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Jun Yang Named Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of The Rockefeller University as Paula Volent Transitions to Senior Advisor Role

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NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Rockefeller University today announced that Jun Yang has been named vice president and chief investment officer (CIO) of the University. Yang, who comes to Rockefeller from Oberlin College, will assume stewardship of the biomedical university’s $3.0 billion endowment starting July 1, 2026.

Yang succeeds current vice president and CIO Paula Volent who is stepping back from her full-time role and will continue to serve the University on a part-time basis as senior advisor. During her term as CIO, Volent guided the university through unprecedented challenges while building a highly talented team and realizing strong returns while maintaining the financial flexibility needed to support our scientific mission. Drawing on decades of experience and relationships across the investment world, she also opened the door to a number of highly sought-after investment opportunities that will benefit Rockefeller for years to come.

Yang comes to Rockefeller with more than 20 years of experience, effectively leading institutional investment programs and managing multi-billion-dollar endowments at Oberlin and previously at the Weizmann Trust which manages the investments and philanthropic assets for the Weizmann Institute of Science.

“Jun is an exceptional investment leader whose experience, judgment, and track record make him uniquely suited to guide Rockefeller’s endowment into its next chapter,” said Richard P. Lifton, Rockefeller’s president. “He inherits an extraordinarily strong foundation built by Paula, whose outstanding leadership has helped position Rockefeller to thrive amid a rapidly changing landscape for biomedical research. At a moment when the funding environment for science faces growing uncertainty, the stewardship of our endowment has never been more important. We are grateful for Paula’s years of outstanding service, and are delighted to welcome Jun to the university, providing a smooth transition and continued strength in this vital role.”

Yang earned his MBA from Cornell University, a Master of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, and his bachelor’s in engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

“Rockefeller occupies a unique place in the scientific world, and I am honored by the opportunity to join an institution with such an extraordinary history of discovery and impact,” said Yang. “I am excited to help steward the university’s endowment in service of Rockefeller’s mission, and I am fortunate to inherit a high-performing investment program built by Paula Volent, whose leadership has positioned the endowment for continued success. I look forward to working closely with Paula and with Rockefeller’s trustees, leadership, faculty, and staff to build on that foundation and ensure the university has the resources and financial strength to pursue groundbreaking science for generations to come.”

“Paula was already widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier chief investment officers when she joined Rockefeller, and over the past five years she has delivered outstanding results for the university,” said Bill Ford, chair of Rockefeller’s Board of Trustees. “Her leadership strengthened Rockefeller’s financial foundation at a time when support for scientific research is more important than ever, and I am grateful that she has agreed to remain involved as Senior Advisor to ensure a seamless transition. At the same time, I am equally excited to welcome Jun Yang, whose distinguished record of endowment stewardship and long-term investment success makes him an outstanding choice to lead Rockefeller’s Investment Office into the future.”

About The Rockefeller University
The Rockefeller University is the world’s leading biomedical research university and is dedicated to conducting innovative, high-quality research to improve the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity. The university’s unique approach to science has led to some of the world’s most revolutionary and transformative contributions to biology and medicine. During Rockefeller’s 125-year history, our scientists have won 26 Nobel Prizes, 26 Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards, and 20 National Medals of Science.

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kfenz@rockefeller.edu

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2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Champions Named in Info-Tech Research Group’s Data Quadrant Report

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The 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group, powered by SoftwareReviews, recognizes ThreatDown EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Acronis Cyber Platform, ThreatLocker, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as Champions. Based on verified end-user feedback, the report highlights solutions that help organizations strengthen endpoint security, improve threat visibility, and accelerate incident detection and response.

ARLINGTON, Va., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – As organizations work to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, improve threat visibility, and accelerate incident response, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools have become critical to protecting modern IT environments. Info-Tech Research Group’s 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report recognizes leading EDR solutions as Champions based on verified end-user feedback collected through the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

EDR tools help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats targeting endpoints across the enterprise. Capabilities such as continuous endpoint monitoring, automated response, incident investigation, threat hunting, and centralized visibility help security teams identify and contain threats faster while reducing organizational risk.

Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant is a comprehensive software evaluation tool that ranks products based on verified user feedback across key dimensions, including likelihood to recommend, feature rankings, net emotional footprint score, and vendor capabilities. These dimensions are aggregated into a Composite Score (CS), which reflects overall user satisfaction and determines placement within the Data Quadrant. The firm’s methodology ensures that rankings are based entirely on authentic user reviews, free from analyst opinions or vendor influence.

The 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Champions are as follows:

ThreatDown EDR, 9.1 CS, recognized for its strong allowlisting and blocklisting capabilities.Crowdstrike Falcon Platform, 9.0 CS, highly rated for its behavioral analytics capabilities.Acronis Cyber Platform, 8.9 CS, ranked highly for ease of implementation.ThreatLocker, 8.8 CS, recognized for its exceptional vendor support.Palo Alto Cortex XDR, 8.6 CS, rated highly for the quality of its features.Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, 8.6 CS, recognized for its advanced behavioral analytics capabilities.

“Effective Endpoint Detection and Response platforms give security teams the visibility and context they need to identify suspicious behavior, investigate incidents, and respond before threats escalate,” says Victor Okorie, advisory director at Info-Tech Research Group. “As cyber threats evolve, organizations are prioritizing solutions that combine strong detection, actionable insights, and streamlined response workflows to strengthen overall security resilience.”

User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech’s reports are informed by data from users and IT professionals with intimate experience with the software across the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes. 

Read the full report: 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report

To learn more about Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards, including how Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint recognition are determined using verified end-user feedback and the underlying evaluation criteria, visit Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards page, powered by SoftwareReviews.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is the “get things done” partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, as well as hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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Neighborhood Credit Union Named Among America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in Texas

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Neighborhood Credit Union has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, as recognized for providing exceptional value, service, and financial solutions to members across Texas.

DALLAS, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Neighborhood Credit Union has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, as recognized for providing exceptional value, service, and financial solutions to members across Texas.

“As a not-for-profit organization, we’re deeply committed to serving our members,” said Neighborhood Credit Union CEO Chet Kimmell. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and trust of the members we serve every day.”

“We are extremely honored to be recognized among the best credit unions in Texas, based upon independent feedback from our members,” said Neighborhood Credit Union CEO Chet Kimmell. “As a not-for-profit organization, we’re deeply committed to serving our members – with up-to-date digital convenience and also the neighborly relationships that are so important. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and trust of the members we serve every day.”

Published annually by Forbes in partnership with market research partner, Statista, the Best-In-State Credit Unions list recognizes financial institutions that excel in member satisfaction, trust, and overall experience. The 2026 rankings were based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. consumers who evaluated financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, financial advice, overall satisfaction, and likelihood to recommend.

In addition to survey responses, the rankings incorporated more than 1.2 million publicly available online reviews and ratings collected between February 2023 and March 2026.

This recognition reflects Neighborhood Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences through personalized service, trusted financial guidance, and innovative banking solutions. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, the credit union remains focused on providing the convenience of modern digital banking while maintaining the personal relationships that have defined its approach. Now with 16 DFW-area locations and nearly a century of service to Texans, Neighborhood Credit Union remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of its members and communities.

Over the past year, Neighborhood Credit Union has continued investing in technology, enhancing digital banking capabilities, and introducing new tools designed to help members better manage their financial lives. As the organization grows and adapts to meet changing member needs, it remains committed to helping individuals and families across Texas achieve financial success through a member-first approach.

The Forbes America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 rankings were published on June 17, 2026.

About Neighborhood Credit Union

As an active part of the community for over 96 years, Neighborhood Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial organization serving the state of Texas with branch locations in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman and Tarrant counties. With assets topping $1 billion, Neighborhood Credit Union proudly serves a growing membership of nearly 70,000. For more information, visit myncu.com.

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Kristi Brooks, Neighborhood Credit Union, 1 2147489393 1119, kbrooks@myncu.com, www.myncu.com

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Coles and Ever.Ag Partner to Modernize Meat Supply Chain Planning

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LEWISVILLE, Texas, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coles Supermarkets has partnered with Ever.Ag, a global agri-food technology leader, to introduce advanced data science and optimization modeling into Coles’ highly complex fresh meat supply chain. This collaboration marks a major step toward faster, smarter operations across beef, lamb and pork categories.

 

Historically, planning for meat supply required hours of manual coordination, spreadsheets, and deep institutional knowledge. Now, using Ever.Ag’s S&OP platform, Coles automatically ingests and models data from across its operations, producing optimized production and deployment plans complete with predictive insights and built-in compliance rules.

Since implementation, Coles has:

Cut planning time from hours to minutes through automated data modeling.Applied business policies consistently across beef, lamb, and pork.Reduced operational risk by embedding institutional knowledge into the system.Improved customer responsiveness to meet changing demand.Improved planning accuracy to better support the management of freshness and pricing across meat categories.Strengthened planning capabilities to support more efficient production and inventory management.

“Meat is one of the most complex supply chains in food retail,” said Scott Sexton, CEO of Ever.Ag. “By applying data science at scale, Coles is showing what’s possible when advanced analytics meet real-world operations.”

“Our priority is delivering the best experience for our customers,” said Martin Smithson, Coles Executive General Manager Supermarket Operations. “This approach helps ensure the freshest cuts are available at the right price.”

Looking ahead, Coles and Ever.Ag plan to move from volume-based to value-based optimization, incorporating factors such as profitability, operational efficiency and customer outcomes into the same planning models. This next phase will enable Coles to simulate scenarios, anticipate market swings, and make decisions that balance efficiency with environmental impact.

ABOUT EVER.AG

Ever.Ag is a leading provider of innovative AgTech solutions and services that connect and empower the entire agricultural supply chain—from farm to consumer. With a deep commitment to advancing how agriculture works, Ever.Ag delivers market intelligence, risk management, and cutting-edge software that enable smarter, more sustainable operations across dairy, livestock, crops, and agribusiness sectors. Backed by decades of experience and a passion for industry innovation, Ever.Ag helps producers, processors, and partners make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and feed a growing world with confidence.

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