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HACU Announces Eight Honorees to be Recognized at 35th Annual Conference on Hispanic Higher Education, Oct. 25-27, 2021

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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This year, HACU celebrates the anniversary milestone of its founding in 1986, as reflected in the conference theme, 35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success.

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  • This year, HACU celebrates the anniversary milestone of its founding in 1986, as reflected in the conference theme, 35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success.
  • As the nations leading voice for Hispanic higher education and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HACU has consistently garnered the support of federal, corporate, and higher education communities to offer programs and initiatives that advance Hispanic higher education.
  • Each year, HACU honors those who champion and fulfill our mission of advancing Hispanic student success, said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
  • Six honorees will also be recognized during the conference at the International Plenary or the Town Hall.

Scott Montgomery joins Digital Prism Advisors as Senior Consultant

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Prism Advisors has named Scott Montgomery as the firm's new Senior Consultant responsible for developing audience-focused information and content products that advance business goals.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Prism Advisors has named Scott Montgomery as the firm's new Senior Consultant responsible for developing audience-focused information and content products that advance business goals.
  • Prior to working at dPrism, Scott was the Editor-in-Chief/Chief Content Officer at Education Week, leading all the teams responsible for news coverage.
  • He was also previously the Managing Editor for Digital News at NPR, where he worked to integrate web and broadcast teams into a cohesive unit.
  • Scott has over 30 years of experience in the media industry, focusing on digital transformation for the past 15 years.

Informa Tech Automotive Group Launches All-New Wards Intelligence Website

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa Tech Automotive Group announces the launch of their all-new Wards Intelligence website.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa Tech Automotive Group announces the launch of their all-new Wards Intelligence website.
  • Launching August 2021, Wards Intelligence new look enables subscribers to access expert-led insight, easily at the click of mouse.
  • UNINTERRUPTED INDUSTRY INSIGHT | Wards Intelligence provides expert analysis on current and future automotive trends, delivered daily.
  • Informa Tech Automotive Group combines the research expertise of Wards Intelligence, the reach and community of WardsAuto, and the connection and event power of TU-Automotive.

Online Microtransaction Global Market Report 2021: Focus on In-Game Currencies, Random Chance Purchases, In-Game Items, Expiration - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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The "Online Microtransaction Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Online Microtransaction Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The online microtransaction market consists of sales of in-game virtual goods and its related services.
  • The expansion of the gaming industry is to act as a major driver for the development of the online microtransaction market.
  • The online microtransaction market covered in this report is segmented by type into in-game currencies, random chance purchases, in-game items, expiration and by device into mobile, console, PC.

Western Governors University Receives $4.9 Million Grant to Help Close Educational Gaps for Underserved Populations

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement the universitys fundraising armannounced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equity gaps in postsecondary education.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement the universitys fundraising armannounced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equity gaps in postsecondary education.
  • The R&D for Growth & Equity grant provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is designed to help close the access and attainment gap for Black, Latinx and Indigenous learners across the country.
  • The initiatives will also produce equity-centered research and development designed to benefit the field at a national scale.
  • WGU Advancement is a nonprofit fundraising foundation created by Western Governors University to expand access to and accelerate innovation in education.

Open Conversation Produces 6-Episode Podcast for the Medical Community Focusing on Areas of Major Health Concerns

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The podcast series was produced for HonorHealth, a nonprofit health system with six hospitals, 70 primary and specialty care clinics, a cancer care network, and research and community services, as well as Arizona State Universitys College of Health Solutions and the broader medical community.

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  • The podcast series was produced for HonorHealth, a nonprofit health system with six hospitals, 70 primary and specialty care clinics, a cancer care network, and research and community services, as well as Arizona State Universitys College of Health Solutions and the broader medical community.
  • Professionally recorded and carefully edited and sound-designed, the podcast includes six episodes that unpack topics such as care transitions, empathy and compassion, leadership and coaching, team-based care, physician burnout and culturalhumility.
  • Open Conversation took a nonlinear production approach, enhancing deep-dive expert interviews with one-on-one conversations with patients, as well as field recording, archival tape and more.
  • Founded in 2017, Open Conversation is a branded podcast producer and voiceover service provider delivering the highest quality of editorial and corporate podcasts.

The WNET Group Announces the Appointment of Joseph Lee to General Manager of NJ PBS

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The WNET Group, home to New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of New Jersey's statewide public television network NJ PBS, announced today its appointment of Joseph Lee as General Manager of NJ PBS.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The WNET Group, home to New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of New Jersey's statewide public television network NJ PBS, announced today its appointment of Joseph Lee as General Manager of NJ PBS.
  • Lee replaces John Servidio, who is retiring after serving as the network's general manager since 2011.
  • "I'm excited for Joe to be a part of NJ PBS," said Neal Shapiro, The WNET Group's President and CEO.
  • The WNET Group stepped in to operate NJ PBS in 2011 when the State of New Jersey retracted its funding for public media.

OneTen Coalition Names Nation’s Leading Nonprofit, Online University as Endorsed Education Partner

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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WGU was foundedtoprovidepathwaysto opportunity for student populations that have been historically underserved by higher education, said WGU President Scott Pulsipher.

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  • WGU was foundedtoprovidepathwaysto opportunity for student populations that have been historically underserved by higher education, said WGU President Scott Pulsipher.
  • We are grateful for the work they have already done and are excited to partner with them going forward.
  • Driving innovation as the nations leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education.
  • We connect employers with talent partners, leading non-profits and other skill-credentialing organizations who support development of diverse talent.

Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster Releases "Lethal Injustice" Investigative Report About Atrocities On The US-Mexico Border And Treason By President Donald Trump

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster has published "Lethal Injustice," by independent journalist and communication consultant Juan B. Botero.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster has published "Lethal Injustice," by independent journalist and communication consultant Juan B. Botero.
  • The investigative report exposes the ideological roots and corruption of Americanized fascism and atrocities against immigrants by white-supremacist MAGA vigilantes on the border.
  • It also exposes the ideological shift and friendliness of American conservatives towards Russia and their transformation into an agency of influence for Vladimir Putin.
  • Considering the urgent need for humane comprehensive immigration reform (HCIR), this report lays the foundation for Congress to investigate atrocities on the US-Mexico border and the ongoing treason against the United States by former President Trump and his family.

Join Media and Advertising Community's Four Day Focus on Advancing Diversity September 20-23

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Inaugural Advancing Diversity Week to address critical challenges around diversity, equity and inclusion in the media and advertising industry.

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  • Inaugural Advancing Diversity Week to address critical challenges around diversity, equity and inclusion in the media and advertising industry.
  • The "Advancing from Inclusion to Belonging" themed event culminates with the 4th Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Induction Experience on Thursday, September 23.
  • Advancing industry growth through workforce diversity is the purpose of MediaVillage and my personal mission, from WomenAdvancing.org in 2011 and 1stFive.org in 2014, to AdvancingDiversity.org in 2017, and Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors in 2018."
  • To learn more about Advancing Diversity Week and AdvancingDiversity.org programs, visit https://week.advancingdiversity.org/.