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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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Gentoo Media – Mandatory notification of trade

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ST JULIANS, Malta, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MJ Foundation Fundacja Rodzinna, a company related to Mateusz Juroszek, Board Member and primary insider of Gentoo Media Inc. (Gentoo) has today acquired 115,604 shares in Gentoo at a price of SEK 24,996 per share. After this transaction, close associates of Mateusz Juroszek hold 24,027,766 shares in Gentoo.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

For further information, contact:
Tore Formo, Group CFO, tore.formo@g2m.com, +47 91668678

About Gentoo Media

Gentoo Media is a market-leading affiliate connecting operators and players in the online gambling and sports betting industry. Gentoo Media offers an array of iGaming affiliate solutions, such as paid marketing expertise and quality traffic through our prominent industry sites including AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN and Casinomeister. In 2024, Gentoo Media (formerly GiG Media) became Gentoo Media Inc. following a legal split separating the Media and Platform and Sportsbook business in Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) into two independently listed companies. Gentoo Media Inc. is dual listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker “G2MNO”) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker “G2M”). www.gentoomedia.com

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Xinhua Silk Road: World IoT expo 2024 opens in E. China’s Wuxi to showcase future of smart connectivity

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BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Internet of Things (IoT) Exposition 2024 kicked off on Monday in Wuxi City of east China’s Jiangsu Province, attracting industry leaders, representatives of enterprises and experts from across the globe to discuss industry trends and demonstrate innovative applications.

At the expo’s opening ceremony, Wuxi unveiled a national pilot project in intelligent connected vehicles, which aims to create a cohesive mode for car owners, vehicles and cities connection, contributing Wuxi’s expertise to smart vehicle initiatives.

Additionally, a new smart sensing chip engineering center was launched, representing an investment of over 1 billion yuan and focusing on high-density large-scale substrates and other advanced chip technologies to strengthen the city’s integrated circuit development.

The event also saw the release of several major IoT research achievements, including the 2024 IoT innovation development Taihu index and the 2024 white paper on advanced sensing technology and applications.

The three-day event features exhibitions, panel discussions, and thematic sessions that showcase the latest development in IoT innovations and applications. This year’s expo is poised to drive Wuxi’s high-quality growth in IoT while promoting global tech collaboration and knowledge sharing in the IoT field.

Wuxi has become a navigator of the IoT industry in China. The latest statistics show that in 2023, the scale of the IoT industrial cluster in Wuxi surpassed 450 billion yuan, taking the lead in Jiangsu Province.

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Agoda Highlights Five Urban Hikes for Adventurous Travelers

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda introduces five urban hikes across Asia, offering travelers a chance to experience the perfect blend of city life and nature. These hikes, ranging from family-friendly to more challenging trails, provide an unmatched perspective on some of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Whether it’s Elephant Hill in Taipei, with its stunning views of the Taipei 101, or Hong Kong’s famous Dragon Back, active travelers are in for a treat when embarking on these city hike adventures.

Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda said: “Asia is special to have so many incredible hike routes right in the heart of these popular cities. The five highlighted hikes are just a sample of the many breathtaking city trails the continent has to offer. Adventurous travelers will want to try them all and thankfully Agoda helps make travel affordable with great value deals on over 4.5 million properties globally.”

These are the five city hikes, ranked from easiest to most challenging:

Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve offers a unique experience of trekking through a tropical rainforest right in the city center. The trail is relatively easy, with well-marked paths and informative signboards about the local flora and fauna, making it a great choice for families and nature enthusiasts.

Elephant Hill in Taipei offers a short but rewarding climb. The trail is well-maintained and provides stunning views of Taipei’s skyline, including the famous Taipei 101. It’s an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy a quick escape into nature without straying far from the city.

In Singapore, the Southern Ridges trail offers a moderate hike through a series of interconnected parks and gardens. Spanning 10 kilometers, this trail provides a lush green corridor amidst the urban environment, with highlights including the Henderson Waves bridge and panoramic views of the city.

Namsan in Seoul presents a slightly more challenging hike, leading to the N Seoul Tower. The trail is popular among locals and tourists alike, offering a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, with several routes to choose from depending on the desired difficulty level.

Finally, Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back is a favorite for its breathtaking views of the coastline and the South China Sea. This moderately challenging hike is known for its undulating ridges and scenic vistas, providing a rewarding experience for those willing to tackle its ups and downs.

In each of these city hike destinations, Agoda offers great value accommodation. In addition to holiday properties, Agoda’s 130,000 flight routes and 300,000 activities ensure the platform is the one-stop travel solution to help booking an entire trip. The latest Agoda deals can be found in the Agoda app or on agoda.com/deals.

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