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Revolutionizing Learning: AR/VR Technologies Impacting the US Nursing Education Market 2023-2027

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.

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  • One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.
  • Additionally, the rising popularity of continuing education programs and the adoption of alternative therapies are expected to contribute significantly to the market's growth.
  • An analyst from the research team highlighted, "The increasing use of AR/VR in nursing education is a trend gaining momentum in the market."
  • Furthermore, the report underscores that one of the principal drivers for the nursing education market is the rising demand for competency-based learning.

Advyzon Investment Management (AIM) Adds Fidelity, Alpha Vee Solutions, KKM Financial, and Zacks

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advyzon Investment Management (AIM), a turnkey asset management program (TAMP) under the Advyzon umbrella, recently added multiple new asset managers to their platform, including Fidelity Investments, Alpha Vee Solutions, KKM Financial, and Zacks Investment Management.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advyzon Investment Management (AIM), a turnkey asset management program (TAMP) under the Advyzon umbrella, recently added multiple new asset managers to their platform, including Fidelity Investments , Alpha Vee Solutions , KKM Financial , and Zacks Investment Management .
  • Fidelity, Alpha Vee, KKM, Zacks, Davis Selected Advisors, PMV Capital, Next Century Growth Investors, and Unified Investment Management join existing managers Advyzon Investment Management, Taylor Frigon Capital Management, WCM Investment Management, AllianceBernstein, WealthTrust Asset Management, Trademark Capital Management, Passage Global Capital Management, Principal Asset Management, Evestia Financial, Integrated Capital Management, Berkshire Asset Management, and Palisades Investment Partners, with more managers and strategies coming in the near future.
  • "Zacks Investment Management is very excited to be a part of Advyzon's new model marketplace," said Greg Murphy, Managing Director of National Sales at Zacks.
  • "Alpha Vee Solutions is excited to join Advyzon's model marketplace," said Leigh Eichel, CEO of Alpha Vee.

Venterra Realty Appoints Pamela Higdon as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venterra Realty recently announced the appointment of Pamela Higdon as Chief Financial Officer, who will be responsible for shaping, guiding, and executing Venterra's financial strategy.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venterra Realty recently announced the appointment of Pamela Higdon as Chief Financial Officer, who will be responsible for shaping, guiding, and executing Venterra's financial strategy.
  • A Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from Northern Illinois University, Pamela's journey in the financial world has been nothing short of impressive.
  • Throughout her career, Pamela has honed a remarkable blend of financial expertise and business acumen.
  • "By appointing Pamela Higdon as our new CFO, Venterra welcomes a visionary leader who will fortify our financial foundation and help drive high quality growth," said Venterra Realty CEO and Co-Founder, John Foresi.

Prominent Mergers and Acquisition, Securities Attorney Richard Lieberman Joins Kutak Rock

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Richard Lieberman (Rick), a business transactions attorney with more than 38 years of experience, has joined its business, securities and corporate practice group in the firm's Scottsdale office.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Richard Lieberman (Rick), a business transactions attorney with more than 38 years of experience, has joined its business, securities and corporate practice group in the firm's Scottsdale office.
  • "Rick's experience provides him with a unique perspective that will be of enormous value to our regional and national clients."
  • Rick has diverse experience in a broad range of business law issues including mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate governance, and finance.
  • I am delighted to join Kutak Rock and look forward to fostering future collaboration with my new colleagues."

CME Group Foundation Awards 2023 Higher Education Scholarships to Rising Black and Latinx Students

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Foundation today announced that 18 rising Black and Latinx students majoring in finance, technology and related fields at 11 partner colleges and universities in Illinois have each been awarded $20,000 in scholarships to further their education.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Foundation today announced that 18 rising Black and Latinx students majoring in finance, technology and related fields at 11 partner colleges and universities in Illinois have each been awarded $20,000 in scholarships to further their education.
  • With this addition, CME Group Foundation is currently providing scholarships to 33 college students for the 2023-24 academic year.
  • "CME Group Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance and career development opportunities for our students, who will no doubt serve as future leaders in the workforce," said Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of CME Group Foundation.
  • This year's new recipients of the CME Group Foundation Scholarship include:
    Scholarship partner colleges and universities include:

RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. and ResolutionRx Ltd Enter into Bilateral Agreements to Establish ResolutionRx Ltd as an Operating Company

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The Exclusive License permits the sublicensor to grant written sublicenses of its rights under the Exclusive License.

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  • The Exclusive License permits the sublicensor to grant written sublicenses of its rights under the Exclusive License.
  • The Sublicense is essentially a direct pass-through of all of the rights and obligations associated with the Exclusive License to ResolutionRx as sublicensee from RespireRx as sublicensor.
  • In consideration for the License and Sublicense, ResolutionRx issued 25,000,000 Ordinary Shares of ResolutionRx to RespireRx pursuant to a stock transfer agreement plus the payment of US$1 to RespireRx.
  • Our service agreements with RespireRx and iNGENu will provide the needed infrastructure for operations that have recently begun.

First female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis reveals hidden world of academia in raw memoir

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.

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  • DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.
  • However, the backlash from those who feared change was familiar and vitriolic.
  • Linda Katehi is a highly regarded leader in the field of engineering and a Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis—the first woman to hold that position.
  • She has also served as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Provost and the Dean of Engineering at Purdue University.

Emerson Appoints Nick Piazza as New Chief People Officer

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the appointment of Nick Piazza as its next chief people officer. In this role, he will lead the company's human resources function, employee experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, equity and inclusion as Emerson continues driving cultural transformation to become a destination workplace for technology and industrial automation.  

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the appointment of Nick Piazza as its next chief people officer.
  • As senior vice president and chief people officer, Piazza will be a member of Emerson's Office of the Chief Executive, which helps develop and guide the company's global business strategies.
  • During his 19-year career with Emerson, Piazza has served in eight roles and lived on three continents.
  • In August 2021, Piazza was promoted to vice president of global talent and oversaw enterprise-wide talent management activities.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. Announces Promotion of Chris Navratil to Chief Financial Officer and Departure of Eric Newell

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK), (“Equity”, “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank (the “Bank”), announced the promotion of Chris M. Navratil to Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Equity Bancshares, Inc., and announced Eric R. Newell’s decision to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK), (“Equity”, “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank (the “Bank”), announced the promotion of Chris M. Navratil to Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Equity Bancshares, Inc., and announced Eric R. Newell’s decision to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer.
  • “Our Company considers entrepreneurial spirit one of our founding principles and core values,” said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Equity.
  • During his time at Equity, Mr. Navratil has led the Bank’s financial strategy, planning, and reporting functions, including balance sheet strategy and liquidity management.
  • Before joining Equity, Mr. Navratil spent seven years with Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, within the Financial Institution Audit Practice.

Akari Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Beth-Anne Lang as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Beth-Anne Lang, as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Beth-Anne Lang, as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.
  • Ms. Lang has more than 20 years of experience in regulatory strategy, regulatory affairs, and drug development.
  • Previously, she was Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for Horizon Therapeutics, leading a global regulatory organization and directing regulatory strategy ahead of the acquisition of Viela Bio and subsequent integration.
  • She held roles of increasing scope and responsibility at Takeda Pharmaceuticals including Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, Marketed Products.