ASUS to deliver elite gaming setups, broadcast integrations, and fan activations as top collegiate teams battle in PlayVS College League competitions throughout this collegiate season

Fremont, Calif. – September 16, 2025 – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the ASUS sub-brand creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software, and PlayVS, North America’s leading scholastic and collegiate esports platform, today announced a new partnership to deliver premium gaming technology for the PlayVS Championship League (PCL) during the 2025-2026 collegiate season. ROG will champion PCL’s marquee live events by equipping athletes with its flagship products including the ROG G700, ROG GM700, along with other ROG products. These desktops, along with future models, will be powering the mainstages of all the tournaments, including floor practice and mainstage setups. ROG gaming PCs will guarantee powerful, industry leading performance for PlayVS’ College league, the largest collegiate esports league in the nation supporting student-participants at over 900 college campuses.

Through this partnership, ROG aims to deepen its commitment to education by supporting esports as a powerful tool for student growth. The initiative helps students foster critical skills like teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking, while also opening doors to careers in STEM, game design and content creation. By delivering elite gaming setups and immersive experiences, ROG drives engagement and empowers the next generation of digital innovators.

“Republic of Gamers has always been about pushing the limits of gaming performance,” said Benjamin Yeh, ASUS Computer International President. “Partnering with PlayVS and the PCL allows us to empower the next generation of esports athletes with the hardware and experiences they need to reach their full potential, build valuable skills, and prepare for future careers in the digital world.”

Kicking off the partnership, ASUS devices will be powering the inaugural PlayVS College League (PCL) Fall Championships, taking place December 13–14, 2025 at The University of Akron. The first PCL Fall Championships will feature top collegiate esports teams from across the United States and Canada over a two-day event. Players will compete on ROG-powered setups in front of a live audience, with matches broadcast on Twitch to thousands of fans worldwide.

“At PlayVS, we are committed to giving student-athletes the very best environment and experience to showcase their talent,” said Jon Chapman, CEO at PlayVS. “Partnering with ASUS Republic of Gamers ensures our players have access to the most advanced gaming technology available, creating unforgettable live experiences for competitors and fans alike.”

With this collaboration, PCL Championships will not only showcase elite collegiate competition but also highlight the role of the newest technology shaping the future of esports.
With a legacy of pushing boundaries in competitive gaming, ROG is empowering the next esports revolution in education, dedicated to developing students’ skills and inspiring them to prepare for a digital future. Learn more at ROG Esports in Education Solutions | ASUS US

About ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Established in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products recognized for performance, quality, and design. Learn more at rog.asus.com.

Media Contact: asuspr_usa@asus.com

About PlayVS

PlayVS is North America’s leading esports and gaming platform, helping students unlock the many benefits of competitive gaming for students at every level. It offers a comprehensive community where players, coaches, educators, and parents come together to compete, connect, and grow. With the launch of the PlayVS College League (PCL) and the acquisitions of Generation Esports and Playfly College Esports, PlayVS now provides the most comprehensive pathway in scholastic esports, from middle school through college. PlayVS is the official esports partner of the NFHS Network, the Special Olympics, and 40+ state and regional organizations across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit playvs.com.

Media Contact: press@playvs.com

NEW YORK, September 16, 2025 – Planning for a post-college career can feel daunting, especially with tightening talent pools and artificial intelligence changing the game. A study from CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, found that recent graduates are prioritizing careers that promise resilience and meaningful growth, and they are finding some of these opportunities in the financial sector.

The 2025 Graduate Outlook Survey gleans insights from students and recent graduates to understand their viewpoint on careers. It found that finance ranks as the most promising industry among students and recent graduates, while confidence decreased across other career paths, including STEM, sales, marketing, and healthcare.

“It’s encouraging to see a growing number of students taking interest in finance as a career choice,” said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute. “With 90 percent of graduates expressing a desire to make a positive impact through their careers, finance stands out as a rewarding choice, offering many opportunities to earn a good living while making a difference with a distinct sense of purpose. At CFA Institute, we believe finance plays a vital role in creating positive societal impacts, and we need more purpose-driven young people to enter the field to help address the pressing challenges society faces.”

The rise of artificial intelligence stands at the top of students’ minds as they prepare to launch their careers. The survey found that 64 percent of graduates said AI will make it more difficult to secure their desired job, a notable 10-point increase from 2024 (54 percent). While the uncertainty is real, students and recent graduates also view AI as a critical skill to advance their futures, as 82 percent say they’re confident in their ability to use AI tools at work, and 66 percent say they would be more interested in jobs that offer AI training.

While AI is reshaping several aspects of work, today’s graduates know that interpersonal skills cannot be replicated by technology, and they seek to hone those strengths to sharpen their resumes. In fact, 72 percent believe that soft skills like communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability help them stand out among job seekers.

As today’s students start planning for their careers, it’s important to consider the value of pursuing post-graduate certifications and qualifications. Recent graduates found that continued learning can be valuable to unlock a successful career, as 93 percent say postgraduate qualifications/professional certification are important in today’s market, and 79 percent agree that continuous upskilling through certificates and courses throughout their careers is a must.

As the semester begins, there’s no better time to explore the wide range of opportunities the finance industry offers. Graduates can pursue quantitative and analytical careers in finance as a data analyst, take on a client-facing position as a private wealth manager, or follow transaction-focused paths like private equity. To gain a competitive edge in finance careers, students can pursue industry-recognized professional certifications, such as the CFA Program. Discover the full spectrum of investment industry career paths here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/careers.

About the 2025 CFA Institute Graduate Outlook Survey

The 2025 CFA Institute Graduate Outlook Survey was fielded via an online survey from March 28-April 22, 2025, by Dynata with a sample of 9,023 respondents studying for a bachelor’s degree or higher, or who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher within the last three years aged 18-25. Respondents were from Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the United States.

About CFA Institute

As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.

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CFA Institute Corporate Communications: pr@cfainstitute.org

Insomniacs can party in their PJs on Sept. 16 to receive a free cookie and be the first to taste the new limited-edition Peanut Butter S’mores Cookie  

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 11, 2025) – Insomnia Cookies, the beloved late-night bakery brand, continues its late night era with the return of its seventh annual PJ Party on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in honor of National PJ Party Night. The fan-favorite celebration is back and sweeter than ever complete with giveaways, exclusive offers and the debut of its new limited-edition cookie. This year’s event is leveling up at college campus locations with bigger experiences set to be the ultimate late-night hangout. Insomnia Reward members are invited to get baked after bedtime in their pajamas to receive one free Classic cookie in-stores at locations nationwide.

To own the night, Insomnia Cookies is debuting its new limited-edition Peanut Butter S’mores made with REESE’S Classic cookie at the upcoming PJ party, starting at 8 p.m. local time. The new cookie features a buttery brown sugar cookie packed with chopped REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups, golden graham crackers, melty chocolate chunks and gooey marshmallows. The new cookie will be available in-store and for local delivery at all Insomnia locations until supplies last.

The late-night bakery is celebrating their ‘real ones’ by offering Insomniacs some sweet deals and freebies, including:

• 1 FREE Classic cookie for Insomnia Rewards members wearing their PJs with no purchase necessary. New Peanut Butter S’mores Cookie may result in an additional charge.
• $20 PJ Party Pack for all Insomniacs, inclusive of 2 Peanut Butter S’mores Classics, 1 Salted Caramel Deluxe, 1 Confetti Deluxe, 1 Brookie, and 1 Brownie. This exclusive fan-favorite party pack will be available in-store only on Sept. 16.
• $1 Deluxe cookie party favor for Insomnia Rewards members that attend and check in via their Rewards. Offer available from Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Sunday, Sept. 21 for in-store and delivery orders.

But that’s not all, college campus Insomnia bakeries will be hosting the most epic PJ party with sweet giveaways for Insomniacs including glowsticks, Insomnia Cookies swag and more. Insomnia is partnering with Red Bull at five participating college campus bakeries, providing energy for the night with Red Bull™ Energy Drink Infusions.

Founded on a university campus, Insomnia Cookies hosts its seventh annual PJ Party which has become a tradition to connect with Insomniacs across the globe into the late hours of the night. Learn more about Insomnia’s PJ Party by visiting welcome.insomniacookies.com/pjparty/ and find your closest Insomnia Cookies location here. Fans are encouraged to share their PJ Party ‘fits by tagging @insomniacookies on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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About Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies is a rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Founded at the University of Pennsylvania by then-student Seth Berkowitz, Insomnia Cookies has been feeding the insatiable hunger of loyal Insomniacs since 2003. Today, with more than 300 locations nationwide, Insomnia Cookies offers a wide variety of delicious cookies, ice cream, and other sweet treats in-store, for local delivery, and nationwide shipping. Details about Insomnia’s menu, delivery, and nationwide shipping options can be found here (late-night delivery until 1 a.m. or later). To place an order or learn more about Insomnia Cookies, visit www.InsomniaCookies.com. Keep up-to-date on the latest cookie news and grand opening deals by following Insomnia Cookies on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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September 9, 2025 — The Fulbright Program has recognized 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders for their notable engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants and encourage administrators, faculty and students at HBCUs to engage with Fulbright on campus. The Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders initiative highlights the accomplishments of HBCU alumni and faculty, and the strength of HBCUs as destinations for international students and scholars.

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided nearly 450,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals, of all backgrounds and in all fields, the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program.

Visit the Fulbright Program website to learn more about the program and how to apply, and follow Fulbright on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X to see Fulbright news and alumni stories.

2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders

Albany State University
Alcorn State University
Bennett College
Bluefield State University
Claflin University
Clark Atlanta University
Fayetteville State University
Florida A&M University
Howard University
Jarvis Christian University
Lincoln University
Mississippi Valley State University
Morehouse College
Morgan State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Spelman College
Texas Southern University
Tuskegee University
Virginia State University

Media Contact

Sharon Witherell
Head of Editorial, Fulbright Communications
Institute of International Education
switherell@iie.org
fulbrightprogram.org
212-984-5469

London — 8 September 2025 – CFA Institute and AmplifyME today announced the launch of the Investing Simulator Challenge, a new global student competition that offers a chance to experience what it’s like to work in a real investment role by stepping into the roles of asset manager and investment bank trader.

Set to run from 22 September to 25 November, the Investing Simulator Challenge is open to all full-time university students worldwide and offers the opportunity to take part in a two-hour live simulation where participants will respond to news and shifting market data, and make rapid, “real-time” investment and trading decisions in a realistic environment on the AmplifyME live simulation platform.

The top-scoring 10 percent of challenge participants from each regional competition will advance to the global final on 2 December, where they will compete for international recognition and the chance to win a CFA^® Program Scholarship*.

Students wishing to participate can register at the following link.

Peter Watkins, Senior Director, University Programs at CFA Institute, said:

“This competition gives university students a unique opportunity to see what a future in finance could look like. It’s a chance to step into the shoes of a professional, to try out real-time decisions, and to see how students respond when the stakes feel real. Students will get to share the challenge with others who are just as curious and driven as they are and together can start building the confidence and practical skills that help build a career. For any student wondering what a career in investment is actually like, this is a great opportunity to find out.”

Will de Lucy, Co‑founder and CEO of AmplifyME, commented:

“This collaboration with CFA Institute creates a global stage for students to put their skills to the test. By combining our immersive simulations with the CFA Institute global university network, we’re offering something truly unique …an opportunity for students everywhere to experience real-world investing and take the next step towards their future in finance. The top five winners will also receive a CFA Program Scholarship, which is an incredible opportunity at this stage of their journey.”

Registration and full Terms and Conditions are available at the following link.

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Notes to Editors

The top five winning participants in the global Investing Simulator Challenge will win a CFA^® Program Scholarship, offering reduced cost access to Level I of the CFA Program.  Scholarship winners wishing to take advantage of their scholarship award will benefit from a waived CFA Program enrolment fee and a reduced CFA Program Level I exam registration fee, currently priced at USD600 plus any applicable tax.

About CFA Institute

As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.

About AmplifyME

AmplifyME is a leading provider of immersive financial simulations, helping students and institutions experience finance in action. Through realistic, career-aligned programmes in markets, banking, and quant, AmplifyME trains hundreds of thousands of candidates globally and connects them directly with top financial institutions.

Media Contacts

CFA Institute Corporate Communications: pr@cfainstitute.org

AmplifyME Media Relations: a.buckley@amplifyme.com