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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
The Dallas Foundation has announced the finalists for 2024’s Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 social innovation grant awarded to organizations breaking new ground in addressing community needs.
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents....
Dallas-based SaaS solutions provider Thryv Holdings has closed its previously announced acquisition of Infusion Software Inc. (Keap), a provider of customer relationship management and marketing automation for SMBs, for $80 million in cash....
Plano-based traveling startup accelerator competition CodeLaunch announced its CodeLaunch 2024 World Championship will be held Nov. 20 at Gilley’s Dallas.
The event is the culmination of four previous CodeLaunch competitions held earlier this year across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
The Dallas Foundation has announced the finalists for 2024’s Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 social innovation grant awarded to organizations breaking new ground in addressing community needs.
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents....
Dallas-based SaaS solutions provider Thryv Holdings has closed its previously announced acquisition of Infusion Software Inc. (Keap), a provider of customer relationship management and marketing automation for SMBs, for $80 million in cash....
Plano-based traveling startup accelerator competition CodeLaunch announced its CodeLaunch 2024 World Championship will be held Nov. 20 at Gilley’s Dallas.
The event is the culmination of four previous CodeLaunch competitions held earlier this year across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....
