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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Glooko Names Mark Clements, M.D., Ph.D. as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer
Renowned pediatric endocrinologist and researcher brings deep clinical and technical expertise to expanded leadership role PALO ALTO, Calif., May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glooko, a leading global diabetes data management company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Clements as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer. Dr. Clements has served as Glooko's fractional Chief Medical Officer since 2016 and will step into this expanded, full-time role designed to strategically integrate the company's clinical vision, product roadmap, and data solutions to accelerate growth and innovation. "Dr. Clements' expertise as an endocrinologist, coupled with his deep experience in diabetes digital health, remote patient monitoring, data integration, AI and machine learning, and clinical trial design, uniquely positions him to align clinical insights directly with Glooko's product and service offerings," said Mike Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer of Glooko. "We are thrilled to have him in this expanded leadership role that will ensure Glooko continues to enhance health outcomes for people with diabetes, drive healthcare efficiencies, and solidify our market leadership through innovation grounded in clinical insight." In addition to his role as Chief Medical Officer of Glooko, Dr. Clements most recently served as Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine, where he held the Endowed Chair in Endocrinology and Diabetes. At UMKC, Dr. Clements also held the role of Medical Director of the Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Diabetes Research Program and was Co-Principal Investigator of the TrialNet Clinical Center and Data Science Lead for the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange-Quality Improvement (T1DX-QI) initiative. "As a long-time advisor to Glooko and an active user of the platform in my clinical practice, I've witnessed firsthand how Glooko helps clinical teams consistently deliver measurable improvements in diabetes care outcomes," said Dr. Clements. "As we look to the future, precision engagement and population health insights will be key focuses of the company and our platform. We are investing in making it easier for healthcare providers to connect people with diabetes to the Glooko platform, reducing clinical staff burden, optimizing clinician time, helping them stay at the top of their scope of practice, and personalizing interventions. This is a pivotal moment for our company and for diabetes care delivery overall, and I am confident Glooko's best-in-class technology will continue to improve how diabetes care is delivered." About Glooko Glooko is focused on improving health outcomes for people with diabetes through our personalized, intelligent, connected care platform. Our proven technologies strengthen connections between patients and providers, and drive patient engagement and adherence via digital therapeutics, with more than 4.4 million people around the world who have used the Glooko platform. By seamlessly integrating with electronic health records (EHRs), providing a unified device ecosystem, and delivering actionable insights, Glooko aims to enhance clinical workflows and improve outcomes for people with diabetes and their care providers. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Julia Fuller(858) 692-2001pr@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Upturn
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
UMKC Publicly Announces Campaign For Conservatory Expansion
Kansas City, Missouri, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory unveiled a significant expansion Tuesday of its campus home for music, dance and theatre. The plan includes a 35,000-square-foot addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center, adding crucial performance and rehearsal spaces in a striking glass- and light-filled addition on the east side of building that will stretch toward Volker Boulevard. Leaders of UMKC made the announcement at the 2025 Crescendo in Concert performance at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center and said they have raised about half of the $35 million needed for the first phase of the project. The new space will increase performance, classroom and collaboration opportunities for students and the Kansas City community. The announcement fittingly occurred at one of the Conservatory's premiere events of the year, Crescendo in Concert, an hourlong, non-stop performance featuring students from virtually every discipline. Many Kansas City leaders attended, underscoring the Conservatory's deep connections and strong support from the community. 'This project isn't just about bricks and mortar,' said UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal. 'It's about creating a space worthy of our students' talent. It's about giving our faculty the tools they need to teach and inspire. And on the practical side, it's also about building capacity – so we can welcome more students, more collaboration and more connection with the community.' Along with the plans, the university announced a substantial leadership pledge from the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation, as well as other gifts and support for the project. The university is about halfway to the $35 million goal for phase 1 of construction. 'The Conservatory is an integral resource for performing arts in the region and we believe that this project will further enhance their significant contribution to the Kansas City music and arts community,' Julia Dennie-Kauffman said. 'The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation is proud to be a catalyst for progress, and we hope that others will join us in supporting this important project.' The UMKC Conservatory offers more than 35 academic programs in dance, music and theatre. The Conservatory attracts internationally renowned faculty, including composer Chen Yi, jazz musician Carl Allen, pianist Sean Chen and more. In addition to teaching, faculty conduct research and perform worldwide. The graduate program in costume design has frequently been recognized as one of the best in the nation. 'This project is about people, and every step we take is driven by a shared purpose,' said Conservatory Dean Courtney Crappell. 'We are entering a bold and inspiring new chapter for the Conservatory – one grounded in community, creativity and connection.' The expansion and renovation aims to attract new talent and increase enrollment, particularly in the dance and theatre programs. Additional classroom space will also support the newly created minor in integrated performing arts, which will make performing arts training available to students in other disciplines. With these facilities upgrades, the Conservatory estimates it could increase enrollment by up to 40%. The plan has two phases. Phase One includes the new addition which would house a large music ensemble performance and rehearsal space, two dance rehearsal rooms and support spaces for the dance program and a new, accessible black box performance space to be used by all three programs. The addition of the black box space will create a 'theatre district' complementing White Recital Hall, Spencer Theatre and the McIlrath Lobby. Phase Two involves the renovation of current facilities, including White Recital Hall. Renovations will increase classroom and theatre spaces and create a central hub for student resources and collaboration. Facility renovations will allow the spaces to be used in flexible ways, creating more opportunities for special events and performances. 'This project supports academics and the learning environment for our students, but it's much more than that,' Crappell said. 'We're investing in the cultural future of Kansas City – and in the next generation of artists whose art and performances will inspire us all.' The Conservatory prides itself on playing a vital role in the community, and community programming was a priority during planning. The expansion will increase current opportunities for the Kansas City community, including more summer camp and after-school lesson offerings, high school credit programs and competitions, master classes taught by Conservatory faculty, professional development for arts educators and expansion of the Conservatory Bridges program. The Bridges program provides exceptional young performers with the intensive, one-on-one instruction and experience necessary to prepare for auditions into selective university programs; the expansion will increase the number of K-12 students served from 80 to 500. Planning also includes more opportunities for students to take part in community-centered learning, bringing their skills to hospitals, schools, libraries, parks and more. Learn more about the Conservatory building plan and how you can get involved Attachments Rendering Concept 1 Rendering Concept 2 Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. 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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Relentless recruiter': Xavier basketball names Kareem Richardson as assistant coach
Kareem Richardson, a former Xavier assistant under Chris Mack from 2011-12, is back with the Musketeers as an assistant on Richard Pitino's staff, the school announced Tuesday afternoon. Richardson replaces Aaron Katsuma, who left Xavier for an assistant job at the University of Minnesota. Advertisement Since 1997, Richardson has been an assistant coach for 11 different programs and was the head coach at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) from 2013-2019. More: Xavier spring sports update: Women's golf wins 6th straight Big East Conference title Richardson served as an assistant coach under Chris Mack during the 2012 season, helping lead Xavier to a 23-13 overall record and a trip to the Sweet 16. After Xavier, Richardson was on Rick Pitino's staff for a national title run in 2013. Following his head-coaching tenure at UMKC, Richardson was an assistant at Indiana State (2019-2021), Clemson (2021-2022) and NC State. In 2024, Richardson was on Kevin Keatts' staff at NC State for a Cinderella run to the Final Four. Xavier announced the hiring of Kareem Richardson as an assistant coach on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. "I am excited about the hiring of Kareem Richardson to our staff," Pitino said in a statement. "Kareem has won a national championship and been to a Final Four as a coach. He also knows what it takes to win at Xavier from working here in the past. He is a relentless recruiter and terrific basketball coach with great experience." Advertisement As a collegiate player, Richardson spent two seasons at East Carolina before finishing his career at Evansville. He went to the NCAA Tournament at East Carolina as a freshman in 1993, scoring 10 points in a first-round loss to No. 1 North Carolina. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Xavier basketball names Kareem Richardson as assistant coach
Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Oral Roberts takes on UMKC in Summit Tournament
UMKC Kangaroos (12-20, 8-9 Summit) vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (23-7, 13-4 Summit) Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oral Roberts squares off against UMKC in the Summit Tournament. The Golden Eagles' record in Summit play is 13-4, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference games. Oral Roberts leads the Summit with 83.3 points and is shooting 46.4%. The Kangaroos are 8-9 against Summit teams. UMKC allows 69.4 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.0 points per game. Oral Roberts' average of 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game UMKC allows. UMKC's 40.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.3 percentage points lower than Oral Roberts has allowed to its opponents (42.9%). The teams did not meet during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Makyra Tramble is averaging 10.6 points, 3.3 assists and two steals for the Golden Eagles. Taleyah Jones is averaging 17.4 points over the last 10 games. Alayna Contreras is scoring 17.1 points per game with 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Kangaroos. Emani Bennett is averaging 13.8 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Eagles: 8-2, averaging 86.5 points, 28.6 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 10.5 steals and 1.0 block per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.0 points per game. Kangaroos: 4-6, averaging 71.5 points, 31.4 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 5.3 steals and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.2 points. ___
Reuters
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Oral Roberts fires coach Russell Springmann
March 7 - Oral Roberts fired head coach Russell Springmann on Friday after compiling a 7-23 record and last-place finish in the Summit League. "We want to thank Coach Springmann for his devotion to ORU and work over the last seven years to help ORU basketball achieve recognition on a national level. We pray for nothing but the best for Coach Springmann and his family in the future," said Oral Roberts' athletic director Tim Johnson. Oral Roberts lost in the Summit League tournament opener to UMKC, 73-56, on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles ended the year at the bottom of the Summit League standings with a 3-13 record in the regular season, 10 games behind first-place Omaha. Springmann, 55, took over as interim coach when Paul Mills was fired in January 2023. He officially became head coach in March 2023 after serving as an assistant coach at ORU since May 2018. He spent 17 years on staff at the University of Texas with Rick Barnes and also had stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA and at the University of San Diego. Springmann leaves Oral Roberts with a record of 19-41. Johnson said a nationwide search for a new coach will begin immediately. "With the recent proven success, facilities, fan support, and resources available, I could not be more excited and confident about the direction of ORU basketball. All the pieces are in place to continue to consistently compete for championships, NCAA Tournament wins, and build on a phenomenal basketball tradition."
