University of La Verne

CleanSlate Centers Announces Chris Bove to be Next CEO

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

CleanSlate Centers (CleanSlate), a leading provider of outpatient medication-assisted addiction treatment nationally, announced today that Chris Bove has been appointed chief executive officer for the company, effective June 6, 2022.

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  • CleanSlate Centers (CleanSlate), a leading provider of outpatient medication-assisted addiction treatment nationally, announced today that Chris Bove has been appointed chief executive officer for the company, effective June 6, 2022.
  • Bove joins CleanSlate following his role as president and chief operating officer of D4C Dental Brands, serving specialty pediatric and orthodontic providers across 130 locations.
  • I am honored to join the CleanSlate team and humbled by our mission to save lives, said Chris Bove.
  • Gregs passion for patient care and focus on growth has propelled CleanSlate from nine centers in a single state to 80 centers across 10 states.

Adventist Health White Memorial Establishes Scholarship Fund to Support University of La Verne Nursing Students

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Friday, June 3, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles, has committed more than $720,000 to the University of La Verne to establish a scholarship fund within the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adventist Health White Memorial , Los Angeles, has committed more than $720,000 to the University of La Verne to establish a scholarship fund within the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being .
  • The Adventist Health White Memorial Scholarship Fund will support students in the university's Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN program, which is now accepting applications for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
  • "Adventist Health White Memorial is pleased to support the University of LaVerne's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses who aspire to advance in their careers," said John Raffoul, DPA, FACHE, president of Adventist Health White Memorial and University of La Verne trustee.
  • Eligible students for the Adventist White Memorial Scholarship include RNs from Adventist Health White Memorial, the hospital's parent company Adventist Health, and current RNs within White Memorial's service area.

University of La Verne Receives $2.3 Million Gift to Support New College of Health and Community Well-Being

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne alumna Frances Ware (née Bever) '64 and her late husband, John A. "Andy" Ware, have generously gifted more than $2.3 million to support the launch of the university's transformative College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University of La Verne alumna Frances Ware (ne Bever) '64 and her late husband, John A.
  • "Andy" Ware, have generously gifted more than $2.3 million to support the launch of the university's transformative College of Health and Community Well-Being .
  • The University of La Verne's College of Health and Community Well-Being will officially open this summer.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about how to support the College of Health and Community Well-Being can contact Sherri Mylott, vice president of University Advancement, at 909-448-4990.

Agreement Creates Smooth Pathway for Marymount California University Students to Transfer to University of La Verne

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne and Marymount California University are partnering to help Marymount California students complete their degree programs at the University of La Verne.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne and Marymount California University are partnering to help Marymount California students complete their degree programs at the University of La Verne.
  • Those include:
    Guaranteed admission and expedited application process: Marymount California students in good academic standing will be guaranteed admission, subject to the policies in the University of La Verne Catalog.
  • Matched Marymount California scholarship: University of La Verne will honor Marymount students' current scholarship packages, ensuring they do not face a cost burden to transfer.
  • To learn more about transferring to the University of La Verne or to contact an admission counselor, Marymount California students can visit univ.lv/marymountcalifornia .

University of La Verne's 2022 Scholarship Gala Raises Record Amount for Student Support

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Friday, April 29, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised a record $1.1 million for student scholarships—and announced the receipt of more than $2.7 million in additional gifts and pledges—during the 2022 Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 23.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne raised a record $1.1 million for student scholarshipsand announced the receipt of more than $2.7 million in additional gifts and pledgesduring the 2022 Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 23.
  • Guests mingled, dined, and enjoyed a short presentation outdoors amid elegant ivy-covered walls, floral bouquets, and festive university colors.
  • This year alone, the university allocated about $55 million in institutional grants and aid to support them.
  • During the Scholarship Gala program, Lieberman invited one such student to the stage to share his story.

University of La Verne Announces 2022 Commencement Speakers

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Monday, April 18, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to announce keynote speakers for the 2022 commencement ceremonies.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is pleased to announce keynote speakers for the 2022 commencement ceremonies.
  • The university will celebrate the accomplishments of more than 2,300 graduates who studied in the university's four colleges on the central campus in La Verne, eight regional campuses , and online.
  • The events will take place at Ortmayer Stadium on the La Verne campus and will also be broadcast live online.
  • The university serves students on the historic La Verne campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

Infoblox Partnership with TELACU Education Foundation to Grow Minority Representation in Cybersecurity announces the successful completion of a pilot program to introduce minority students to the world of cybersecurity

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoblox, the leader in cloud-first networking and security services and the TELACU Education Foundation have announced the successful completion of the Infoblox Diverse Student Certification pilot program. The pilot program was done in coordination with the University of La Verne, a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), and included two courses to introduce students to the world of cybersecurity with hands-on product training led by Infoblox specialists. Fourteen students successfully completed the program.

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  • Program introduced minority students to the world of Cybersecurity, which has traditionally been lacking in minority representation.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoblox , the leader in cloud-first networking and security services and the TELACU Education Foundation have announced the successful completion of the Infoblox Diverse Student Certification pilot program.
  • "With the pilot program, we introduced students to our growing sector and provided the academic community tools for career readiness in cyber-tech.
  • The Infoblox Diverse Student Certification Program integrated the company's training, certification and mentoring into the University of La Verne's computer science program.

Discovery Behavioral Health Appoints Shalaura Soliai As Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc ., an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has appointed Shalaura Soliai as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc ., an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has appointed Shalaura Soliai as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • At St. Francis Medical Center, she established a program to address health inequities and to develop a medical staff that looked like the communities served.
  • That's why Discovery Behavioral Health has worked to make evidence-based, outcome driven healthcare accessible and affordable since inception.
  • Because when quality behavioral healthcare is within reach, so is happiness.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Names Vice President of Compliance

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Ft. Myers, Florida, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) announces that Tonja A.

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  • Ft. Myers, Florida, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) announces that Tonja A.
  • Wise, MHA, CHC, CHPC, CCS has joined its senior management team as Vice President of Compliance.
  • A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Wise is Certified in Health Care Compliance and Health Care Privacy Compliance from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).
  • Over the past 5 years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with Florida Cancer Specialists participation.

University of La Verne to Offer Differentiated Bachelor's Degree Program for Registered Nurses to Address Demand for More Skilled Nurses in Southern California

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

LA VERNE, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today it is now accepting applications for a new bachelor of science in nursing program for registered nurses (RNs) who are ready to further their careers and enhance their leadership skills with a bachelor's degree. The first cohort of students will begin fall 2022.

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  • The Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN program coursework is fully online so that working nurses can attend the 11 courses and complete assignments around their own schedules.
  • "As more hospitals seek Magnet status, more nurses will be required to have a bachelor's degree or higher, which many do not.
  • This degree will help nurses improve their knowledge and skills, as well as aid job security and mobility."
  • The University of La Verne is a pioneer in adult education and has provided flexible degree programs for working adults for more than 50 years.