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LMU Names Estela Zarate as Dean of LMU School of Education

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Estela Zarate, a nationally recognized higher education leader whose commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement embodies the Loyola Marymount University mission, will be the next dean of LMU's School of Education, the university announced today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Estela Zarate, a nationally recognized higher education leader whose commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement embodies the Loyola Marymount University mission, will be the next dean of LMU's School of Education, the university announced today.
  • Zarate has served in leadership roles that include vice provost of Academic Affairs and coordinator of the Master of Science in education administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential programs in CSUF's Department of Educational Leadership.
  • "I am looking forward to collaborating with faculty who are committed to a vision of equitable and anti-racist education and mental health systems," Zarate said.
  • Zarate earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematical economic analysis from Rice University and a Ph.D. in education from UCLA.

HCA Healthcare Announces Grant to University of California, Riverside

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.
  • HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $7.42 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment.
  • HCA Healthcare, through its local facility Riverside Community Hospital, will also provide job shadowing opportunities, mentors for Mission Award recipients and seminar and leadership session opportunities.
  • Nationally, HCA Healthcare is the largest sponsor of Graduate Medical Education in the United States, with 72 teaching hospitals in 16 states.

Students "Learn and Earn" through Work-Based Partnership with Discover

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Texas at El Paso is expanding a year-old partnership with Discover Financial Services and the national nonprofit Education at Work (EAW). In the coming academic year, UTEP students will gain valuable experience through part-time jobs with Discover, while earning money to offset the cost of college.

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  • In the coming academic year, UTEP students will gain valuable experience through part-time jobs with Discover, while earning money to offset the cost of college.
  • UTEP students participating in the program will have the opportunity to work on behalf of Discover Financial Services ' consumer-facing financial services team.
  • This partnership builds on that mission by helping students advance their formal education while learning important job skills," said Tracy Hedrick, Discover Financial Services vice president of card operations.
  • Students at UTEP can apply for opportunities with Education at Work and Discover Financial Services at educationatwork.org/student-jobs.

FundMiner Raises $1.725 Million to Maximize Impact for Fundraising Organizations

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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EL PASO, Texas, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FundMiner, the AI-powered platform that helps fundraising organizations measure and maximize impact, today announced that it has raised $1.725 million in funding. Arizona-based Sonoran Founders Fund led the round, followed by Techstars, Cascade Seed Fund and more. The money will be used to accelerate the company's growth and expand its reach in the advancement technology space. FundMiner serves an array of businesses and nonprofits, from higher education & K-12 schools, to nonprofits & community foundations, academic medical centers, arts & cultural organizations, religious organizations and beyond.

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  • Investment Will Accelerate the Platform's Reach, Fueling Company Growth
    EL PASO, Texas, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FundMiner , the AI-powered platform that helps fundraising organizations measure and maximize impact, today announced that it has raised $1.725 million in funding.
  • FundMiner serves an array of businesses and nonprofits, from higher education & K-12 schools, to nonprofits & community foundations, academic medical centers, arts & cultural organizations, religious organizations and beyond.
  • FundMiner has had a profound impact on how we deliver for our donors.
  • When fundraising organizations aren't effective with gift administration processes, they experience unhappy donors, a loss of future funding, and underutilization of resources.

HCA Healthcare Announces More Than $300 Million in Clinical Education and Training Investments for Nurses

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced more than $300 million in investments to support the education and training of nurses.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced more than $300 million in investments to support the education and training of nurses.
  • This includes more than $200 million towards the expansion of Galen College of Nursing and approximately $136 million towards the opening of new HCA Healthcare Centers for Clinical Advancement.
  • “We believe supporting nurses in their practice through available and effective clinical education helps drive the delivery of high-quality patient care,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • “Expanding our clinical education agenda, including HCA Healthcare’s Centers for Clinical Advancement nationwide is a large part of our overall nursing strategy,” said Sammie Mosier, chief nurse executive of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare Announces Partnership With the University of Texas at El Paso to Advance Diversity in Healthcare Leadership

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Since making the pledge in 2021, HCA Healthcare has now provided approximately $3.75 million toward multiple partnerships.

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  • Since making the pledge in 2021, HCA Healthcare has now provided approximately $3.75 million toward multiple partnerships.
  • We are excited to announce this partnership with UTEP to support the development of their graduate programs, said Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • This partnership with Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare and HCA Healthcare will help develop future leaders in healthcare to serve the community, said UTEP President Heather Wilson.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates
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UT Dallas Announces New Universities and Advisors for the Texas Network of Blackstone LaunchPad

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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"They bring a tremendous range of backgrounds and skills to join the already outstanding team of leaders from across the state of Texas, as we together seek ways to help students launch tomorrow's great ventures."

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  • "They bring a tremendous range of backgrounds and skills to join the already outstanding team of leaders from across the state of Texas, as we together seek ways to help students launch tomorrow's great ventures."
  • The mission of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas at Dallas is to enable the next generation's new ventures.
  • We fulfill this mission by educating, empowering and equipping our students, alumni, faculty, and the global UT Dallas community.
  • In daily terms, this means utilizing world-class academic education, industry-leading experiential training, venture mentorship and advisory support, and other resources to support the launch of new businesses.