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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Following reports of President Donald J. Trump’s diagnosis with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. strongly calls on healthcare providers to intensify efforts to diagnose and treat this silent epidemic affecting 25-30 million Americans because only less than <10% are actually treated>

Leg swelling, heaviness, and varicose veins are often dismissed as cosmetic or “normal aging,” while they can signal a dangerous progression toward severe complications including thromboembolism (blood clots), debilitating pain, non-healing leg ulcers, and compromised mobility.

Widespread, Under-Recognized Health Threat

• CVI, also known as chronic venous disease or venous reflux disease, impacts twice (2x) as many Americans as coronary heart disease, three times (3x) peripheral arterial disease, and 30 times (30x) the number of Americans who have a heart attack each year.

• According to CDC, up to 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism annually, and 60,000 to 100,000 people die each year.

• Millions suffer daily challenges – standing, sitting, flying – due to blood pooling in the legs, worsened by inactivity or pressure.

• Traditional treatments – leg elevation, compression stockings or surgical procedures – are often cumbersome, uncomfortable, underutilized, and may be expensive with added health risks.

Life-Changing Solution: Vasculera®

Primus offers Vasculera, the only U.S. prescription product for CVI. It is specifically formulated as a medical food for the clinical dietary management of CVI. Taken once daily, this 600mg tablet delivers highly purified, bioavailable diosmin, a flavonoid sourced from oranges, in combination with a pH buffering agent and:

• Calms inflammation and oxidative stress

• Strengthens weakened vein walls

• Improves overall venous function

• Counters localized CVI blood acidosis

Manufactured in the U.S., Vasculera presents a novel naturally-derived alternative to the status quo.

Expert Physician Perspectives

“CVI and its manifestation in skin known as stasis dermatitis is a very common condition that can lead to significant impairment and morbidity,” said Dr. Mark Nestor, MD, PhD, Board-certified Dermatologist and Voluntary Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. “Diosmin in its bioavailable form in the pharmaceutical-grade medical food Vasculera is a natural flavonoid that has scientifically proven benefit for this condition.”

Board-certified Vascular Surgeon Dr. Ron Bush, MD, FACS, one of the world’s foremost experts in the histology and treatment of venous disease states, “CVI is a common condition, with symptoms that may vary but are consistently linked to elevated venous pressure. In my clinical experience, Vasculera has proven to be an effective treatment option. Its active ingredient, diosmin, is well-studied and widely documented for its ability to address the inflammation associated with chronic venous hypertension. Vasculera is also well-tolerated and has no significant contraindications.”

Robust Clinical Backing

• Over 60 published peer-reviewed clinical studies confirm diosmin’s effectiveness in reducing leg pain, swelling, and skin deterioration associated with CVI.

• Vascular medicine experts recommend Vasculera’s ultra-micronized diosmin as the only U.S. product for venous ulcers and CVI symptoms, both as standalone and adjunctive therapy in national treatment guidelines.

Public Health Call to Action

With an aging population and more time on electronic devices fueling CVI’s prevalence, Primus urges clinicians to:

• Proactively screen all at-risk patients for CVI

• Integrate proven prescription metabolic therapies like Vasculera with CVI standards of care

For prescribing information, visit www.vasculera.com.

About Primus Pharmaceuticals

Primus innovates in prescription nutritional therapies targeting metabolic causes of chronic diseases across rheumatology, dermatology, and women’s health. We develop and commercialize first-in-class products and novel deliveries in Rx drugs, medical foods, and medical devices to fill key unmet needs with universal patient access not provided by traditional pharma. Visit www.primuxrx.com.

SOURCE: Primus Pharmaceuticals

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Acquisition of 279koz Au Wudinna Gold Project approved by vendor shareholders¹

• Barton now has binding rights to project ownership pending tenement grant or transfer

• Barton total South Australian JORC Mineral Resources now 2.14Moz (78.9Mt @ 0.85g/t Au)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce completion of its rights to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project (Wudinna) from Cobra Resources PLC (Cobra). Cobra shareholders have approved the Transaction at a general meeting held yesterday, 24 July 2025 in the UK. Following this approval, Barton now has binding rights to ownership of Wudinna, and will work with Cobra to facilitate transfer of the Sale Assets to Barton, and Final Settlement.

Commenting on the acquisition of Wudinna, Barton Managing Director Alexander Scanlon said:

“We are pleased to obtain Cobra shareholder approval for Barton’s acquisition of the Wudinna Gold Project. Wudinna is a highly valuable addition to Barton’s South Australian gold platform, which is now over 2Moz and set to grow further with the pending re-estimation of the Challenger underground mine.

“With this transaction approved, we will now continue our evaluation of opportunities to integrate Wudinna into our long-term regional development objectives. These assets offer significant optionality given our professional capabilities and planned future infrastructure. We look forward to sharing updates as we advance this project.”

Wudinna Gold Project JORC Resources

The Wudinna Gold Project is comprised of the Barns, White Tank, Clarke and Baggy Green Deposits hosting a combined JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Estimate (MRE) of 279,000oz Au (5.81Mt @ 1.5 g/t Au).²

Table 1 – Wudinna Gold Project September 2023 JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Estimate²

Key terms of acquisition

The Wudinna acquisition was agreed on compelling terms for Barton, and in a framework of significant mutual benefit to each of Barton and Cobra. Cobra’s shareholders will continue to hold a gold exposure through Barton and its considerably larger regional gold development platform, and each of Barton and Cobra will focus on their respective areas of development interest, gold and rare earths (respectively).

Barton has paid to Cobra a non-refundable deposit of $50,000 cash, with further consideration to be paid subject to Completion and Final Settlement as summarised in Table 2 below:²

Table 2 – Wudinna Gold Project acquisition consideration payable²

Barton will also pay to Cobra certain contingent benefits, including:²

• Upon definition of a JORC MRE over 500koz gold, $2,000,000 worth of Barton Shares;⁶

• A Production Benefit up to $7.5m cash ($50/oz Au) which Barton can buyback for 50% of its value;⁷

Other key terms of acquisition include:²

• All Barton shares issued pursuant to the Transaction will be subject to 1 year’s escrow (for 40% of them) and 2 years’ escrow (for 60% of them) from their respective dates of issue (Escrow); and

• Cobra’s dealing in any Barton shares will be subject to an Orderly Market Agreement granting Barton a first right to facilitate their sale to Barton’s nominees at a fixed discount of 7.5% to their 20 trading day volume weighted average price (VWAP);

Barton and Cobra will now complete an Escrow Agreement and the Orderly Market Agreement, pursuant to which the tranche of $800,000 worth of Barton shares will be issued following New Tenements issue.⁵

Barton will provide further updates as the Transaction proceeds toward Final Settlement.

¹ Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025; capitalised terms in this document have the same meaning as defined in that document
² Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025; capitalised terms have the same meaning as defined in that document
³ Cobra has the right to acquire the Exploration Licenses over which the ELAs have been issued pursuant to Section 30AA of the South Australian Mining Act (Original Tenements). If the New Tenements are not granted, the Parties may pursue the issue of new Exploration Licenses (and Final Settlement) through an application for subdivision of the Original Tenements in favour of Barton for those areas representing the Sale Assets or, if this is unsuccessful, Barton shall have the right to elect to either (a) take the Original Tenements in lieu, or (b) terminate the Transaction.
⁴ All Barton Shares issues pursuant to the Agreement will be issued pursuant to Barton’s ASX Listing Rule 7.1 capacity.
⁵ Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Agreement date, being approximately $0.78 / Barton share as of the close of business on Friday, 27 June 2025.
⁶ Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Exploration Milestone date.
⁷ Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Production Benefit buyback date.

Updated Company JORC Mineral Resources Statement

Further to the MRE for the Wudinna Gold Project detailed in this announcement:*

• Barton’s total JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Au endowment is now 2.14Moz (78.9Mt @ 0.85 g/t Au); and

• Barton’s total JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Ag endowment is now 3.10Moz (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Au).

Authorised by the Board of Directors of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.

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Competent Persons Statements

The information in this announcement that relates to the estimation and reporting of the gold Mineral Resource estimates for the Barns, Baggy Green and White Tank Deposits has been compiled by Mrs Christine Standing BSc Hons (Geology), MSc (Min Econs), MAusIMM, MAIG. Mrs Standing is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a full-time employee of Snowden Optiro (Optiro Pty Ltd) and has acted as an independent consultant. The information in this announcement that relates to the estimation and reporting of the gold Mineral Resource estimate for Clarke has been compiled by Ms Justine Tracey BSc Hons (Geology), MSc (Geostatistics), MAusIMM. Ms Tracey is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and is a full-time employee of Snowden Optiro (Optiro Pty Ltd) and has acted as an independent consultant.

Mrs Christine Standing and Ms Justine Tracey have sufficient experience with the style of mineralisation, deposit type under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code). Mrs Standing and Ms Tracey consent to the inclusion in this announcement of the contained technical information relating the Mineral Resource estimations in the form and context in which it appears.

About Barton Gold

Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.1Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (78.9Mt @ 0.85 g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region’s only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.

Challenger Gold Project 223koz Au + fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM) Tarcoola Gold Project 20koz Au in fully permitted open pit mine near CGM Tolmer discovery grades up to 84g/t Au & 17,600g/t Ag Tunkillia Gold Project 1.6Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources Competitive 120kozpa gold & 250kozpa silver project Wudinna Gold Project 279koz Au project located southeast of Tunkillia Significant optionality, adjacent to main highway

Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information

The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).

The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company’s Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company’s website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “target” and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 25 July 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,095koz Au (39.2Mt @ 0.87 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.

Cautionary Statement RegardingWudinna Gold Project MRE

The resource estimates contained herein were prepared in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code by the Competent Persons for Cobra Resource PLC in 2023. The information has not materially changed since it was last reported. Nothing causes Barton to question the accuracy or reliability of the Competent Persons estimates. Barton accepts the quoted estimates and the Competent Persons view that the resource classification appropriately reflects the deposit’s knowledge level. It is possible that following evaluation and/or further exploration work the currently reported estimates may materially change and hence need to be reported afresh under and in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code. Barton has not independently validated the former owner’s estimates and is not to be regarded as reporting, adopting, or endorsing those estimates.

Full disclosures are required to comply with ASX’s “Mining Report Rules for Mining Entities: See Frequently Asked Questions” FAQ 37 (Appendix 1) .

APPENDIX 1

Additional Information in terms of ASX Mining FAQ 37 regarding the Wudinna Gold Project MRE. This material has also been previously published by Barton – refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025.

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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Foundational Builders Corporation (FB Corp), a national construction and structural retrofit company, has officially expanded operations into Florida. With a focus on structural integrity, hurricane resiliency, and code compliance, the company brings experience from some of the country’s most complex construction markets to support Florida’s evolving infrastructure needs.

Originally founded in California, Foundational Builders Corporation has developed a construction model that emphasizes speed without sacrificing quality. The company’s approach combines engineering expertise, project readiness, and strict adherence to regulatory standards-particularly important in Florida’s post-Surfside environment.

“Florida’s construction landscape requires a high level of precision and accountability,” said Andrew Robles, CEO of Foundational Builders Corporation. “Our team is prepared to meet that challenge by integrating structural assessment, compliance, and modular building strategies into a streamlined process. We’re here to contribute to a safer, more resilient built environment.”

A Response to Evolving Market Demands

Following the Surfside tragedy in 2021, Florida’s building codes have become more stringent, with increased scrutiny on structural retrofits and safety assessments. FB Corp enters the market with systems already in place to meet these demands, including:

• In-house engineering support for code-compliant designs

• Expertise in structural retrofits and concrete restoration

• Modular construction options suited to Florida’s climate

• Robust compliance protocols embedded in every project phase

The company has already begun working with owners and developers across South Florida, including projects in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.

Leadership with a Hands-On Approach

At the center of this expansion is CEO Andrew Robles, whose leadership style is rooted in operational involvement. Known for being on-site and engaged with every phase of construction, Robles fosters a company culture of accountability and high performance.

“When leadership is present and informed, execution improves across the board,” Robles added. “We believe in doing the work the right way the first time-and that begins with leadership setting the tone.”

About Foundational Builders Corporation

Foundational Builders Corporation is a U.S.-based construction firm specializing in structural retrofits, concrete assessment, and modular construction. With a mission to elevate standards in the construction industry, the company serves commercial and residential sectors with a focus on safety, compliance, and durability. Headquartered in California with a growing presence in Florida, FB Corp is committed to delivering resilient structures that meet the demands of today’s regulatory and environmental landscape.

For more information about Foundational Builders Corporation and its expansion initiatives, please visit www.foundationalbuilders.com

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SOURCE: Foundational Builders Corporation

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Recognized for AI-Driven Operational Excellence [ OEx ] in the Heavy Asset Industry

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / UptimeAI, a pioneer in AI solutions for heavy industry, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 North American New Product Innovation Award by Frost & Sullivan. The recognition highlights UptimeAI’s role in transforming heavy asset operations with its explainable, self-learning AI solution designed to maximize Operational Reliability in Asset-Intensive Industries. [Read the analyst report]

Frost & Sullivan selected UptimeAI after a rigorous evaluation of multiple solutions before determining the final award recipient across the North American industrial sector. Specifically recognizing the company for its unmatched ability to address root causes of inefficiencies, provide prescriptive guidance, and scale AI-driven insights across entire plants.

“UptimeAI is unique because it focuses on helping customers solve issues relating to heavy asset and process operations by automating and explaining fault diagnosis and providing recommended actions,” said Sankara Narayanan, Industry Director at Frost & Sullivan. “Uptime AI solution covers 100% of plant assets and different types of equipment compared to some competitor products that only manage 10% or 20% of the plant“.

The award recognizes UptimeAI’s flagship solution, UptimeAI Expert, for its patented system model approach to model complex inter-equipment relationships and adapt continuously to changing plant conditions. Additionally, UptimeAI’s prescriptive recommendations guide in-site engineers with built-in domain knowledge for more than 120 equipment types and over 500 failure modes, enabling them to resolve plant anomalies without external SME support.

“Our goal is to enable heavy industries, including oil and gas, utilities, and cement, with virtual reliability engineers that enhance operational reliability of assets,” said Jagadish Gattu, Founder and CEO of UptimeAI. “This award recognition reinforces our mission to empower plant teams with a virtual expert that helps them think and act like the best engineers, regardless of experience level.“

UptimeAI’s virtual expert platform is already deployed across oil and gas, chemicals, cement, and utility operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and India, and has significantly reduced downtime, maintenance costs, and performance losses, achieving millions of dollars in customer savings.

About UptimeAI

UptimeAI is a San Francisco-based AI software company offering operational excellence capabilities via its AI Expert OEx platform. The company empowers engineers in heavy industry to quickly resolve operational issues by explaining the relationships between reliability, performance, and equipment, enabling them to diagnose the root cause of asset anomalies and implement effective mitigations seamlessly. UptimeAI supports customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, & India in industries including oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, and cement.
Learn more : www.uptimeai.com.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan provides the CEO and the CEO’s growth team with a continuous and rigorous platform of growth opportunities, ensuring long-term success. To achieve positive outcomes, our team leverages over 60 years of experience, coaching organizations of all types and sizes across 6 continents with our proven best practices. To power your Growth Pipeline future, visit Frost & Sullivan at http://www.frost.com.

SOURCE: Uptime AI Inc.

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Newly-added directors will serve for the 2025-2026 term

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / International House Berkeley (I-House Berkeley), the multicultural residential center promoting a more just and peaceful world, today announced leadership changes to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. The board welcomes Hon. Laurel D. Beeler, Rick Dishnica, Alex Mehran Jr., and Ron Silva as new and returning directors. Additionally, Dorothy Militar has been appointed Treasurer, succeeding Eugene Yano, who is retiring from the officer role but will remain on the board. UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons continues in his role as Honorary Chair, providing strategic counsel and support to the board and executive leadership.

“Each member of our Board offers impressive talent and experience that will benefit our program, both through their connections to our organization and their embodiment of the I-House vision to create a more understanding world through intercultural connections,” said Shaun Carver, executive director at I-House Berkeley. “In a time where global issues are front and center in the minds of our students, this mission has become critically important, and we are fortunate to benefit from the insights and leadership of our new board as we plan for the year ahead.”

The I-House Board of Directors is composed of distinguished leaders who share a deep commitment to the values of cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship. Many are I-House alumni or maintain long-standing ties to the UC Berkeley community. Collectively, the board guides the strategic and operational direction of the House, ensuring it remains a dynamic residential and cultural center for nearly 600 students and scholars from more than 70 countries each year, including the US. Their leadership helps I-House fulfill its enduring mission to inspire respect across cultures, nurture lifelong connections, and prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term includes:

• Hon. Laurel D. Beeler, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California (appointed 2010). Judge Beeler has overseen hundreds of civil cases – ranging from intellectual property to employment – and previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and law clerk to the Ninth Circuit. A recognized leader in judicial innovation, she founded the Northern District’s reentry and diversion courts and has received numerous honors, including the 2018 Federal Judge of the Year award and 2023 Jurist of the Year accolade. She has also taught at UC Berkeley School of Law and UC Hastings and led legal rule-of-law initiatives worldwide.

• Rick Dishnica, President of The Dishnica Company, LLC, which he founded in 1999 to pursue real estate development and consulting in the Bay Area. Formerly EVP and COO of American Apartment Communities, Dishnica’s leadership spanned multifamily development and finance. He serves as a Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and previously chaired ULI San Francisco District Council. Dishnica was an I‑House Board member from 2008 to 2017, chaired the House Committee, and served on the Finance Committee.

• Alex Mehran Jr., President and CEO of Sunset Development Company, representing its third generation. Previously COO and General Manager, he has overseen the development of Bishop Ranch in San Ramon-a major mixed-use community. Before joining Sunset in 2009, Mehran worked at Goldman Sachs in infrastructure private equity. He holds a BA from Brown University, is a licensed pilot and sailor, and serves on the board of Brown’s Watson Institute.

• Ron Silva, Founder, President, and CEO of Fillmore Capital Partners. Silva spent over 30 years in real estate and pension fund investing, including as EVP at Lowe Enterprises and VP at Wells Fargo. A UC Berkeley alumnus, he holds a BS and JD (John F. Kennedy School of Law). Silva has served on multiple corporate and advisory boards and was honored with the Sherry and Betsey Warrick Mission Service Award for his contributions to I‑House’s preservation and improvement.

Leadership changes:

• New Treasurer: Dorothy Militar, Vice President and Director of Operations at Osterweis Capital Management. A UC Berkeley French Literature alum, she has extensive experience in global operations (formerly with J.P. Morgan and AXA Rosenberg) and has volunteered as a competitive racquetball player and photographer. Militar has been active on the I‑House Board since 2023 and is well-positioned to support the organization’s financial stewardship.

• Eugene Yano, who served with distinction as Treasurer, will continue his valuable service as a board member while transitioning from his officer role.

About International House Berkeley

The International House at UC Berkeley is a multicultural residential “living and learning” center of nearly 600 students and scholars from 70+ countries, including the U.S. Its mission is to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world.

Founded in 1930 with a charitable gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr., I-House is a non-profit organization with a remarkable history, and is part of a network of International Houses Worldwide. For more information, please visit its website.

Media contact

The International House at UC Berkeley
ihouse@songuepr.com

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A leading provider of quality, affordable online degrees leverages insight from data, employers and workers to ensure its programs teach skills that industry needs today and in the future. 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Nearly half of all Americans who want to change occupations say that their lack of education, skills or credentials is a barrier to that new job. American College of Education (ACE) offers a solution for those job-seekers, with data-driven programs that are directly tied to in-demand skills, equipping students for success in the job market without saddling them with student debt.

ACE, founded in 2005, is a national innovator in providing quality, affordable and accredited online graduate degrees. ACE is the third-highest conferrer of education master’s degrees in the United States¹ and maintains low tuition, which enables nearly nine out of 10 students to graduate debt-free².

ACE’s commitment to accessible and career-relevant undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees is essential in a modern economy where workers are increasingly willing to change their occupations. The new McKinsey American Opportunity Survey, released in May, found that about four in 10 U.S. workers would change occupations, but 45% of them say a need for more skills, credentials, education or experience would prevent them from doing so.

ACE helps workers achieve new opportunities and better wages, often without the burden of student loans, through what it terms a “triangulated” approach: The college analyzes data, consults with businesses and gathers input from ACE graduates working in the field in order to design affordable degree and certificate programs that meet market demands.

Data is the first piece of the triangle. ACE studies labor market trends, job descriptions, and government and private-sector data to determine the skills needed for positions related to its degree programs. “It all starts with understanding what the data in the market is telling us about what skills are required for jobs – not only what is needed today but what is expected for tomorrow,” said Mark Pollack, ACE’s senior vice president of learning products.

ACE also maintains a dedicated field team that builds relationships with school districts, hospitals and other businesses to understand what skills employers seek. “Those conversations provide insight into what employers say their employees will need today and what they will need in the future. That piece is critical because it confirms what the data from Lightcast, the Bureau of Labor Services or any of our other data services are providing for us,” Pollack said.

Student input is the third piece of ACE’s approach. The college surveys its alumni and meets with alumni groups 10 or more times a year. “We follow up with alumni to make sure that they’re achieving what they need in the roles that they receive after they’ve completed their degree with us, and that their new skills are translating into better work performance and better salaries,” Pollack said.

ACE takes the information from its various data analyses, industry consultation and alumni feedback to examine how those needed skills align with the curriculum for each course it offers. When it sees gaps, Pollack said, it builds curriculum to teach those skills.

ACE also closely tracks emerging skills to enhance its courses – with artificial intelligence as a prime example. “Five years ago, AI meant something totally different than what it means today. So we have a surgical effort to make sure that our curriculum is helping our students understand what AI is and how to use it,” Pollack said. “For example, in the K-12 education field, we are not only arming our students to be able to understand AI literacy and usage in their own degree path, but also how they’re going to help their students with AI literacy and usage.”

ACE’s triangular approach is manifested in a first-of-its-kind program launching this fall, a Certificate in Professional Skills in Travel Nursing. ACE collaborated with all players in the system – hospitals, hiring agencies representing travel nurses, a trade organization and the nurses themselves – to create a program that teaches nurses how to adapt and function in constantly changing settings.

ACE continuously designs, reviews and improves its programs while maintaining its focus on its value proposition for its students. ACE keeps its quality high and costs in check by leveraging its in-house faculty and curriculum development team, rather than relying on third-party publishers to keep its curriculum up to date, engaging and relevant.

“ACE is committed to delivering quality, affordability and flexibility to our students,” said ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland. “That means we will dedicate the people and resources needed to ensure our programs give our students the skills they need to attain the jobs and opportunities they’re looking for, while still keeping our degrees accessible and affordable for all.”

¹nces.ed.gov/IPEDS/datacenter

²Internal research completed in March 2025

About American College of Education
American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. 

SOURCE: American College of Education

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