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Vice President Kelly Hermann discusses accessible ecosystems in higher education

Big Path Capital (“Big Path”), impact investing’s investment bank, announces the 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking. The list recognizes 100 top executives who are building positive social and environmental impact at high-growth companies. The 2025 MO 100 awardees demonstrate the value and opportunity found in a stakeholder-focused business model that benefits shareholders as well as workers, customers, communities, and the environment. See the full 2025 MO 100 ranking here.By highlighting these

The American Dental Association Foundation’s Initiative, with Exclusive National Sponsors Henry Schein and Colgate-Palmolive, Continues to Expand Its Reach, With Nearly 325,500 Children Expected to Receive Care Throughout 2025

Platform aims to share stories that “shape a healthy, sustainable future — for us, and the home we share”

Generation Z, Millennial donors are issue driven and technology focused, report shows

Giving Back Activities Emphasize Support for Military Families and Veterans

Pacific Life has announced plans to give $9.5 million in charitable contributions throughout 2025, supporting the communities where it operates, both in the United States and internationally. Together with the Pacific Life Foundation, Pacific Life’s global philanthropy program will focus on investing in community impact-driven programs that enable current and future generations to thrive, including college & career readiness, food security, and ocean health initiatives.“We are committed to givin

"Our partnership with QuestBridge furthers our long-standing commitment to excellence, inclusion and access and strengthens our ability to empower exceptional students from all backgrounds,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins.

Transact Campus (Transact) and CBORD, leaders in innovative campus technology and payment solutions, today announced an expanded partnership with USEFULL, advancing sustainable campus takeout dining. This enhanced collaboration establishes USEFULL as the premier provider of sustainable takeout solutions through Transact and CBORD's extensive higher education network.As the premier reusable provider, USEFULL's solution will now be available directly through Transact and CBORD's procurement channe

BDO USA today announced a cause partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA).

Funding allows for expansion of labs, teams, and additional species candidates for de-extinction

The purchase of the 423-unit Midpointe Apartments also marks the fifth investment by Turner Multifamily Impact Fund III to address the housing affordability crisis while generating strong returns for investors

This year’s Index failed to match its record-shattering performance from 2023 but still posted third-highest score of all time while cementing positive long-term trend for conscious consumerism

Nearly $100 million, three percent of all GivingTuesday donations, raised by Bonterra solutions.

Jackson has now exceeded $1.5 million in grant awards to nonprofits in 2024

Event Highlights: Ongoing Commitment to Education and Data Center Industry Growth

Three events included 68 sponsors and 250 participants

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Update, which includes highlights and updates about the Company’s progress toward its climate targets and ESG initiatives, reflecting the ongoing implementation, maturity and refinement of its ESG-related strategies.“I am pleased to report steady progress toward our emissions reduction and clean energy targets. We continue to implement our strategy, scale it across the organization and intentio

US ACT on Health Equity contributions support AstraZeneca’s long-term ambition in health equity and total more than $15 million to date

Developed by and for students, the new REP4®FinLit tool will launch in 2025

Sports company PUMA has announced its new Vision 2030 sustainability goals, which expand on the strong progress the brand has made.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114901121/en/PUMA Headquarters at Herzogenaurach (Photo: Business Wire)“With Vision 2030 we have elevated and evolved our current 10FOR25 sustainability goals to achieve impact on a larger scale across our business in climate, circularity and human rights.

New Organization Advocates for Energy Justice, Affordability, and Economic Resilience for Black Americans

The Western Union Foundation is proud to announce this year’s cohort of 70 scholarship award winners, consisting of international and immigrant students representing 33 countries of origin, studying in 8 countries, and spanning 32 different universities.The Western Union Foundation has supported international students with “Global Scholarships” since 2016 and has granted more than 600 scholarships to date. It is a program that is especially meaningful to Western Union, as well as its employees,

Ads Featuring Global CEOs and Local Talent Will Run Across New York City in Iconic Locations and on Subways, Long Island Railroad and Metro North RailroadEncouraging More Companies to Join the Mission and Hire Local

Car wash donated $3,000 to support the mission of Children of the Fallen Patriots and is offering free car washes for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day

Grant from The Sallie Mae Fund Will Support Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Fallen and Disabled Military Servicemembers

Port Houston is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Port Houston. This year, 75% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 18% higher than the average U.S. company.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107475220/en/Port Houston employees enjoy a friendly game of softball at its annual company picnic. (Ph

Corvias employees work with John D. Dingell VA Medical Center to help Detroit veterans

The Cathay Bank Foundation is delighted to announce the 20 recipients of the 2024 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship. This year, the scholarship program received 720 applications, a 35% increase from last year’s 533 applications. Notably, more than 29% of students applying for the scholarship program will be the first to attend college in their family and 90% are minorities.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241105874960/e

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors Provides $10,000 to Students from Under-resourced and Underrepresented Communities

Hoteliers gain expanded knowledge and support in the fight against human trafficking

The company improves the economics of aviation decarbonization by cutting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by up to 75%The company’s Flexiforming technology enables the production of 100% synthetic SAF without the need to blend with conventional jet fuelFlexiforming is compatible with diverse renewable feedstocks, easing the burden on limited resources

IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certification provides higher level of protection against cyberthreats for EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutionsIndependent certification process features rigorous testing and assessmentNetwork Management Card 3 (NMC3) only network management card to obtain this level of encryption and robustness

Research excellence by winners Dr. Marlene Blake, Dr. Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Dr. Joy Taylor, Dr. Jessica Flores, Dr. Adrian Allen, Dr. Patricia Battson, Dr. Kimberly Underwood, Dr. Jacquelyn Kelly, and Dr. Suzanne Gonzales in topics including belonging in higher ed, destigmatizing accommodations for students, and early childhood education were honored at the College of Doctoral Studies’ Knowledge Without Boundaries Research Summit

Avangrid ranked #3 for Utilities

Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, will co-host the first national Military Thriving Change Forum October 23, 2024, at the Leavey Convention Center at Georgetown University. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will bring together senior leaders from across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to create a blueprint outlining a path forward to improve military recruitment efforts. It intends to combat negative viewpoints related to se

Structured dialogue drives meaningful change in nonprofit workplace dynamics

Thanks to matching funds from its partners, the initiative is expected to train and equip over 600 frontline workers over three years

Findings show employers have an opportunity to retain caregivers with broader workplace benefits and savings resources

Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event benefits the Legacy Community Health School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, which provides essential pediatric and behavioral health care through on-site clinics to students at KIPP Academy, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD.Legacy's SBHC program, which served 15,860 uni

71 entrepreneurs will gain access to resources and networking to grow and scale their companies

Parent Company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill publishes its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report.

Baxter’s North Cove facility affected by flooding and currently closed for production as the company assesses extent of the impactCompany is working closely with FDA, ASPR, HHS, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security and local and state officialsBaxter and the Baxter International Foundation are committed to supporting recovery efforts in impacted local communities

Zach Gordon Pursuing Master’s Degree in Biology

Charitable foundation bookends its existing scholarship program for high school seniors with a free preschool in Eatonville, supporting students throughout the entire education lifecycle

Old Dominion University Becomes the First-Ever Carnegie Research 1 University to Reach the SMI Top 10

A pioneering endeavor to measure and assess the digital economy maturity of countries worldwide, the DEN examines 50 countries to help stakeholders achieve sustainability, accessibility, and shared prosperity across borders through an evidence-based approachThe Navigator aligns with the DCO's goal of becoming the premier knowledge and data platform on countries' digital economies, fostering global cooperation and new policy agendas, and supporting the acceleration of digital economy growth everywhere

NutriHarvest will focus on three key areas including VACS, school food programs, and poultry farming for vulnerable communities.

As many states and communities prepare for Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day on Sept. 22, Face the Fight (FTF) is announcing a new round of nonprofit grant recipients. These grants will support initiatives focused on preventing veteran suicide and breaking the stigma around seeking help within the military community.The grants total $13.9 million and will fund 27 projects from 23 grantees in communities across the country; to date the initiative has awarded $25 million. The grantees

AEG ANNOUNCES $385,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO 22 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE U.S. SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION, ARTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS