Davenport University

Davenport University Launches Groundbreaking Bilingual Degrees Program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Leaders at Davenport University announced a groundbreaking initiative that leads to bilingual degrees with professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

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  • Leaders at Davenport University announced a groundbreaking initiative that leads to bilingual degrees with professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
  • The Casa Latina program is fully online, giving students the flexibility they need to begin and finish their degrees.
  • Davenport University saw the need for this bilingual program after studying the needs of employers across the country.
  • This is truly an exciting moment and opportunity.”
    The philanthropic community has so far contributed $2.7 million to Casa Latina at Davenport University.

Max Fischer Named Sound Seal Business Development Manager

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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AGAWAM, Mass., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Seal, a leading manufacturer of noise control products serving the industrial, architectural, commercial and construction industries, is pleased to announce the expansion of their sales team by welcoming Max Fischer to the role of Business Development Manager.

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  • Sound Seal has expanded its sales team by welcoming Max Fischer to the role of Business Development Manager.
  • In his new role, Mr. Fischer is responsible for growing Sound Seal's distributor network and increasing sales of the organization's architectural and industrial noise control products.
  • AGAWAM, Mass., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Seal , a leading manufacturer of noise control products serving the industrial, architectural, commercial and construction industries, is pleased to announce the expansion of their sales team by welcoming Max Fischer to the role of Business Development Manager.
  • - Joe Lupone, CEO of Catalyst Acoustics Group
    Mr. Fischer comes to Sound Seal possessing nearly a decade of progressive sales and marketing experience.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES THREE LEADERS INTO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT ROLES

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.
  • In GSF's Irvine, California corporate global headquarters, promotions include Ken Mance to group vice president, human resources and labor, as well as Dave Norman to group vice president, corporate controller.
  • Based in Arkansas City, Kansas, Bryan Bartee will now serve as group vice president, operations for the company's KanPak Kansas dairy products facility.
  • "We truly value Dave's leadership, contributions, and positive approach to business," said Brad Tingey, GSF's corporate senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Meijer More Than Doubled Team Member Enrollment in its Education Programs Since Enhancing with Free College Tuition Benefit

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today that enrollment in its education programs more than doubled since strengthening them last year with a free tuition benefit to help team members obtain an associate or bachelor's degree.

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  • All Meijer team members are eligible for the retailer's education benefits – free tuition, tuition/certificate reimbursement, and scholarships – on their date of hire, which is a benefit that separates Meijer from many other employers.
  • Free tuition: This program provides free undergraduate education for all team members, including a free English language learners program, or associate or bachelor's degree, offered through five online universities.
  • Any team member may choose to enroll in the free education program, which includes direct billing to Meijer, so team members don't need to pay upfront and submit for tuition reimbursement later.
  • Meijer increased tuition reimbursement for all accredited institutions last year to $5,250 a year for all team members.

Davenport University to honor 1,400 new graduates during April commencement

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Fred Keller, founder and chair of Cascade Engineering, will serve as this year’s commencement speaker.

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  • Fred Keller, founder and chair of Cascade Engineering, will serve as this year’s commencement speaker.
  • “We’re looking forward to honoring the hard work and talent of our students,” said Dr. Richard J. Pappas, president of Davenport University.
  • “Our degree programs are designed to address the talent needs and gaps in our current and future job market.
  • This year’s Davenport University graduates range in age between 18 and 70.

Davenport University Announces Excellence in Business Gala to Feature Golf Icon Jack Nicklaus as Keynote

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Davenport University announced today it will host its 24th Annual Excellence in Business Gala, an annual event to benefit student scholarships, on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

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  • Davenport University announced today it will host its 24th Annual Excellence in Business Gala, an annual event to benefit student scholarships, on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
  • This year’s event will feature golf legend Jack Nicklaus as the keynote speaker and Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, a consultant for Pondera Advisors, as the honoree.
  • The gala will feature an exclusive conversation between Davenport’s President, Dr. Richard J. Pappas, and Jack Nicklaus, considered the greatest champion in golf history.
  • Guests will have an opportunity to hear about Nicklaus’ professional golf career, his involvement in golf course design, and learn about his philanthropic work.

Davenport University Receives $1 Million Gift from the Klingenberg Family to Support Mental Health

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Davenport University has announced a $1 million gift from the Klingenberg Family, given specifically to fund a new wellness center on its W.A.

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  • Davenport University has announced a $1 million gift from the Klingenberg Family, given specifically to fund a new wellness center on its W.A.
  • The wellness center, which opened this year, offers students both physical and mental health services and employs two mental health counselors and a part-time nurse.
  • “With this gift, we hope to improve access to the mental health services students need to achieve academic and professional success.”
    The university has seen a 105% increase in mental health services utilized by students since the pandemic.
  • In addition to the mental health of Davenport students, the gift also helped the university launch two new mental health degrees delivered through Davenport’s Global Campus, including The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Nursing , with a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration.

Jackson Names Michael Hicks Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Jackson Financial Inc. 1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced that Michael Hicks will join the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 17.

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  • Jackson Financial Inc. 1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced that Michael Hicks will join the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 17.
  • Hicks will be based in the company’s Lansing, Michigan office and will lead key aspects of Jackson’s information technology strategy, collaborating with business units to ensure operational efficiencies, enhance client experiences and expand market reach, reporting to Dev Ganguly, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005742/en/
    Jackson names Mike Hicks CIO, effective April 17, 2023.
  • Hicks graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio with an Associate of Science degree in Business, Computer Programming and Analysis.

SpartanNash Promotes Ileana McAlary to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Ileana McAlary from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. McAlary was hired in November 2021 and oversees the Company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team. She also serves as Corporate Secretary of the SpartanNash Board of Directors and President of the SpartanNash Foundation.  

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  • McAlary leads the food solutions company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Ileana McAlary from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • McAlary was hired in November 2021 and oversees the Company's expanding legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team.
  • She also serves as Corporate Secretary of the SpartanNash Board of Directors and President of the SpartanNash Foundation.
  • SpartanNash Promotes Ileana McAlary to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
    "Ileana and her team have played a crucial role in modernizing our corporate legal function as we champion customer-focused innovation and prepare for growth," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam .

Tim Holland Shares Seminar Tips on Winning Slip and Fall and Premises Liability Cases

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tim Holland of Slip and Fall Lawyer Help recently taught lawyers throughout the country on how to win premises liability, slip and fall, and trip and fall cases. Tim was the featured speaker on a national Webinar sponsored by SeminarWeb and the Michigan Association for Justice on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tim Holland of Slip and Fall Lawyer Help recently taught lawyers throughout the country on how to win premises liability, slip and fall, and trip and fall cases.
  • He has litigated more than 200 slip and fall, trip and fall, and premises liability cases throughout the state of Michigan.
  • He has argued and won important premises liability cases in the Michigan appellate courts and taught a class on premises liability at Davenport University.
  • Michigan Slip and Fall Lawyer Help is the state's only law firm specializing exclusively in premises liability, slip and fall, and trip and fall accident cases, helping people throughout the state.