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Lea Cadieux to Lead Marketing at Boston-Based Higher-Ed Technology Firm

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Friday, September 23, 2022

The addition comes as Liaison continues to refine its Total Enrollment marketing strategy to help drive engagement, enrollment, retention, and net tuition revenue for higher education institutions.

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  • The addition comes as Liaison continues to refine its Total Enrollment marketing strategy to help drive engagement, enrollment, retention, and net tuition revenue for higher education institutions.
  • "Lea brings years of experience and insight supporting higher education as well as a depth of understanding to her new role," said George Haddad, founder and CEO of Liaison.
  • At Liaison, Cadieux will oversee the company's integrated marketing vision for technology and service offerings, product marketing, creative services, growth marketing, and all strategic communications.
  • With a demonstrated ability to lead dynamic organizations and build high-performing teams, her professional experience combines marketing, branding, technology solutions, and digital communications including on-campus leadership roles.

Washington Monthly's College Rankings Stand Out as U.S. News Faces Scrutiny for Distorted Numbers

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Monday, August 29, 2022

This summer, U.S. News "deranked" Columbia University and removed Villanova University from its Best Value list.

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  • This summer, U.S. News "deranked" Columbia University and removed Villanova University from its Best Value list.
  • The common source of these controversies is that U.S. News's metrics rely on a proprietary survey on which colleges have an incentive to cheat.
  • Rob Wolfe examines "The Invisible College Barrier," which are admissions requirements for popular majors that rob underprivileged students of future incomeand their dreams.
  • Founded in 1969, theWashington Monthlyhas trained and published many of the biggest names in journalism, includingJon Meacham,Nicholas Lemann, Katherine Boo, andNicholas Confessore.

Konica Minolta Donates to Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

This fiscal year, the companys focus begins with an investment in the industrys future workers through the creation of a $50,000 endowed scholarship fund with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation ( PGSF ) to provide educational assistance to graphic communications students studying in the United States.

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  • This fiscal year, the companys focus begins with an investment in the industrys future workers through the creation of a $50,000 endowed scholarship fund with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation ( PGSF ) to provide educational assistance to graphic communications students studying in the United States.
  • Realizing the importance of hands-on learning particularly in the fast-changing world of digital print each year Konica Minolta makes equipment donations to colleges and universities across the country.
  • Recently, Konica Minolta and longtime dealer partner Atlantic, Tomorrows Office jointly hosted a group from youth-mentoring organization the Mariano Rivera Foundation at the CEC.
  • Konica Minolta partners with its customers to give shape to ideas and work to bring value to our society.

3STEP Sports Acquires Legendary Volleyball Club Munciana

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Friday, August 12, 2022

3STEP Sports , the nations largest and most impactful club and event operator in the nation, has acquired Munciana Volleyball Club , the oldest and most respected volleyball program in the U.S., as another foundational piece of its growing volleyball division.

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  • 3STEP Sports , the nations largest and most impactful club and event operator in the nation, has acquired Munciana Volleyball Club , the oldest and most respected volleyball program in the U.S., as another foundational piece of its growing volleyball division.
  • Munciana was founded on the principals of teaching, as many of its original coaches were teachers and former volleyball players at Ball State University.
  • The club has a rich history of success that consists of more than 600 college commitments, 262 high school and club All-Americans, and 36 national championships.
  • Volleyball is a huge area of growth for us and Munciana has been synonymous with success for decades, said 3STEP Founder and CEO David Geaslen.

Towne Post Network Announces Expansion in Indiana

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

FISHERS, Ind., July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Towne Post Network ( townepost.com ) is excited to announce that it has just signed its 19th franchise agreement for the Muncie Magazine in Delaware County, Indiana, with Ball State University alum Jeff Hern.

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  • FISHERS, Ind., July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Towne Post Network ( townepost.com ) is excited to announce that it has just signed its 19th franchise agreement for the Muncie Magazine in Delaware County, Indiana, with Ball State University alum Jeff Hern.
  • Leveraging print, social media, search engine marketing, and programmatic advertising - the new Muncie Magazine will redefine how residents and businesses connect in the greater Muncie area.
  • Muncie Magazine will be part of the expanding Towne Post Network local magazine franchise system headquartered in Fishers, Indiana.
  • Make sure to Like Muncie Magazine on Facebook and follow on Instagram at @munciemagazine for exclusive content each month.

Hoosier College and Career Academy: Getting Your Students on the Right Path to Education – and Career – Success.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

And with the schools unique career-focused approach, students can pair a solid academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in career exploration.

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  • And with the schools unique career-focused approach, students can pair a solid academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in career exploration.
  • In addition to core classes, Hoosier will offer pathways for students to earn a high school diploma that meets the Indiana Graduation Pathways requirements.
  • Enrollment at Hoosier College and Career Academy is now open for the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Hoosier College and Career Academy ( Hoosier ) is a full-time online learning program for students statewide in grades 7-12 and will serve students starting in the fall of this year.

Living Greens Farm Continues Expansion and Growth with New Personnel

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

FARIBAULT, Minn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Greens Farm (LGF) http://www.livinggreensfarm.com, one of the largest indoor vertical aeroponic farms in the US that provides year-round fresh salads, salad kits, microgreens, and herbs, announces the arrival of a new Independent Director of the LGF Board, a new VP of Sales, and a Plant Engineer.

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  • He recently retired as Chief Executive Officer for Incredible Foods, Inc. and President & CEO of Fishery Products International, previously.
  • Headquartered in Minnesota, Living Greens Farm is one of the world's largest vertical plane aeroponic farm.
  • Living Greens Farm produce requires 95 percent less water and 99 percent less land to grow year-round and all products are grown without pesticides or GMOs.
  • Living Greens Farm has a full product line that includes salads, microgreens and herbs available throughout the Midwest.

Alaris Acquisitions Accelerates Expansion with Two New Company Hires

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Alaris Acquisitions, LLC ("Alaris"), a team of merger-and-acquisition experts led by Allen Darby that works with a select group of wealth management firms by sourcing, negotiating, and closing new acquisition opportunities, announced today the expansion of its M&A team with two new company hires.

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  • Alaris Acquisitions, LLC ("Alaris"), a team of merger-and-acquisition experts led by Allen Darby that works with a select group of wealth management firms by sourcing, negotiating, and closing new acquisition opportunities, announced today the expansion of its M&A team with two new company hires.
  • Bethany Muensterman, CFA and Rick Muzik arrive during a fast-growth phase as the company accelerates expansion to meet intense demand during this next wave of market-moving deals.
  • Alaris Acquisitions is on pace for its busiest year to date since the merger and acquisitions firm launched in September 2019.
  • Allen Darby, CEO of Alaris Acquisitions categorized the announcement as a pivotal moment for the company.

Avanta Hires Bud Rogers as Director of Development for Southeast Region

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

ATLANTA, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanta Residential announced today that Bud Rogers has been hired as Director of Development for the Southeast Region.

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  • ATLANTA, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanta Residential announced today that Bud Rogers has been hired as Director of Development for the Southeast Region.
  • In his role as Director of Development for the Southeast Region, Bud will be responsible for sourcing and developing institutional quality rental neighborhoods throughout the Southeast.
  • Bud began working with the Avanta team in 2020 as a consultant and contributed significantly to Avanta's growth over two years.
  • Bud has extensive experience with inside and outside level sales and sales management, budget management, sales training and recruiting, marketing management, e-marketing strategy, land development feasibility and market analysis, business development, and product development.

GRAY NAMES CHRIS FEDELE AS GENERAL MANAGER OF WPTA-TV AND WISE-TV IN FT. WAYNE, INDIANA

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Atlanta, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced that veteran broadcaster Chris Fedele became the General Manager of WPTA-TV (ABC/NBC) and WISE-TV (CW) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on June 1st.

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  • Atlanta, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced that veteran broadcaster Chris Fedele became the General Manager of WPTA-TV (ABC/NBC) and WISE-TV (CW) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on June 1st.
  • Mr. Fedele, a native of Northeast Indiana, returns home with this appointment.
  • He spent fourteen years at WPTA-TV, serving at various times as the General Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager, and National Sales Manager before a five-year stint as the stations General Manager.
  • Mr. Fedele began his broadcasting career at Blair Television in New York after graduating from Ball State University in 1991.