professional association that serves more than 218,000 global members and has awarded 180,000 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide.
  • Established in 1941, The IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance.

Applications open for new program promoting equity and belonging in journalism

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Friday, September 9, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding diversity in the news media and dismantling structural racism in newsrooms, announced today the launch of the Equity and Belonging Newsroom Transformation Program. The pilot program, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is an initiative that will pair news organizations with consultants who have a wealth of experience training journalists on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) issues. The goal is to help transform workplace structures, organizational cultures and news coverage to be more inclusive and reflective of the United States.

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  • The Maynard Institute will select two news media organizations to receive five months of embedded coaching on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • The second pilot program is open to nonprofit, for-profit and independent news organizations across the country.
  • Applications for the Equity and Belonging Newsroom Transformation Program must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. PDT on Oct. 7.
  • Newsrooms that center the concept of belonging foster innovation, better journalism, and more importantly, the capacity to build or repair relationships with communities.

USC Law and Social Work Schools Partner to Provide an Educational Opportunity for Students to Focus on Social Justice Advocacy

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

This certificate explores the legal framework and regulations around social work and social justice in the United States.

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  • This certificate explores the legal framework and regulations around social work and social justice in the United States.
  • The Social Work Administration certificate , offered as an online-only program, provides a working understanding of the laws and regulations that impact social work.
  • The law has a tremendous impact on social work and social justice, says Deborah Call, associate dean and chief programs officer for the USC Gould School of Law.
  • The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a leader in social work and nursing education and research.

Chiesi USA Reports Progress in ASHP Foundation’s Pharmacy Leadership Scholars Program

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Chiesi USA sponsored the innovative ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Scholars program, awarding $50,000 in grants to five early-stage pharmacist researchers

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  • Chiesi USA sponsored the innovative ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Scholars program, awarding $50,000 in grants to five early-stage pharmacist researchers
    CARY, N.C., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiesi USA (key-ay-zee), the U.S. affiliate of Chiesi Farmaceutici, an international research-focused healthcare Group (Chiesi Group), sponsored the ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Scholars program in providing $50,000 worth of research grants.
  • The ASHP Foundation, as the philanthropic arm of ASHP, recognizes the importance and need for prioritizing DE&I research and providing critical tools for our future pharmacy leaders, said Steven Rubloff, CEO of ASHP Foundation.
  • Chiesi is inspired by the incredible research being done as a result of this program, and we see its meaningful impact on the scholars, patients and pharmaceutical industry.
  • Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 class of ASHP Foundations Pharmacy Leadership Scholars.

FRB Names Ariel S. Holzer, Esq. Chair of Real Estate Practice Group

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Friday, September 2, 2022

has been appointed as Chair of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group.

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  • has been appointed as Chair of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group.
  • Ariel, who has been a Partner with FRB since 2020, focuses his real estate practice on matters related to commercial transactions and development, real estate litigation, zoning, and land use, and real estate-related administrative law.
  • "Ariel has been a tremendous asset to FRB and has made invaluable contributions to the operations of the firm at large, and the real estate department more specifically," FRB Managing Partner Kenneth Falcon said.
  • FRB assists clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to family offices and businesses in all aspects of their real estate needs.

Orlando's University High Wins People's Choice Competition

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Friday, August 5, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) congratulates University High School in Orlando on winning the 2022 People's Choice Competition.

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) congratulates University High School in Orlando on winning the 2022 People's Choice Competition.
  • The People's Choice Competition, sponsored by the Florida Foundation for Architecture and AIA Florida, aims to raise public awareness of Florida's architecture.
  • University High School, a Mediterranean-style building centered on a communal plaza, won the contest by a wide margin.
  • Alonzo and Tracy Mourning High School, North Miami Beach, Florida.