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Catholic Universities Continue to Prioritize Student Mental Health

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabrini University, today, enhanced existing counseling capabilities with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students. The institution added Uwill as part of their recent agreement with Villanova University, who joined Uwill in 2022. Over the past year, Cabrini and several other Catholic colleges and universities have added Uwill due to increased mental health challenges among college students, where 77% of respondents report having experienced moderate to serious psychological distress.

Key Points: 
  • NATICK, Mass., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabrini University, today, enhanced existing counseling capabilities with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students.
  • Over the past year, Cabrini and several other Catholic colleges and universities have added Uwill due to increased mental health challenges among college students, where 77% of respondents report having experienced moderate to serious psychological distress.
  • "Mental health challenges can affect anyone; from any background, and any religion," said Michael London, Founder and CEO of Uwill.
  • Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform.

Gloo Launches New AI & the Church Initiative

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced a new effort, the "AI & the Church Initiative" to empower the Church to responsibly navigate and engage the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI & the Church Initiative includes multiple components including collaborative funding, events, resource hubs, content, and participation in a cross-industry working group for the responsible use of AI in ministry.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced a new effort, the "AI & the Church Initiative" to empower the Church to responsibly navigate and engage the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The AI & the Church Initiative includes multiple components including collaborative funding, events, resource hubs, content, and participation in a cross-industry working group for the responsible use of AI in ministry.
  • The hub will be a centralized, trusted place where church leaders can stay informed on all things AI & the Church.
  • The AI & the Church Initiative is all about helping leaders do that," said Steele Billings, Head of Gloo Exchange and AI Initiatives at Gloo.

Stand for Life Launches New Holistic Pro-Life Movement

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new alliance is rising up to change the perspective and tone on what it means to be pro-life and to cultivate a society that embraces a holistic view of life. Stand for Life, a collective impact alliance and movement, is launching Jan 18-19 in Washington, D.C. through a conference that aims to affirm the human dignity and inherent value of the pre-born and also increase support for mothers and families before, during and after an unexpected pregnancy.

Key Points: 
  • "We believe this is a critical moment to enhance the holistic pro-life movement," said Lauren McAfee, founder.
  • We hope through the work of Stand for Life, women and families will find support and encouragement as they face an unplanned pregnancy."
  • The Stand for Life Conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001).
  • Stand for Life is launching out of the need to bring a new perspective on what it means to be pro-life.

PULSE ISSUES HISTORIC CALL FOR AMERICANS TO COME TOGETHER THIS JUNE TO 'MAKE JESUS KNOWN' at TOGETHER '22

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MINISTRY INVITES PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO GATHER AT THE COTTON BOWL STADIUM IN DALLAS ON JUNE 24-25TH ECHOING EXPLO '72 HELD IN SAME VENUE 50 YEARS PRIOR

Key Points: 
  • Since Hall first launched his ministry, God has continued to movefilling stadiums in the United States and massive squares abroad.
  • "Imagine bus loads of people being sent home with the plans, resources, and connections to shake their communities for Jesus."
  • Since then, Pulse has seen 318 million people impacted by the Gospel and two million people have responded to Jesus through their initiatives.
  • Pulse is a prayer and evangelism movement on mission to empower the Church and make Jesus known.