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M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust Women Leaders to Receive 2026 Awards from American Banker

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Meghan Shue, Carly Nathanson and Mary-Ammielle Stone selected as part of the publication’s 2026 annual honors program

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) and its subsidiary, Wilmington Trust, announced today that three of its leaders will receive awards as part of this year’s American Banker “Most Powerful Women in Banking” program and celebration held in New York City later this month.

This year’s awardees include:

Meghan Shue – EVP, Chief Investment Strategist for Wilmington Trust, the bank’s Wealth Management and Institutional Services division, was included in the publication’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking: Women to Watch” list. Meghan has been honored by the magazine in previous years.Carly Nathanson – SVP, Senior Investment Advisor for Wilmington Trust, was included in the “Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT” category, which celebrates rising and talented women at earlier stages of their career.Mary-Ammielle Stone – SVP, Small Business Lending Manager for M&T, was also included as part of the “NEXT” program.

For both Carly Nathanson and Mary-Ammielle Stone, this is their first inclusion in the American Banker honors.

Now in its 24th year, “The Most Powerful Women in Banking” awards program recognizes women whose leadership, performance and impact are critical for the banking and financial services sector.

The “Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT” award recognizes high-achieving women 40 years of age and under who have successfully executed major projects, initiated meaningful change or are positioned to play a critical role for their employers and the industry.

“All three of our 2026 award recipients are well-deserving of these awards,” said Kevin Pearson, M&T Bank’s Vice Chairman. “We have established a great tradition of celebrating our women leaders here at M&T and Wilmington Trust. We are proud of Meghan, Carly and Mary-Ammielle and look forward to watching their accomplishments as they continue to do great things.”

Honorees will be recognized on October 22, 2026 at a dinner and ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

To learn more about The Most Powerful Women in Banking and the 2026 honorees, visit: https://the-most-powerful-women-in-banking.americanbanker.com/the-most-powerful-women-in-banking/ 

ABOUT M&T BANK

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, NY. M&T’s principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services with a branch and ATM network spanning the eastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T’s Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. For more information about M&T Bank, visit www.mtb.com.

ABOUT WILMINGTON TRUST

Wilmington Trust’s Wealth Management offers a wide array of personal trust, planning, fiduciary, asset management, private banking, and family office services designed to help high-net-worth individuals and families grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. Wilmington Trust focuses on serving families with whom it can build long-term relationships, many of which span multiple generations.

Wilmington Trust also provides Corporate and Institutional Services for clients internationally. It has clients in all 50 states and numerous countries, with offices throughout the United States and internationally in London, Dublin and Frankfurt. For more information, visit www.wilmingtontrust.com.

ABOUT AMERICAN BANKER

Through independent journalism, expert analysis, proprietary research and benchmarking, American Banker delivers the information financial leaders need to navigate critical opportunities and risks — AI and technology innovation, policy and regulation, M&A and risk and resilience. American Banker connects a financial services community of more than 950,000 professionals in person and online.

Applicants for American Banker awards must be employed by a private-sector bank or financial services company. Applicants who work in the U.S., Canada, or western Europe OR whose firms are based in the U.S., Canada or Western Europe, will be considered for individual recognition. There are no fees to apply.

From American Banker: “The Most Powerful Women in Banking comprises five distinct rankings: Banking, Finance, Women to Watch, Top Teams and NEXT. For the Banking, Finance and Women to Watch lists, quantitative data such as year-over-year 2025 and Q1 2026 financial performance (or similar metrics for roles without P&L responsibility) and qualitative factors such as new technology investment, product development, gains in operational efficiencies, and demonstrated commitment to the employees, customers and communities they serve are considered to determine rank … The NEXT list ranks leaders aged 40 and below based on their growing contributions to their banks.”

Learn more at americanbanker.com.

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Patrick Fitzgibbons, Senior Public Relations Manager, Wilmington Trust, pfitzgibbons@mtb.com 

Wilmington Trust is a registered service mark used in connection with various fiduciary and non-fiduciary services offered by certain subsidiaries of M&T Bank Corporation including, but not limited to, Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank), Wilmington Trust Company (WTC) operating in Delaware only, Wilmington Trust, N.A. (WTNA), Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc. (WTIA), Wilmington Funds Management Corporation (WFMC), Wilmington Trust Asset Management, LLC (WTAM), and Wilmington Trust Investment Management, LLC (WTIM). Such services include trustee, custodial, agency, investment management, and other services. International corporate and institutional services are offered through M&T Bank Corporation’s international subsidiaries. Loans, credit cards, retail and business deposits, and other business and personal banking services and products are offered by M&T Bank. Member FDIC.

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the sale of any financial product. Investors should seek financial advice regarding the suitability of investment strategies based on their objectives, financial situations, and particular needs. 

Wilmington Trust is not authorized to and does not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Investing involves risks, and you may incur a profit or a loss. There is no assurance that any investment, financial, or estate planning strategy will be successful.

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Airbnb to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) today announced that the company’s third quarter 2026 financial results will be released after market close on November 5, 2026. The company’s shareholder letter will be made available on the Airbnb Investor Relations website at https://investors.airbnb.com.

Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET the same day. The link to the webcast will be made available on the Investor Relations website at https://investors.airbnb.com.

Interested parties can register for the call in advance by visiting https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I66365VIPKKgpWVXKPMxfVC. After registering, instructions will be shared on how to join the call.

About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5.5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2.5 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences, and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

 

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Spacelift Named an AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Finalist in the SiliconANGLE TechForward Awards

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Spacelift governs AI-assisted infrastructure changes with policy-as-code, approval gates and complete audit history across Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi and Kubernetes.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spacelift, the infrastructure orchestration company, today announced it has been named a finalist in SiliconANGLE’s 2026 TechForward Awards in the AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure category.

Spacelift applies the same controls to AI-assisted infrastructure that govern traditional IaC pipelines: policy-as-code through Open Policy Agent, role-based access control, approval gates, drift detection, and a complete audit history of what ran and who changed it.

“AI changed how fast developers ask for infrastructure, and platform teams absorbed all of it,” said Pawel Hytry, chief executive officer and co-founder of Spacelift. “Speed only helps if policy, approvals, and an audit trail arrive with it. That’s what we’ve built for.”

The TechForward Awards recognize the technologies and solutions driving business forward. As the trusted voice of enterprise and emerging tech, SiliconANGLE applies a rigorous editorial lens to highlight innovations reshaping how businesses operate in our rapidly changing landscape. This awards program honors both established enterprise solutions and breakthrough technologies defining the future of business, spanning AI innovation, security excellence, cloud transformation, data platform evolution and blockchain/crypto tech. Spacelift was selected from a competitive field of nominees by a panel of industry experts and technology leaders.

“Congratulations to this year’s finalists,” said Dave Vellante, co-founder and co-CEO of SiliconANGLE Media. “Every company on this list earned its place through customer results including renewal rates, expansion revenue and direct feedback from the individuals using these products daily. Our judges evaluate that evidence when deciding who deserves this recognition.”

Spacelift, headquartered in Redwood City, California, was founded in 2020 and has raised $82.3 million in venture funding. Spacelift is also a major contributor to the platform engineering community as a founder and major contributor to OpenTofu and as the founder of IaCConf, the leading vendor-neutral IaC conference.

Spacelift is also a major contributor to the platform engineering community as a founder and major contributor to OpenTofu and as the founder of IaCConf, the leading vendor-neutral IaC conference.

For more information, visit https://siliconangle.com/awards/. 

Spacelift is also featured in the 2026–2027 SiliconANGLE TechForward Buyer’s Guide as the AI-driven cloud infrastructure finalist.

About Spacelift
Spacelift is the infrastructure orchestration platform built for the AI-accelerated software era, managing the full lifecycle for both traditional IaC and AI-provisioned infrastructure. Spacelift Intelligence adds an AI-powered layer for natural-language provisioning, diagnostics, and operational insights across both traditional and AI-driven workflows, helping organizations deliver secure, compliant infrastructure at scale. Spacelift works with tools including Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Pulumi, and Ansible. Visit https://spacelift.io/customers to see how Duolingo, Figma, Moody’s, Checkout.com, 1Password, Redfin, and others manage infrastructure for the AI-accelerated software era with Spacelift.

About SiliconANGLE Media | theCUBE
SiliconANGLE Media operates at the intersection of media, technology, and AI through SiliconANGLE, theCUBE Network, theCUBE Research, CUBE365, theCUBE AI, and theCUBE SuperStudios. Founded by John Furrier and Dave Vellante, theCUBE broadcasts from its studio on the NYSE trading floor and from Silicon Valley, delivering leading live coverage at major tech events worldwide. SiliconANGLE reaches more than 15 million technology professionals and has interviewed over 11,000 C-suite and technical leaders.

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Cristin Connelly
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Los Angeles Pacific University Becomes Azusa Pacific University Global, Bringing Fully Online Education Under the APU Name

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New brand strengthens the connection between two independently accredited institutions while expanding access to Christ-centered online education

GLENDORA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) is now Azusa Pacific University Global (APU Global), marking a new chapter for the university and strengthening its connection to Azusa Pacific University (APU).

LAPU becomes APU Global, bringing fully online, Christ-centered education under the Azusa Pacific University name.

APU Global is the fully online university within the APU ecosystem, offering 100% online, asynchronous associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to meet the needs of working adults and learners wherever they are. APU continues to provide excellent on-campus and hybrid educational experiences.

Together, APU and APU Global provide students with distinct educational pathways under a shared APU brand and a common commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated education.

“By aligning under the APU name, we’re creating a recognized, powerful identity for online learners,” said Jay Goin, president of APU Global. “This reduces market confusion and expands our reach to a wider audience, making it easier than ever for students to find the exact education path that fits them best.”

“This move enables us to present a unified brand to the marketplace and amplify our impact,” said Adam J. Morris, president of Azusa Pacific University. “It ensures that whether a student is seeking a premier residential and hybrid experience on our campuses or a specialized world-class online journey, they find their home within the APU ecosystem.”

The transition from LAPU to APU Global strategically leverages the unique strengths of both institutions, expands their reach, and makes it easier for students to find the educational experience that best fits their goals and lives.

Two Institutions, One Shared Mission

While APU and APU Global now share a unified brand presence, they remain two distinct, independently accredited institutions. Each institution maintains its own leadership, academic governance, faculty handbooks, and operating structures.

The partnership is grounded in a shared commitment to providing a Christ-centered, faith-integrated educational experience.

“Our God First mission will guide this partnership, ensuring we continue to deliver a top Christ-centered education to the students we serve,” Morris said.

A Clearer Path for Online Learners

APU Global serves students seeking a fully online education through asynchronous learning designed to provide flexibility for working adults and learners wherever they are located. As the #1 Christian university for alumni earnings in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU will continue to focus on its on-campus and hybrid educational experiences.

The partnership also creates opportunities for APU and APU Global to leverage online resources to enhance the experience for existing and future learners.

For current LAPU students, the transition to APU Global is seamless, allowing them to continue their day-to-day educational experience without disruption. Students continue taking their online courses, receiving support from dedicated faculty and staff, and progressing toward their degrees as planned. The primary change is the transition of the university’s name and visual identity to APU Global.

About Azusa Pacific University

Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Featuring world-class faculty, an APU education leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor’s degrees, 34 master’s degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university’s main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

About Azusa Pacific University Global

Azusa Pacific University Global (APU Global), formerly Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), is a nonprofit, Christ-centered institution offering flexible, 100% online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Designed to meet the needs of working adults, APU Global delivers asynchronous courses that allow students to learn on their own schedules. As part of the APU ecosystem, APU Global is committed to academic excellence and faith integration, preparing students to pursue their calling with purpose and confidence.

To learn more about APU Global and the transition from Los Angeles Pacific University, visit apuglobal.edu/apuglobal

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