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CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Bachelor of Arts in Project Management program has earned accreditation from the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Centre (GAC), the world’s leading specialized accrediting body for project management education programs. The accreditation is granted for a six-year term, the maximum awarded by GAC.

GAC accreditation recognizes academic programs that meet rigorous global standards for curriculum quality, student outcomes, faculty qualifications, and continuous improvement. The designation affirms that the UAGC Bachelor of Arts in Project Management program is aligned with current workforce needs and prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in project management and related fields.

“This accreditation reflects the commitment of faculty and academic leadership to delivering a high-quality, career-relevant project management program,” said Dr. Raj Parikh, program chair and assistant professor of Project Management and Supply Chain Management at UAGC. “GAC accreditation demonstrates that the curriculum meets internationally recognized standards and supports students in building practical, employer-valued competencies.”

The PMI Global Accreditation Center accredits bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programs offered by accredited institutions of higher education worldwide. GAC accreditation signifies that a program is relevant, student-focused, and accountable, and that it prepares graduates to meet today’s market demands.

Project management is increasingly recognized by employers as a critical professional competency across industries including business, technology, healthcare, construction, and public service. The UAGC Bachelor of Arts in Project Management program is designed to support working adults through flexible online delivery while emphasizing applied learning and real-world relevance.

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The University of Arizona Global Campus is proud to offer over 50 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs with accelerated online classes designed to help you gain the skills you need. At UAGC, you will be part of the University of Arizona community of students and alumni who support each other from game day to graduation day and beyond. For more information about UAGC, visit UAGC.edu.

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ID Care, New Jersey’s largest physician-led infectious disease medical group, proudly announces the appointment of Angela Casazza, MHA, as its new CEO.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ms. Casazza brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience within physician-owned and physician-led medical practices, with deep expertise in operational management, financial stewardship, physician partnership models, and organizational growth.

• Expertise in operational management, financial stewardship, and physician partnership models.
• Proven success in leading multisite specialty practices through growth and transformation.
• Strategic implementation of Epic systems for clinical and revenue cycle operations.

Most recently, Ms. Casazza served as Executive Director of Lexington Eye Associates, one of Massachusetts’ largest ophthalmology practices. In that role, she was responsible for strategic, financial, and operational oversight of a multi-location physician group, partnering closely with physician leadership to support clinical excellence, optimize performance, and ensure long-term sustainability. Her leadership included oversight of practice operations, revenue cycle, compliance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic initiatives designed to enhance access to care and improve patient experience. She also partnered with Massachusetts General Brigham to implement Epic for both clinical operations and revenue cycle management within the practice.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Casazza held senior leadership roles within dermatology practices, where she supported physician partners in practice growth, operational standardization, and service-line development. Across these roles, she developed a strong reputation for building collaborative leadership structures, aligning administrative operations with clinical priorities, and maintaining a culture of accountability and transparency.

As CEO of ID Care, Ms. Casazza will oversee administrative and operational functions of the organization, working in close partnership with physician leadership to support high-quality infectious disease care across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. Her focus will include strengthening infrastructure, supporting clinical teams, advancing stewardship and quality initiatives, and ensuring ID Care is well positioned to meet evolving patient and public health needs.

“I am honored to join ID Care and excited to work alongside its exceptional physicians and clinical teams,” said Casazza. “Infectious disease care plays a vital role in the health of our communities, and I look forward to supporting ID Care’s mission through strong operations, thoughtful growth, and close collaboration with our hospital and community partners.”

“Angela’s experience and collaborative approach will strengthen ID Care’s ability to deliver exceptional care and meet evolving public and infectious disease health needs of the communities we serve,” said Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA, Interim CEO and President of ID Care.

For more information about ID Care and its services, visit www.IDCare.com.

Stephanie Lucas, MHRM, ID Care VP of Operations & HR
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Each month, three local professors will share ideas that go down smooth, but stick with you, in flash talks at a local bar.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The year’s first installment of Brains Uncorked—a live event series where, each month, three scholars share brief, thought-provoking talks—will return to West LA bar The Nickel Mine on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. The series is returning after a holiday hiatus, which featured a virtual quiz, complete with bookish prizes, in place of a live event.

Brains Uncorked aims to bring Los Angeles’s most curious residents sharp insights and bold perspectives that challenge thinking and spark meaningful conversations among attendees, as well as challenge academics to consider how to translate research without flattening it. On the 27th, three professors from local universities will share insights they’ve gathered from years of in-depth research in just 10-15 minutes each.

Dr. Shari Berkowitz, Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at CSU Dominguez Hills, will introduce the audience to her research into eyewitness testimony in the courtroom, particularly the issue of mistaken memories.

Dr. Ignacio Sarmiento, Associate Professor in the Department of Central American and Transborder Studies at CSU Northridge, will speak about the recent civil wars in Central America. These wars have left a death toll of nearly 300,000 people, yet mourning those deaths has proven to be a challenging process, with grieving in Central America becoming a privilege rather than a right. 

Dr. Philip A. Vieira, Professor of Psychology at CSU Dominguez Hills, will debunk some common misconceptions about dopamine, particularly how social media wellness influencers pushing dopamine “hacking” misrepresent the role of dopamine and our individual capacity for controlling the brain’s function.

The evening will conclude with a Q&A. The event is free and open to all 21+, though reservations are encouraged. The address of The Nickel Mine is 11363 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. There is metered parking on the street and in the lot behind the venue. A full bar and menu will be available throughout the evening.

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Are you a professor interested in speaking at the next Brains Uncorked event? Please fill out the interest form on the Coriolis Company website:
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Former Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney blends courtroom experience, athletic community support, and humanitarian service

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For Portland personal injury trial lawyer Michael Colbach, advocacy for cyclists and motorcyclists extends far beyond the courtroom. It reflects a lifetime spent riding, racing, and supporting causes rooted in sport, health and community.

Colbach started riding bicycles seriously in 1994 when he started his first law job as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney. It started out as an economic decision, “I did not make much money and parking, gas, insurance, etc. were eating up a big chunk of my paycheck. I initially hauled my mountain bike to Lake Oswego before riding into Portland, and by 1995 I was commuting full‑time from West Linn to the courthouse, more than 20 miles each way.”

What began as bicycle commuting quickly evolved into bicycle racing and what he calls the bike bug, “I trained around 30 hours a week and rode many thousands of miles a year,” Colbach said. “Before long, I joined a team and began doing stage races and cyclocross. I raced for Presto Velo for years and eventually became the team’s main cash sponsor, BicycleAttorney.com.”

That lived experience followed Colbach into the courtroom, where he spent the next eight years focused almost entirely on trial work. He tried approximately 100 criminal jury trials, with a singular emphasis on becoming a stronger, more effective trial lawyer.

At the end of 2002, Colbach opened his own personal injury law practice. Calls from cyclists who knew him came early and often, and his practice naturally evolved into a bicycle‑focused practice with about half of his cases being bicycle injury, and the other half motor vehicle, motorcycle cases, and personal injury cases.

Cycling has remained central to Colbach’s life. In addition to serving as the title sponsor of the BicycleAttorney.com racing team, he continues to support the broader Oregon cycling community through events such as Race Monday Nights at Portland International Raceway and other community‑based cycling initiatives.

Colbach is also an experienced motorcyclist having ridden thousands of miles on his street motorcycle, and having ridden motocross, and off road motorcycles. In the early years of his practice, Colbach once offered a free PSSR Track Day to all of his motorcycle clients at Portland International Raceway. PSSR Instructors were some of the very best on the West Coast. The motorcycle riders were some of the fastest on the West Coast.

In 2016 Colbach hosted his own invitational PSSR Track Day at PIR, and PSSR invited the 25 fastest motorcycle riders in the PNW.

In 2017 Colbach began his 9 years affiliated with Andy DiBrino, an Oregon‑grown professional motorcycle racer who is from the same Portland suburb area that Mike grew up. “Andy is a huge talent and it has been an amazing experience to cheer for him and all the great motorcycle sport and motorcycle projects he gets involved with, like his documentary films projects he’s been involved with.”

Colbach is referring to a documentary Andy DiBrino filmed as he competed in 3 different riding disciplines on three back to back weekends chasing his first RSD Superhooligan National Championship, his 2017 Oregon motorcycle road racing association formula ultra championship and a professional stunt riding gig.

“There is a film where Andy showcases his ability to drift both 2 and 4 wheels. Andy excels at motorcycle handling skills and this really shows off his talent. It is fantastic that Andy is doing some coaching at track days in the area.”

Colbach says he himself has enjoyed many motorcycle track days, “I’m a huge advocate continued motorcycle rider training and track days offer experience with your motorcycle in a non traffic environment where you can push your skills to improve and get seat time on your motorcycle. The help of other riders and coaches is also invaluable in helping you gain confidence and build new skills.”

In 2022 Colbach purchased and donated more than 25 new, race‑ready mountain bikes to boys at the Casa Girasoles orphanage in Peru and sent longtime Presto Velo teammate Hugh Givens and one time sponsor of the Presto Velo team and retired owner of the Portland bike store Bike N Hike, Kevin Chudy who delivered the bicycles.

“The team rode bikes with the kids for nearly a month, teaching them how to build and repair them. We hope a few of the boys might be able to represent their own Peru national team one day, Pan Am 2027, or even race professionally,” Colbach says.

Colbach speaks enthusiastically about Peru Gravel Camp which he personally attended in 2024 along with 10 others from the BicycleAttorney.com team including Givens and Chudy. “It was a life changing experience. The camps are a great way to raise money while providing the experience the trip of a lifetime.”

Colbach also has a long running commitment to hunger‑relief efforts in Oregon and Washington, utilizing his skills Colbach is also a 100‑ton U.S. Coast Guard‑licensed captain and an avid offshore angler. Colbach has captained his own boat in the Oregon Tuna Classic since its inception, fishing with his team who regularly fish in these waters together on the Shake N Bake.

Colbach’s team won in 2014 and got to compete in the competed in the Offshore Sport Fishing World Championships. The event expanded into additional tournaments such as the Deep Canyon Challenge and Washington Tuna Classic, Colbach continues his involvement.

In 2025, Colbach’s fishing efforts resulted in the donation of 6.5 tons of albacore tuna to the Washington food bank.

Whether on the road, on the water, or in the community, Colbach’s career and personal pursuits have merged around a shared goal: accountability, access, and helping others.

Those same values define Colbach’s legal practice today, which focuses on serious injury cases involving bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle, and motor vehicle, or boating. He operates a deliberately low‑volume trial practice, preparing every case as if it will be decided by a jury. “An attorney can buy their way into legal associations and law magazines, but the only way to get good trial verdicts is through skill and hard work.”

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ALIVE Podcast Network expands to Samsung TV, launches new programming, and signals its next chapter ahead of its four-year anniversary.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The ALIVE Podcast Network is stepping boldly into its next chapter.

As the Black-owned media and technology platform approaches its four-year anniversary on February 22, the network announced a powerful slate of new original programming—while also revealing a major distribution milestone: ALIVE Podcast Network is now available on Samsung TV, significantly expanding its connected television footprint.

This expansion builds upon ALIVE’s existing presence on Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku, positioning the network to reach millions of new households globally—bringing culturally resonant, creator-led storytelling directly into living rooms worldwide.

As the platform expands its programming and reach, its mission remains unchanged: to amplify Black voices, honor lived experience, and create space for stories that move culture forward.

“ALIVE was never about just creating content—it was about building an ecosystem,” said Angel Livas, Founder of ALIVE Podcast Network.

The upcoming anniversary marks a defining evolution for ALIVE Podcast Network, as it introduces shows that challenge norms, center wellness, celebrate Black excellence, and speak honestly to the lived experiences of its audience. From boundary-pushing conversations on self-love and liberation, to faith-forward dialogue and culture-shifting wellness storytelling, the network’s newest programming reflects where the culture is—and where it’s headed.

NEW RELEASES:
The Fat Forum (Limited Series)
Debuts: Monday, February 2nd
Hosted by Luke Sanders, a nine-time top-ranked podcast host with deep radio roots, The Fat Forum brings unapologetic conversations to the forefront. The limited series features public figures in shame-shattering, boundary-pushing discussions around style, self-love, and the realities of body image. Honest, fun, and empowering, the show invites listeners to confront stigma while embracing confidence—one powerful conversation at a time.

The LifeStrong Project
Debuts: Wednesday, January 14th
Hosted by AyeCee, The LifeStrong Project is a culture-forward podcast committed to uplifting and empowering the African American community. Through inspiring stories, practical insight, and meaningful dialogue, the show celebrates Black excellence while addressing real-world challenges with honesty and hope. Designed as a movement as much as a podcast, The LifeStrong Project invites listeners to become supporters and active participants in strengthening, celebrating, and advancing Black culture.

The Grown & Liberated Love Club™
Debuts: Sunday, January 4th
The Grown & Liberated Love Club™ is a bold offering for growth-minded “sacred baddies” ready to experience love without self-abandonment. Rooted in behavior science and spirit-led insight, the show dismantles struggle love and rejects toxic patriarchal narratives. With a zero-tolerance policy for emotional depletion, the podcast centers wholeness, alignment, and transformation. Music arrangements by Wes Kilgore set the tone for a listening experience that is both grounding and expansive.

Anchoring this new season is the debut of ALIVE & WELL, a new ALIVE Original series hosted by founder Angel Livas. Premiering Sunday, February 22, and airing every fourth Sunday thereafter. The half-hour broadcast reframes success through the lens of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being—reminding audiences that achievement without alignment is not the goal.

“With this new slate of shows and the launch of ALIVE & WELL, we’re expanding the conversation beyond success and into sustainability,” says Livas. “Because what’s the point of building legacy if you’re burned out, disconnected, or silently struggling? This next chapter is about thriving—mentally, physically, spiritually.”

More announcements—including expanded programming and the larger initiative behind ALIVE & WELL—will be revealed as part of the network’s anniversary celebration next month. Interested in staying abreast of ALIVE Podcast Network announcements? Subscribe to their newsletter. For media inquiries, contact Ashley at ashley@alivepodcastnetwork.com

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ALIVE Podcast Network
The ALIVE Podcast Network is a Black-owned media and technology company dedicated to amplifying authentic voices and culturally resonant storytelling. Built with creators at the center, ALIVE provides an end-to-end ecosystem where content, community, and distribution intersect. The network is home to over 100 podcasts spanning culture, wellness, faith, business, relationships, and social impact—available through the ALIVE Podcast Network mobile app on iOS and Android, as well as across major podcast listening platforms.

Expanding beyond audio, ALIVE delivers original programming across connected television (CTV), with distribution on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Samsung TV, bringing culturally rooted, creator-led content directly into households worldwide. ALIVE Podcast Network is a Techstars Portfolio Company, powered by JPMorgan, reinforcing its position at the intersection of media, technology, and innovation.

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