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As corporate leaders pledge to embrace purpose beyond profit, are business schools keeping up?

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“For some time, I have been a big believer in business schools and post-secondary institutions in general as meccas for social impact,” says Trico executive director Dan Overall. In November, in an event held every two years, the school and the foundation held a two-day conference for social entrepreneurs at all stages of development.

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IBM Grants a Total of $5 Million In-Kind To Bolster Schools' Cybersecurity Preparedness

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As the FBI, DHS CISA, and MS-ISCA anticipate an increase in cyberattacks against schools during the 2022/2023 academic year, schools are bracing for potential attacks and the significant costs that follow. Each grant will sponsor IBM Service Corps volunteers to address the selected school districts' cybersecurity resiliency. IBMSecurity ?on

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Paramount Interns Engage With Communities Around the World This Intern Community Day

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Intern Community Day is an annual opportunity for Paramount’s summer intern cohort to connect with communities, hosted by the Paramount Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team in collaboration with Visit.org and the Paramount Campus & Early Career team.

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The Walt Disney Company Joins Propel Education Center in Support of the Next Generation of Diverse Storytellers and Innovators

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The hope is to create a bridge between the academic training students receive and the job opportunities available to them in the industry. “At The initial curriculum will focus on the areas of technology and hospitality where Disney has a significant number of entry-level career opportunities.

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Five Takeaways From Climate Week NYC 2024

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Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area. Sustainability leaders in business, governments, civil society and the academic community all gathered to discuss the most pressing issues in the fight against climate change under the theme: “It’s Time!”

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DraftKings Announces Sponsorship of Military Research Associate Program Developed by Kindbridge Research Institute

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“It is a privilege to be able to play a leading role in supporting the next generation of researchers while training veterans for new careers in concert with KRI,” said Chrissy Thurmond, DraftKings’ Senior Director, Responsible Gaming. We are thrilled to team up with DraftKings on this one-of-a-kind program. DraftKingsNews.

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Global EHS and Sustainability Conferences to Attend in 2024

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There are a multitude of upcoming EHS and Sustainability events across the globe that can serve as invaluable resources for gaining fresh insights, identifying new trends, and ultimately contributing to a safer and more environmentally friendly workplace and planet.