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GOODWIN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES STATE APPROVAL FOR NEW LPN PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.
  • The LPN program is led by Dr. Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Karyn Therrien, Director of the LPN program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport, CT.
    Goodwin responded to a similar need in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) to Serve as Harvard Business School Club of New York's Next President

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Business School Club of New York ( HBSCNY ) is pleased to announce that Calvin Mew (PMD 1984) will serve as President beginning July 1, 2024.
  • Mew will succeed outgoing President, Clare Peeters (MBA 2000), after three years of exceptional leadership.
  • Mew has been an integral part of the Club for over two decades.
  • Besides Harvard Business School, Mew was educated at Yale University, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University.

TIPICO IS THE FIRST U.S. SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR TO RECEIVE ICAP ACCREDITATION FOR BEST PRACTICES IN ONLINE GAMBLING PLAYER PROTECTION

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Tipico is the first sportsbook in the United States to pursue and achieve this accreditation.

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  • Tipico is the first sportsbook in the United States to pursue and achieve this accreditation.
  • Administered by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), iCAP accreditation is the highest standard for online gambling player protection in the U.S.
  • The iCAP framework is based on the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards which guides operators to ensure that player protection remains at the forefront of operations.
  • Through this achievement, Tipico showcases exemplary leadership and a commitment to responsible gambling best practices,” added Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director.

Guidewire Jasper Release Boosts Commercial Lines Agility for P&C Insurers and Strengthens Functionality Across Entire Product Portfolio

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announces Jasper, its latest release, which boosts commercial lines agility for P&C insurers with support for layered coinsurance, schedule import, and a new U.S. Bureau Content Solution.

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  • Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announces Jasper, its latest release, which boosts commercial lines agility for P&C insurers with support for layered coinsurance, schedule import, and a new U.S. Bureau Content Solution.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328607054/en/
    “Commercial lines insurers face both risk and opportunity.
  • For P&C insurers seeking to improve commercial lines efficiency, Jasper enables faster policy issuance and processing through its flexible, cloud-based platform designed specifically for commercial lines.
  • The solution accelerates the launch of bureau-compliant commercial lines while eliminating the challenges of managing the circular update process.

Wolters Kluwer enters nursing test prep market with launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health today announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX® , a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX ).

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  • To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health today announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX® , a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX ).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328576892/en/
    To help prepare nursing students for real-world practice, Wolters Kluwer Health announces the launch of Lippincott Ready for NCLEX®, a complete test prep solution for the National Council Licensure Examination (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “By combining deep educational and testing expertise from Lippincott®, NurseTim®, and NurseThink®, we are redefining the nursing education testing market with a one-stop solution for NCLEX success,” said Julie Stegman , Vice President, Wolters Kluwer Health Learning & Practice.
  • The new Lippincott Ready for NCLEX combines performance insights for the NCLEX exam plus adaptive learning tools that help improve performance, including Lippincott PassPoint and NurseThink® NCLEX-RN® Conceptual Review Guide.
  • Together with Lippincott® Partnership for Nursing Education and Testing , Wolters Kluwer further integrates NurseTim offerings into Lippincott’s full curriculum collection of educational products and services for leading U.S. prelicensure nursing programs.

Fastenal Releases 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.

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  • Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report.
  • A consistent theme of the report is how Fastenal's 23,000-plus employees are using their talents and creativity to advance the company's ESG vision: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner.
  • Their efforts, combined with an organizational commitment to continuously improve processes, systems, and reporting, helped Fastenal solidify and make progress toward its long-term ESG goals in 2023.
  • "We're excited to share our story in this latest ESG report."

Together by Renee, the all-in-one AI health assistant, improves care for aging Americans with the new Together Companion personal chatbot

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The Together Companion helps users stay on track toward following their care plans and achieving better health.

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  • The Together Companion helps users stay on track toward following their care plans and achieving better health.
  • 10 in the wellness and personal care category on Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list.
  • For medical appointments, the Together Companion allows users to upload written care plans and record actual in-appointment verbal instructions.
  • The Together Companion provides accurate, timely, contextual and highly personalized answers, and can even proactively follow up with patients regarding their care.

Inszone Insurance Announces Addition of Stephanie Bush to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.

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  • Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.
  • Ms. Bush brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to Inszone Insurance.
  • "We're excited to welcome Stephanie Bush to our board of directors," said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance.
  • With Ms. Bush joining the board of directors, Inszone Insurance is poised for continued growth and innovation, further solidifying its position as a leading insurance brokerage firm.

Imelda Barnhurst Becomes New Owner of Gienapp Architects

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.

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  • Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.
  • Imelda Barnhurst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, MCPPO, NCARB, joined Gienapp Architects as an Architect and Project Manager in 2009 and was promoted to Vice President in 2022.
  • “I am honored to begin this new role as Owner and Principal of Gienapp Architects, one of the premiere architecture firms in the state,” said Imelda Barnhurst.
  • “I will work to grow Gienapp Architects’ presence and influence across Massachusetts and I look forward to continuing to expand upon the legacy that Dale Gienapp has built for nearly 25 years.”
    “I am excited for Gienapp Architects to enter a new era that is fueled by new skills, capabilities, and a fresh vision,” said Dale Gienapp, Founder of Gienapp Architects.

D2L Teams with Atomic Jolt to Help Make Teaching and Learning Easier

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, has announced a new partnership with Atomic Jolt , a software development company specializing in user-friendly teaching and learning tools, including Atomic Search and Atomic Assessments , that are compatible with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like D2L Brightspace.

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  • TORONTO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, has announced a new partnership with Atomic Jolt , a software development company specializing in user-friendly teaching and learning tools, including Atomic Search and Atomic Assessments , that are compatible with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like D2L Brightspace.
  • Through this strategic partnership with Atomic Jolt, we take a significant step forward in achieving that goal by helping make teaching and learning easier and more accessible," said Kenneth Chapman, D2L's VP of Partnerships and Analyst Relations.
  • Atomic Jolt's Atomic Assessments is a versatile tool that can help improve the online assessment process, allowing educators to create, deliver, and evaluate assessments, all from within Brightspace.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with D2L to help make teaching and learning even more efficient, effective, and engaging," said Joel Duffin, Co-Founder and CEO at Atomic Jolt.