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Degreechoices.com Announces Top Colleges for 2024 and Enhanced Ranking Methodology

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The organization evaluates colleges based on return on investment, helping students make prudent financial decisions about their education.

Key Points: 
  • The organization evaluates colleges based on return on investment, helping students make prudent financial decisions about their education.
  • This year, Degreechoices updated its methodology to incorporate 4-year earnings data, program ecology at each college, and the proportion of in-state vs out-of-state students.
  • These changes allow a more accurate long-term assessment of the economic value offered by various degree programs and schools.
  • Key highlights of the 2024 rankings of national universities:
    CUNY City College retains its #1 spot.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Alan Soroka, MD as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of internal medicine

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan Soroka, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of internal medicine.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan Soroka, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of internal medicine.
  • Dr. Soroka pursued higher education at The City College of New York where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • A specialist in hypertension, diabetes, and all general internal medicine issues, Dr. Soroka is a founder of HealthCare, PC.
  • Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases according to the doctor.

Smart Energy Decisions Announces Winners of Inaugural DEI Impact Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED), the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards that honors efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED), the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards that honors efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.
  • "Our goal in launching the DEI Impact Awards is to recognize the accomplishments of diverse groups within the clean energy community," said Wes Doane, Vice President, Smart Energy Decisions.
  • Winners were selected by a panel of judges representing energy customer peers and industry experts.
  • "We are honored to sponsor Smart Energy Decisions' DEI Impact Awards and celebrate organizations whose DEI programs and initiatives have had an immeasurable impact," said Jennifer Brunelle, Vice President, Diversity and Development, NRG.

The Jewish Communal Fund Board of Directors Elects Four New Members

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome a group of successful and talented individuals to the JCF board—people who are respected in their fields and devoted to charitable causes," said Rachel Schnoll, CEO of Jewish Communal Fund.
  • "Zoe, Will, Uri and Barry bring to JCF tremendous expertise in many different disciplines."
  • She serves on the New York Advisory Board of Facing History and Ourselves, which helps teachers empower students to stand up to bigotry and hate.

Oyate Group Celebrates Three Years of Community Leadership with Expansion of Community-Based Programs and Staff

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oyate Group, a nonprofit organization on a mission to alleviate poverty by creating sustainable and holistic solutions that empower underserved communities all across New York City, is celebrating three years of service to The Bronx, Harlem, Washington Heights and Brooklyn by expanding its community and youth development programs with the help of two new team members and community leaders, Augustina Warton and Alex Reyes.

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  • They bring a level of passion, civic engagement and experience that will create strides for the organization and bolster our programs across New York City's boroughs.
  • Alex Reyes, a community organizer, leader and advocate for affordable housing and a path to citizenship for undocumented families, will serve Oyate Group as its program coordinator.
  • Three years on, Oyate Group is now expanding its Beyond Rising Internship Program and Brandon Hendricks Scholarship .
  • Media interested in learning more about Oyate Group and its programs should contact Emiliano Garcia at mailto: [email protected] [email protected] or (917) 446-7571.

Mesa Airlines Names Lorraine Dimarco as Vice President of Maintenance

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) - Mesa Airlines, a leading regional airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine "Lori" DiMarco as its new Vice President of Maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) - Mesa Airlines, a leading regional airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine "Lori" DiMarco as its new Vice President of Maintenance.
  • DiMarco will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Mesa Airlines' maintenance operations and replaces Christian Daoud who has resigned from the company.
  • With over 33 years of experience in the aviation industry, DiMarco brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Mesa Airlines.
  • As the Vice President of Maintenance, DiMarco will be responsible for ensuring that Mesa Airlines' aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and reliability.

CCNY Student-Led Start-up Organovis Wins USD25,000 Top Prize at Standard Chartered 2023 Women in Tech Incubator Competition

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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The City College of New York (“CCNY”) student-led start-up, Organovis has won the 2023 Women in Tech (“WiT”) Incubator Competition.

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  • The City College of New York (“CCNY”) student-led start-up, Organovis has won the 2023 Women in Tech (“WiT”) Incubator Competition.
  • As winners of the competition, Organovis received the top prize of $25,000 to support the development of its business plans.
  • “We are thrilled to be named the winner of this year’s Women in Tech Incubator competition.
  • Special thanks go to the Zahn team and Standard Chartered mentors who have journeyed with us,” said Małgorzata Dwulat, CEO of Organovis.

SandboxAQ and the City University of New York Team Up to Create Quantum Education Opportunities and Launch New Photonics Lab

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SandboxAQ, a leader delivering the combined impact of AI and Quantum technology (AQ), has partnered with the City University of New York (CUNY) to expand quantum education opportunities and create a sustainable ecosystem for the future quantum workforce. These initiatives exemplify the types of industry-academia partnerships needed to meet the soaring demand for AI and quantum talent.

Key Points: 
  • These initiatives exemplify the types of industry-academia partnerships needed to meet the soaring demand for AI and quantum talent.
  • The lab will be located on The City College of New York campus and focus on the foundational physics behind new quantum technologies, including: superposition, entanglement, manipulation, measurement, and long-range quantum communication.
  • "We believe the incredibly diverse opportunities in quantum must be matched by an even greater diversity within its community.
  • CUNY's venerable Division of Science, Grove School of Engineering, and its Initiative for Theoretical Sciences are natural collaborators for our quantum education efforts."

SpaceX CRS-27 Splashes Down in the Atlantic, Returning Science to Researchers on Earth

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The project is supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ( DARPA ) as part of its Biomanufacturing: Survival, Utility, and Reliability beyond Earth ( B-SURE ) program.

Key Points: 
  • The project is supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ( DARPA ) as part of its Biomanufacturing: Survival, Utility, and Reliability beyond Earth ( B-SURE ) program.
  • The investigation examined how gravity affects the production of beneficial chemical compounds including therapeutics and nutrients from bacteria and yeast.
  • Multiple projects funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation returned on this mission, including two investigations focused on the physical sciences.
  • For more information about ISS National Lab-sponsored research that launched on SpaceX CRS-27, please visit our launch overview page.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Alan Soroka, MD as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan Soroka, MD, as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan Soroka, MD, as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.
  • from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and completed his internship at the University of Louvain Medical Center.
  • According to Dr. Soroka, Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
  • The doctor is a member of the American Medical Association; the Connecticut State Medical Association; and the Hartford County Medical Association.