University of Central Oklahoma

OCCC and POIETO host AI symposium for more than 300, new micro-credential in AI established

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is dedicated to advancing responsible AI practices in higher educational settings," said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC.
  • "The Responsible AI in Education Symposium's engaging speakers, panels and workshops presented OCCC faculty and administrative staff with valuable insight on how to leverage AI to support academic and professional excellence."
  • Distinguished speakers from OCCC, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma Contemporary, Robinson Park, the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, ClearKinetic, BaB, Feminist AI, and POIETO also contributed their expertise.

FreighTrax and The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration and Launch of Innovative "PortTrax" Drayage Course

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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The SandTrax course costs $199 with participants earning a UCO micro-credential hard hat decal and SandTrax identification card upon completion.

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  • The SandTrax course costs $199 with participants earning a UCO micro-credential hard hat decal and SandTrax identification card upon completion.
  • The newest collaboration, launching Spring 2023, aims to shape the future of drayage and supply chain management through the launch of a cutting-edge new course called "PortTrax."
  • "We're excited to join forces with the University of Central Oklahoma to develop the next generation of logistics professionals," said Robert Moore, Vice President of Operations.
  • Interested students can visit https://www.freightraxtraining.com/course/porttrax-certification and pre-enroll to the course for 25% off, for a limited time only.

Jason Estes promoted to President of Bank7

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas L. Travis, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Bank7 Corp. announced today that Jason Estes has been promoted to President of Bank7, the lead subsidiary of Bank7 Corp. "On behalf of our Board of Directors, please join me in congratulating Jason Estes on his promotion to President of Bank7.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas L. Travis, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Bank7 Corp. announced today that Jason Estes has been promoted to President of Bank7, the lead subsidiary of Bank7 Corp. "On behalf of our Board of Directors, please join me in congratulating Jason Estes on his promotion to President of Bank7.
  • Over the past several years Jason has continued to learn and grow and has become an invaluable member of the Bank7 team.
  • I look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented banking teams as we expand our enterprise," said Estes.
  • A graduate of The University of Central Oklahoma, Mr. Estes has worked in the Oklahoma banking community for over 20 years and was previously Executive Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager for Bank7.

BOK Financial names new CIO, Consumer banking executive

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial has named Derek Martin as chief information officer and Kelley Weil as Consumer banking executive.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial has named Derek Martin as chief information officer and Kelley Weil as Consumer banking executive.
  • Martin has been with the company for almost 30 years, most recently serving as Consumer banking executive.
  • BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc., BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. and BOK Financial Insurance, Inc. BOKF, NA's holdings include TransFund, Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. and BOK Financial Asset Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions across eight states as: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas; and BOK Financial in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri; as well as having limited purpose offices in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Connecticut.
  • Through its subsidiaries, BOK Financial Corporation provides commercial and consumer banking, brokerage trading, investment, trust and insurance services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network.

Insight School of Kansas Students Set to Graduate and Begin the Next Chapter of Their Lives

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Insight School of Kansas ( Insight ), a state-wide online public school serving students in grades 7-12 and adults, is excited to celebrate its class of 2022.

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  • Insight School of Kansas ( Insight ), a state-wide online public school serving students in grades 7-12 and adults, is excited to celebrate its class of 2022.
  • After years of hard work, Insight graduates will close the high school chapter of their lives and begin the next one.
  • Our state motto means to the stars through difficulties, and this perfectly describes what we work to instill in our students at Insight.
  • Insight School of Kansas (Insight) and its sister school, Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA), are accredited, full-time online public schools of the Spring Hill Unified School District.

Mark Mendoza Joins Claremont Lincoln University as Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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CLAREMONT, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher education executive Mark Mendoza has joined Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) as its Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. In this role, Mr. Mendoza will oversee all aspects of operations, marketing, enrollment, and technology; spearhead key collaborations with strategic partners; and set operational and strategic priorities to achieve CLU's long-term vision.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher education executive Mark Mendoza has joined Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) as its Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President.
  • "Mark Mendoza's focus on student success, his collaborative leadership style, and his considerable managerial strengths, innovative practices, and strategic agility are exactly suited to CLU's ambitious vision for the future," states Dr. Lynn Priddy, President of Claremont Lincoln University.
  • Mr. Mendoza brings two decades of higher education experience and extensive operations expertise in building effective teams and innovating solutions that lead to better student outcomes.
  • Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) is a non-profit graduate university offering affordable online master's degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development programs.

College Presidents Who Lead the U.S. in Advancing Social Mobility Speak Out

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.

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  • The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.
  • Michelle J. Anderson, President, Brooklyn College, CUNY Once again, Brooklyn Colleges transformative work helping students into rewarding careers has been recognized in the Social Media Index for 2021.
  • Whether it be in the classroom or emotional and financial support, enhancing Brooklyn College student success is our number one goal.
  • The SMI seeks to redirect the attribution of "prestige" away from colleges that are merely wealthy, and toward those that are advancing U.S. economic opportunity and social mobility.

Insurance Care Direct Congratulates CEO Former U.S. Senator E. Ben Nelson on the Launch of his New Book "Death of the Senate"

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Senator E. Ben Nelson on the launch of his important new book "Death of the Senate:My Front Row Seat to the Demise of the World's Greatest Deliberative Body."

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  • Senator E. Ben Nelson on the launch of his important new book "Death of the Senate:My Front Row Seat to the Demise of the World's Greatest Deliberative Body."
  • "Former Senator E. Ben Nelson's thoughtful memoir offers a clear and engaging account of his time in the U.S. Senate.
  • After leaving public office, Sen. Nelson served as the CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) from 2013 2014.
  • Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Insurance Care Direct is a family-owned business and is heavily involved in the local Florida community.

Quantum Announces Appointment of Data Analytics Expert Emily White to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced that Emily White has joined the company's Board of Directors.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced that Emily White has joined the company's Board of Directors.
  • The addition of White to the board underscores Quantum's commitment to becoming a best-in-class software company that provides comprehensive data management and analysis solutions.
  • White is currently Vice President of Enterprise Data and Analytics at NIKE, Inc., where she has served since April 2020.
  • Quantum and the Quantum logo are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

University of Central Oklahoma Announces Launch of LX Studio

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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EDMOND, Okla., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce the launch of LX Studio a one-of-a-kind design studio specializing in creating custom education and training solutions.

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  • EDMOND, Okla., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce the launch of LX Studio a one-of-a-kind design studio specializing in creating custom education and training solutions.
  • Backed by UCO, Oklahoma's leading metropolitan university, LX Studio provides world-class, custom learning solutions available to organizations of any type and size.
  • "The launch of LX Studio gives organizations a new way to re-imagine the learning opportunities they provide to employees, students, association members, and customers.
  • One of the many strategic advantages of working with LX Studio is the personalized, trusted, and valued partnership that is formed," said Bucky Dodd, Ph.D., chief learning innovation officer at UCO and director of LX Studio.