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2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

Small Northeast towns reign supreme as Zillow's 2023 most popular markets

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most popular market among Zillow® surfers this year was West Chester, Pennsylvania. After the West Coast ruled in 2021 and the Midwest took the top spot last year, the Northeast dominated this year's list. 

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  • South Portland, Maine, was the most popular seaside town, while Vermilion, Ohio, took the top spot among vacation towns.
  • Most popular on Zillow overall: West Chester, Pennsylvania
    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a quaint town of about 20,000 people near Philadelphia, took the top spot in Zillow's list of 2023's most popular markets.
  • Pinehurst was the most popular retirement town among Zillow surfers in 2023, edging out Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  • Zillow's most popular market overall for 2023, West Chester, also took the title of the most popular college town, as the home of West Chester University.

American Flag Football League Reveals Core Players

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The American Flag Football League (AFFL), today announced the core players for its four teams as the League prepares for its inaugural season launching on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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  • The American Flag Football League (AFFL), today announced the core players for its four teams as the League prepares for its inaugural season launching on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121872317/en/
    Many of the core players have competed for USA Football’s U.S. Men’s National Team.
  • The National Team has won gold at five IFAF Flag Football World Championships, The 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., and the 2023 IFAF Americas Continental Flag Football Championship in Charlotte, N.C.
  • “Our players are the most elite in the game, as many are either past or current members of the USA Football’s world champion U.S. Men’s Flag National Team and are potential members of the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team.

iPipeline Names Technology Industry Veteran Pat O'Donnell as New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

"Pat is a proven leader with a growth mindset in the technology sector, with robust experience and proven success in the industry. We are excited to welcome him to iPipeline and Roper Technologies," said Satish Maripuri. "Pat's focus on customer intimacy, innovation, driving M&A, and building high performance cultures is key to iPipeline's ongoing commitment to innovate and strategically transform the global industry -- life insurance, protection, financial services, and pensions -- through the company's innovative technology solutions. We look for Pat to build upon the strong and solid foundation iPipeline has built and I want to thank Deane for her leadership at iPipeline during this interim period."

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  • EXTON, Pa., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iPipeline, a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry, announced today that Pat O'Donnell, a technology industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
  • Price joined iPipeline after more than 10 years with fellow Roper Technologies business, Aderant, where she held the role of CEO.
  • O'Donnell will be responsible for the global iPipeline organization and will report to Satish Maripuri, Group Executive, at Roper Technologies.
  • "Pat is a proven leader with a growth mindset in the technology sector, with robust experience and proven success in the industry.

Insight PA Cyber Charter School COO Honored with Legacy Award for School Leadership

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.

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  • Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.
  • The Legacy Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their significant and enduring contributions to the field of public charter education in Pennsylvania.
  • “Beth has long been a champion for public-school choice and both brick-and-mortar charter schools and cyber charter schools,” said Eileen Cannistraci, CEO at Insight PA Cyber Charter School.
  • Her unwavering commitment to charter school education - and her years of service in advocacy make Beth an ideal choice for this prestigious award.”
    A visionary school leader, Jones is being recognized for her remarkable leadership and commitment to providing quality education within the charter school community.

MedReview Names Kathy Gonzales as Chief Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedReview, Inc., a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management, and quality surveillance services, has announced the promotion of Kathy Gonzales to the position of Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedReview, Inc., a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management, and quality surveillance services, has announced the promotion of Kathy Gonzales to the position of Chief Strategy Officer.
  • "With our proprietary platform, MedReview has grown from a services company to a tech-enabled payment integrity platform.
  • Kathy's unmatched industry knowledge and experience will help lead us to the next evolution of payment integrity," said Spencer Young, MedReview's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prior to joining MedReview as Chief of Staff in 2019, Gonzales served as Vice President of Revenue Recovery at Cotiviti.

Renalytix Appoints Senior Executive Howard Doran as Chief Business Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

He is a senior executive with over 30 years of diversified general management, strategic planning, and marketing/sales experience in the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in domestic and international markets.

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  • He is a senior executive with over 30 years of diversified general management, strategic planning, and marketing/sales experience in the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in domestic and international markets.
  • Mr. Doran served as LipoScience, Inc's President and Chief Executive Officer until successful completion of LabCorp’s acquisition of the company in November 2014.
  • Prior to Constitution Medical, Mr. Doran was a member of the senior executive team of Hologic, Inc. and served as President of Hologic's Global Diagnostics business.
  • Earlier intervention and treatment can dramatically alter the trajectory of unsustainable costs associated with this disease,” said Howard Doran.

Goddard Systems Presents 15th Annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship to Katie Engels from Piscataway, NJ

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Goddard Systems, LLC , manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, congratulates Katie Engels as the 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner.

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  • Goddard Systems, LLC , manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, congratulates Katie Engels as the 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner.
  • Now in its 15th year, this $10,000 scholarship is granted annually to a graduating high school senior who successfully completed a Goddard School pre-k or kindergarten program.
  • The recipient must demonstrate the work ethic, perseverance and commitment to the community that exemplifies Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822243057/en/
    Katie Engels from Piscataway, NJ receives the 15th Annual 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship from Goddard Systems, LLC.

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Hires Four New Staff Accountants

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Monday, July 10, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), is pleased to announce that the Firm has hired four new Staff Accountants across Pennsylvania and Maryland:

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  • FREDERICK, Md., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), is pleased to announce that the Firm has hired four new Staff Accountants across Pennsylvania and Maryland:
    Kyle S. Bennett started with BSSF as an intern and is now a Staff Accountant specializing in tax services.
  • Madisyn F. Deller started with BSSF as an intern and is now a Staff Accountant specializing in tax services.
  • Matt D. Hood started with BSSF as an intern and is now a Staff Accountant specializing in accounting and auditing services.
  • Erin E. Morrison joined BSSF as a Staff Accountant specializing in tax services.

Mount St. Mary's Men's Rugby Team Wins National Championship

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

EMMITSBURG, Md., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mount St. Mary's University men's rugby team won its second-ever national championship April 30 as the team defeated Indiana University 19-5 in the title match of the Premier Division of the Collegiate Rugby Championships (CRC) 7's National Tournament at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland.

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  • EMMITSBURG, Md., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mount St. Mary's University men's rugby team won its second-ever national championship April 30 as the team defeated Indiana University 19-5 in the title match of the Premier Division of the Collegiate Rugby Championships (CRC) 7's National Tournament at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland.
  • The Mount last won a national championship in 2016 in the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) tournament.
  • Following that win, the team moved to the highest level of competition, D1-AA, and competed in the Chesapeake Collegiate Rugby Conference (CCRC) for several years.
  • Head Coach Jay Myles credits the national championship to the "incredible bond and brotherhood" that the team has developed this year.