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Frasier Names New President & CEO

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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After an extensive national search, The Frasier Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Christie Hinrichs as the new President and CEO of Frasier, a premier Life Plan community providing housing and service to almost 500 seniors.

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  • After an extensive national search, The Frasier Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Christie Hinrichs as the new President and CEO of Frasier, a premier Life Plan community providing housing and service to almost 500 seniors.
  • Prior to joining Frasier, she served as the President and CEO of Tabitha Healthcare, a mission-focused not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving seniors in Nebraska.
  • Throughout her time at Tabitha, which began in 1993, Hinrichs held various leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Clinical Services, Administrator, and Social Worker.
  • Leslie Durgin, Chair of Frasier's Board of Trustees, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Christie Hinrichs as our new President and CEO.

Class Intercom Set to Host 4th Annual Virtual and In-Person Content Creation Workshop for Students Nationwide

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Intercom, the leading provider of school social media management software, has announced the official date for its 4th annual Content Generation Workshop .

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Intercom, the leading provider of school social media management software, has announced the official date for its 4th annual Content Generation Workshop .
  • This year's workshop will explore a diverse range of topics, including content creation skills like visual branding, video production, and copywriting, as well as bigger picture themes like storytelling, student voice, digital citizenship, and community.
  • The workshop will broadcast live to in-person satellite locations and virtual attendees across the country from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's main campus (just a few blocks from Class Intercom's headquarters).
  • Be advised that space for in-person workshop opportunities is severely limited, but free virtual registrations will remain open until the day of the event.

H&R Block Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Students Championing Community Impact Across the Country

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Since 2012, the company has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to relatives of H&R Block associates, franchisees, and franchise employees, based on student’s creativity, passion, and leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.

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  • Since 2012, the company has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to relatives of H&R Block associates, franchisees, and franchise employees, based on student’s creativity, passion, and leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.
  • “These awesome students are making incredible strides toward their future careers, while building connections and giving back to their communities.
  • The 2023 CAPS winners include:
    Kayla Craven of Georgetown, Texas, sophomore at San Diego State University, majoring in kinesiology (pre-physical therapy).
  • Scholarship America works with partners to ensure students with the most need have the opportunity to thrive through equitable pathways to education and training.

Nebraska Crossing and JUSTDATA®, headquartered in Gretna, Nebraska, announces $5 million contribution to Husker Volleyball via 1890 Initiative.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023
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By creating an ecosystem with the dominant athletic program and dominant shopping center in the trade area, JUSTDATA® creates a fanatical cashback customer acquisition platform for the shopping center retail brands and the athletic sponsors of universities. The primary objective is aligned when building shopping centers or becoming corporate sponsors of collegiates athletics--to acquire the most valuable customers (fans) and create loyalty. "Through JUSTDATA's FASTCASH APP™, a patented mobile cashback application, we created a 'co-opetition' ecosystem uniting global and national brand competitors to achieve a set of common goals; customer (fan) loyalty, stickiness, and consumer growth," offered Johanna Boston.

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  • This partnership will provide $5 million over the next 10 years to support NIL for Husker Volleyball student-athletes.
  • The 1890 Initiative is led by former Husker Matt Davison and owned by Tom and Shawn Peed of Sandhills Global .
  • Last year Nebraska Crossing and JUSTDATA® announced a partnership with Drew Brees as a strategic investor and partner in both Nebraska Crossing and JUSTDATA®.
  • "Thank you to the Nebraska Crossing team for this generous gift to 1890 in support of Husker Volleyball.

McPherson College Exceeds Double Match Challenge – Establishing A Future $1,500,000,000 Endowment – Largest in U.S. For A Small Liberal Arts College

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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The McPherson College Board of Trustees also voted unanimously to name the McPherson College endowment after two late alumni and professors at McPherson College, Drs.

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  • The McPherson College Board of Trustees also voted unanimously to name the McPherson College endowment after two late alumni and professors at McPherson College, Drs.
  • The total funding of $1,592,000,000 will result in the largest endowment of any small liberal arts college in the United States.
  • “Today is historic, not just for McPherson College, but for all small liberal arts colleges in America,” said Schneider.
  • There has never been a better day to be a part of the McPherson College community!”
    At its most recent meeting, the McPherson College Board of Trustees named the McPherson College Endowment the Ward-Burkholder Endowment.

MRES: M2Bio Sciences Appoints Adrian J. Maizey, Accomplished CEO and Financial Expert, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Prior to his role at Rand Capital, Adrian held several key positions in prestigious financial and investment firms, showcasing his versatile capabilities.

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  • Prior to his role at Rand Capital, Adrian held several key positions in prestigious financial and investment firms, showcasing his versatile capabilities.
  • Expressing his excitement about joining M2Bio Sciences' Advisory Board, Adrian Maizey said, "Joining M2Bio Sciences is invigorating.
  • Jeff Robinson, CEO of M2Bio Sciences, warmly welcomed Adrian Maizey to the Advisory Board, stating, "We are thrilled to have Adrian Maizey on board with us.
  • Adrian Maizey's appointment to the Advisory Board further reinforces M2Bio Sciences' commitment to fostering innovation and advancing transformative solutions in the biotechnology arena.

Finance and Accounting Executive Joins Lodging Dynamics as Vice President of Finance

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Michael McLaws as its Vice President of Finance.

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  • PROVO, Utah, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Michael McLaws as its Vice President of Finance.
  • With an impressive background in finance and accounting within the premium-brand hospitality sector, Michael brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the industry.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our growing team of hospitality experts," stated Jamie Caraher, President and CEO of Lodging Dynamics.
  • Michael earned a BBA in Finance and Accounting from Boise State University and attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

HAVENPARK COMMUNITIES CONGRATULATES FIRST FOUR GRADUATES OF ITS EDUCATION SUCCESS PROGRAM

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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OREM, Utah, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities around the country, celebrated the four inaugural graduates who earned degrees after receiving scholarships as part of the company's Education Success Program.

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  • OREM, Utah, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities around the country, celebrated the four inaugural graduates who earned degrees after receiving scholarships as part of the company's Education Success Program.
  • Havenpark has pledged at least $500,000 annually to its Education Success Program, which includes scholarships, mentoring, and other initiatives to increase education access and opportunity for residents.
  • Beyond the scholarship, the Education Success Program guides current and prospective students through the application, financial aid, and course selection process.
  • We keep close communication with these students as they navigate through their college careers," said Jason Hale, Havenpark's director of Education Success.

Moon Research Group partners with Peerceptiv, data-driven peer review, to support engagement in science practices in college chemistry

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Using data generated from student-to-student interactions, Moon Research will model how chemistry students develop competency in science practices.

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  • Using data generated from student-to-student interactions, Moon Research will model how chemistry students develop competency in science practices.
  • "Science practices (e.g., 'analyzing and interpreting data' or 'developing and using models') are socio-culturally derived ways of generating knowledge.
  • Very little is known about how college chemistry students develop competency in these science practices.
  • Peer review overcomes that specific barrier, enabling research into all facets of science practices at the college level.

IEEE Computer Society Announces Recipients of 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Fund Grants

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) announced the recipients of the latest round of its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Fund grants. The IEEE CS D&I Fund, now in its second year, supports programs that positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the computing community. Out of the 87 proposals received for the latest round of D&I funding, IEEE CS selected eight programs that focus on educating, training, and empowering women; Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC); and others from underrepresented groups on topics as diverse as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, programming, and more. 

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  • Eight Programs Aimed at Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Global Computing Community Benefit
    LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) announced the recipients of the latest round of its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Fund grants .
  • The IEEE CS D&I Fund, now in its second year, supports programs that positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the computing community.
  • "Representation in computer science and computer engineering is critical," said Nita Patel, 2023 IEEE CS President.
  • "That's why IEEE CS continues to further initiatives that aim to increase representation and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.