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Moelis & Company Appoints Elizabeth Crain to Vice Chair and Kate Pilcher Ciafone to Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Crain to Vice Chair and the promotion of Kate Pilcher Ciafone to Chief Operating Officer (COO), both effective October 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Crain to Vice Chair and the promotion of Kate Pilcher Ciafone to Chief Operating Officer (COO), both effective October 1, 2023.
  • Elizabeth Crain is a Founding Partner at Moelis & Company where she has led the Firm’s global strategy and operations as COO since 2007.
  • She has been in the investment banking and private equity industries for almost 35 years as a banker, principal and operating executive.
  • Elizabeth Crain commented, “Kate exemplifies the values of our Firm and is exceptionally well qualified to take the helm as COO.

CAE Webinar Explores How to Put Portrait of a Graduate Initiatives Into Practice

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Almost 300 K-12 educators from across the nation joined the webinar, entitled “Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality for Your Students”.

Key Points: 
  • Almost 300 K-12 educators from across the nation joined the webinar, entitled “Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality for Your Students”.
  • Over 120 schools and districts nationwide, comprising more than 733,000 students, are in the process of developing or implementing Portrait of a Graduate programs.
  • The webinar offered valuable insights educational leaders can apply to ensure the goals of their Portrait become reality for students.
  • To learn how to use performance-based assessment data to improve outcomes for students, visit www.cae.org .

Rio Tinto seeking applicants for award-winning Graduate Program

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Sunday, February 26, 2023

Commencing in early 2024, successful applicants will participate in an award-winning two-year Graduate Development Program designed to prepare graduates to lead, innovate and invent.

Key Points: 
  • Commencing in early 2024, successful applicants will participate in an award-winning two-year Graduate Development Program designed to prepare graduates to lead, innovate and invent.
  • The company is seeking to recruit approximately 150 Australian and New Zealand-based graduates out of a global program of 300 graduates.
  • Earlier this month, Rio Tinto’s Graduate Development Program won the “Most Popular Mining & Energy Employer” award in Australia’s GradConnection Top 100 Graduate Employer Awards for the second year in a row.
  • I want a future that I am proud to leave behind.”
    Rio Tinto Chief Executive, Australia, Kellie Parker, said “Our award-winning graduate program provides an excellent launching pad for the next generation of leaders at Rio Tinto.

Update: New York Film Academy Commences its Fourth Decade with a Sleeker, Modern Look

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.

Key Points: 
  • New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.
  • Jerry initially founded the New York Film Academy at Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City with the help of current NYFA President Michael J.
  • Originating in New York City, NYFA now encompasses campuses in Los Angeles, Miami, Australia, and Italy, as well as satellite locations around the world.
  • Consequently, “New York” “Film” Academy no longer accurately represents NYFA’s current offerings and potential.

New York Film Academy Commences its Fourth Decade with a Sleeker, Modern Look

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.

Key Points: 
  • New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.
  • Jerry initially founded the New York Film Academy at Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City with the help of current NYFA President Michael J.
  • Originating in New York City, NYFA now encompasses campuses in Los Angeles, Miami, Australia, and Italy, as well as satellite locations around the world.
  • Consequently, “New York” “Film” Academy no longer accurately represents NYFA’s current offerings and potential.

Sallie Mae Announces 10 Nationwide Recipients of Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Sallie Mae, through its charitable arm The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc. today announced the recipients of its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students.

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  • Sallie Mae, through its charitable arm The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc. today announced the recipients of its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students.
  • This year’s recipients of The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students are:
    “Obtaining my master’s degree means so much to me, and I am grateful for receiving this scholarship,” said recipient Shawnda Williams, who is attending Florida A&M, a Historically Black College and University.
  • “The recipients of our Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students are diverse, future trailblazers aspiring to create a better world.
  • “We are pleased to continue our partnership with The Sallie Mae Fund to provide more opportunities to diverse and deserving students.”
    In addition to the Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students, Sallie Mae offers a free online Graduate School Scholarship Search tool which provides access to 950,000 graduate school scholarships valued more than $1 billion.

LG CHANNELS SETS THE MOOD FOR VALENTINES DAY WITH NEW STREAMING OPTIONS

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Monday, February 13, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA , exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG smart TV owners access to a wide range of newly added on-demand movies, TV series and streaming options.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA , exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG smart TV owners access to a wide range of newly added on-demand movies, TV series and streaming options.
  • This month LG Channels has added the "Romance Hub" to its webOS platform.
  • LG Channels offers a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, children's programs, and more.
  • LG smart TV owners can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform.

Pacific School of Religion announces $3.5M Gift for Ethics Chair

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the funding of the Stanley Watson Endowed Chair in Ethics through a legacy gift of $3.5M. The rotating position will be open to existing or visiting faculty engaged in cutting-edge teaching and research on ethics across diverse fields of study, strengthening PSR's 150+ year mission to create spiritually rooted leaders with a strong foundation and formation in ethics.

Key Points: 
  • Alumnx whose work was shaped by the AIDS crisis, studied ethics in healthcare, funds the gift
    BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the funding of the Stanley Watson Endowed Chair in Ethics through a legacy gift of $3.5M.
  • The chair is funded by alumnx and former board member Stan Watson (MA '90).
  • Founded in 1866, Pacific School of Religion is an interdenominational seminary, graduate school, and center for social justice committed to a radically inclusive Gospel.
  • PSR is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Norwich University recognized as top online school and launches five in-demand online programs, bachelor's and master's degrees

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).

Key Points: 
  • Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).
  • “Providing students with opportunities to get a master’s online is only part of our rankings,” said Darland.
  • Secondary school teachers to current museum professionals can advance their careers with the online Master of Arts in Museum Administration program.
  • CGCS offers master's degrees in a variety of areas; bachelor's degree completion programs; graduate certificates; and continuing education opportunities.

Norwich University recognized as top online school and launches five in-demand online programs, bachelor's and master's degrees

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).

Key Points: 
  • Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).
  • See where Norwich ranked below:
    "This year, we focused on the schools making it easier for students to compete in today’s increasingly difficult job market,” said Kyle Darland, co-founder of OMD.
  • “Providing students with opportunities to get a master’s online is only part of our rankings,” said Darland.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program can provide students with these skills through ethics and leadership-based learning.