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Students Engage in Career Development, Learning Labs at FBLA Fall Conferences

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The Career Connections Conferences will offer attendees a wide range of panels and activities to jumpstart their career search and make them workforce-ready.

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  • The Career Connections Conferences will offer attendees a wide range of panels and activities to jumpstart their career search and make them workforce-ready.
  • Middle School and High School students attending the National Fall Leadership Conferences will be able to explore educational and career options.
  • “Our fall conferences are an excellent opportunity to help students prepare for today’s workplace and develop the skills they need to succeed as future business leaders,” FBLA President & CEO Alexander T. Graham said.
  • FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Student Entrepreneurs from Yale University Win Prestigious $1 Million 2023 Hult Prize

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.

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  • Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.
  • The annual Hult Prize competition challenges student entrepreneurs from around the world to create and launch businesses aimed at tackling some of society’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.
  • Every year since 2010, the Hult Prize has posed a different challenge to competitors, with previous contests focused on healthcare, food insecurity, early childhood education, and water access.
  • “The Hult Prize Finals are the culmination of so much hard work by so many student entrepreneurs working to drive social change.

Baker Tilly and NACUBO Unveil Path to Sustainability Toolkit to Navigate Higher Education Challenges

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) in partnership with the National Association of College and University Business Officers ( NACUBO ), announces the release of their Path to Sustainability toolkit .

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  • Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) in partnership with the National Association of College and University Business Officers ( NACUBO ), announces the release of their Path to Sustainability toolkit .
  • "As trusted advisors to the higher education sector, Baker Tilly is committed to empowering institutions with the tools and knowledge needed to overcome financial hurdles and achieve sustainability and student success," said Dave Capitano, partner and higher education practice leader at Baker Tilly.
  • "The Path to Sustainability framework is a valuable resource for institutional leaders, financial officers and decision-makers across the higher education landscape,” said Jim Hundrieser, Vice President for Consulting at NACUBO.
  • Baker Tilly and NACUBO serve as collaborative consultants to higher education leaders, dedicated to supporting the long-term financial health and success of all colleges and universities nationwide."

Makers of Plan B One-Step® Emergency Contraception Donate More Than 325,000 Tablets of Plan B to Community Organizations Across the U.S., Helping Women Access Critical Health Resources

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Foundation Consumer Healthcare (FCH), the makers of Plan B One-Step® 1.5 mg levonorgestrel emergency contraception (Plan B) today announced its Community Impact Program has donated more than 325,000 tablets of Plan B emergency contraception to more than 700 organizations across 48 states and Washington, D.C.

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  • Foundation Consumer Healthcare (FCH), the makers of Plan B One-Step® 1.5 mg levonorgestrel emergency contraception (Plan B) today announced its Community Impact Program has donated more than 325,000 tablets of Plan B emergency contraception to more than 700 organizations across 48 states and Washington, D.C.
  • The Plan B Community Impact Program donates Plan B product and bilingual fact sheets free of charge to advocacy organizations supporting women in under-served communities.
  • We are committed to supporting women’s health programs and ensuring their access to emergency contraception for years to come.”
    FCH firmly believes that access to emergency contraception and sexual health education is critically important for women everywhere.
  • The Plan B Community Impact Program has supported women around the country over the course of several years and will continue to expand its reach in the future.

2023 Collegiate Inventors Competition Finalists Show Future of American Innovation

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Collegiate Inventors Competition® , an annual competition that has rewarded innovations, discoveries and research by college and university students and their faculty advisers for more than 30 years, announced today its 2023 finalists.

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  • NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Collegiate Inventors Competition® , an annual competition that has rewarded innovations, discoveries and research by college and university students and their faculty advisers for more than 30 years, announced today its 2023 finalists.
  • This year's finalists and their inventions provide a glimpse into the future of American innovation and emerging technological trends — from providing immunity from avian influenza to hunger-regulating hormone modulation.
  • "The USPTO is proud to host the 2023 Collegiate Inventors Competition — a program where the brightest college minds will showcase inventions that will shape the future of American innovation," said Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO.
  • Established in 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and is sponsored by the USPTO, Arrow Electronics (Arrow Electronics People's Choice Award), and Honda.

Wolters Kluwer Supports Medical Students With UpToDate Add-On for Anki Flashcard App

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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As US medical students head back to class, Wolters Kluwer Health is helping to power-up their study time by now offering UpToDate®, a market-leading clinical decision support (CDS) solution, as an available add-on to Anki , the popular, free online flashcard study app.

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  • As US medical students head back to class, Wolters Kluwer Health is helping to power-up their study time by now offering UpToDate®, a market-leading clinical decision support (CDS) solution, as an available add-on to Anki , the popular, free online flashcard study app.
  • Anki has become an essential memorization tool with a study finding that 70 percent of first-year medical students reported using Anki.
  • “The UpToDate for Anki add-on makes the trusted CDS expert solution quickly accessible from within one of the most powerful and popular study tools,” said Julie Frey, Director, UpToDate Technology Product Management for Wolters Kluwer Health.
  • The division of Wolters Kluwer supports clinical effectiveness, learning and research, clinical surveillance, and compliance, as well as data solutions.

Texas A&M University Mays Business School and Humana Kick Off Seventh Annual Healthcare Analytics Case Competition

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.

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  • Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907345542/en/
    The seventh annual competition, which will be held virtually, is open to all accredited educational institutions based in the United States.
  • Students are invited to create teams of two to four students from the same university to work through and develop a solution to a real-world business problem.
  • Nate Sharp, Dean of Mays Business School, commented on the value of this unique competition: “We are grateful to Humana for their generous sponsorship of this important case competition.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Opens Applications for the 2024 Research and Preservation Grants Program

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its 2024 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants program.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its 2024 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants program.
  • Grants offered by the Latin GRAMMY Foundation fall into two categories:
    Two (2) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $5,000 each, which fund projects focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of Latin music genres.
  • Two (2) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $5,000 each, which support projects aiming to archive and preserve the heritage of Latin music.
  • “Each year our Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants provide an opportunity to partner with projects and persons passionate about preserving the legacy of Latin music,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

VARSITY BRANDS AND ATLAS HOLDINGS ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF HERFF JONES GRADUATION BUSINESS

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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DALLAS and GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Brands and Atlas Holdings jointly announced today the signing of a definitive purchase agreement for the sale of the Varsity Brands' Herff Jones Graduation Business, including the Scholastic and Collegiate brand portfolio and manufacturing facilities, to Atlas. The Graduation Business, which focuses on celebrating the senior experience and commencement for students around the country, offers a range of highly customized products, including caps and gowns, fine paper, jewelry, and frames. Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit, and achievement, will retain and align the Yearbook business with its Varsity Spirit business segment. The transaction is expected to close within 30 days, subject to customary closing conditions.

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  • DALLAS and GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Brands and Atlas Holdings jointly announced today the signing of a definitive purchase agreement for the sale of the Varsity Brands' Herff Jones Graduation Business, including the Scholastic and Collegiate brand portfolio and manufacturing facilities, to Atlas.
  • Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit, and achievement, will retain and align the Yearbook business with its Varsity Spirit business segment.
  • "The sale of the graduation business simplifies our infrastructure while unlocking meaningful capabilities and synergies between our Yearbook and Varsity Spirit entities.
  • As part of the transaction, Varsity Brands and Atlas Holdings have established a transition services agreement to help ensure a smooth and effective transition.

UNITE HERE Local 11: California Legislators Sign Letter En Masse Calling on UC Leadership to Protect State’s Investments in Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa and Denounce Chef Tesar’s Actions

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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The letter details a series of incidents of alleged violence and threatening conduct against protesting workers and their supporters. On July 17, UNITE HERE Local 11 filed a federal unfair labor practice charge against the hotel alleging that the resort encouraged, sanctioned, and/or failed to take reasonable steps to prevent violence by guests against peaceful picketers. The charge is pending investigation by the National Labor Relations Board. The situation escalated on July 25 when celebrity chef John Tesar broke a drum a worker was holding and was filmed saying to hotel employees, “Take your union and shove it up you’re a--. Suck my d----. You are a bad person. ... You're a lazy pendeja."

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  • We are also deeply concerned about other reported instances of violence directed at workers that have occurred at the property during the labor dispute.
  • The letter details a series of incidents of alleged violence and threatening conduct against protesting workers and their supporters.
  • Compounding these concerns, we understand that UNITE HERE Local 11 has initiated a boycott campaign against the Laguna Cliffs Marriott.
  • On August 23, UNITE HERE Local 11 announced a boycott of all Los Angeles hotels until the labor dispute is resolved.