Saint Joseph's University President Cheryl A. McConnell has unveiled a multi-year institutional priority titled the Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI. The strategy shifts the focus from purely technical integration to cultivating human judgment, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking across the entire Philadelphia campus.
A 24-month implementation is rarely 24 months of high-value work—it is months of consultants rewriting documents and hand-coding integrations, said Faisal Siddiqui, CTO of Automus Consulting. To break this cycle, the firm has launched FAiSAccelerate, an AI-powered delivery model designed to automate the most labor-intensive phases of Oracle Cloud migrations.
Transplant centers face a new seven-day window for HIV and West Nile Virus testing following the August 17 implementation of a mandatory OPTN emergency policy. To prevent surgical delays, the National Kidney Registry and National Liver Registry deployed a comprehensive testing solution a full week before the deadline.
The Board of Governors at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has appointed Dr. Charles W.M. Roberts as the institution's next president and chief executive officer. Currently serving as director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, Roberts will officially transition into his new leadership role on January 1, 2027.
Two Wendy’s properties in Jacksonville, Florida, have changed hands in a pair of off-market transactions totaling $4 million. Facilitated by CrownPoint Partners, the deals were completed within a 90-day window, with the firm acting as the representative for both buyers and sellers in each instance.
Technology leaders will gather at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto from November 10–12, 2026, for Info-Tech LIVE, a conference centered on the deployment of seven interconnected IT Playbooks designed to shift focus from tactical firefighting to long-term strategic organizational outcomes.
For families navigating autism services, the distance between daily struggles and clinical research design is shrinking. Two new studies led by the Center for Social Dynamics and Stanford Medicine demonstrate how integrating caregiver priorities directly into trial protocols creates more practical, responsive models of behavioral health care for neurodiverse children.
A 2025 analysis reveals that Integrity Health reduced healthcare costs for high-risk diabetic patients by more than $70 per member per month. By integrating Lightbeam’s AI-driven population health platform with proactive care coordination, the provider successfully lowered emergency department and inpatient hospital spending despite managing higher clinical risk profiles.
Andelyn Biosciences has entered a strategic partnership with Queen's University to develop and manufacture AAV9-GM2, an experimental gene therapy designed to treat GM2 gangliosidoses. The collaboration aims to address the progressive neurological decline associated with rare, inherited conditions like Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases through advanced viral vector production.
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has relocated its Boynton Beach presence to a new storefront at 7375 Boynton Beach Blvd., marking the brand's latest effort to refresh its footprint in Florida. The restaurant opened its doors this week, introducing a contemporary design aesthetic alongside the chain's standard menu of wok-fired staples.
When a tooth suffers damage, the choice between a simple filling and a crown often hinges on structural integrity and material durability. Dr. Terrance O'Keefe, a dental expert based in Penfield, New York, outlines the specific clinical factors that dictate which restoration will best serve a patient's long-term oral health.
Culver City-based EV charging provider Chargie has appointed former Chief Revenue Officer Cole Reinwand as its new Chief Executive Officer, while company founder Zach Jennings moves into the role of Chief Innovation Officer to focus on grid integration and energy management technology.
The Elora-based luxury retreat is entering its most ambitious chapter yet, unveiling a 100-acre private nature sanctuary, a restored 1870s heritage estate, and a rotating roster of world-renowned chefs to curate nightly tasting menus for its guests.
Real Estate Business Review has named Cheshire-based HAI Group the 2026 Public and Affordable Housing Insurance Service Company of the Year. The award honors nearly four decades of specialized risk management and insurance advocacy tailored specifically to the unique operational challenges faced by public housing authorities nationwide.
For the 11th consecutive year, the Jeep brand is heading to the Rebelle Rally, fielding a stock Gladiator Mojave in the grueling eight-day navigation challenge. Team 129, led by veteran competitor Nena Barlow and newcomer Hannah “Hurricane” Felton, will navigate 1,500 miles of desert terrain without GPS or cellular assistance.
After a twelve-year tenure that transformed Jewelers Mutual Group from a niche specialty insurer into a diversified technology platform, CEO Scott Murphy will step down at the end of 2026. President Mike Alexander, a key architect of the company’s recent strategic expansion, will assume the CEO role on January 1, 2027.
After four decades of leading Chicago’s Anshe Emet Synagogue, Rabbi Michael Siegel is transitioning into the corporate sector as the new Managing Director of Faith-Based Organization Advisory at Hilco Global, where he will guide religious institutions through complex financial and operational restructuring.
More than 179,000 vehicles pass the site daily on Interstate 95, highlighting the strategic position of the latest SecureSpace self-storage facility. Located at 650 NW 30th Street, the seven-story property marks the company’s fourth expansion into the Miami metropolitan area, serving a dense market of over 317,000 residents.
High school students enrolled in out-of-school programs now have a new venue to test their technical ingenuity. The Panasonic Foundation and the STEM Next Opportunity Fund have launched the inaugural AI Innovation Challenge, a national competition that invites teenagers to deploy artificial intelligence to solve pressing local and global problems.
Nearly three-quarters of small and middle-market business leaders remain optimistic about their economic prospects for the coming year, yet a widening gap exists between AI investment and actual performance, with fewer than half of surveyed organizations reporting meaningful efficiency gains from their recent technology expenditures.
As U.S. infrastructure policy pivots toward domestic sourcing, the Copper Development Association has refreshed its centralized supplier database. The update allows engineers and procurement teams to pinpoint North American manufacturers of copper and copper alloy products, streamlining the transition from material selection to supply chain qualification.
Manufacturing expert Doug Stevens argues that the most critical phase of production occurs long before a machine starts running. By prioritizing design for manufacturability through early engineering collaboration, companies can identify structural and material challenges that, if left unaddressed, lead to expensive delays and assembly bottlenecks.
A 28% improvement in visual reaction time and a 26% boost in attention scores have fueled the latest expansion for First Person. The company is pivoting its focus from general wellness to cognitive performance, leveraging the momentum of its flagship functional coffee, Think Fast, to target high-productivity lifestyles.
Private equity firm Rockbridge Growth Equity has agreed to sell CheckedUp, a specialty point-of-care digital network, to Providence Equity Partners. Varsity Healthcare Partners will join the transition as a strategic minority investor, while the existing management team remains in place to guide the company through its next expansion phase.
Baseball fans and their dogs will storm the Right Field Plaza at Nationals Park on August 25, as Eukanuba brings its Fuel Extraordinary Combine to the Washington Nationals' Pups in the Park event. The activation invites canine athletes to test their speed, agility, and focus on a custom-built diamond.
Tech innovators from startups to global enterprises are now invited to submit entries for the 22nd Annual Globee Awards for Technology. The program seeks to recognize measurable business results across a vast spectrum of fields, ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to aerospace and agricultural technology.
Seven veteran consultants have been promoted to senior vice president at Cornerstone Research, marking a strategic consolidation of leadership across the firm’s core practice areas. The appointments recognize decades of individual contributions to complex economic litigation, antitrust analysis, and the firm’s internal technological infrastructure.
Breezeline is integrating DIRECTV’s streaming platform into its service portfolio, offering subscribers live sports and entertainment packages bundled with high-speed internet. The partnership, which includes a two-year price guarantee and satellite-free access, aims to leverage Breezeline’s fiber-powered infrastructure to deliver a modernized, app-based viewing experience for residential customers.
The Kat Florence Hotel in Elora, Ontario, is set to unveil a major expansion on September 1, headlined by a 100-acre private nature reserve and the restoration of an 1870s heritage estate, as the luxury retreat doubles down on its promise of bespoke, ultra-exclusive guest experiences.
As the studio scales its footprint within Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, ASTOUND Group has appointed Ross Guntert and Ivan Druzic as executive creative directors. The duo will oversee the studio’s design systems and experiential storytelling, bridging the gap between architectural rigor and immersive fan engagement.
