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OCAD University to recognize five changemakers with honorary doctorates

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 9, OCAD University will award honorary doctorates to five remarkable individuals who have been leaders of change, having made a direct impact on arts and culture in Canada and worldwide.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 9, OCAD University will award honorary doctorates to five remarkable individuals who have been leaders of change, having made a direct impact on arts and culture in Canada and worldwide.
  • “We are excited to honour these inspiring individuals who have left indelible marks in their respective fields, making positive change possible,” says OCAD U’s President and Vice-Chancellor Ana Serrano.
  • Meet the 2023 honorary doctorate recipients:
    Kat Holmes has influenced some of the biggest names in tech, including Microsoft, Google and Salesforce, where she is currently Executive Vice-President and Chief Design Officer.
  • He served as the first Indigenous Curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and was the first professor of Indigenous Studies at OCAD University, where he taught for close to 20 years.

CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Pearson will resell CCRA+ as part of its Pearson Assessment for Learning Suite (PALS).

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  • Pearson will resell CCRA+ as part of its Pearson Assessment for Learning Suite (PALS).
  • Designed for students in grades six through 12, CCRA+ assesses critical thinking, problem solving and written communications – essential skills that are predictive of positive academic and career success.
  • “CAE is proud to partner with Pearson to help schools and districts access our assessment tools to support student growth,” said Bob Yayac, president and CEO, CAE.
  • "By adding CCRA+ to our Pearson Assessment for Learning Suite, we're giving educators a comprehensive view into student skills development, all from a convenient, single online location,” said Trent Workman, Pearson senior vice president, school assessment.

Andrew Skurman and Robert Valentine Awarded Honorary Doctorates by Academy of Art University

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Academy of Art University is delighted to announce that esteemed individuals Andrew Skurman and Robert Valentine have been awarded honorary doctorates for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields of architecture and branding and advertising.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Academy of Art University is delighted to announce that esteemed individuals Andrew Skurman and Robert Valentine have been awarded honorary doctorates for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields of architecture and branding and advertising.
  • Andrew Skurman, renowned architect and founder of Skurman Architects, has dedicated his career to preserving and advancing classical architecture.
  • The honorary doctorates bestowed upon Andrew Skurman and Robert Valentine by the Academy of Art University are a testament to their exceptional achievements, profound impact, and unwavering dedication to their crafts.
  • The Academy of Art University congratulates Andrew Skurman and Robert Valentine on this well-deserved honor.

Graduate Hotels Partners with Infor Hospitality

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Graduate Hotels®, a collection of hand-crafted hotels located in dynamic university-anchored towns, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) and will fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform. Graduate Hotels has been marking successful go-lives with Infor's software at 31 properties since June 2022, with the most recent at its Eugene, Oregon, location. With Infor, Graduate Hotels has modern technology at its fingertips to unify and refine operations, deliver superior guest experiences, and implement and execute intelligent strategy.

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  • Infor HMS to deliver tools to support efficient operations, superior guest experiences for leading hotel brand
    NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Graduate Hotels®, a collection of hand-crafted hotels located in dynamic university-anchored towns, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) and will fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform.
  • Graduate Hotels has been marking successful go-lives with Infor's software at 31 properties since June 2022, with the most recent at its Eugene, Oregon, location.
  • With Infor, Graduate Hotels has modern technology at its fingertips to unify and refine operations, deliver superior guest experiences, and implement and execute intelligent strategy.
  • We evaluated our current property management system, and in the end decided to move ahead with Infor to better support our growth and expansion plans," said Benjamin Heiland, vice president of hotel technology at Graduate Hotels.

FIT Announces Recipients of the 2023 Bob Fisch Graduate Student Awards for Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 18, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), announced that two $25,000 awards for entrepreneurial excellence were presented to outstanding students in the Fashion Design MFA and Global Fashion Management MPS programs in its School of Graduate Studies. Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and CEO of rue21, award-winning author of the bestseller Get a Life: A Roadmap to Rule the World, and an FIT Foundation board member, established the awards to help advise and advance the careers of the students.

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  • The FIT graduate students are innovative thinkers, with big ideas soaring toward their futures.
  • "We are so grateful to Bob Fisch for recognizing the incredible talent of our master's level students, and for creating the entrepreneurial awards and scholarship for our School of Graduate Studies," said FIT President Joyce F. Brown.
  • "The outpouring of support and recognition we have received from Bob Fisch and the FIT community has been life changing.
  • Launched in 2021, the awards are an extension of the comprehensive Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program, which celebrates entrepreneurial excellence and intergenerational mentoring through an initial gift from Fisch of over $400,000.

Endogenex™ Appoints Christopher Sorli as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Endogenex, Inc., a clinical stage medical device company, is proud to announce the addition of Christopher Sorli, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Sorli brings a wealth of experience and clinical expertise to the company's leadership team further strengthening Endogenex's commitment to innovation that drives improvement in patient outcomes. As CMO, Dr. Sorli will play a pivotal role in shaping Endogenex's strategic medical vision and draw upon an extensive clinical background to lead medical affairs activities, collaborate with regulatory agencies, and establish relationships with healthcare professionals and patients that will advance Endogenex's position in the medical device industry.

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  • Bringing expertise in diabetes management, medical and regulatory affairs, clinical research, and market access
    MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Endogenex, Inc., a clinical stage medical device company, is proud to announce the addition of Christopher Sorli, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • Dr. Sorli joins Endogenex from Acerus Pharmaceutical where he was Chief Medical Officer leading the development of products that improve patient experience, with a primary focus in the field of Men's Health.
  • Dr. Sorli was also the Vice President and Head of Diabetes for US Medical at Sanofi where he led US medical strategy and medical activities for established and developmental portfolios of diabetes products.
  • Dr. Sorli also led The Center of Excellence in Diabetes and Metabolism, a clinical research center and metabolic surgery program.

University of Maryland Taps Stephen Roth To Lead the Graduate School

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Stephen Roth associate provost and dean of the Graduate School , effective July 1, 2023.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Stephen Roth associate provost and dean of the Graduate School , effective July 1, 2023.
  • As dean, Roth will provide strong and visionary leadership for the school and support an environment of diversity and inclusive excellence in graduate education.
  • Roth has contributed significantly to the school's graduate programs, and under his leadership the school has seen a 64 percent increase in graduate enrollments over the past seven years.
  • "I have dedicated the majority of my career to supporting and advancing academic excellence at the University of Maryland," said Roth.

Leap Announces Winners of the 2023 Leap Live & Learn Student Scholarships

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leap, the only provider of insurance alternatives to a traditional guarantor in student housing, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Live & Learn Scholarship Program. The scholarship program, which was open to all of Leap's student housing applicants, received hundreds of submissions across thousands of student housing properties in the U.S.

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  • Leap, the only provider of insurance alternatives to a traditional guarantor in student housing, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Live & Learn Scholarship Program.
  • The scholarship program, which was open to all of Leap's student housing applicants, received hundreds of submissions across thousands of student housing properties in the U.S.
    JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leap, the only provider of insurance alternatives to a traditional guarantor in student housing, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Live & Learn Scholarship Program.
  • The winners of the 2023 Leap Live and Learn Scholarship attend the following universities:
    University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Graduate Student
    Each winner has received a $5,000 scholarship to help support their educational pursuits.
  • The winners were extremely excited to be the 2023 recipients of the Leap Live & Learn Scholarship.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Special Event on May 15th

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacifica Graduate Institute proudly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special event on May 15th. This gathering will feature a variety of activities that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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  • Pacifica Graduate Institute proudly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special event on May 15th.
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacifica Graduate Institute proudly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special event on May 15th.
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated in May to commemorate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history, culture, and society.
  • For more information about the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Pacifica Graduate Institute, please contact Pacifica's Director of Admissions at 805-881-1550, or visit the event page on Pacifica's website.