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Fay Cobb Payton to Deliver Keynote at 2024 Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Annual Meeting

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Cobb Payton — award-winning researcher, international speaker, and entrepreneur — will deliver the closing keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Cobb Payton — award-winning researcher, international speaker, and entrepreneur — will deliver the closing keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.
  • The keynote, "The Importance of Inclusive Cyberinfrastructure," will be held at 11:45 a.m.
  • Payton is a visiting scholar of inclusive innovation at Rutgers University - Newark and a professor emerita of information technology and analytics at North Carolina State University.
  • Previously, Payton completed a rotation as program director at the National Science Foundation (NSF), where she initiated the CISE Minority Serving Institution Research Expansion Program, and her tenure was recognized with the NSF Director's Award.

Philly Faire Returns with High-Flying Talent for a Weekend of Renaissance Revelry at Fort Mifflin

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire® is delighted to announce its return to the historic grounds of Fort Mifflin this Memorial Day Weekend. Philly Faire invites guests to step into a world of unparalleled fun, fantasy, and family entertainment, from May 25-27, 2024, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. all three days.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire® is delighted to announce its return to the historic grounds of Fort Mifflin this Memorial Day Weekend.
  • Philly Faire - The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire® doubles the delight for 2024, with twice as many artisanal and food vendors compared to last season, plus new entertainment and a gaming area.
  • This year, Philly Faire doubles the delight with twice as many artisanal vendors compared to last season, showcasing an extensive range of handcrafted goods.
  • Known for his comedic tightrope antics, Rosman will bring his high-wire humor to Philly Faire, ensuring laughter and thrills for the whole family.

In Spite Of Very Discouraging Surroundings, This Author Found Her Creator's Powerful Presence

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Cassandra Littleton shines a light on God's faithfulness through painful circumstances in The Delivering Power Of His Presence ($10.99, paperback, 9781662894022; $4.99, e-book, 9781662894039).

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  • FEDERAL WAY, Wash., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Cassandra Littleton shines a light on God's faithfulness through painful circumstances in The Delivering Power Of His Presence ($10.99, paperback, 9781662894022; $4.99, e-book, 9781662894039).
  • When Littleton was a child, it was the very people she expected to protect her whose sinful choices caused her a great deal of harm.
  • While some voices were telling her lies about herself, another Voice was speaking love and truth, and showing His amazing plan for her.
  • The Delivering Power Of His Presence is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

Global Female-Owned Company Names Chicagoland Business Owner Nasutsa Mabwa to Its 100 Women to KNOW in America List

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women, a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women, a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.
  • CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women , a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.
  • "I am honored to be a recipient of the Know Women award, recognizing many strong, successful, women leaders across the country."
  • "I am honored to be a recipient of the Know Women award, recognizing many strong, successful, women leaders across the country," Mabwa said.

Valmet's Interim Review January 1 - March 31, 2024: Orders received amounted to EUR 1,050 million and Comparable EBITA to EUR 121 million in the first quarter

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

ESPOO, Finland, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • President and CEO Pasi Laine: Orders received amounted to EUR 1,050 million and Comparable EBITA margin to 10.0%
    "Valmet's orders received amounted to EUR 1,050 million in the first quarter of 2024.
  • Orders received in Valmet's stable business totaled close to EUR 3.0 billion during the last four quarters, representing 67% of Valmet's orders received.
  • This is a clear change in the company compared to 2014, when stable business represented 34% of orders received.
  • Orders received in Process Technologies segment decreased and amounted to EUR 1,466 million during the last four quarters.

LMU Names Estela Zarate as Dean of LMU School of Education

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Estela Zarate, a nationally recognized higher education leader whose commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement embodies the Loyola Marymount University mission, will be the next dean of LMU's School of Education, the university announced today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Estela Zarate, a nationally recognized higher education leader whose commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement embodies the Loyola Marymount University mission, will be the next dean of LMU's School of Education, the university announced today.
  • Zarate has served in leadership roles that include vice provost of Academic Affairs and coordinator of the Master of Science in education administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential programs in CSUF's Department of Educational Leadership.
  • "I am looking forward to collaborating with faculty who are committed to a vision of equitable and anti-racist education and mental health systems," Zarate said.
  • Zarate earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematical economic analysis from Rice University and a Ph.D. in education from UCLA.

Award-Winning Actress Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess in Awe-Inspiring Ceremony

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a spectacular celebration today at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship – Sun Princess – serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.

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  • The time-honored maritime tradition took place onboard Sun Princess in the all-new Princess Arena and Waddingham, alongside the ship's Captain Craig Street, joyously pronounced, "I name this ship Sun Princess.
  • Princess to Add Ship-within-a-Ship Concept to Sun Princess, Star Princess
    Prior to the Sun Princess naming ceremony, Princess President John Padgett shared a few details on what's ahead for the world's most iconic cruise brand.
  • Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
  • More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

10 Makers Elevate to Masters in 2024 Graduating Class of Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program®

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

MADISON, Wis., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program® is proud to announce the graduation of its 2024 class, which consists of ten exceptional cheesemakers, including the second-most certified Master and third-ever female Master. 

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  • However, for those seeking to reach the pinnacle of their craft, the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification is the ultimate achievement.
  • Sara Griesbach, newly certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker at Nasonville Dairy, Inc., has become the third-ever woman to complete the prestigious Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program.
  • Griesbach, alongside nine other graduates, earned medals at the Graduating 2024 Master Cheesemaker Class ceremony held on April 18, 2024.
  • Look for the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® Seal to support a Master who has devoted their career to perfecting the art of cheese.

Digital Study Halls: National University Taps Virtual Engagement Platform to Scale Student Support and Humanize Online Learning

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU)—a veteran-founded nonprofit university serving over 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through its degree programs and one of the largest nonprofit Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the country—today announced a new technology pilot designed to boost student success and engagement by recreating the impact of face-to-face discussion and collaboration in a completely online setting. In collaboration with education technology firm InSpace, the university will test a suite of immersive new video-conferencing capabilities designed to foster virtual engagement among its diverse students, who balance academic, work, family, and community responsibilities in addition to studying online.

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  • "This is a powerful example of how we can bridge the last mile between student needs and the possibilities of online education."
  • This is a powerful example of how we can bridge the last mile between student needs and the possibilities of online education."
  • However, research has consistently shown that students enrolled in online programs often struggle to connect with online learning communities, which can impact their engagement and lead to increased feelings of isolation.
  • As a veteran-founded Minority Serving Institution, National University has a student population that reflects the shifting—and highly diverse—demographics of higher education today.

Ellucian Foundation's 2024 Path Scholarship Program to Award $500,000 to Students in Need

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

RESTON, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellucian Foundation, established in 2020 by the leading higher education technology solutions provider Ellucian, today announced that the 2024 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from eligible institutions. PATH provides block grants of $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000 to higher education institutions to support students in financial distress and help them stay in school.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellucian Foundation, established in 2020 by the leading higher education technology solutions provider Ellucian , today announced that the 2024 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from eligible institutions.
  • "At Ellucian, we're proud to support students through our PATH Scholarship Program, helping them stay in school and achieve success."
  • In 2024, the Foundation is accepting PATH applications from:
    U.S. 4-year public institutions that are eligible to participate in the Federal Title IV Student aid programs.
  • The PATH Scholarships are helping us to level the playing field through offering additional financial support to students most in need.