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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Royal Ballet School is heading to Edinburgh this Thursday, 5 February, to host a special day of free workshops for local school students. On Thursday 5 February, more than 70 pupils in Years 3 and 4 from Abbeyhill Primary School and Royal Mile Primary School will take part in insight workshops introducing them to the School’s national Associate Programme. The sessions will be led by Royal Ballet School alumna and former Principal of Scottish Ballet, Bethany Kingsley...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clinique, a globally leading dermatologist guided skincare to makeup brand,* today announces a visionary collaboration in the U.S. with ACUVUE, the world’s leading§ contact lens brand. It unites two global leaders around a powerful mission: to advance eye education in beauty and vision by highlighting to consumers that they can wear contacts and eye makeup confidently. This pioneering collaboration highlights Clinique’s expertise in creating high-performance eye makeu...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securus Technologies, the industry leader in correctional technology, today announced a strategic collaboration and a $50,000 foundational investment in the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) I.G.N.I.T.E. (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) initiative, a sheriff-led initiative focused on expanding access to education, strengthening reentry outcomes, and ultimately improving public safety. As interest in I.G.N.I.T.E. continues to grow, s...

BELLINGHAM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SPIE, the international society of optics and photonics, announced that Shilong Zhang is the recipient of the 2026 Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship Award. Zhang will receive $10,000 toward pursuing his M.S.- PhD in Electrical Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, South Korea. He will also be honored during the 2026 SPIE Advanced Lithography and Patterning conference held 22–26 February in San Jose, California. Zha...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA to Round Rock Independent School District's (the "District's" or "RRISD's") Series 2026A and Series 2026B Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds and Variable Rate Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, respectively. Additionally, KBRA affirms the District's outstanding unlimited tax obligations at AAA. The Rating Outlook is Stable for the new and existing unlimited tax obligations. Key Credit Considerations The rating actions reflect...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced the winners of its 2026 AAKRUTI international student design competition at 3DEXPERIENCE World in Houston. AAKRUTI invited teams to develop sustainable solutions to challenges in healthcare, mobility and green energy by using technology, creativity and engineering skills. The winning team - Team UJ Wom+n in Tech, from University of Johannesburg, South Africa - was recognized for Latch, a pedal-pow...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISACA, a global association empowering the workforce advancing trust in technology, has released its 2026 event schedule, with both in-person and virtual opportunities. ISACA’s events offer expert insights in the areas of digital trust, cybersecurity, audit, governance, risk, privacy and emerging technologies for leaders worldwide. Flagship Conferences: ISACA North America Conference | 6-8 May 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA & Virtual The premier event for b...

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 first quarter financial results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended December 27, 2025   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,135     5 GAAP Measures:       Revenue $ 333.1     $ 19.2   Net Income $ 30.8     $ 2.0   Diluted EPS $ 0.94     $ 0.08   Non-GAAP Measures1:       Adjusted EBITDA $ 50.1  ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The February issue of Best’s Review examines the state of insurance education: “Learning Curve: Our Readers Identify Gaps in Insurance Education” features insight from industry professionals on how academic institutions can better prepare tomorrow’s insurance workforce. “Survey Said…” shares perspectives from Best’s Review readers on how to move the industry forward. “Academics Say Future of Insurance Education Is Interactive, Collaborative” details how professor...

New York, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY), launched the 38th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment about Super Bowl commercials. Since its debut in 1989, USA TODAY Ad Meter has remained a leading authority on Super Bowl advertising, addressing how the brands and spots drive sentiment and conversations related to sports, pop culture and the world of entertainment. Presented by State Farm®, the 2026 A...