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University of New Hampshire and Plymouth State University to Offer Real-Time Acceptance and Scholarships via Direct Admissions

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Will participate in Niche Direct Admissions® to provide a simplified admissions process

CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Plymouth State University (PSU) today announced a pilot program with Niche Direct Admissions® for the 2024-25 admissions year. Some high school seniors throughout New Hampshire, and across the country, who meet the criteria set by these institutions for admission and merit scholarships can now receive immediate acceptance based solely on their Niche Profile.

Niche, the country’s leading platform connecting students with colleges, recently launched its 2025 direct admissions program for high school seniors. The company is revolutionizing the college admissions landscape by modernizing the way students and families choose their best-fit colleges, offering real-time acceptance and upfront scholarship offers. Now in its fourth consecutive cycle, Niche Direct Admissions has over 110 college and university partners.

“UNH is committed to making it easier for students and their families to access higher education and to navigate the admissions process,” said Kimberly DeRego, vice provost of enrollment management at UNH. “Students admitted via the Niche program are held to the same standards as any other student we welcome; however, they now have a quicker, more straightforward path to enrollment.”

This is the first time UNH and PSU, part of the University System of New Hampshire, will offer direct admissions. Across the country, direct admissions programs have expanded rapidly over the past five years, as universities seek to broaden access, boost enrollment and change the narrative of higher education from one of scarcity to one of opportunity. According to Niche survey data, 80% of last year’s high school seniors reported they’d be more interested in a college that offers acceptance without a traditional application. That trend continues for rising seniors in the class of 2025. 

“Niche was easy to adopt and has complemented our existing strategies, providing us with an additional source of enrollment at a time of rapid change within the industry,” said Joanne Landers, Ph.D., vice president of enrollment management and communications at Plymouth State University. “This new resource will enable us to further streamline our admissions process and extend the PSU experience to a broader audience.”

Research from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University noted that “complexity and uncertainty in the college application process contribute to longstanding racial and socioeconomic disparities in enrollment.” While the study found that direct admissions programs increased the number of college applications overall, the increases were greater for underrepresented minority, first-generation and low-income students.

With Niche Direct Admissions, institutions set criteria for acceptance that are unique to their college or university. Meanwhile, students create an online profile and explore colleges based on a myriad of factors. In real time, qualified students will see if they have been accepted, receive a merit scholarship offer and access detailed information about the institution along with the option to initiate the enrollment process. These are offers from colleges the student expressed interest in, as well as similar ones they qualify for and may want to consider.

“It’s wonderful to see forward-thinking schools, such as our friends in New Hampshire, start to meet today’s students where they are by providing them and their families with the immediacy and transparency they’ve come to expect elsewhere in their lives,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche. “Not only is it beneficial to the students, but the ROI for the colleges checks out as well. The 2024 Niche Direct Admissions cycle generated an estimated first-year net tuition revenue of nearly $100 million, accounting for 9% of our partner institutions’ deposits on average, with some as high as 30%.”

Niche’s student-first approach removes much of the friction associated with the traditional college admissions process, such as letters of recommendation or personal essays. Niche Direct Admissions is completely free for students and open to all high school seniors, allowing them to receive acceptance and scholarships to colleges both in their home state and elsewhere. Students can still apply to PSU and UNH via the traditional application process.

UNH and PSU are now actively offering Niche Direct Admissions to the high school class of 2025. High school underclassmen who create a Niche Profile will automatically be eligible for direct admissions offers during their senior year. Over a million high school seniors create a Niche Profile each year, which is roughly one out of every two college-bound seniors. 

PRESS CONTACTS
UNH: Tania deLuzuriaga, Executive Director of Public Relations
tania.deluzuriaga@unh.edu

PSU: Denise Panyik-Dale, Director of Communications and Marketing
denise.panyikdale@plymouth.edu

Niche: Nick Liberati, Director of Public Relations
nick.liberati@niche.com

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE:
The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation and world. Nearly 16,000 students from 50 states and 87 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. A Carnegie Classification R1 institution, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF, and NIH, and received over $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23 to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea and space.

ABOUT PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY:
Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transforming our students through advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated undergraduates, and by providing graduate education that deepens and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. The Plymouth State Cluster Learning Model emphasizes open, integrative, and project-based experiences. With distinction, we connect with community and business partners for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

ABOUT NICHE:
Niche is changing how colleges connect with students and build their future classes. As the trusted partner to hundreds of colleges, Niche is helping higher education institutions across the country streamline operations, forge genuine connections with students and achieve their enrollment targets. Our nationally recognized Niche Direct Admissions® program enables colleges to proactively accept qualified students based on their Niche Profile alone. Through real-time acceptance and scholarship opportunities, Niche Direct Admissions offers a modern experience for today’s students, resulting in more enrollments for college admissions teams. Learn more about how over 110 institutions are already leveraging Niche Direct Admissions.

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CHINT Shines on Forbes Global Brand Top 30

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “2024 Forbes China Go-International Brands Top 30” results have been officially announced. CHINT has earned a spot on the prestigious list and is recognized for its outstanding performance and significant contributions on the global stage. This honor highlights CHINT’s high recognition in international markets and marks a solid step forward in advancing Chinese brands globally.

After more than two decades of overseas development, CHINT Group has steadily expanded its business to over 140 countries and regions worldwide, covering key industries such as low-voltage electrical appliances, smart electrical equipment, instrumentation, and green energy. CHINT Global’s globalization strategy is reflected not only in its extensive business layout but also in the localization of talent and R&D.

Globally, CHINT employs over 50,000 people across five business regions and more than 40 subsidiaries, with a local talent rate exceeding 66%. The company has established 20 research institutes worldwide, focusing on the customized development of localized products, investing 3%-12% of its annual sales revenue in R&D, accumulating over 8,000 authorized patents, and participating in the formulation of industry and international standards more than 400 times.

Regarding localized manufacturing, CHINT Group has 28 manufacturing bases globally, including eight overseas, with product lines covering the full range of products. Regarding localized delivery, local logistics centers have been established in all five business continents, increasing international project coverage by over 50% and shortening the average delivery cycle by more than 60 days.

The Forbes Brand Going Global award for CHINT means a high recognition of its efforts in implementing globalization strategies, promoting localized operations, and driving innovative development. This honor is not only an affirmation of the past but also an inspiration for the future. CHINT Global will continue to forge ahead, striving to become a global leader in the full industry chain of smart electrical energy solutions, and will continue to contribute to the development of the global energy and electricity industry.

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KBR’s Market-Leading Ammonia Technology Selected by AMUFERT, Angola

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HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with AMUFERT for the development of a new ammonia plant in Soyo, Angola.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment and catalyst solutions for AMUFERT’s 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia plant. Leveraging KBR’s proprietary technologies and expertise in ammonia, the planned facility will assist Angola and its neighboring countries move towards greater food security and self-sufficiency.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this project and support AMUFERT’s efforts in accelerating sustainable agriculture in Angola through our leading ammonia technology,” said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR has a proud legacy in Angola, and we look forward to working closely with AMUFERT and our partners to ensure the success of this important project.”

KBR is a world leader in ammonia technology and has been at the forefront of innovation in the ammonia market for decades. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered or constructed over 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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At Its European Innovation Day 2024, Huawei Advocates Collaboration to Unlock Europe’s Potential

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PARIS, Nov. 22, 2024 /CNW/ — Huawei hosted the 2024 “Europe Innovation Day” in Paris, an event where European tech leaders, business representatives, and innovation experts explored opportunities for cross-border and cross-industry collaboration. Under this year’s theme of “Unleashing the Potential of European Innovation,” the event addressed critical challenges in Europe’s digital transformation, offering strategies to strengthen regional ecosystems and enhance global competitiveness.

Driving Europe’s Digital Progress through Cooperation

Jesus Contreras, Chief Operations and Financial Officer of EIT Digital, stated: “Innovation is never a solo endeavor; it relies on collaboration and exchange among all parties.” He emphasized that digital innovation flourishes when global partners and customers with diverse perspectives unite, bringing energy and momentum to collaborative efforts.

Nicola Caputo, Regional Minister of Campania (Italy) and Member of the European Committee of the Regions, highlighted the challenges Europe faces in its digital transformation, such as insufficient digital literacy, lagging commercial adoption, and uneven 5G coverage. He called for governments to strengthen cross-border cooperation to boost Europe’s global competitiveness in the digital economy.

Ximo Puig, Spain’s Permanent Representative to the OECD, stated: “Innovation is essentially a framework. Governments, businesses, and society must leverage this framework to collectively foster long-term development and build a fully connected world.”

Laurent Lafforgue, a renowned mathematician at Huawei Technologies France, said: “The rapid advancement of technological innovation relies on solid foundational theories. Robust theoretical research is essential to achieving sustainable and long-term technological progress.”

Huawei’s Commitment to Long-Term Investment

 “Innovation is a long-term process,” remarked Yu Liang, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Global Ecosystem. He affirmed Huawei’s dedication to fostering open collaboration that drives both societal and commercial value. Yu further announced Huawei’s partnership with Station F to launch a sustainability-focused incubation program, aiming to support 10 startups in sectors like retail, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, enabling them to achieve rapid growth within a seven-month incubation period.

Advancing Digital Transformation and Building Europe’s Future

At the “Driving Digital Transformation for Europe’s Emerging Innovators” forum, co-hosted by Euronews and Huawei, participants underscored the necessity of cross-sector collaboration and open ecosystems. Key speakers included Horst Heitz, Chair of SME Connect Steering Committee; Ana Paula Nishio de Sousa, Director of Digital Transformation & AI at the UN Industrial Development Organization; Alexander Pisemskiy, CEO of Zenpulsar; and Gaurav Tripathi, CTO of Partex NV. They emphasized the need for open data-sharing platforms and collaborative ecosystems to cultivate a more inclusive and adaptable innovation environment.

Huawei Cloud will continue to invest in Europe by delivering stable and reliable cloud infrastructure, working with government agencies and universities to cultivate digital talent, and supporting startups to scale across regions,” said Zhu Xiaoming, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Global Industry Development. He noted that Europe’s digital transformation is advancing slower than the targets outlined in the Europe Digital Decade 2030 plan, particularly in areas such as data and artificial intelligence.

Promoting Inclusivity and Women Innovators

Berta Herrero, Head of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Huawei Europe, moderated a panel discussion on empowering women innovators. Panelists included Rebeca de Sancho Mayoral, Senior Adviser on EU Innovation & Access to Finance at the European Commission; Egle Ciuoderiene, Founder of Duevo; Iva Tasheva, Co-Founder and Cybersecurity Lead at CyEn; and Gaia Verzelli, an alumna of Huawei’s Women Leadership School. They shared insights into EU funding and policy initiatives designed to support women entrepreneurs and called for greater female participation in the tech innovation ecosystem to foster an inclusive and diverse environment.

A Call to Action

Closing the event, Tony Yong Jin, Director of Business Environment Affairs of the European Region at Huawei, called on all parties to take decisive action to drive digital innovation and build a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable Europe. He stated, “Today, I call on all of us to embrace digital innovation—not just because of its promises, but because of its profound impact on every individual, family, and community.”

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