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University Credit Union Announces NIL Deal with Top California Baptist University Women's Basketball Player, Chloe Webb

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Monday, April 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU) is thrilled to announce its first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Chloe Webb from California Baptist University (CBU) who has demonstrated outstanding athleticism and helped secure her teams' invitation to the NCAA tournament by winning the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) title in women's basketball. The deal is the first-ever NIL agreement secured during the WAC tournament and is UCU's first NIL agreement with a student-athlete.

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  • The deal is the first-ever NIL agreement secured during the WAC tournament and is UCU's first NIL agreement with a student-athlete.
  • Chloe accepted an NIL partnership offer that secures her membership with UCU and her participation in promoting the financial well-being of all members in the university community.
  • "I am so excited to be one of the first student athletes to have this amazing opportunity to partner with an organization like University Credit Union," Chloe Webb said.
  • The NIL agreement aligns with UCU's 70-plus-year commitment to the academic and athletic success of university and college communities nationwide.

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse open today

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Monday, March 11, 2024

EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities."

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  • EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities."
  • The Thai Ministry of Culture set up a dedicated Thai Pavilion and organised Thai Day on the first day of FILMART.
  • FILMART has partnered with Votion Studios, a Hong Kong-based creative tech company, to set up a virtual production studio at the event.
  • Notably, the inaugural Rhythm of Martial Arts Music Concert took place today led by Music Director Dr. Mui Kwong Chiu.

TFG Brings on New Executive Assistant, Alexander Strizak

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Monday, August 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TFG is pleased to welcome Alexander (Alex) Strizak as Executive Assistant. Alex will provide key administrative support for TFG staff and clients.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TFG is pleased to welcome Alexander (Alex) Strizak as Executive Assistant.
  • Alex will provide key administrative support for TFG staff and clients.
  • Alex's experience in Congress will provide TFG staff the resources necessary to effectively respond to client needs and also help clients navigate Congress and federal agency visits," said Roger Gwinn, CEO .
  • He was responsible for the scheduling, organizing, and planning both the day-to-day and future events and meetings of the office.

Shenzhen to Foster Quantitative Biology Stronghold

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international conference on quantitative biology was held recently in Southern China's Shenzhen, drawing over 300 participants from more than 20 universities worldwide to discuss illuminating opportunities and shaping the future of quantitative and synthetic biology.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international conference on quantitative biology was held recently in Southern China's Shenzhen, drawing over 300 participants from more than 20 universities worldwide to discuss illuminating opportunities and shaping the future of quantitative and synthetic biology.
  • Jointly organized by the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and the Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, the 17th Q-Bio on Quantitative Biology provided a dynamic global platform for fostering exchanges in the realm of quantitative biology and its related fields, said Dr. LIU Chenli from SIAT, one of the main organizers of the conference.
  • Quantitative biology, as a typical cutting-edge interdisciplinary field, reveals the design principles and operational laws of biological systems through the organic combination of advanced measurement means and theoretical modeling.
  • The Q-Bio aims to build Shenzhen an "international exchange platform + multidimensional resource collaboration + scientific achievements sharing + accelerated industrial transformation" on synthetic biology.

ONEOK Announces Retirement of Stephen B. Allen, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

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Monday, May 22, 2023

TULSA, Okla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced that Stephen B. Allen, senior vice president, general counsel and assistant secretary will retire in mid-August 2023 after more than 17 years with the company.

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  • TULSA, Okla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced that Stephen B. Allen, senior vice president, general counsel and assistant secretary will retire in mid-August 2023 after more than 17 years with the company.
  • Allen is leaving ONEOK to join Dallas-based GuideStone, a leading faith-based financial services organization.
  • Norton added, "Having known Stephen for almost 20 years, his decision to retire and dedicate himself to work for a ministry organization does not surprise me.
  • "It was an honor and privilege to work for ONEOK for all these years.

Joe Way, Continually Showing The Way In Higher-Ed AV, Is CTI's New Hero

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

As the school's Director of Learning Environments, Joe Way was in charge of educational technology, and his phone was buzzing.

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  • As the school's Director of Learning Environments, Joe Way was in charge of educational technology, and his phone was buzzing.
  • When Way took the job at USC just seven months earlier, he had been encouraged to think BIG.
  • "USC billed itself as a global institution, but it really didn't have the technologies to live up to that," Way says.
  • Overall, Way considers himself blessed to have found this niche, and he encourages others in the AV industry to consider higher ed.

California Baptist University Receives Historic $28.5 Million Gift

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Monday, February 27, 2023

California Baptist University will receive the largest gift in its 73-year history — $28.5 million — from real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann.

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  • California Baptist University will receive the largest gift in its 73-year history — $28.5 million — from real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005327/en/
    Real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife, Sarah Ann, are donating $28.5 million to California Baptist University (CBU) in Riverside, Calif.
  • This historic gift is the largest in CBU’s history and in appreciation, CBU will name its 5,050-seat campus events center in their honor.
  • The couple’s latest gift is not designated to a particular project, university officials said.

CreditBench Welcomes Wade Stringfield as Vice President, SBA Lending Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BayFirst National Bank has named Wade Stringfield vice president, SBA lending officer.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BayFirst National Bank has named Wade Stringfield vice president, SBA lending officer.
  • He assumes the role within the Bank’s SBA loan division, CreditBench, which finished the SBA’s 2022 fiscal year as the No.
  • He also previously held the positions of SBA program manager at WECU and SBA business development officer at Coastal Community Bank.
  • “Wade is a proven small business lender, which will significantly benefit not only the BayFirst team but also the small businesses we assist,” said Chris Hackney, senior vice president and director of SBA loan originations at CreditBench.

OnlineMBACoach.com Highlights Online MBA Programs in California More Students Should Know About

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineMBACoach.com, the trusted guide to online MBA programs, has published its list of the California Online MBA Hidden Gems .

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  • HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineMBACoach.com, the trusted guide to online MBA programs, has published its list of the California Online MBA Hidden Gems .
  • Pursuing an online MBA from a business school in California can open up a world of opportunities.
  • That's why OnlineMBACoach.com's recent article on the online MBA hidden gems in California is such a vital resource.
  • The resulting list of these exceptional regionally accredited programs are hidden gems in California that all prospective online MBA students should consider.

Exagen Announces Appointment of John Aballi as CEO

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Monday, October 17, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exagen Inc. (Nasdaq: XGN), announced today that the company has appointed John Aballi as CEO and President.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exagen Inc. (Nasdaq: XGN), announced today that the company has appointed John Aballi as CEO and President.
  • The Exagen Board has appointed Mr. Aballi as CEO, President, and a member of the Board.
  • I am delighted that John has agreed to lead the next phase of growth at Exagen, said Board Chair Brian Birk.
  • Im very excited to be joining Exagen as CEO, Mr. Aballi said.