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Havenpark Communities Awards Academic Scholarships to Five Michigan Students

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

OREM, Utah, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities , an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and across the country, awarded academic scholarships to five Michigan students.

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  • OREM, Utah, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities , an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and across the country, awarded academic scholarships to five Michigan students.
  • "Launching Havenpark's Education Success Program has been nothing short of a complete success," said J. Anthony Antonelli, chairman and co-founder of Havenpark Communities.
  • Havenpark's Education Success Program dedicates $500,000 annually to distribute scholarships, provide mentoring, and increase higher education opportunities for residents living in its communities.
  • Havenpark makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Teams End Season As Conference Champions

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions. The men's and women's teams arrived both being No. 1 in the conference, and in the end, the women prevailed against GOCC with a final score of 84-69 and the men with a final score of 85-79.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions.
  • With this win, the women earned the distinction of being the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference Champions for the 2022-23 academic year.
  • Head Coach Jim Horn's team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Bay College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by the Eastern Conference Champion, Henry Ford Community College.
  • Head Coach Felicia Thomas' team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Mid-Michigan Community College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by Mott Community College.

EdTech Leader BibliU Raises $15M in Series B Funding

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BibliU , provider of a Learning Enablement platform, today announced details of its Series B funding.

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  • LONDON and NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BibliU , provider of a Learning Enablement platform, today announced details of its Series B funding.
  • Richard Hill, Head of Direct Investments at Stonehage Fleming, joins the BibliU board of directors in a newly created position.
  • "Were excited to increase our investment in BibliU, and by the growth opportunity BibliU has created.
  • BibliU Co-Founder and CEO Dave Sherwood said, Were excited to announce our successful Series B, which will power our growth over the coming years.

BASSETT BUSINESS GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO RECEIVES JACKSON COLLEGE 2022 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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Monday, May 2, 2022

DETROIT, May 2, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Leland K. Bassett, Chairman and CEO of the Detroit-based strategic communication management consultancy, the Bassett Business Group, was recognized with the 2022 Jackson College Distinguished Service Award. The award was announced Saturday, April 30 at Jackson College's commencement ceremony in Jackson, Michigan. The award recognizes an alumnus who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to service and giving back.  

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  • Bassett Forged Applied Strategic Communication Psychology and Planning, Founded Key Nursing Scholarship for 300 Students
    DETROIT, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leland K. Bassett, Chairman and CEO of the Detroit-based strategic communication management consultancy, the Bassett Business Group, was recognized with the 2022 Jackson College Distinguished Service Award.
  • The award was announced Saturday, April 30 at Jackson College's commencement ceremony in Jackson, Michigan.
  • "I am humbled, honored and grateful to accept this award from Jackson College, which has been critically supportive in my life, and the life of my family," said Bassett.
  • Jackson College President, Daniel Phelan noted that "Leland Bassett has been a steadfast friend to Jackson College for decades.

Jackson College Partners with BibliU to Support Equitable Learning

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Michigan-based Jackson College was originally founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928.

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  • Michigan-based Jackson College was originally founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928.
  • Before choosing BibliU, Jackson College had a long-term relationship with a large campus retailer responsible for its bookstore.
  • Left with little choice but to assume direct management of its campus bookstore, Jackson College identified BibliU as an innovative solution provider.
  • BibliU co-founder and CEO Dave Sherwood said, Its an honor to welcome Jackson College to our growing roster of higher education institutions.

League for Innovation Board of Directors Welcomes Jackson College

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The League for Innovation in the Community College Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jackson College to its membership.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The League for Innovation in the Community College Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jackson College to its membership.
  • "We are fortunate to have Jackson College join the League's board of directors," said Board Chair Dr. Sylvia Jenkins.
  • League President and CEO Rufus Glasper welcomes Jackson College and President Phelan to the League Board, stating, "Innovation is a critical element of Jackson College's mission, vision, and values, and Dr. Phelan's dynamic leadership is guiding the institution into the future.
  • The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment.