Anne Arundel Community College

Symplicity® Celebrates a Year of Growth with 170 New University Partners Globally

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.

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  • For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many leading university career centers, including Carnegie Mellon University, Calbright College, Anne Arundel Community College, Morehouse College of Medicine, University of Louisville, University of Washington College of Education, University of Manchester, United Arab Emirates University and Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala, just to name a few.
  • Institutions such as University of Manchester, Cambridge University, American College of Greece, Queensland University of Technology, Leeds Trinity University (UK), Lancaster University, Grand Canyon University, South Texas College and Clayton State University have adopted Symplicity to ensure that their students feel cared for, safe and confident.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many new university clients, including Morehouse College, University of Michigan, Swarthmore College, Howard University, City Colleges of New York and University of Manchester.

Holy Cross Health is Investing in the Future of Health Care and Employees Through Its Career Pathways Program

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED. Developed in collaboration with Maryland Physicians Care, this initiative addresses income inequality while promoting retention and career growth within the healthcare system.

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  • Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED.
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED.
  • "In our ongoing commitment to the well-being and professional development of our colleagues, we are thrilled to introduce the Career Pathways Program," stated Doreen Coburn, Chief Human Resources Officer, Holy Cross Health.
  • With generous support from Holy Cross Health Foundation donors and Maryland Physicians Care, the program covers tuition fees and provides additional resources.

New Book Reveals How Cards and Other Games Impacted the Presidency – From Washington to Biden

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

A new book, “Poker, Politics & Presidents,” by author Ralph W. Crosby, reveals the significant influence card-playing and other games had on U.S. presidents – from George Washington to Joe Biden – and, therefore, impacted all Americans.

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  • A new book, “Poker, Politics & Presidents,” by author Ralph W. Crosby, reveals the significant influence card-playing and other games had on U.S. presidents – from George Washington to Joe Biden – and, therefore, impacted all Americans.
  • It illustrates how almost all presidents played games and used these and additional pastimes to escape the overbearing stresses of the presidency.
  • The book also shows how cognitive games, such as poker and chess, went far beyond stress relief, creating a link between those games and politics.
  • Little-known personal anecdotes and presidential life experiences enliven the stories, including the following:
    George Washington keeping track of his many gambling wins and losses in his diary.

Dr. Shelly Powers to Become NOVA's New Medical Education Provost

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Friday, January 21, 2022

ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Shelly Powers has been named Northern Virginia Community College's new Medical Education Campus Provost.

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Shelly Powers has been named Northern Virginia Community College's new Medical Education Campus Provost.
  • Powers has more than 30 years of combined experience in the medical sciences and higher education.
  • Powers is an outstanding leader, and I am looking forward to working with her as we grow the impactful health sciences programming here at the Medical Education Campus," said Anne M. Kress, president of NOVA.
  • "I am honored to assume the role of provost for NOVA's Medical Education Campus during this pivotal time," Powers said.