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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UFT President Michael Mulgrew reelected to top NYC teachers union post
NEW YORK — United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew won his reelection bid Saturday, edging out two rival candidates who challenged the longtime incumbent over his handling of retiree health care and dissatisfaction with the status quo. Mulgrew's caucus, known as Unity, secured 54% of the vote this election cycle, compared to 32% and 14% for the opposition slates, A Better Contract ('ABC') and Alliance of Retiree and In-Services Educators ('ARISE'), respectively. More than 58,300 UFT members cast ballots — the highest voter turnout in a teachers union election in recent years. 'I want to thank the tens of thousands of UFT members who put their trust in Unity and in our work on behalf of the union,' Mulgrew said in a statement. The UFT is New York City's second-largest, public-sector union — with nearly 200,000 active and retired teachers, paraprofessionals and other members. With his latest victory, Mulgrew, the UFT president since 2009, has won six consecutive elections, but by increasingly smaller margins. In 2022, Unity won roughly 66% of the vote, while the opposition slate in the race secured 34% of ballots. This year's election results continued that trend. The results cap off a particularly invigorated election cycle, including an unsuccessful legal challenge by A Better Contract over in-person voting. In recent months, Mulgrew campaigned on the passage of the state's 2022 class size law, took a sharply critical stance of Mayor Eric Adams' relationship with the Trump administration, and tried to push through legislation to boost pay for paraprofessionals. ARISE brought together three caucuses, including the progressive Movement of Rank and File Educators ('MORE') and 'Retiree Advocate,' which last year toppled Mulgrew's ally who led the Retired Teacher chapter. The ARISE coalition, led by Olivia Swisher, a middle school art teacher in Brooklyn, hoped to harness the anger against Mulgrew over efforts to move former city workers onto privatized health care, known as Medicare Advantage, which retired teachers said could diminish their care. Acknowledging those headwinds, Mulgrew has since withdrawn the UFT's support for the the plan, which would have provided the city with hundreds of millions of dollars in annual savings. A Better Contract was led by Amy Arundell, a former top borough official at Unity. She left the caucus after she was removed from her position overseeing all union matters in Queens amid controversy over a pro-Israel union resolution. ABC, too, stood against the switch to Medicare Advantage. The insurgent bids seized on a growing anti-incumbent sentiment, which most recently played a part in the ouster of longtime health care labor leader George Gresham of 1199SEIU, who POLITICO reported used member dues to benefit himself, his family and political allies. Driven in part by that feeling, voter turnout increased by 15% since last election, according to the results. Both slates insisted that pay raises in the last contract did not keep pace with the cost of living. Mulgrew's rivals have also accused current leadership of not giving the rank and file enough of a voice in union matters and also of backroom dealings. In particular, some of his critics took issue with the city's new reading curriculum mandates, which were announced alongside the UFT, which they said threaten teacher autonomy and professionalism. The UFT president and other newly elected officers will serve three-year terms, starting on July 1.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Science
- New Straits Times
Hajiji: Sabah must reform education system to tackle future challenges
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to transform the state's education system for students to better face the future challenges, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the latest research data from 2024 revealed that only 65 per cent of students demonstrated good or excellent problem-solving skills, while just 72 per cent were confident in applying scientific knowledge in daily life. "These figures show that we cannot afford to be complacent. Many students are still struggling to understand basic science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. "Therefore, educational transformation must become a top priority for all stakeholders," he said at the launch of the International Educational Research Conference "Astounding Research Innovation STEM Exploration" (ARISE) 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. Hajiji added that teaching approaches rooted in research and innovation must be strengthened and mainstreamed to ensure Sabah's education system remains relevant, inclusive and competitive. The chief minister also called on educators, educational institutions, researchers and policymakers to continuously explore and improve pedagogical methods to align with the digital era and current industry needs. He added that ARISE 2025, which brings together more than 600 participants from Malaysia and abroad, including from the United Kingdom, Spain, the Philippines, China and Ireland, serves as a crucial platform for pioneering global educational collaboration. He also said the state government has allocated RM41.75 million this year to the state Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry, as well as Sabah Skills and Training and Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centres, to implement training and skills empowerment programmes. Among those programmes are Borneo Science Expedition, Sabah Science Carnival, Technology and Innovation Competitions, STEM Education Festival, Roboneo Programme and Sabah Screen Fest. Hajiji said all are crucial platforms to cultivate students' interest in technology and engineering.
Malaysian Reserve
08-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
LIPOGEMS ANNOUNCES LAST PATIENT LAST VISIT FOR ARISE 1 KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS TRIAL
ATLANTA, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lipogems is proud to announce the completion of the ARISE I U.S. FDA IDE Study with the last patient's last visit successfully completed. This milestone marks the conclusion of a key phase in the advancement of Lipogems for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who are not yet ready for or do not qualify for knee replacement. The double-blinded, randomized controlled trial enrolled 173 subjects across 18 well-respected U.S. sites. The primary endpoints evaluate improvement in pain and function at 12 months post-injection. Efficacy and safety results from ARISE studies are expected to be announced in late 2025. 'We are thrilled to reach this significant milestone,' said Carl Llewellyn, Chief Executive Officer of Lipogems USA. 'This accomplishment brings us one step closer to making Lipogems a mainstream treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis that historically have had limited options. The successful conclusion of this trial represents the hard work and dedication of our team, clinical sites, and the patients that have placed their trust in us.' While the Lipogems device has been and remains FDA cleared for use broadly in orthopaedics and arthroscopic surgery for 10 years, these studies represent the largest clinical trials to date for the company. The ARISE I and II studies are designed to support Lipogems in obtaining a separate indication specifically for knee OA. The data will be analyzed in the coming months to assess the safety and efficacy of Lipogems, specifically how Lipogems improves pain and function for patients with mild to moderate knee OA. Lipogems remains committed to making this technology more available to patients by obtaining reimbursement for the growing demand of patients that need less invasive, more natural treatment options that promote healing and recovery. About Lipogems Lipogems International is a privately held medical device company that uses adipose tissue solutions to help maintain or restore patient lifestyles and to improve quality of life and recovery times. Lipogems' products are used in a variety of specialties, including orthopaedics. Lipogems is exploring applications and indications in several other applicable specialties. Lipogems is available in 29 countries with the vision of getting patients back to their lives through our global reach and scientific excellence. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LIPOGEMS
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Aurora Payments Names Derek Dean Chief Executive Officer, Brian Goudie Transitions to Executive Chairman
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurora Payments, a full-service payment technology provider, today announced that Derek Dean has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dean succeeds Brian Goudie, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman after nearly a decade leading the company's rapid expansion. Since joining Aurora as Chief Revenue Officer, Dean has expanded the company's direct sales organization, strengthened marketing, and advanced Aurora's ISV-focused go-to-market engine. As CEO, Dean will accelerate organic growth and position the company as the end-to-end financial-technology partner of choice across multiple verticals. 'Handing the CEO reins to Derek is the natural next step in a leadership transition we put into motion a year ago,' said Brian Goudie, Executive Chairman of Aurora Payments. 'Derek's energy, customer focus, and ability to scale high-performance teams have already advanced our mission and as CEO he will propel Aurora even faster while I concentrate on long-term strategy and strategic partnerships—including targeted M&A.' As Executive Chairman, Goudie will guide board governance and long-range strategy while cultivating key relationships with processing partners, sponsor banks, and ISOs. He will also lead Aurora's M&A agenda to complement Dean's organic-growth initiatives. 'Aurora combines a powerful technology platform with an unwavering commitment to merchant and partner success,' said Derek Dean, Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Payments. 'Brian built an exceptional foundation. My focus now is to unlock the next wave of growth by deepening our fintech capabilities and delivering even more value to our partners and customers.' Dean brings more than 25 years of go-to-market leadership in enterprise software, data management, and service-commerce platforms. He joined Aurora from Syndigo, an enterprise SaaS data-management company, where he served as President and Chief Revenue Officer. Before that, he was Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at EverCommerce, a service-commerce platform that provides vertically tailored SaaS solutions. 'Aurora's leadership transition underscores both the strength of its bench and its commitment to long-term value,' added Jeremy Schein, Aurora Payments board member and Partner at Corsair. 'We are excited to continue supporting Derek, Brian, and the entire team as they accelerate the company's fintech journey.' Dean's appointment as CEO continues a series of strategic moves Aurora Payments has recently made to position the company for further growth, including the launch of its flagship cloud-based payment solution, ARISE, which empowers small to midsize businesses to manage their payments through one seamless customized tech solution. About Aurora Payments Aurora Payments is a united network of processing, technology, and payments solutions, supporting over 27,000 merchants and $12 billion in annual processing volume. Founded in 2005, Aurora has carved out leadership in several industries through its innovative products, exceptional service, and deep vertical expertise. The company's proprietary platforms —ARISE, RISE CRM, Calendarise, and NailSoft—are cloud-based solutions designed to simplify payments and operations for small and midsize businesses. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Aurora Payments is backed by Corsair, a leading private equity firm focused on payments, software, and financial service investments. Follow Aurora Payments on LinkedIn or X, or learn more at About Corsair Corsair is a specialist investment firm offering opportunities for investors and solutions for companies across its private markets Buyouts and Infrastructure businesses. The firm's buyouts business is a financial services investor focused on making control investments in three verticals: payments, software, and business services. The infrastructure business operates as a strategic partnership with Investcorp as of December 2023. Investcorp Corsair focuses primarily on value-add opportunities in transportation, logistics, and associated infrastructure subsectors, blending operating platforms and deep sectoral expertise with equity sponsorship. Corsair has invested $13.6 billion in capital across buyouts and infrastructure since inception. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aurora Payments Appoints Embedded Commerce Leader John Badovinac
Badovinac joins Aurora to lead the expansion of embedded payments across software platforms, ISVs, and ecommerce channels John Badovinac - Senior Vice President of Embedded Commerce LAS VEGAS, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Payments, a full-service payment technology provider, today announced the appointment of John Badovinac as Senior Vice President of Embedded Commerce. A proven leader in the payments space, Badovinac will oversee Aurora's embedded and integrated payments strategy, with a focus on accelerating growth through ISV, SaaS, and ecommerce partner ecosystems Badovinac brings over 25 years of go-to-market experience across the full spectrum of payments services, including integrated ISV payments, merchant acquiring, value-added resellers, EMV certification, and point-of-sale systems. 'John is a respected leader in the integrated payments space with deep relationships and a unique understanding of how to bring value to software platforms and partners,' said Derek Dean, CRO at Aurora Payments. 'His ability to drive strategy while building trusted, long-term partnerships will be instrumental as we expand our embedded commerce capabilities.' Prior to joining Aurora, Badovinac led the B2B Channel at Fortis, where he was responsible for business strategy, revenue growth, and partner success across the company's ISV and VAR segments. He also held senior roles at International Bancard, TSYS, and Discover Financial Services, where he played a foundational role in developing integrated payments solutions and establishing go-to-market motions with ISVs and payment facilitators. Badovinac joins Aurora at a pivotal moment as the company continues to scale its ARISE platform, expand its partner ecosystem, and bring seamless, intelligent payments infrastructure to ISVs, vertical SaaS providers and traditional businesses alike. 'What drew me to Aurora is the team's bold vision, the strength of the platform, and the opportunity to truly enable software platforms to grow revenue,' said Badovinac. 'I'm thrilled to join an organization of proven and decisive leaders that are committed to innovation and to building meaningful relationships with its partners.' This appointment marks the latest investment in Aurora's leadership team, following the recent addition of Avin Arumugam as Chief Product Officer and Derek Dean as Chief Revenue Officer. About Aurora Payments Aurora Payments is a united network of processing, technology, and payments solutions, supporting over 27,000 merchants and $12 billion in annual processing volume. Founded in 2005, Aurora has carved out leadership in several industries through its innovative products, exceptional service, and deep vertical expertise. The company's proprietary platforms —ARISE, RISE CRM, Calendarise, and NailSoft—are cloud-based solutions designed to simplify payments and operations for small and midsize businesses. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Aurora Payments is backed by Corsair, a leading private equity firm focused on payments, software, and financial service investments. Follow Aurora Payments on LinkedIn or X, or learn more at ContactsMedia Contacts:Dominic LittenSVP, Marketing and Partnerships+1 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
