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Chandigarh University holds 8th CU Online Annual Convocation; 363 Students Degrees Awarded

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Chandigarh University Sings MoU with Global Consulting Giant PwC to Offer Online MBA Program

330 Postgraduate and 33 Undergraduate Degrees Conferred to Online and Distance Learning Graduates

CHANDIGARH, India, June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh University organised the 8th Annual Convocation of CU Online and the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) during which degrees were conferred on 363 students from 19 states and UTs from across the country in the presence of students and their family members, faculty members and university officials.

The graduating cohort consisted of 214 male and 149 female students. Out of the total degrees awarded, 330 were postgraduate (PG) degrees and 33 were undergraduate (UG) degrees. The graduates belonged to both Online Learning (OL) and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes offered by Chandigarh University.

Sanjeev Parkar, Senior Director, PwC India graced the prestigious convocation ceremony as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Prof. (Dr.) Raviraja N Seetharam, Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Prof. (Dr.) SS Sehgal, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Operations) & Registrar, Chandigarh University and Prof. (Dr.) Gurpreet Singh, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).

Meanwhile, Chandigarh University also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PwC – one of the world’s ‘Big Four’ consulting firms of the world to offer an online MBA program thus becoming the first university in India to launch such a programme in collaboration with PwC.

Among the postgraduate programmes, 210 students were awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA), 78 students received the degree of Master of Computer Applications (MCA), 23 students earned Master of Science (Data Science) degrees, nine students were awarded Master of Science (Mathematics) degrees, five students received Master of Arts (English) degrees, three students earned Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degrees, while two students each received Master of Arts (Economics) degrees.

Among the undergraduate programmes, 19 students were awarded Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees, 12 students received Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degrees and two students earned Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degrees. Degrees were also conferred on students from other programmes.

Congratulating the graduating students, Chief Guest on the occasion, Sanjeev Parkar, Senior Director, PwC India said, “With emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence entering almost every sector, people fear that their jobs will go away but that’s not going to happen. Infact, AI is going to create more and more opportunities all across the world for the learners who adapt and upskill themselves. The world is changing rapidly. If there has ever been a better time for learners in India to prepare themselves for the future, this is the time. I am pleased to see universities and industry coming together to equip students with AI-enabled competencies and the skills required to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world. And that’s going to add lot of value to the students and to the nation and also to the industry because you will get learners or candidates who are prepared for the role that industry is looking out for.”

Parkar added, “If we look at as a firm we look at contributing to Viksit Bharat and we feel that India has got huge demographic advantage.

Chandigarh University and we have been working relentlessly to enhance the academic curriculum in order to prepare talent for the future. We are looking at the present need of the industry and also looking at what future demands. So, while the university infrastructure and faculty members will impart knowledge. PWC will have its industry immersion which means we will be able to enhance the student profile through our industry expertise and making them future ready.”

Prof. (Dr.) Raviraja N. Seetharam, Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University said, “Earning a degree through online education while balancing professional and personal responsibilities is never easy. The university is actively bridging the gap between offline and online education to ensure an enriching and accessible learning experience for all. CU Online aims to make quality higher education accessible to all those who are unable to pursue conventional education due to constraints of time, distance, professional commitments, or other personal circumstances.”

The convocation reflected the inclusive nature of online education, bringing together learners from diverse backgrounds and age groups. The graduating cohort included a 63-year-old retired professional who earned an MSc in Data Science, homemakers balancing family responsibilities with higher education, young professionals from leading multinational and national organisations, entrepreneurs, educators, and working executives.

About Chandigarh University Online

Chandigarh University (CU) is a leading Indian Institution offering its students a unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence. And the department of Centre for Distance and Online Learning (CDOE) prepare students flexibility, convenience, and a supportive learning environment to enable students to pursue tertiary education remotely without compromise. Beyond delivering valuable knowledge, we offer globally recognized programs emphasizing experiential learning, designed to expand professional development and career readiness.

We empower learners worldwide by offering industry-relevant online degrees and certifications designed to meet the demands of today’s dynamic career landscape. Whether you’re starting your journey, upskilling, or switching careers, our flexible online courses help you achieve your goals without compromising your lifestyle.

Chandigarh University Online Website

https://www.cuonlineedu.in/

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Axtora Corp Maps the Onboarding Decisions That Silently Determine 90-Day Retention

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New analysis from Axtora Corp pinpoints the critical early moments that decide whether a new user stays engaged, or quietly walks away within the first three months.

LAS VEGAS, June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Axtora Corp., a U.S.-focused platform growth partner, has released new analysis examining the onboarding touchpoints that tend to appear most consistently in platforms with strong 90-day retention rates, as opposed to those experiencing early user drop-off. The findings are based on patterns observed across a range of platform onboarding architectures and are being made available as a diagnostic reference for operators and growth teams evaluating their current user experience infrastructure.

The Real Retention Problem Starts Before Anyone Notices It

Most retention problems are not retention problems at all. By the time users start dropping off in week six or week ten, the decisions that determined those outcomes were already made — during the first few sessions, sometimes within the first few minutes.

Axtora Corp’s analysis is making the case that the onboarding window is the place where long-term retention is, for the most part, going to be either won or lost, and that the signals that point toward future drop-off tend to be present quite a bit earlier than most reporting frameworks are actually built in a way that allows them to detect. New users are not leaving due to the fact that the product is bad. In most cases, they are leaving because they never quite managed to fully understand what it was that the product was offering them, and nobody happened to step in at the right moment in order to show them.

What the Data Actually Shows

Axtora’s analysis identifies three onboarding variables that carry the most weight in shaping early retention outcomes.

The first is the gap between registration and first meaningful action. Platforms with the strongest 90-day retention rates are the ones where new users reach a clear moment of value quickly, not eventually. Every unnecessary step between sign-up and that first meaningful interaction adds friction that many users will not push through.

The second variable is feedback visibility. Users who receive some form of acknowledgment during their first session, such as confirmation that something they did was actually registered by the platform, are more likely to return for a second session. In terms of what that acknowledgment actually looks like, the format itself matters less than the timing of its arrival. Moreover, silence during those early moments tends to appear fairly consistently on platforms with higher rates of early drop-off.

The third factor is what Axtora describes as recovery windows. Users who stumble during onboarding — who miss a step, get confused, or simply go inactive before completing setup — are not necessarily lost. Platforms that build deliberate re-engagement prompts into the first 72 hours recapture a portion of those users that no amount of later-stage messaging can reach.

Why This Analysis Matters Now

The cost of bringing in a new user has not gone down in any meaningful way. Due to the fact that paid acquisition is something that keeps getting more expensive across most major channels, the onboarding window is now carrying more commercial weight than it has at any previous point. Furthermore, when a user is lost during that first week, it is not simply a retention miss that is going to be easy to recover from later. It is, in practical terms, a full write-off of every dollar that was spent in order to get them through the door in the first place.

Axtora Corp makes this analysis available to platform operators and growth teams as a diagnostic reference for evaluating their current onboarding architecture against outcomes that are measurable and actionable.

About Axtora Corp

Axtora Corp supports the growth of communication platforms operating in the U.S. market. The company focuses on user acquisition, audience engagement, and payment operations, working alongside a European marketing partner to develop campaigns that are built around the preferences of American audiences. Axtora’s work spans the full user lifecycle, from initial acquisition through to long-term retention and monetization, with the goal of delivering sustainable platform growth over time.

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Jerry Hornyak, Axtora Corp., 1 5852826554, info@axtora-corp.com, https://www.axtora-corp.com/

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TEAMEX Delivers First EV-Drill LANCE in the United States to Pennsylvania Fire Department

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TEAMEX Corp, the exclusive North American distributor of TANKTECH Co., Ltd., announced the first U.S. deployment of the EV-Drill LANCE (EVDL), a specialized tool designed to mitigate lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles.

The first unit has been delivered to the Shartlesville Community Fire Company No. 1 in Pennsylvania, where firefighters recently completed operational training on the system.

As electric vehicle adoption continues to rise across the United States, fire departments are increasingly confronted with the challenges posed by lithium-ion battery incidents. Unlike conventional vehicle fires, EV battery fires can experience thermal runaway, creating extended burn times and re-ignition risks.

The EV-Drill LANCE was developed specifically to address these challenges. The portable, water-pressure-driven tool penetrates the battery enclosure and delivers cooling water directly into affected battery modules, helping firefighters control thermal runaway more effectively.

Key benefits of the EV-Drill LANCE include:

Single-firefighter deployment for rapid responseDirect cooling of battery cells at the source of thermal runawayOperation using standard fire apparatus water pressureNo external power source required

Founded in 1924, the Shartlesville Community Fire Company serves Upper Bern Township and surrounding communities, including portions of Interstate 78, a major transportation corridor experiencing increasing EV traffic.

“The introduction of the EV-Drill LANCE represents an important advancement in EV fire response capabilities,” said Luis Park, Operations Director of TEAMEX Corp. “We are proud to support first responders with innovative technology specifically designed for the challenges of lithium-ion battery fires.”

The deployment marks an important milestone for EV emergency response in North America and reflects growing interest among fire departments seeking specialized solutions for electric vehicle incidents.

TEAMEX will also exhibit at the NFPA Conference & Expo 2026, June 22–24, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1510 to learn more about the EV-Drill LANCE and other advanced solutions for EV battery fire mitigation and emergency response.

About TEAMEX Corp

TEAMEX Corp, headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, provides advanced safety technologies, technical support, training, and distribution services throughout North America. The company serves emergency response agencies, municipalities, and industrial customers with innovative solutions designed to address emerging safety challenges.

For more information, visit www.teamexusa.com/evdrill

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In HelloNation, Periodontics Expert Dr. Scott Kissel of Manhattan, NY, Details Why Microsurgical Techniques Matter in Periodontal Care

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The article explains how precision-focused periodontal procedures can support tissue preservation, improve healing, and patient comfort.

MANHATTAN, N.Y., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Why is precision so important when treating the gums and bone that support your teeth? That question is addressed in a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Scott Kissel, Periodontics Expert of Manhattan, NY. The article explains how microsurgical techniques are improving the way periodontal care is delivered by reducing trauma, protecting gum tissue, and supporting more predictable healing.

Microsurgical techniques use high-powered surgical microscopes, specialized lighting, and precision instruments to allow more accurate treatment in small, delicate areas. This approach supports the most minimally invasive care possible, especially when working around sensitive gum tissue and bone.

Dr. Kissel brings more than 20 years of experience in microsurgical techniques to his periodontal practice. He trained under Dr. Dennis Shanelec, a pioneer widely regarded as the father of periodontal microsurgery. That training supports a philosophy of care that focuses on accuracy, control, and tissue preservation.

The article explains that in periodontal care, precision affects more than just comfort. The gums form a tight seal around the teeth, and preserving their structure during treatment is essential for both appearance and function. Smaller incisions used in microsurgery lead to less trauma, which helps maintain gum integrity and bone stability.

Patients often report a noticeably smoother recovery after procedures involving microsurgical techniques. Because incisions are smaller and tissue is handled gently, swelling and discomfort tend to be minimal. This faster healing can lead to improved patient experiences and more consistent outcomes.

Another benefit is improved wound closure. The article describes how fine sutures and careful handling help align tissue edges, allowing for better healing and fewer complications. This control also helps support gum regeneration and protect bone support around the teeth.

The article notes that these techniques are especially helpful in cases involving gum recession. Precision tools allow for careful repositioning of the gum tissue while preserving blood flow. Research also shows that microsurgical techniques lead to greater root coverage and better long-term results.

Bone preservation is another key focus. The article explains that when working around the bone that supports the teeth, even slight damage can have lasting effects. Microsurgical techniques allow for careful, controlled access that protects healthy bone.

These same principles apply in regenerative procedures as well. The article emphasizes that when the goal is to rebuild tissue or bone, accuracy is essential. Microsurgical techniques help create the conditions needed for rapid healing and tissue growth.

Not every treatment requires a microsurgical approach, but the article notes that many patients benefit from it. A thorough evaluation helps determine when it is the right fit based on the specific needs of the gums and bone.

The article also reinforces that although patients may not see the microscope or tools being used, they often notice the results. Less swelling, reduced discomfort, and smoother healing are common outcomes that reflect the high level of precision behind microsurgical techniques.

Why Microsurgical Techniques Matter in Periodontal Care features insights from Dr. Scott Kissel, Periodontics Expert of Manhattan, NY, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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