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UTulsa's Friends of Finance to celebrate 40 years

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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TULSA, Okla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces that the Collins College of Business' Friends of Finance will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024-25.

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  • TULSA, Okla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa announces that the Collins College of Business' Friends of Finance will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024-25.
  • In 1985, three UTulsa finance alumni and two faculty members created Friends of Finance and its Executive Speaker Series, which draws nationally prominent business and public leaders to address a lunch-hour crowd on campus each month.
  • Roberta Preston, Friends of Finance board member and former CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, is chairing the 40th anniversary committee.
  • To find out more about how to become a part of Friends of Finance, email [email protected] .

Colibri Group Announces Partnership with The University of Tulsa for Professional Licensure Program for Students in Real Estate, Mortgage and Finance

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Colibri Group (“Colibri”), a professional education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, announces that it has partnered with The University of Tulsa to bring a unique learning program to students enrolled at the University.

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  • Colibri Group (“Colibri”), a professional education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, announces that it has partnered with The University of Tulsa to bring a unique learning program to students enrolled at the University.
  • The experience allows students to register for a program that prepares them for professional licensure prior to graduation in real estate, mortgage and finance through the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.
  • “We are thrilled that The University of Tulsa, with its high quality education and job placement program, is welcoming the inaugural class of students this spring with our new program.
  • This program is aligned to Tulsa’s job placement guarantee commitment to their students, known as the CaneCareers Job Placement Guarantee.

UTulsa's Hurricane Ventures announces investments in BPEndo, Titan Intake

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced two new start-up investments, BPEndo and Titan Intake.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced two new start-up investments, BPEndo and Titan Intake.
  • Hurricane Ventures aims to commercialize intellectual property, create new ventures and attain venture capital funding.
  • "We are excited by the continued momentum of Hurricane Ventures," said Chris Wright, director of UTulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  • Created in partnership with 46 Venture Capital, Hurricane Ventures is a funding catalyst for student, alumni, faculty and staff startups.

University of Tulsa sponsors $25,000 business pitch competition

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.
  • This "Shark Tank-style" competition showcased student-created ideas and business ventures with the top three teams collectively winning $25,000 in cash prizes.
  • "I cannot express how incredible our inaugural Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition was," said Chris Wright, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  • The Hurricane Pitch Competition will be held each fall, and Regent Bank has committed to a 10-year sponsorship.

University of Tulsa's Friends of Finance Executive Speakers Series 2023-24 Lineup Announced

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business has announced its 2023-24 lineup for the Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series, which brings leading executives to campus to share insights into important business issues.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business has announced its 2023-24 lineup for the Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series, which brings leading executives to campus to share insights into important business issues.
  • "These speakers, who represent best in class expertise in business, ignite a passion in our students  and showcase the exceptional opportunities for our business students.
  • The series also funds scholarships for top TU finance students from around the country."
  • The series kicks off Sept. 20 with Shane Wharton, president of Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores.

Technology developed at The University of Tulsa and licensed by FortySix Venture Capital could advance cancer testing and targeted therapeutics

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FortySix Venture Capital LLC (46VC) and The University of Tulsa (TU) announced today that technology developed by TU researchers has been licensed by 46VC for commercialization efforts.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FortySix Venture Capital LLC (46VC) and The University of Tulsa (TU) announced today that technology developed by TU researchers has been licensed by 46VC for commercialization efforts.
  • Based on the teams' research, the technology licensed has the capability to radically change the time and expense required to target therapeutics for the deadliest forms of cancer.
  • 46VC and The University of Tulsa have executed a license arrangement that will accelerate the commercialization of these technologies.
  • The University of Tulsa and 46VC will begin working together to commercialize the important discovery immediately.

Elevar Therapeutics Announces New Appointments to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Additionally, Kate McKinley, Chief Executive Officer of Elevar Therapeutics, Inc., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.

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  • Additionally, Kate McKinley, Chief Executive Officer of Elevar Therapeutics, Inc., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Jin commented, "I am pleased to serve as Chairman and on behalf of the Board, we are delighted to welcome Kate as a Director.
  • Elevar Therapeutics is a rapidly growing, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company built on the promise of elevating treatment experiences and outcomes for patients who have limited or inadequate therapeutic options.
  • Elevar Therapeutics has offices in Utah, California and South Korea.

Dividend Finance Welcomes Three New Hires to Support Rapid Industry Growth of Commercial PACE Financing

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Wlodarczyk previously was a Senior Director with Ten-X, an online platform for buying and selling commercial real estate.

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  • Wlodarczyk previously was a Senior Director with Ten-X, an online platform for buying and selling commercial real estate.
  • Senft brings 20-plus years of diverse hospitality experience to Dividend to finance hotel measures to reduce their energy spend and carbon footprints.
  • Well continue to aggressively invest in our PACE business to ensure that Dividend fully serves the clean energy and energy efficiency financing needs of commercial real estate owners.
  • For more information about Dividend and its various financing solutions for commercial property projects encompassing renewables, energy efficiency or resiliency, contact [email protected] .