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Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of higher education, especially in the areas of admissions and student success. By enabling personalized learning experiences and using data-driven insights, AI helps institutions identify at-risk students and tailor learning paths. The integration of AI with faculty expertise can improve student engagement and support...

Ascot Group Limited, a global specialty insurance firm headquartered in Bermuda, has announced the appointment of Kewsong Lee as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Lee, the founder and CEO of BellTower Partners, will take over from Neill Currie, who transitions into the role of Independent Director. With...

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has announced the appointment of Nathalie Roos, CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions, and John Ross, CEO of IGA, as the new Sponsors of the Human Rights Coalition (HRC). Both executives will now take an active role in advancing the Coalition’s mission to safeguard and...

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp — is on the brink of becoming the world's richest individual for the first time. His net worth has soared by $51 billion in 2024, reaching an estimated $179 billion. Zuckerberg is now the fourth-richest...

Norfolk Southern announced Wednesday that it had dismissed CEO Alan Shaw due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The decision came just days after the company's board began investigating Shaw over alleged ethical misconduct, concluding two challenging years in his leadership role. The Atlanta-based railroad revealed that Shaw's relationship...

After 25 years in the corporate world, followed by 21+ years as an Executive Recruiter, I have seen most everything you can see in the hiring process.  Of course, much of the attention that is given to this subject is centered around the candidates and their struggles.  The reasons they...

OPEC+ member countries, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, have agreed to delay the recovery of oil production and extend their voluntary production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day until December 2024. This decision marks a continued effort by the alliance to manage global oil supply amid fluctuating market conditions....

PVH Corp. has appointed Fredrik Olsson as the new CEO of PVH EMEA, overseeing the company's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The appointment, effective in the fourth quarter, was announced in a press release on Thursday. Olsson will report directly to Stefan Larsson, the CEO of PVH...

As a parent, what should you do if your adult child chooses not to take a normal job after finally getting a diploma? Sure, the job market is tough for new grads, but your friends’ recent graduates are finding jobs. And your child has interviewed for a few jobs you...

Investcorp Holdings, the Middle East’s largest alternative asset manager, is set to lose one of its most senior executives amid a broad leadership restructuring that will see the co-chief executive officer position abolished. Chairman Mohammed Alardhi will assume greater responsibilities as part of this shift. Hazem Ben-Gacem, who has been...