Alumnus

Grammy Award®-winning Hip Hop Artist 2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.

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  • As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • The 2023 lineup includes: Alabama State University, Langston University, Morgan State University, Savannah State University, Texas Southern University, and Virginia State University.

Noodle Acquires South African Learning Design Firm Hubble Studios

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK and CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle, a mission-driven B Corp and the nation's fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers, and learners, today has completed the acquisition of Hubble Studios, a global e-learning design firm headquartered in Cape Town. This marks Noodle's entry into the international market, scaling to seven countries, including the US, South Africa, Australia, England, Germany, Switzerland and Singapore. The substantial added capacity accelerates the company's mission to transform online learning design and the overall learner experience for university partners and their students. Hannes Geldenhuys, CEO of Hubble Studios, will join Noodle as SVP of International.

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  • Hannes Geldenhuys, CEO of Hubble Studios, will join Noodle as SVP of International.
  • "The acquisition underscores and strengthens Noodle's commitment to building world-class online learning design that is affordable for our partners and modernizes teaching and learning," said John Katzman, CEO of Noodle.
  • "Noodle and Hubble Studios share a vision of great learning that is engaging, personalized, interactive, intuitive, inclusive and collaborative," said Melora Sundt, Chief Academic Officer of Noodle.
  • "The extensive experience of Hubble Studios in higher education and the quality of their work with Noodle make them a natural fit as we augment our internal learning design capabilities."

Another Year, Another Weatherhead 100 Award Win for CLEANLIFE®

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

This award is a crowning achievement for another successful year operating as a business in Northeast Ohio.

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  • This award is a crowning achievement for another successful year operating as a business in Northeast Ohio.
  • The Weatherhead 100 recognizes the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.
  • "Established in 1988, The Weatherhead 100 awards are the premier celebration of Northeast Ohio's spirit of entrepreneurship and the companies leading the way in Northeast Ohio.
  • I am honored to be part of an organization that has been regularly recognized as a Weatherhead 100 winner, as an award presented by my alma mater."

Refugee Students Will Benefit from $1.2 Million Alumni Gift to Pomona College

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The scholarship will honor Paul’s parents, Liese and Albert Eckstein, who left Germany as Hitler consolidated power in 1936.

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  • The scholarship will honor Paul’s parents, Liese and Albert Eckstein, who left Germany as Hitler consolidated power in 1936.
  • The fund will support students with financial need who are currently refugees or who have experienced refugee status during their lives or within their own families.
  • Through the scholarship, the Ecksteins hope to aid refugee students in building a brighter future.
  • Located in Claremont, California, Pomona has been named by The New York Times one of the top 10 colleges “doing the most for the American dream .”

actyv.ai appoints Sanjeev Chhabra as Chief Growth Officer to drive global expansion

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Monday, December 12, 2022

actyv.ai, a category creator in the enterprise SaaS with embedded B2B BNPL and insurance space, has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Chhabra as its Chief Growth Officer to drive global expansion.

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  • actyv.ai, a category creator in the enterprise SaaS with embedded B2B BNPL and insurance space, has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Chhabra as its Chief Growth Officer to drive global expansion.
  • He has an extensive international exposure across geographies including South East Asia, Middle East (GCC), Africa and India, building and leading teams driving revenue growth.
  • His leadership and experience in driving synergies to deliver exceptional results will accelerate future growth and global expansion of our platform.
  • Sanjeev Chhabra said, I am really excited to join actyv.ai as Chief Growth Officer, a challenging next step in my career.

NYU Receives $100 Million Gift From Alumnus John Paulson

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Board Chair William Berkley and President Andrew Hamilton today announced that the University has received a $100 million gift from alumnus John A. Paulson (Stern '78) towards the vital, ambitious, and trail-blazing 735,000-sq.-ft., LEED Gold (anticipated) academic complex the University has constructed on Mercer Street. The announcement comes as the University prepares to open the distinctive new building, the first to be built under a plan approved by the City a decade ago. It will be dedicated as the John A. Paulson Center.

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  • The largest academic building built by NYU at its Washington Square core, the Paulson Center will also serve the widest range of uses.
  • Mr. Berkley said, "When John Paulson received his degree over 40 years ago, the global stature that NYU enjoys today could scarcely have been imagined.
  • We are glad to gather today to thank and honor John for his wonderful gift."
  • We are immensely grateful to him, and thrilled to recognize him by naming the building the John A. Paulson Center."

Omar Abed to Succeed Amir Panush as CEO of InvenSense and General Manager of MEMS Sensor Business Group

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Mr. Amir Panush will continue to lead the team until that time and oversee a seamless transition of the business.

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  • Mr. Amir Panush will continue to lead the team until that time and oversee a seamless transition of the business.
  • "TDK management and I have high confidence in Omar to lead the business into the future," stated Amir Panush.
  • Prior to joining TDK, Omar served as GM & VP for TE Connectivity, driving profitable growth for its $300M pressure sensor business.
  • InvenSense became part of the MEMS Sensors Business Group within the Sensor Systems Business Company of TDK Corporation in 2017.

New Cohort of Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Brings Unique Experience and Innovation to American University

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University, one of the nation's premier forums for the study and discussion of today's complex and urgent challenges, welcomed its 2023 cohort of Spring Fellows  and Distinguished Lecturers. The fifth group of Fellows and Lecturers will share their personal and professional stories and lessons that will help students, faculty, staff, and alumni in their changemaking pursuits.

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  • "The Sine Institute Fellows program delivers experiential learning opportunities to our students that are at the core of the AU experience."
  • "I am thrilled to welcome this outstanding cohort of leaders to the Sine Institute and to American University," said Amy Dacey, executive director of the Sine Institute for Policy & Politics.
  • "Each of our 2023 Sine Institute Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers brings diverse experience and expertise from across a wide variety of fields and issue areas.
  • "Each year, I'm inspired by the outstanding contributions made by Sine Institute Fellows and I'm happy to welcome the 2023 cohort to American University," said Jeff Sine.

Auburn University and Boeing: Training and inspiring future engineers

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.
  • To date, more than 150 Auburn students have participated in the IDEAS program with Boeing.
  • "Boeing is extremely proud of the relationship we have with Auburn University and its College of Engineering," McCormick said.
  • "Through this strategic partnership, we are training and inspiring the next generation of engineers by pro-viding opportunities for students to gain hands-on engineering experience with real-world innovative products."

Orange County Trial Lawyer Eric V. Traut of Traut Firm wins $5.2 Million Verdict for Client's Rear-End Collision by Deputy Sheriff that resulted in a spine injury

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a recent civil jury trial, Orange County Trial Lawyer Eric V. Traut of Traut Firm won a $5.2 Million Verdict on October 27, 2022, for the plaintiff (Lisa Kozy) against the defendant (County of Orange) in the Orange County Superior Court. As the result of a 2019 car collision, the jury awarded Traut's client, Lisa Kozy, one of the largest verdicts in California for a spine injury victim (Case No: 30-2019-01062012-CU-PA).

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  • The trial took three years to complete due to Covid delays, and the plaintiff was represented by Orange Country Trial Lawyer Eric V. Traut.
  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a recent civil jury trial, Orange County Trial Lawyer Eric V. Traut of Traut Firm won a $5.2 Million Verdict on October 27, 2022, for the plaintiff (Lisa Kozy) against the defendant (County of Orange) in the Orange County Superior Court.
  • Nationally recognized Trial Lawyer Eric V. Traut explained, "Lisa Kozy is a wonderful hard-working single mother and grandmother who deserved every penny of the verdict.
  • After 32 years of practicing trial law, this case resulted in the largest jury verdict the Traut Firm has ever won for a client.