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Utica College is a private four-year school set on a scenic campus in Utica, New York. Utica College features nationally recognized programs of study, professional degrees and unique educational approaches. Utica College has received high praise for its health sciences division, which offers leading programs in fields like occupational therapy and physical therapy. Programs in social sciences and criminal justice are also among its strongest. In fact, Utica College is one of the only schools in the world to award a master’s degree in Economic Crime Management. Additional majors include: * Broadcasting * Business * English * Foreign Languages * Nursing * Psychology * Therapeutic Recreation Utica College also has a theme-based approach to education. Every year the school adopts a theme, which is explored in class discussions and school lectures and activities. Utica College’s campus life activities include entertainment, academic clubs, special interest organizations and more. The scenic upstate New York setting, with trees and gardens, provides a pleasant living and learning atmosphere. Applicants will need to complete an admissions application and write a personal statement. They will also need to submit high school transcripts and a recommendation letter. ACT or SAT scores are required for those applying to certain healthcare programs. The admissions committee also considers extracurricular activities, community service and a student’s talents and achievements. Utica offers institutional financial aid, including need-based and academic scholarships. Students may also apply for federal and state grants and student loans. Work-study assignments may also help to cover tuition costs and living expenses. Most types of aid require that the applicant complete a FAFSA.

Merantix AG is a Berlin-based incubator and venture capital firm founded in 2016, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and growth capital investments predominantly in the artificial intelligence and technology sectors. The firm is dedicated to commercializing AI across various industries by conceptualizing, building, and scaling machine learning companies within a supportive incubation environment. Merantix targets domains that heavily rely on human decision-making to solve complex challenges, with current projects including automated breast cancer screening systems, platforms for self-driving car testing, and engines for automated trading. In collaboration with leading European industry partners, Merantix is incubating several companies that are set to become independent businesses. Additionally, their MX Labs unit actively explores new AI use cases in various industries, indicating a commitment to innovation and expansion. The firm is also focused on growing its team of skilled software engineers, machine intelligence engineers, and entrepreneurs.

Headquartered in Boston, Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA) is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of people with significant needs by innovating, coordinating and providing the highest quality, individualized care. CCA is a nationally recognized leader in providing care for high-cost, high needs individuals through a proven model that improves quality and health outcomes while reducing overall costs of care. In Massachusetts, CCA’s two health plans serve approximately 33,000 members who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and for three consecutive years, CCA’s One Care plan earned a top rating from a consumer survey conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Sober Grid, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a sober social network designed to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Launched in 2015, the application is accessible on both Apple and Android devices and has been utilized over 20 million times across more than 170 countries. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, the app employs a community-based approach to chronic disease management, specifically targeting various chemical dependencies, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. Sober Grid features tools such as a GPS locator, direct messaging, and a newsfeed, along with certified coaching that is available 24/7. The app promotes user engagement through daily quests and rewards for sobriety achievements, which have been linked to lower relapse rates. By leveraging predictive analytics and the support of both AI and human connections, Sober Grid aims to enhance health outcomes for its users by reducing the risk of relapse and fostering a supportive community for those in recovery.