Winners of the College Debt Payoff Program Announced

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Study.com, provider of an award-winning online platform for K-12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation, is paying off student loan debt for four lucky winners of its recent College Debt Payoff Program. Since January, current and former students have shared stories of overcoming obstacles and balancing school with other life obligations on the path to furthering their education.

Study.com will pay off the student loan debt* of these four individuals as part of its ongoing commitment of providing access to the life-changing impact of education.

Alexis McKinnie from Grand Ridge, Ill.
Alexis is a recent graduate from Purdue University Global with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.Anthony Villanueva from Sacramento, Calif.
Anthony earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Thomas Edison State University and continued to earn a master’s in social work from Western New Mexico University.Jeanette Hardman from Springville, Calif.
Chemistry teacher, Jeanette Hardman used Study.com to take the graduate education degree exams as well as to pass her teacher certification exam.Sadie Hill from Houston, Texas
Sadie recently earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colorado Christian University and is continuing her education to become an Osteopathic Doctor – specializing in Neurology – at Sam Houston State University.

“We firmly believe that education is the bridge to upward mobility, especially among first-generation college students,” said Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, Study.com. “Our courses are designed to build confidence in learners while making their education journey more affordable. In fact, since we introduced our College Saver program offering 220 flexible online courses, we’ve helped to save students more than $475 million in tuition costs.”

For more information about the winners and to watch their videos, please visit https://study.com/blog/study-com-relieves-college-loan-debt-for-four-students.html.

About Study.com

Study.com opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, Study.com is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Study.com has been honored as one of the world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world’s most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs committed to increasing educational equity. These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor’s degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams.

*Study.com will pay up to $10,000 directly to the respective student loan servicer on behalf of each winner.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PointsKash Inc., has announced the signing of their new agreement with Discover® Network, a leading global payments network, to provide PointsKash customers pre-paid loyalty rewards debit cards from its KashPoint ATM/BTM kiosks nationwide.

PointsKash is a fintech company founded and led by former Wall Street executives with extensive experience in the online transactional space. The PointsKash wholly owned subsidiary PKKash leads the PK Family with their all-in-one financial services kiosk (‘KashPoint’) offering consumers the ultimate in convenience, providing the ability to deposit, withdraw, transfer, send and receive funds, pay bills, obtain microloans, buy/sell cryptocurrency, and even secure tickets to events among other services.

PointsKash KashPoint kiosk users will now be able to redeem their accrued loyalty rewards points converted to cash credits issued on Discover® Network cards from KashPoint kiosks and redeemable anywhere Discover Cards are honored.  This agreement will also allow for these cards to be whitelabeled with the PointsKash corporate identity, helping PointsKash continue to build brand awareness in its pursuit to grow its customer footprint.

“This is a huge win for PointsKash and our growing customer base,” said Steve Janjic, CEO of PointsKash Inc.  “And to be one of the first to partner in this manner with Discover® Network we believe is testament to the increasing demand for our convenient financial transaction solutions for the underbanked population in our country,” said Janjic.

PK Payments LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PointsKash Inc. is a certified independent sales office of CardConnect, LLC. CardConnect is a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA., Synovus Bank, USA, Columbus, GA, PNC Bank, N.A., Pittsburgh, PA and Pathward, N.A., Sioux Falls, SD. © Copyright 2023 CardConnect. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT POINTSKASH INC.

PointsKash, Inc. is a disruptive FinTech company that provides convenient, secure, one-stop shopping access through state of the art hardware and software technology for all banking needs including ATM, check cashing, bill payment, microloan provider, money transfer, crypto-currency buy/sell services and a rewards loyalty points program allowing consumers to convert their rewards points from participating companies to cash, cryptocurrency, event ticketing and more, all in one kiosk machine. The PointsKash merchant payment processing services team has over 100 years of combined experience serving small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, including national convenience store chains, fuel stations, auto dealerships, manufacturers, sporting events, e-gaming organizations, and retailers. PointsKash is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Contact:

Michael Herron
Chief Operating Officer; President
mherron@pointskash.com
1.802.227.2247

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Expands Global Reach with Official Amazon Launches Across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia

Flagship Products – Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, Heartleaf Toner, and Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum – Top Their Amazon Categories

SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Founders, Inc., a global brand-building company, announced that its skincare brand Anua has officially launched on Amazon in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, marking a significant step in its global expansion and reinforcing its position as a leading player in the fast-growing K-beauty market.

After achieving strong performance and growing brand recognition on Amazon US and Japan, Anua is building on that momentum with recent launches in the UK (January), Dubai (February), and now Germany and Australia. In addition to its success online, Anua is also available in leading brick-and-mortar retailers such as Ulta Beauty (US) and Boots (UK), further expanding its presence across key global markets. Through these official Amazon launches, Anua also aims to provide authentic products directly to customers, minimize confusion caused by unauthorized listings, and foster stronger trust in global markets.

Since entering these new markets, Anua’s signature products—Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner, and Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum—have quickly climbed to the top of their respective categories, receiving an enthusiastic response from global consumers. In the UAE, the Cleansing Oil, Rice Enzyme Cleansing Powder and TXA Serum have claimed the top spot in their categories. The success of Ramadan and Spring Sale campaigns has further fueled Anua’s momentum, with additional products poised to become category bestsellers across the region.

A spokesperson from Anua commented, “This expansion marks a major milestone in our mission to become the number one global skincare brand representing K-beauty,” and added, “We’re committed to introducing new product lines, launching engaging promotions, and connecting with more customers worldwide through innovative products and thoughtful service.”

Since its launch in 2019, Anua has seen rapid growth—achieving over 200% year-on-year growth—and solidifying its place on the global skincare stage. The brand officially entered the US market in 2022, and in July 2023, saw a 537% sales increase during Amazon Prime Day. On Black Friday, Anua saw an 800% surge in daily sales, further establishing itself as a K-beauty frontrunner.

Brand Overview
Global Beauty Brand Anua
Founded in 2019, Anua is a skincare brand that carefully selects the most effective naturally derived and dermatological ingredients, offering a diverse range of products tailored to various skin concerns. Bestsellers include the Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner, Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, and Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad. The brand has seen impressive growth across major global platforms such as Amazon and eBay Japan, solidifying its status as one of K-beauty’s leading skincare brands.

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