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Transform Campus Before Fall: The Strategic Advantage of Digital Recognition Displays for Colleges and Universities

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BOSTON, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Summer provides a brief window of opportunity for campus improvements. This is a prime opportunity for colleges and universities to modernize how they honor institutional milestones before the new academic year begins.

With students set to return and alumni engagement events on the horizon, now is the time to replace static, space-limited plaques, trophy cases, record boards, and donor walls with the dynamic, digital-first experience that today’s campus communities demand.

Rocket Alumni Solutions, the leading provider of touchscreen recognition software for colleges and universities, helps institutions create interactive digital recognition displays that celebrate achievements, preserve campus history, and engage students, alumni, donors, and visitors.

Why Summer Is the Critical Window for Campus Recognition Projects

The transition into the 2026–2027 academic year is the perfect time to complete campus improvements and prepare recognition displays for fall.

By deploying interactive digital recognition displays during the summer, colleges and universities can ensure that their digital halls of fame, donor recognition displays, record boards, and campus history exhibits are ready when students arrive and alumni gather for fall events..

A digital recognition upgrade does not simply make a campus look more modern. It transforms how the community interacts with the university’s history, achievements, traditions, and people.

Bridging Tradition and Innovation with Digital Recognition Displays

Modern colleges and universities use Rocket Alumni Solutions to move beyond the constraints of physical plaques, banners, trophy cases, and record boards. The platform empowers institutions to:

Celebrate Comprehensive Institutional History: Create interactive halls of fame and digital record boards that highlight academic breakthroughs, athletic excellence, distinguished alumni, student achievements, and important historical milestones.Enhance Donor and Alumni Engagement: Build a centralized digital donor wall or alumni recognition display that honors supporters, preserves their stories, and creates meaningful connections that last long after graduation.Simplify Administration: With plug-and-play setup, remote content management, pre-built templates, and unlimited data, staff can manage recognition displays without straining IT resources.Leverage Emerging Technology: The platform supports AI-driven content organization, live social media feeds, interactive yearbooks, and real-time updates that keep campus communities informed and engaged.

How Siena University Uses Rocket Alumni Solutions

Among Rocket Alumni Solutions’ university partners, Siena University stands out for its effective use of the platform to engage its campus community.

By using the system for real-time updates through “What’s New in Siena Athletics?” alongside long-term legacy preservation through its Athletic Hall of Fame, Siena demonstrates the platform’s versatility in highlighting a wide range of institutional achievements.

The same interactive touchscreen display can feature current athletics news, historic teams, hall of fame inductees, records, awards, alumni, and other content without the physical space limitations of a traditional trophy case or recognition wall.

Preparing College and University Campuses for Fall

With academic calendars quickly filling up, the window to ensure digital recognition infrastructure is fully operational for move-in week and early fall game days is narrowing.

By finalizing a project before August, colleges and universities can avoid the seasonal installation backlog and ensure their campuses are ready to debut an upgraded recognition experience when the semester begins.

Institutions considering a digital hall of fame, interactive donor wall, touchscreen record board, athletic recognition display, or campus history exhibit can schedule a personalized demonstration with Rocket Alumni Solutions to see how the platform could be configured for their campus.

About Rocket Alumni Solutions

Rocket Alumni Solutions proudly partners with more than 1,500 organizations, ranging from professional associations such as the PGA Tour to leading universities including Baylor University, Louisiana State University, New York University, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as well as public high schools with limited resources.

Rocket Alumni Solutions’ touchscreen software maintains an 87+ Net Promoter Score, reflecting exceptional ease of use and customer satisfaction. Through best-in-class touchscreen technology, schools and universities can create interactive halls of fame, digital donor walls, record boards, and campus recognition displays that celebrate community achievements, preserve institutional history, and enrich student experiences.

Rocket Alumni Solutions offers affordable plans for smaller schools alongside premium capabilities for larger organizations, including unlimited data, pre-built templates, remote content management, and plug-and-play setup for seamless implementation.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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