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Cochlear North America Celebrates International Cochlear Implant Day by Announcing 2025 Academic Scholarship Winners

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LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of International Cochlear Implant Day, Cochlear North America is thrilled to announce the winners of 2025 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships. Eight outstanding recipients of either the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System have been chosen for their abilities to uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership and humanity, as well as demonstrate high academic achievement.

“We are incredibly proud of this year’s scholarship recipients. I am personally inspired by all eight recipients. These exceptional individuals embody the spirit of resilience and innovation, and we are honored to support them as they continue to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond,” Lisa Aubert, President Cochlear North America, said.

The Graeme Clark Scholarship is in its 23rd year and named after Professor Graeme Clark who invented the multi-channel cochlear implant. This scholarship is awarded to academically exceptional Cochlear Nucleus Implant recipients. This year, there were five exceptional recipients dedicated to their studies and passion for helping others:

Emily E., from Decatur, AL, is studying Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Montevallo. Born profoundly deaf with Pendred Syndrome, Emily has overcome significant challenges with the help of her cochlear implant. Her experiences have inspired her to pursue a career in audiology, where she hopes to serve as a role model and advocate for others with cochlear implants.Farah B., from Phoenix, AZ, is attending Washington University in St. Louis. Farah’s journey with bilateral cochlear implants has fueled her passion for holistic change and advocacy within the cochlear implant and hearing-loss communities. She’s earned a full-academic merit scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis and co-founded the non-profit Deaf-i. Pursuing a degree in neuroscience with aspirations for a career in audiology, she is committed to advancing research, education, and accessibility for those with hearing loss.Grace F., from Millington, IL, is attending St. Louis University. She is enrolled in the five-year, freshman-entry occupational therapy master’s program at St. Louis University. Her experiences have inspired her to pursue a career in occupational therapy, where she hopes to serve as a role model and advocate for others with cochlear implants.Kaitlin C., from Elsie, NE, is attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She is majoring in pre-med. Her journey with cochlear implants has significantly improved her life, allowing her to engage with those around her and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Her experiences have inspired her to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a positive impact on her patients’ lives.Sophie G., from St. Johns, FL, is attending Florida State University. Sophie’s journey with cochlear implants has been marked by her determination to overcome barriers and advocate for her hearing loss. Her involvement in the Future Teachers Academy and Best Buddies club has fueled her passion for education and inclusion. Sophie’s experiences have inspired her to pursue a career in the education field.

In its 14th year, the Anders Tjellström Scholarship is named after Dr. Anders Tjellström who, in collaboration with others, created the first bone conduction hearing implant and has worked tirelessly to restore hearing to people around the world. This year, three outstanding recipients were chosen:

Dylan G., from Cooper City, FL, is attending Tulane University. He is pursuing a double major in neuroscience and psychology on the pre-medical track. As an aspiring physician and dedicated musician in concert and marching band, he is passionate about bridging medicine, advocacy, and the arts while uplifting the hearing-impaired community.Nathaniel G., from Arlington Heights, IL, is attending Harvard University. He is majoring in Government with an honors thesis in Public Policy and minoring in Economics. Nathaniel’s journey with hemifacial microsomia and unilateral hearing loss has been transformed by Cochlear’s Baha System. His experiences have inspired him to pursue a career in public service, where he hopes to make a positive impact on education policy and the broader American political sphere.Zachary M., from Boulder City, KS, is attending the University of Kansas. He is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA through a unique five-year integrated program. Born with profound conduction hearing loss due to Treacher Collins Syndrome, Zachary’s life has been transformed by Cochlear’s Baha System technology. Zachary’s experiences have inspired him to pursue a career in conductive hearing technology, where he hopes to advocate for and implement positive changes.

Academic scholarship winners will receive $2,000 per year for up to four years at an accredited college or university, providing $8,000 to each student adding up to $64,000 in total scholarship funds given by Cochlear North America in 2025.

For more information about the scholarships, visit Cochlear.com/us/Scholarship.

About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) 
People have always been Cochlear’s inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant after seeing his father struggle with hearing loss.  Since 1981, Cochlear has helped more than 700,000 people to hear across 180 countries, helping people of all ages around the world to hear. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear connects people with life’s opportunities, and welcomes them to the world’s largest hearing implant community.

Cochlear has a global workforce of over 5,000 people, with a passion for progress, who strive to meet the needs of people living with hearing loss. The company continually innovates to anticipate future needs, investing more than AUD$3 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear.

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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