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DELAND, Florida, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stetson University has made the list of Top Game Design Programs for the fourth time, recognizing the exceptional quality of its academics, faculty, game design labs, and career outcomes for students. The Princeton Review selected Stetson among the Top 50 Undergraduate Game Design Programs for 2026, based on surveys of administrators at 150 colleges in the U.S. and abroad. Stetson ranked No. 6 in the South and No. 41 overall. Programs were evaluated on more than 40 data points, including the quality of game design labs, academics, faculty credentials and hands-on opportunities…

IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TaxRise, a leading tax resolution firm, has earned two Silver Stevie Awards in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, recognizing the company’s continued excellence in improving the client experience. TaxRise received Silver Stevie Awards in the following categories: Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year – Financial Services IndustriesCustomer Service Department of the Year – Financial Services (100 or More Employees) The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals. The Stevie Awards organizes…

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is speaking out publicly for the first time in days amid mounting pressure for accountability, after the federal government asked it to repay millions of dollars in spending. In a news release shared online by the FSIN, the organization is defending its $28.7 million in spending between April 2019 and March 2024, calling the audit conducted by KMPG into its spending a “fundamental disagreement in interpretation” and not a misuse of funds.“At no point has there been any finding of fraud, personal gain, or intentional wrongdoing. Instead, the issues raised relate to classification,…

FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rival Holdings, an Indiana-based investment and holding company, has announced the promotions of Alicia Wilkins to Chief People Officer and Brandon Koenig to Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its impact in the built ecosystem. In her new role as Chief People Officer, Wilkins will lead Rival’s people strategy across talent management, employee experience, culture, and organizational development. As a member of the executive leadership team, she will work closely with company leadership to ensure people initiatives continue to support business growth and…

San Diego, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NP Digital, a leading global digital marketing agency, has been named a 2026 Google Premier Partner, marking its eighth consecutive year earning the distinction. The recognition reflects NP Digital’s commitment to driving client performance through strategic paid media solutions across the growing suite of Google Ad formats. This includes Google Ads search, display, video, standard shopping, app, and emerging campaign approaches.    Over the past year, NP Digital’s paid media experts have helped clients leverage Google’s latest AI-powered campaign types to drive stronger performance across efficiency, scale, and return on ad spend. The…

LAS VEGAS, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safetrust today announced its support for Aliro Enterprise and is demonstrating the first Aliro Enterprise physical credential alongside Aliro credentials on Mobile. Aliro is the new industry specification for access credentials and reader communication, developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) with support from more than 400 partner organizations, including Safetrust. Designed to address interoperability challenges across thousands of vendors, solution providers, and partners, Aliro establishes a common standard for enterprise credentials, digital locks, and access systems—eliminating proprietary silos. At ISC West, Safetrust is showcasing an Aliro enterprise physical badge operating in…

Nearly half of Black women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada have delayed or avoided seeking health care out of fear of racial discrimination, according to a new national survey that researchers say exposes widespread anti-Black racism within the health-care system. The Black Women’s Institute for Health has released Voices Unheard: Healthcare Barriers and the Lived Experiences of Black Women in Canada.They surveyed nearly 2,000 Black women, girls and gender diverse people across Canada, collecting both data and the personal stories of those experiencing anti-Black racism first hand.“Anecdotally we knew that Black women were having a differential experience,” Kearie Daniel,…

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced the seven startups selected for Batch 15 of its Elev X! Ignite program, a 12-month accelerator designed to help early-stage founders transform innovative ideas into seed-ready companies. Chosen through a competitive multi-phase selection process from hundreds of applications across 34 industries, Batch 15 highlights clear emerging trends in the startup landscape. More than 70% of applicants were building B2B AI solutions focused on operational efficiency, while about 15% were developing physical AI technologies involving…

With Google’s new partnership, you may see products from one of Gap’s brands if you’re asking Gemini for shopping suggestions, along with an option to purchase the item without leaving the chatbot. Similar to Walmart and Target, which also let users make purchases through Gemini, Gap will power the experience with Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) — a standard that’s supposed to make it easier for AI assistants like Gemini to make purchases on participating retailers’ websites. As reported by CNBC, a customer making a purchase through Gemini will check out using Google Pay, while Gap takes care of shipping.AI-assisted…

Singapore, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Media Fund Backs ‘Spore Fall,’ Southeast Asia’s First AI-Driven Transmedia Franchise, After Variety Exclusive at Hong Kong FILMART SINGAPORE, MARCH 25, 2026 – Edenstone today announced that Silver Media Fund (SMF) has signed on to structure and lead a capital raise for the Spore Fall, the studio’s flagship IP, financing the transmedia expansion of Southeast Asia’s first human-written, AI-realized micro-drama series into feature films, games, and collectibles. The development follows a successful week for the Singapore-based studio, which secured an exclusive feature in Variety at Hong Kong FILMART 2026,…