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StopAntisemitism Report Reveals Dire State of Campus Antisemitism

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Watchdog group StopAntisemitism released its annual Antisemitism on U.S. College & University Campuses Report today, which uses a report card-style grading system to assess 25 different colleges across the United States on their previous and current efforts to address campus antisemitism and protect their Jewish students.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Watchdog group StopAntisemitism released its annual Antisemitism on U.S. College & University Campuses Report today, which uses a report card-style grading system to assess 25 different colleges across the United States on their previous and current efforts to address campus antisemitism and protect their Jewish students.
  • StopAntisemitism initially created this report in response to Jewish parents and their children inquiring where it's safe for them to attend school.
  • "Rising campus antisemitism has been supercharged by the recent Israel-Hamas conflict," said StopAntisemitism Executive Director, Liora Rez.
  • StopAntisemitism takes four major categories into account when formulating grades:
    Protection: How does the school report antisemitic incidents?

LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse to Step Down at Year End; Ron Marshall Appointed as Successor

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of LIM College today announced President Elizabeth S. Marcuse will step down effective Dec. 31. She will be succeeded by Ron Marshall, an experienced retail industry executive and member of the College's Board of Directors, who will become President effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of her distinguished 21 years of service as President of LIM College, Marcuse will be appointed President Emeritus effective Jan. 1, 2024, and as such will remain engaged in various College activities.
  • She will also continue to serve on the LIM College Board of Directors as well as the LIM Fashion Education Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "The decision to step down as President of LIM was difficult, yet it is the right decision for me personally and professionally," Marcuse said.
  • She serves on the LIM College Board of Directors and on the LIM Fashion Education Foundation Board.

Aktiia SA collaborates on landmark study led by McMaster University, the Private University of Liechtenstein, and the Dr. Risch Laboratory for the determination of cardiovascular risk factors on more than 2000 people

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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This collaboration aims to unlock the links between longitudinal blood pressure patterns and genetic, biomarker, imaging, and healthcare data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to unlock the links between longitudinal blood pressure patterns and genetic, biomarker, imaging, and healthcare data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
  • As a pioneer in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, Aktiia is uniquely positioned to contribute valuable insights and data to the GAPP study, with little to no extra burden on the study participants.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with Professors Conen and Risch and the GAPP study investigators," said Jay Shah, CMO of Aktiia.
  • Aktiia and the GAPP study investigators eagerly anticipate the discoveries and insights that will emerge from the collaboration.

Aktiia SA collaborates on landmark study led by McMaster University, the Private University of Liechtenstein, and the Dr. Risch Laboratory for the determination of cardiovascular risk factors on more than 2000 people

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Genetic, Health, McMaster University, Blood pressure, Publication, Research, Database, GAPP, Partnership, Professor, CMO, Private university, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device

This collaboration aims to unlock the links between longitudinal blood pressure patterns and genetic, biomarker, imaging, and healthcare data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to unlock the links between longitudinal blood pressure patterns and genetic, biomarker, imaging, and healthcare data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
  • As a pioneer in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, Aktiia is uniquely positioned to contribute valuable insights and data to the GAPP study, with little to no extra burden on the study participants.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with Professors Conen and Risch and the GAPP study investigators," said Jay Shah, CMO of Aktiia.
  • Aktiia and the GAPP study investigators eagerly anticipate the discoveries and insights that will emerge from the collaboration.

Capella University Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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I am excited to welcome Dr. Linda Singh back to Capella University as a member of the Board of Trustees, said Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University.

Key Points: 
  • I am excited to welcome Dr. Linda Singh back to Capella University as a member of the Board of Trustees, said Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University.
  • It is also a pleasure to announce the appointment of Walt Chesley to the Board of Trustees, Senese continued.
  • With over 30 years of experience in health, defense, state and local government, Dr. Linda Singh brings extensive leadership, consulting and systems integration expertise to the Capella University Board of Trustees.
  • The Capella University Board of Trustees is particularly focused on representing the interests of learners and the public good in this regard.

Gen Z High School Students Want and Will Pay for Practical Higher Ed Options, says College Savings Foundation

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gen Z High School students are emerging from two years of disrupted schooling with a determination to choose and fund the higher education paths that will lead them to the jobs and careers they want. In a national survey of more than 1,000 seniors, juniors and sophomores, the College Savings Foundation (CSF) found that the majority are saving, working and intending to pay for part or all of their higher education. At the same time, they desire more pragmatic education options tied to real work experience and the possibility of finishing their requirements faster.

Key Points: 
  • This is CSF's 13th Annual Youth Survey sharing insights into the changing dynamics of young people looking at higher education.
  • Key findings:
    82% plan to work full-time (23%) or part-time (59%) while attending higher ed; and 61% are already working to help cover costs.
  • College Savings Foundation's survey of 1,007 high school students across the country was conducted through Survey Monkey with parental permission.
  • The College Savings Foundation (CSF) is a Washington, D.C.- based not-for-profit organization helping American families achieve their education savings goals.

AcademicInfluence.com Releases Rankings of the Top Private Colleges & Universities in the U.S. for 2021

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Prospective college students face a tough decision: choose to attend a private college or a public one.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Prospective college students face a tough decision: choose to attend a private college or a public one.
  • The advantages of private colleges and universities include smaller student-to-teacher ratios, student-centered communities, and more intimate settings.
  • According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, the average annual cost at private universities is nearly $43,000, compared to $20,000 at four-year public universities.
  • However, about one in five students chooses a private, nonprofit higher education over the public option.

New Survey: College Students Disappointed with Online Learning Experience, Optimistic of Improvement

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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"Online learning has tremendous promise as a tool to help institutions scale high-quality education.

Key Points: 
  • "Online learning has tremendous promise as a tool to help institutions scale high-quality education.
  • The survey found that a majority of students have taken online courses before, including 66 percent of students at public institutions and 36 percent of students at private colleges.
  • And those who had previously taken online courses were significantly more likely to say they were effective than were those with no previous experience with online learning.
  • The panel includes students attending large public universities, small private colleges, online universities, historically black colleges, and religiously affiliated schools.

Private Colleges Provide Higher Financial Returns than Public Colleges 40 Years after Enrollment, New Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Of the 10 colleges with the best long-term net economic gain, all are four-year institutions, and eight are private nonprofit institutions.

Key Points: 
  • Of the 10 colleges with the best long-term net economic gain, all are four-year institutions, and eight are private nonprofit institutions.
  • Public colleges, where tuition is lower and students accumulate less debt, lead to better returns than private colleges at the 10-year horizon.
  • But degrees from private nonprofit colleges typically have a higher return on investment when measured in the long term.
  • For the full report and sortable tables of 4,500 colleges and universities ranked by various ROI metrics, visit cew.georgetown.edu/CollegeROI.