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Union Home Mortgage Foundation Announces First Quarter Grant Recipients

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the first quarter of 2022.

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  • The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Union Home Mortgage is committed to partnering with organizations helping transform the places in which we live and work, said Bill Cosgrove, President & CEO of Union Home Mortgage and Chairman of the Foundation.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , call 440.536.3496 or email [email protected] .
  • The Union Home Mortgage Foundation was established in 2015 as the charitable arm of independent mortgage banking company Union Home Mortgage Corp (UHM).

American Public University System Partners with U.S. Cyber Command to Help Strengthen the Country's Cybersecurity Operations

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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CHARLES TOWN, W. Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) is partnering with the U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to help strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture. APUS has been selected to be a member of CYBERCOM's Academic Engagement Network (AEN), a collaborative effort between academia and CYBERCOM to leverage the capabilities and talents of both groups to provide a more robust cyber defense.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W. Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) is partnering with the U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to help strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture.
  • APUS offers a strong cyber-defense focused curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU).
  • APUS' Center for Cyber Defense provides program guidance and oversight, cyber defense information, collaboration, research, and outreach opportunities for students and faculty.
  • American Public University System (APUS) delivers accessible and affordable online higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds.

Project Equity Announces Employee Ownership Accelerator Campaign

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Project Equity announced a national call to action for the creation of 2 million new employee-owners by 2026. Right now, almost 3 million businesses in the United States have owners at or near retirement age. Dubbed the "Silver Tsunami," most retirement-aged business owners have no plans for once they retire. Many of these businesses are in industries that tend to have lower-wage workers and a significant percentage of workers of color.

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  • Through the Employee Ownership Accelerator Campaign , Project Equity will highlight the fact that employee ownership fortifies businesses, makes local economies more resilient and allows more people to build economic stability across generations.
  • "The U.S. economy is ready for a new direction to help employees of all income levels build economic security for the future: employee ownership.
  • The Employee Ownership Accelerator Campaign is an initiative by Project Equity to raise $30 million over five years in order to influence, drive and support the conditions for the growth of 2 million new employee-owners across the country.
  • As an established thought leader on the benefits of employee ownership, Project Equity will influence public opinion and drive demand across the business landscape for employee ownership transitions through research, direct service, partnerships and access to capital.

NetDragon Announces Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Another future revenue driver will be our upcoming new game Eudemons Mobile 2, which underwent several rounds of testing during 2021 and is expected to be launched within 2022.

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  • Another future revenue driver will be our upcoming new game Eudemons Mobile 2, which underwent several rounds of testing during 2021 and is expected to be launched within 2022.
  • We are also excited by the metaverse gaming space that gained tremendous traction in 2021.
  • 2021 is a year of accelerated market growth as we saw significant momentum in demand from K-12 schools around the world.
  • Participants in the live webcast should visit the aforementioned website 10 minutes prior to the call, then click on the icon for "2021 Annual Results Conference Call and Webcast" and follow the registration instructions.

Carnegie Corporation of New York Names 10 Grant Recipients to Support Family Engagement Programs

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Building on its longstanding support for family engagement and home-school partnerships, Carnegie Corporation of New York today announced 10 grants to nonprofit organizations serving communities in nine states.

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  • Building on its longstanding support for family engagement and home-school partnerships, Carnegie Corporation of New York today announced 10 grants to nonprofit organizations serving communities in nine states.
  • Preference was given to nonprofits in communities that have not traditionally benefited from national funding and have not received prior Corporation support.
  • With additional support, these family engagement programs can help the nations public schools succeed in providing an equitable education for all children.
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.

Metro State University Recognized with National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Designation

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro State University , the Twin Cities nationally recognized urban university, is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).This is the fourth time Metro State has earned the prestigious distinction.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro State University , the Twin Cities nationally recognized urban university, is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).This is the fourth time Metro State has earned the prestigious distinction.
  • Created by the National Security Council (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program identifies and honors universities that offer bachelor's and graduate degree programs that complete in-depth assessments and meet rigorous cyber defense requirements.
  • Data obtained by Metro State suggests the number of cybersecurity job openings in Minnesota will grow by 28% over the next decade.
  • Founded in 1971, Metro State University, a member of Minnesota State, is the Twin Cities public, urban, comprehensive state university providing lifelong learning and competitive academic and professional degree programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels.

Connie, Steve Ballmer Commit Over $425 Million to University of Oregon to Tackle Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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The Portland-based institute is made possible by a lead gift of more than $425 million from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy .

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  • The Portland-based institute is made possible by a lead gift of more than $425 million from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy .
  • "Connie and Steve Ballmer, who have already provided exceptional support and inspiration for children's behavioral health, are now empowering the university to make immediate and lasting positive impacts on children's behavioral and mental health," said Michael H. Schill, University of Oregon president and professor of law.
  • "A bold effort is needed to address the behavioral and mental health needs of our youth.
  • "Oregon must take action to address the behavioral and mental health crisis that we are facing in communities across the entire state," Brown said.

Auburn University ranks among top U.S. research institutions in National Science Foundation survey

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University is ranked in the top 11% of U.S. research institutions, coming in at No.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University is ranked in the top 11% of U.S. research institutions, coming in at No.
  • 100 among 915 universities, according to the National Science Foundation's recent Higher Education Research and Development, or HERD, Survey .
  • "Auburn's ranking among the nation's top 100 research institutions is a significant accomplishment," said James Weyhenmeyer, Auburn vice president for Research and Economic Development .
  • The annual survey, compiled from fiscal year 2020 research expenditures, saw Auburn climb five spots from the previous year.

ILO GROUP RELEASES NEW EDUCATION ANALYSIS: DATA SHOWS SIGNIFICANT SUPERINTENDENT TURNOVER SINCE MARCH 2020 AND DRAMATIC GENDER GAP

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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Compounding that challenge, those being hired to lead school systems in this time of national educational crisis are overwhelmingly men.

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  • Compounding that challenge, those being hired to lead school systems in this time of national educational crisis are overwhelmingly men.
  • "It's not just a moral imperative to close gender gaps in district leadership around the country.
  • Gender gaps and disparities in education leadership were significant before the pandemic began.
  • For an overview and analysis of the initial data of The Superintendent Research Project, please click here .

TEACHER EDUCATION PIONEER LAUNCHES NONPROFIT TO ADVANCE INNOVATIONS IN TEACHER PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION AROUND THE WORLD

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Dr. Feistritzer will use the proceeds from the recent acquisition of her company TeachNow, Inc. (dba Moreland University) to support the nonprofit.

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  • Dr. Feistritzer will use the proceeds from the recent acquisition of her company TeachNow, Inc. (dba Moreland University) to support the nonprofit.
  • "Today's announcement is another chapter in my lifelong journey of empowering tomorrow's teachers for tomorrow's students in tomorrow's learning world," said Dr. Feistritzer.
  • FTI has brought together many of the world's leading experts in the field of teacher preparation and certification, who have the experience and know-how to develop a global teacher's license.
  • Dr. Feistritzer has served as a national leader in the teacher preparation and certification field for over 50 years.