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UA – Pulaski Tech Launches Online Energy Management Program to Address Arkansas Workforce Needs

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In partnership with iDesign, Arkansas community college takes aim at energy and tech workforce shortages with new online degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers. 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC), a two-year comprehensive community college based in North Little Rock with a vision to “foster innovation in advanced technologies and contribute to economic and civic development of communities,” today announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art energy grid management training program aimed at closing critical workforce gaps in high-demand industries such as energy grid management.

“Arkansas is at a pivotal moment. As industries evolve and grow, we must ensure our workforce is prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow,” said Dr. Summer DeProw, Chancellor of UA-PTC. “Through this partnership with iDesign, UA – Pulaski Tech is creating opportunities for Arkansans to gain the skills and credentials they need to thrive in advanced energy and technology fields while driving economic growth for our state.”

To help meet the complex demands of Arkansas’ fast-growing economy, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board is working toward an ambitious goal to increase the number of residents with postsecondary credentials or degrees to 55% by 2030. The state currently faces a significant skills gap in key technology and energy sectors as states work to keep up with the power and IT infrastructure needed to support demand for artificial intelligence. 

To address this gap, UA-PTC’s new training program will launch a series of new online training courses, industry certifications, and continuing education opportunities tailored to meet the needs of employers in the rapidly evolving energy grid and technology industry. UA-PTC has partnered with major employers such as Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Entergy, Southwest Power Pool, and Midcontent Independent System Operator to ensure the program prepares grid operators for the realities of the modern energy grid workforce.  

The curriculum focuses on critical areas such as complex energy systems, grid management, and cybersecurity—rooted in curriculum aligned with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certification and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and combining hands-on training, cutting-edge technology, and industry-aligned certifications to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. 

To build the online program, UA-PTC selected Texas-based course developer iDesign, which has worked with hundreds of institutions to design, build and support award-winning online courses. The program utilizes iDesign’s Align platform, an AI-assisted curriculum and skills mapping tool that streamlines the development of workforce-aligned programs. With flexible online and hybrid course options, the program will be accessible to working adults and non-traditional students statewide, ensuring broader participation across the state. 

“Arkansas is setting a bold example for how state leaders and colleges can develop curriculum and programming that is responsive to the needs of this fast-changing, technology-driven labor market,” said Whitney Kilgore, co-founder and CAO of iDesign. “This is about bridging the divide between talent and opportunity and preparing Arkansans to succeed in the kind of high-demand jobs and industries that will drive the new American economy.” 

UA – Pulaski Tech serves more than 6,000 students annually and is a key player in Arkansas’s higher education and workforce development. The college, known for its strong focus on supporting adult and non-traditional learners, was awarded $2 million workforce grant through the HIRED program Track 2 announced by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Department of Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald, and Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers in December 2024. University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential. For more information on Pulaski Tech’s energy management program, visit www.uaptc.edu.

About iDesign: iDesign partners with colleges and universities to build, grow, and support online and blended programs. Committed to empowering faculty, iDesign combines instructional design expertise with emerging technologies to create innovative courses and degrees. Through its unbundled, fee-for-service model and analytics platform, iDesign enables institutions to deliver high-quality education that meets the evolving needs of students. To learn more, please visit www.idesignedu.org.

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MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 Introduces Cloud Sync for Google Drive and OneDrive

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool® Software Limited has announced the release of MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0, the latest version of its Windows backup and file sync software. The update introduces a new Cloud Sync feature for Google Drive and OneDrive, along with enhancements to the registration and purchase experience, interface refinements, and compatibility fixes.

New Features and Improvements in MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0

1. Cloud Sync to Google Drive and OneDrive

MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 introduces Cloud Sync, allowing users to synchronize files and folders from a Windows computer to Google Drive or OneDrive. Users can choose the files and folders they want to sync and select their preferred cloud storage service as the destination.

The new feature supports one-way synchronization from a local Windows PC to cloud storage, providing an additional way to save copies of important files outside of your computer. Together with MiniTool ShadowMaker’s existing local file sync function, Cloud Sync expands the available destinations for file sync.

2. Streamlined License & Plan Management

The latest update introduces an enhanced register interface that remains easily accessible even after activation. Registered users can now effortlessly review their current plan, explore upgrade options, or update their license key anytime for a smoother user experience.

These refinements are intended to improve usability when users manage their software registration and licensing.

3. Interface Refinements and Compatibility Fixes

MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 includes interface improvements and fixes for certain display issues. One notable fix addresses a blurry display issue that could occur on some systems equipped with AMD GPUs.

These changes focus on resolving specific issues and improving the user experience on affected systems.

4. Additional Improvements

Beyond Cloud Sync and the changes outlined above, MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 includes additional interface and functionality refinements. Together, these updates further improve the software’s usability while expanding its file synchronization options.

With support for Google Drive and OneDrive, MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 provides Windows users with another approach to manage file copies across local and cloud storage. Users who want to synchronize files to cloud storage can download the Free Edition and explore the new capabilities.

About MiniTool ShadowMaker

MiniTool ShadowMaker is a Windows backup and file sync solution designed to help users protect their operating systems and important data. It supports backing up Windows systems, disks, partitions, files, and folders to local drives, external hard drives, shared folders, and other supported locations. Users can select specific items to back up according to their needs.

For users who need to migrate data to another drive, MiniTool ShadowMaker offers a disk cloning feature. The software also supports restoring backed-up data and creating bootable media for system recovery.

By combining backup, file synchronization, disk cloning, and restore capabilities, MiniTool ShadowMaker offers Windows users a set of tools for data protection and system recovery.

About MiniTool® Software Limited

MiniTool Software Limited is a professional software company that develops computer applications. It provides software for partition management, data recovery, data backup and sync, video editing, multimedia conversion, and screen recording for home and business users. The company is committed to developing innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use software that simplifies everyday digital tasks.

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Rocket Companies to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026

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DETROIT, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (“Rocket Companies” or “the Company”), the Detroit-based homeownership platform, today announced that the Company will issue its third quarter 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026. Leadership will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. ET on that date. A press release detailing the Company’s results will be issued prior to the call.

A live webcast of the event will be available on the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.rocketcompanies.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website following the event.

About Rocket Companies

Founded in 1985, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based homeownership platform including mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses: Rocket Mortgage, Redfin, Rocket Close, Rocket Money and Rocket Loans.

With insights from more than 160 million calls with clients each year, more than 30 petabytes of data and a mission to Help Everyone Home, Rocket Companies is well positioned to be the destination for AI-fueled homeownership.

For more information, please visit the Company’s Corporate website or Investor Relations website.

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Lunai Bioworks Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Determination and Intention to Voluntarily Delist and Deregister

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lunai Bioworks Inc. (Nasdaq: LNAI) (the “Company”) announced that on October 21, 2026, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000. The Company reported a stockholders’ deficit of $(9,024,946) in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and does not meet the alternative market value of listed securities or net income standards. Because the Company is subject to a mandatory Hearings Panel Monitor under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B), Nasdaq staff determined to delist the Company’s securities. Trading in the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq is expected to be suspended at the opening of business on October 30, 2026.

The Company will not request a hearing. Rather than contest the staff determination, the Company’s Board of Directors approved on October 22, 2026 the voluntary withdrawal of the Company’s common stock from listing on Nasdaq under Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board took this action because of the staff determination and the Company’s financial condition, and concluded that the cost of continued listing and SEC reporting is not justified.

The Company notified Nasdaq of its intention on October 22, 2026. The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about November 2, 2026, and expects the delisting to become effective on or about November 12, 2026. The Company then intends to file a Form 15 to suspend its SEC reporting obligations, to the extent it is eligible to do so. The Company’s SEC reporting obligations will continue unless and until they are terminated or suspended in accordance with the SEC’s rules.

The Company does not intend to arrange for quotation of its common stock on any over-the-counter market and cannot assure that any trading market for its common stock will exist after trading on Nasdaq is suspended.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected suspension of trading, the expected timing of the Form 25 and Form 15 filings, and the expected timing of delisting and deregistration. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including Nasdaq and SEC procedures and the Company’s financial condition. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.

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