Academic Partnerships

AACSB Announces 2024 Class of Influential Leaders

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Monday, April 8, 2024
AI, Research, AACSB, Entrepreneurship, Academic Partnerships, Health, Faculty

TAMPA, Fla., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces today its 2024 Class of Influential Leaders , a group of 22 AACSB-accredited business school faculty demonstrating impact through their research.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces today its 2024 Class of Influential Leaders , a group of 22 AACSB-accredited business school faculty demonstrating impact through their research.
  • All faculty from this year’s class are from one of AACSB’s more than 1,000 accredited business schools worldwide.
  • “The 2024 Influential Leaders demonstrate the potential of business school research to address some of today’s most critical challenges,” said Lily Bi, AACSB president and CEO.
  • Support for the 2024 Influential Leaders initiative is provided by Academic Partnerships .

SIU Carbondale launches eight accelerated online graduate programs supported by Academic Partnerships

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Partnership, SIU, Student, University system, AP, Research, University, Classification, Academic Partnerships, Tutoring

Founded in 1869, SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System.

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  • Founded in 1869, SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System.
  • The university offers online programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, along with certificate and nondegree programs.
  • "Today marks an exciting day for SIU Carbondale as they launch these graduate degree programs," said Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Academic Partnerships.
  • For more information or to apply for these programs or other online offerings, please visit www.onlinedegrees.siu.edu .

World Edtech Thematic Intelligence Report 2024: Start-ups and Private Companies in China, India, and the US Fueled the EdTech Revolution

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Research, Student, Artificial intelligence, Education, Investment, MIT, OPM, Growth, Harvard University, Finger, Learning, Massive open online course, Advertising, MOOC, University, School, COVID-19, Academic Partnerships, Big Ed, Tablet, Regent, Environment, Software, Tutoring

The challenge now for education technology (edtech) providers and educators is understanding where artificial intelligence (AI) fits into their product, tuition, and assessment mix.

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  • The challenge now for education technology (edtech) providers and educators is understanding where artificial intelligence (AI) fits into their product, tuition, and assessment mix.
  • From the start of the edtech revolution, the driving forces were start-ups and private companies in China, India, and the US.
  • It contains details of M&A deals driven by the edtech theme and a timeline highlighting milestones in the development of edtech.
  • This report provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the edtech theme and explains the conditions driving its growth.

WASTE CONNECTIONS APPOINTS CARL D. SPARKS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that Carl D. Sparks has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that Carl D. Sparks has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Carl to our Board," said Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Sparks has also served on the board of directors of Copart Inc. since 2021, and the board of directors of Cint Group AB since 2022.
  • Mr. Sparks holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Advancing Collaboration and Coordination in Digital Construction: LeapThought Partners with WSU to Investigate Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move set to create a transformative change in construction project delivery in the US, LeapThought, a leader in intelligent construction management software for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and the Built Environment Application (BETA) Lab at Washington State University (WSU). The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.

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  • The partnership aims to explore the potential of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for large-scale construction in the US using LeapThought's advanced FulcrumHQ collaboration platform.
  • This partnership builds upon IDD's vast potential to elevate the efficiencies and outcomes of construction project delivery.
  • With the workforce shortage and digital integration challenges, we need to work collaboratively and efficiently, leveraging advanced tools and cutting-edge technologies for Integrated Digital Delivery.
  • This partnership between LeapThought and WSU demonstrates a commitment to continually driving innovation and accelerating transformation in the AECO sector.

APEI Names Karmela Gaffney as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Marketing, Digital, Student, Research, Acquisition, CMO, University of Phoenix, Academic Partnerships, Education, Arizona State University, University, Choice Hotels, American Public University System, APEI, E-commerce, Growth, Senior, Management

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) today announced that Karmela Gaffney has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) today announced that Karmela Gaffney has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Ms. Gaffney, APEI's Acting Chief Marketing Officer since July 2023, previously served as CMO at Academic Partnerships, where she led digital and organic marketing, operations, brand and product marketing, field sales, public relations, student experience, and research.
  • "I am pleased that Karmela will continue her critical role in attracting new students, shaping our institutions' brand identities and expanding our student engagement," said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI.
  • Ms. Gaffney has a wealth of expertise in marketing strategy, brand development, product marketing, partner marketing, and customer engagement across Business-to-Consumer (B2C) marketing.

Academic Partnerships Completes Acquisition of Wiley University Services

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Acquisition, Nursing, Academic Partnerships, Teaching, AP, University, Education, Student, Management

DALLAS, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a company that assists primarily regional public universities in expanding access and impact by supporting their online programs, today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Wiley University Services, a line of business previously owned by Wiley (NYSE: WLY). The combined company will support over 125 colleges and universities in 40 U.S. states and internationally.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a company that assists primarily regional public universities in expanding access and impact by supporting their online programs, today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Wiley University Services, a line of business previously owned by Wiley (NYSE: WLY).
  • The combined company will support over 125 colleges and universities in 40 U.S. states and internationally.
  • "AP is in the business of transforming lives through education, and the acquisition of Wiley University Services better enables us to do just that," said Fernando Bleichmar, Chief Executive Officer of AP.
  • Wiley University Services works with institutions to deliver career-connected education programs aimed at helping students achieve their goals.

University of Phoenix Honored with 2023 Excellence in Academic Partnerships Award by Chief Learning Officer

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce its recognition as the recipient of the 2023 Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning in Practice Award in the category, Excellence in Academic Partnerships.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce its recognition as the recipient of the 2023 Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning in Practice Award in the category, Excellence in Academic Partnerships.
  • The CLO Learning in Practice Awards honor learning and development leaders for their work in designing and delivering exemplary employee development programs.
  • “It’s with enormous pride that we receive this award from CLO," said Jay Titus, vice president and general manager of Workforce Solutions Group at University of Phoenix.
  • Graduates from the program receive certificates of achievement and one college credit that can be applied to a University of Phoenix degree.

Academic Partnerships Celebrates CEOs Triumph as One of the Best in Business

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Academic Partnerships, Growth, Best, Student, University, AP, Face, Education, Management

This recognition is a testament to Fernando Bleichmar's outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to the success and growth of Academic Partnerships.

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  • This recognition is a testament to Fernando Bleichmar's outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to the success and growth of Academic Partnerships.
  • Fernando's recognition in the Best CEOs large company category reflects the overwhelming support and appreciation from Academic Partnerships' dedicated team.
  • Fernando expressed gratitude for the award, stating, "I am honored to receive the Best CEOs award from Comparably.
  • As Academic Partnerships celebrates this remarkable win, the company looks forward to building on its success and continuing to make a meaningful impact on the education industry.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Offers Online Degree Programs Supported by Academic Partnerships

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The online degree programs include:

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  • The online degree programs include:
    "Through our partnership with Academic Partnerships, we look forward to making these critical programs more accessible as we prepare our future graduates for careers in healthcare," said Dr. Colin Wilborn, Executive Dean, Mayborn College of Health Sciences.
  • The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's online nursing and public health programs provide a flexible learning experience with 100% online coursework.
  • Helping to support UMHB in making these programs more accessible is Academic Partnerships, a leading online facilitator.
  • Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Academic Partnerships said, "We are excited to partner with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as they increase access to their critical healthcare programs.