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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Oregon Business Council (OBC) and Oregon Life Sciences today announced the launch of the Oregon Life Sciences Competitiveness Task Force, a statewide initiative to define how Oregon will compete, win market share and scale high-wage job growth in life sciences. The Task Force held its inaugural meeting on April 7, 2026 in Portland, bringing together more than 30 leaders from industry, higher education, economic development, and local and state government to...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today announced eight scholarships for undergraduate and graduate women studying in the Bay Area. FWSF provides $10,000 scholarships to undergraduate students and $15,000 to graduate students studying finance or related fields. To qualify, women must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing careers connected to the financial services industry, among other criteria. FWSF pairs each student with a designated mentor to help suppor...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express today announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations. AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training program created by Generation, is open to small businesses globally, with courses offered in English and Spanish. Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship Am...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FlightSafety International Inc., the global leader in aviation training and simulation technology, today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Virtual Aircraft Preflight Inspection (VAPI) with Evaluation Mode for three aircraft training programs: the Embraer EMB-550, Gulfstream G500/G600, and Citation Latitude. This innovative capability allows pilots in initial training to complete a 3D virtual aircraft preflight inspectio...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Judge Mary S. Scriven, selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the 11th Circuit....

ACCRA, Ghana--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abigail Agyeiwaa has been named the 2026 regional winner of the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa by the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge). A teacher at Mangoase Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality, Abigail was chosen by the judges for her impact on education and wellbeing for young people in her community. Her win follows that of fellow Ghanaian Portia Dzilah, who took...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Secret, the #1 Clinical Antiperspirant Brand* has teamed up with Intern Queen, the leading Gen-Z and campus marketing platform, and Corporate Natalie, content creator and entrepreneur, to provide young women with the tools – and the confidence – to navigate the often sweat-inducing, "unwritten rules" of the corporate world. The transition from college into corporate life can be stressful. When faced with the pressure of a first performance review or an "always-on" h...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACAMS, the certification and intelligence company for the anti-financial crime (AFC) community, is now accepting applications for its 2026 ACAMS Scholarship. This global initiative builds on the organization’s longstanding commitment to social impact and professional advancement by investing in the next generation of AFC leaders. Since 2021, ACAMS has supported more than 130 AFC professionals through its global and regional scholarships, attracting applicants from o...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH; “McGraw Hill” and the “Company”), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, today announced that it will participate in the following conferences: Morgan Stanley Business Services One-on-One Day: May 11, 2026 – The Company’s Investor Relations team will participate in investor meetings. 21st Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference: May 14, 2026 – Phil...

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation (“SLM” or the “Company”) announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all of its outstanding 3.125% senior notes (the “Notes”) upon the terms and conditions described in the Company’s Offer to Purchase, dated May 6, 2026 (the “Offer to Purchase”). Certain information regarding the Notes and the U.S. Treasury Reference Security, the Bloomberg reference page and t...