CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cleanova, a leading global manufacturer of advanced industrial filtration solutions owned by PX3 Partners, the London-headquartered private equity firm, announces today the strategic acquisitions of two U.S.-based companies: Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems. Founded in 1993, Airflotek designs and manufactures custom air filtration and controlled-environment systems used in state-of-the-art cleanroom environments worldwide, serving industries with exceptionally stringent air-quality requirements, including semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1986, TES-Clean Air Systems is the exclusive distributor of Airflotek products and brings decades of cleanroom and semiconductor application expertise, supporting a global customer base.

Cleanova, a leading global manufacturer of advanced industrial filtration solutions based in Chattanooga, TN, U.S

These acquisitions give Cleanova immediate entry into ultra-clean, controlled environments critical to AI-driven semiconductor manufacturing, the rapid build-out of data centers and high-performance computing infrastructure, and aseptic pharmaceutical and biotechnology production, where reliability, performance, and contamination control are absolutely mission-critical.

Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems bring deep expertise and industry-leading capabilities in mission-critical cleanroom and ultra-clean air filtration solutions.

Airflotek’s customized fan filter units (“FFUs”), used in advanced cleanroom environments, deliver high-efficiency particulate air (“HEPA”) and ultra-low particulate air (“ULPA”) filtration to ensure that the stringent particle control required to protect sensitive processes meets demanding regulatory standards and reduces contamination-related risks. Airflotek designs tailored filtration solutions, optimizing airflow uniformity, energy efficiency, and overall performance for unique facility layouts and cleanliness classifications. Its portfolio also includes a comprehensive suite of other cleanroom infrastructure solutions.

These acquisitions represent the fifth and sixth acquisitions completed by Cleanova since 2023 and follow the strategic and transformative addition of Micronics Engineered Filtration Group in 2025. Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems will be consolidated into a single business within Cleanova.

Chris Cummins, Chief Executive Officer of Cleanova, remarked, “Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems are outstanding strategic fits for Cleanova. Their expertise in custom FFUs, HEPA/ULPA air filtration, and controlled environment solutions extends our capabilities into semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other highly regulated industries where ultra-clean air quality is essential. Together, they strengthen Cleanova’s position as the world’s leading independent industrial filtration platform, delivering an even broader suite of high-performance, mission-critical solutions for our customers.”

Alan Schlesinger, President of Airflotek, and Jim Harris, Founder of TES-Clean Air Systems, commented, “We are incredibly proud to be joining Cleanova, a company that shares our commitment to technical excellence, customer partnership, and mission-critical filtration performance. Our team is excited to contribute to Cleanova’s growth journey and to continue supporting customers with the same responsiveness, reliability, and expertise they have come to expect from Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems.”

The Managing Partners of PX3 commented, “We are delighted to support Cleanova management in its strategic acquisition of Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems. These clean-tech businesses significantly strengthen Cleanova’s capabilities in ultra-clean air filtration and controlled environments, while opening access to attractive, high-growth sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. These investments reinforce our commitment to further building the world’s leading independent industrial filtration platform and supporting Cleanova’s continued global growth.”

Cleanova enlisted the support of Alvarez & Marsal as accounting and tax advisor; Aon as benefits, insurance, and pension advisor; Debevoise & Plimpton as tax structuring advisor; Perkins Coie as legal advisor; and Phoenix Advantage as IT advisor.

About Cleanova

Cleanova was formed in October 2023 and is owned by pan-European private equity firm PX3 Partners. The company provides reliable, innovative, and sustainable filtration solutions, combining fresh thinking with proven filtration technologies. Through its filter media, filtration systems, and service solutions, Cleanova aims to not only to exceed customers’ expectations on performance and cost, but also to contribute to a better tomorrow. Cleanova comprises 19 well-established industrial filtration brands: Action, AeroPulse, AFT, Airpel, Allied Filter, CPE, Dollinger, Filterfab, Micronics, Midwesco, NFM, Plenty, Roome, SFM, Shawndra, Sidco, SOLAFT, UPC, and Vokes. With the addition of Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems, Cleanova now employs approximately 1,600 people across sites in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Mexico, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and the U.S www.cleanova.com.

About PX3 Partners

PX3 stands for purpose, passion, and performance. It is a pan-European private equity firm founded by Petter Johnsson, Gianpiero Lenza, and Sébastien Mazella di Bosco, with headquarters in London. It invests behind transformative themes and targets companies operating within select segments of the business services, consumer and leisure, and industrials sectors with strong business fundamentals. PX3 is committed to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams build great businesses through transformative growth internationally and operational improvement. PX3 is the continuation and consolidation of the founding partners’ investment strategy and their relationship-focused and distinctive value creation model honed over 20 years working together. www.px3partners.com

Inquiries:

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Elevating Employee Experience with 3CLogic’s AI-Powered Contact Center Integrated with ServiceNow HRSD

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3CLogic, the leading AI-powered contact center platform purpose-built for ServiceNow®, today announced that a major beauty retailer has selected its Voice AI and Contact Center solution. The decision comes in support of the retailer’s ongoing strategic transformation to deliver faster, more intuitive support to its extensive employee community.

Facing challenges with its legacy on‑premise contact center solution, the retailer, with thousands of associates employed across its nationwide beauty stores, sought a modern platform to streamline service delivery, accelerate resolutions, and enable automation in complement to its upcoming deployment of ServiceNow’s HR Service Delivery (HRSD) product. 

“We’re excited to partner with this organization as they reimagine how employees access support across both store and corporate environments,” states Denis Seynhaeve, CEO of 3CLogic. “Voice remains a foundational communication channel, especially in human resources where empathy is as important as the speed of service. We look forward to supporting their digital transformation in 2026.”

With a strong focus on improving HR interactions and better supporting store associates who lack easy access to traditional support channels, the company selected 3CLogic to natively integrate AI, SMS, and contact center capabilities to deliver a number of HR value drivers including:

• Hands‑free voice support for reporting HR issues, ideal for store associates who cannot step away from customers or the sales floor.
• SMS-based HR communication, making support more accessible for employees who do not work at a desk or near a workstation.
• Instant ServiceNow HR ticket status updates via voice or SMS, eliminating the need for associates to go to the backroom and log into a computer.
• Seamless ServiceNow Computer Telephony (CTI) integration and ACD, addressing a key channel capability gap while significantly maximizing the retailer’s ROI from the Now platform.
• Unified HR reporting and analytics integrated with ServiceNow’s Platform Analytics, enabling deeper, consolidated insights into employee needs, service performance, and operational trends.

While the initial deployment will focus on the employee experience, plans to expand the solution to its IT Service Desk using ServiceNow ITSM are planned for early 2026 and will include 3CLogic’s Voice AI capabilities to extend additional AI-powered use cases and value.

3CLogic is a ServiceNow certified Technology and Advanced Platform Build partner with offerings available for ServiceNow’s IT Service Management, CRM and Industry Workflows, and HR Service Delivery solutions. The organization will be unveiling its latest innovations at ServiceNow’s annual Knowledge 2026 event this May in Las Vegas.

For more information, visit 3CLogic.com.

About 3CLogic
3CLogic transforms customer and employee experiences with its patented and award-winning AI-powered cloud contact center solutions purpose-built to enhance today’s leading CRM and Customer Service Management platforms. Globally available and leveraged by the world’s leading brands, its offerings empower enterprise organizations with innovative capabilities, such as intelligent self-service, Generative AI, Conversational AI, agent automation & coaching, and AI-powered sentiment analytics — all designed to lower operational costs, maximize ROI, and deliver better, faster, and more personalized interactions for IT, employee, and customer service. For more information, please visit www.3clogic.com.

Applications are now open for official National Team Partners to help build the foundation for a credible and sustainable nation-based esports competition

EWCF to establish $20 million ENC Development Fund to support the long-term growth of nation-based ecosystems

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today introduced the national team representation framework for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November, by opening the application process for official National Team Partners.

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the framework for national team representation for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November 2026.

The Esports Nations Cup introduces national team representation to the global esports calendar in a structured, recurring format. It complements the Club-based Esports World Cup by enabling players to compete under their national flag and offering fans an opportunity to connect with elite esports through national identity.

National Team Partners will serve as the official national counterparts for the ENC 2026, within their respective countries and territories, with the responsibility of building and representing their national esports teams on the global stage. In partnership with the EWCF, they will coordinate team representation for the ENC, oversee and support national team coaches per game title, and coordinate with game partners and Clubs within the ENC framework.

Beyond competition, National Team Partners will shape their national team identity through marketing, communications, and community engagement, and collaborate with creators, media, and public institutions to mobilize their local communities to build national fandom for their teams.

While National Team Partners are responsible for the organization and representation of national teams, the competitive integrity and player eligibility remain governed by ENC rules and game partner-aligned processes.

Each selected National Team Partner will nominate a National Team Manager who will serve as the public lead and primary representative of the national team. They will act as the primary contact between the EWCF and the local ecosystem team, supporting coordination, representation and activation at the country and territory level, and are formally confirmed by the EWCF.

To support the long-term growth of nation-based esports, the EWCF will establish the ENC Development Fund, committing at least $20 million annually beginning with ENC 2026. The Fund will support national team programs by covering travel and logistics for participation in the Esports Nations Cup, and by enabling promotional and fan-facing activities that build relevance, awareness, and engagement around national teams beyond the main competition, supported by the commercial, marketing, and operational capabilities required to deliver these activities consistently over time.

This includes support for training camps and bootcamps with structured fan access, exhibition matches and showcase events, official watch parties, national team tours, and appearances at major gaming and sports events.

Further details on scope, eligibility, and implementation will be shared with selected National Team Partners as part of the onboarding process.

“The purpose of the Esports World Cup Foundation is to elevate esports and make it sustainable,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “The Esports Nations Cup is a natural next step in that journey. By opening this application process, we are inviting trusted National Team Partners to help define the framework for how countries and territories are represented in esports with clear roles, aligned governance, and a system that works for players, game partners, and fans alike.” 

Eligible applicants include esports organizations, Clubs, agencies, NGOs, national esports and sport federations and associations, recognized government-mandated entities, content creators, and experienced esports professionals with strong national ecosystem ties.

Applications are now open at esportsnationscup.com and will close on January 31, 2026. Submissions will be reviewed through a multi-stage evaluation process assessing governance standards, ecosystem standing, operational capability, community reach, and alignment with game partners’ requirements.

The first cohort of approved National Team Partners will be announced in early 2026.

Hosted in Riyadh in November 2026 before moving to a rotating city model, the ENC will be held every two years to provide a dependable structure for players and esports organizations, encouraging long-term investment in national team programs.

Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. To stay up to date, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries and territories, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with game partners, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

About Esports World Cup Foundation

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EWCF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, announced a strategic collaboration with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, to enable payment functionality on Rokid Glasses and Rokid Ai Glasses Style—the world’s first open ecosystem AI smart glasses, recently unveiled globally at CES 2026, expanding real-world use cases for AI-powered wearable technology. 

The integration with Alipay+ GlassPay, an embedded payment solution designed by Ant International specifically for smart glasses, allows users to complete payments through Rokid AI&AR products using supported digital wallets connected via Alipay+, enabling hands-free, AI-powered AR transactions. 

By integrating Alipay+ GlassPay into Rokid Glasses and Rokid Ai Glasses Style, users can initiate and confirm payments directly through the glasses’ interface, combining an AI-powered voice interface, intent interaction, camera-based code scanning, and biometric authentication. The collaboration simplifies everyday payment scenarios, including retail purchases, travel-related transactions, and cross-border consumption. The payment feature emphasizes intuitive interaction and real-world usability, enabling transactions without switching to handheld interfaces.

Alipay+ is a global wallet gateway that provides cross-border payment and digitalisation services, connecting over 1.8 billion user accounts on 40+ mobile payment providers to 150+ million merchants across 100+ core markets. Through Alipay+, consumers can make streamlined payments, access a broad range of deals, and use digital services via their preferred payment apps or e-wallets when traveling abroad.

Many businesses already leverage Alipay+ digital tools to improve operational efficiency and support omni-channel growth. The integration with Rokid Glasses extends these capabilities and creates new opportunities for merchants and consumers.

The payment functionality reinforces Rokid’s vision of AI glasses as practical, everyday tools rather than conceptual devices. By combining AR displays, AI interaction, and digital payments, Rokid and Alipay+ reduce friction in daily activities and enable more natural, efficient human-computer interaction.

The collaboration marks a crucial milestone in the evolution of wearable computing, demonstrating how AI glasses can integrate directly with real-world digital and financial services. Rokid plans to continue expanding practical applications for Rokid AI&AR Glasses through partnerships across payments, services, and global commerce ecosystems.

About Rokid

Founded in 2014, Rokid is a product-oriented platform company with a focus on human-computer interaction and a global pioneer in augmented reality (AR) . As one of the industry’s earliest innovators, Rokid designs both advanced hardware and intelligent software, supporting a robust, open AI ecosystem. The company is widely recognized as the first to deliver smart glasses with open, global AI access, enabling real-time translation and AI interaction across platforms and regions.

Rokid serves consumers, developers, and enterprise users worldwide and hosts China’s largest XR developer community, with over 20,000 registered developers and 5,000 enterprise partners. Known for engineering and design excellence, Rokid has received the CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German iF Design Award five times, reinforcing its leadership in next-generation AI and wearable technologies.

About Ant International

With headquarters in Singapore and main operations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.ant-intl.com/ 

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The article is reported by Shuzhi Society: 

CES 2026 opened in Las Vegas, USA, on January 6. As a leading conversational AI platform company in China, AISpeech showcased its smart mobility solutions, smart IOT solutions, and self-developed smart office products.

AISpeech Breaks Down Language Barriers

Language is a barrier to achieving global intelligent interconnection. The full-chain speech and language interaction technology system developed by AISpeech now supports over 40 languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Thai, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, etc. It has been systematically optimized based on the language characteristics, cultural habits and usage scenarios of different regions, upgrading AI technology from function output to localization empowerment.

At the experience area of AISpeech’s booth, visitors experienced near-human conversational interaction through devices equipped with AISpeech’s conversation system.

A representative from a European IOT enterprise commented after the experience: “AISpeech’s conversation system is surprisingly impressive in terms of synthetic naturalness and understanding of accents and minor languages. It truly has the technical foundation to serve the global market.”

AISpeech Goes Global 

AISpeech’s global strategy covers two core scenarios: consumer and enterprise sectors.

Smart Mobility: AISpeech’s Orphi Voice Assistant, built on the “1+N Reliable Distributed LLM Agent System”, features high customization and on-device deployment capabilities. It has deeply empowered global clients like Mercedes-Benz and Audi for continuous implementation. It also supports the global expansion of multiple Chinese brands such as BYD and explores opportunities with global partners.

Smart IOT: AISpeech provides end-to-end integrated hardware and software solutions for smart robots, black appliances, white appliances, and consumer electronics brands, including voice interaction software, AI chips, voice interaction modules, and intelligent central control terminals. It has helped Dreame sweepers achieve breakthroughs in global market share and created customized multilingual interaction systems for home appliance brands such as Haier and Hisense.

Self-owned brand global expansion: AISpeech started with High-End Ceiling Microphone to break the long-term monopoly of international brands in the professional audio-visual field. It has successfully entered over 20 countries and regions, extending its brand influence from end users to the industrial chain.

For individual users, AISPEECH AINOTE supports real-time translation of 9 foreign languages and major industry terminologies, perfectly suiting cross-border meeting scenarios. AISPEECH AINOTE achieved a leap from general recording to scenario intelligence and became a star product at the exhibition.

“Made in China” is accelerating its integration into the global technological ecosystem and daily life. In the future, AISpeech will continue to focus on technological innovation, connect global industrial resources, bring more Chinese AI innovations to consumers around the world.

The brand is the official lifestyle apparel partner for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, collaborating on exclusive product, campaigns featuring elite American athletes, and experiences that engage the ski community and beyond.

J.Crew Launches First Collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — J.Crew unveils its highly anticipated collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as part of a three-year partnership. Celebrating J.Crew’s longstanding connection to mountain life and après-ski style, the collection comes together with the renowned national organization as its athletes head into their Olympic and Paralympic journeys. Sitting at the intersection of style, sport, and community, the collection is designed with items for slopeside leisure and on-mountain performance. It will come to life through key partnership touchpoints, including a campaign featuring elite athletes and community-focused activations. Launching ahead of the Olympic season, when snow sports take center stage, the collection invites audiences everywhere to show their support for U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its athletes.

The 26-piece offering spans refined knitwear, elevated loungewear, and essential cold-weather accessories for women, men, and kids, and features exclusive vintage-inspired patches. Expanding into performance, the partnership also includes a ski capsule with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s official on-mountain partner, Kappa, featuring technical jackets for women and men that blend high-performance design with refined mountainside style for athletes and enthusiasts alike.

“This partnership is about more than outfitting athletes and fans, it’s about celebrating U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s commitment to athleticism, dedication, and excellence,” said Libby Wadle, Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group. “We’re proud to spotlight the remarkable journeys of these athletes and build excitement around the sport as they head toward the Winter Games.”

Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, added, “This partnership brings together athletes, fans, and supporters through a shared sense of pride in U.S. Ski & Snowboard. By celebrating the passion and spirit behind the sports, we hope to inspire the next generation to see themselves on the mountain and believe in what’s possible.”

The collection brings J.Crew’s creative vision to life under the direction of its creative leaders. “Alpine style has always been part of the J.Crew lifestyle. Drawing from our rich archives, these pieces capture a retro spirit with a modern perspective on fit and color,” said Olympia Gayot, Creative Director of Women’s and Children’s Design. “Skiing and snowboarding are becoming increasingly central to culture, and the enthusiasm for snow sports has never been higher. We’re excited to meet this moment with a fresh take on classic American winter style. This collection honors our shared histories while celebrating the elite athletes shaping the future of the sport,” added Brendon Babenzien, Creative Director of Men’s.

The collection debuts with a campaign spotlighting athletes to watch, including Stifel U.S. Freeski Team member and Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson; Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team member, Olympian and X Games medalist Hailey Langland; Stifel U.S. Freeski Team member and X Games medalist Rell Harwood; Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team member, Olympian and World Cup medalist River Radamus; and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Team member, Olympian and world champion Tess Johnson; and Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team member, Paralympian and two-time World Champion Zach Miller. It will come to life through community-focused activations at U.S. Ski & Snowboard events throughout the winter season.

J.Crew and U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue their partnership over the next three years, establishing a sustained presence designed to build momentum and impact over time. “J.Crew and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s inaugural collection marks the true beginning of a long-term partnership that brings together J.Crew’s timeless American style with the adventurous, warm, and performance-driven spirit of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.” said Kevin Ulrich, Chairman of J.Crew Group.

As part of this partnership, J.Crew is proud to support Share Winter Foundation, whose work is focused on expanding access to skiing and snowboarding and strengthening inclusion across winter sports.

The collection will be available in select J.Crew stores and online at jcrew.com.

About J.Crew
J.Crew is an iconic American brand and internationally recognized omnichannel retailer known for its timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and modern approach to classic design. Rooted in a deep connection to personal style and self-expression, J.Crew offers thoughtfully designed women’s, men’s, and kids’ collections that blend heritage with a point of view that feels relevant today. Serving as a destination for both everyday essentials and standout pieces, J.Crew creates clothing designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life. As of January 1, 2026, J.Crew operates 117 retail stores across the United States and maintains a global e-commerce presence. For more information, visit jcrew.com.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

Media enquiries
J.Crew: jcrew@gasthalter.com
U.S. Ski & Snowboard: courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IMG (International Medical Group) is now accepting applications for its Student Journey Scholarship, a program designed to help international students fund their studies at a U.S. college or university.

Entries for the 2026 Spring semester will be accepted January 1-March 31, 2026, and one student will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship.

To apply for IMG’s Student Journey Scholarship, applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay or 3-minute video describing their journey that led them to pursue higher education in the United States and how this education will help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

“After launching the Student Journey Scholarship program in 2025, it has been incredible to see firsthand how pursuing higher education in the U.S. is helping international students reach their goals,” said Justin Poehler, IMG Chief Commercial Officer. “The stories shared by last year’s applicants and our inaugural winner highlight the ambition they bring to the U.S. and the importance of international students around the globe.”

The winner of the 2025 Fall semester scholarship, Susana Yeboah, is a freshman nursing student at East Tennessee State University. After being selected as the first Student Journey Scholarship winner, Yeboah said, “Thank you for your generosity and for investing in students like me. I’m truly honored and motivated to continue working hard and making the most of this opportunity.”

To apply for the Student Journey Scholarship, visit www.imglobal.com/student-journey-scholarship. The deadline to apply for the 2026 Spring semester scholarship is March 31, 2026, and the winner will be announced May 4, 2026.

For information about IMG’s leading international student health insurance plans, please visit www.imglobal.com.

About IMG® (International Medical Group®)
IMG® (International Medical Group®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. The preeminent provider of travel and health safety solutions, IMG offers a wide range of insurance programs, including international private medical insurance, travel medical insurance, and travel insurance, as well as enterprise services, including insurance administrative services and 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance. IMG’s world-class services, combined with an extensive product portfolio, provide Global Peace of Mind® for travelers, students, missionaries, marine crews, and other individuals or groups traveling, working, or living away from home. For more information, please visit www.imglobal.com.

Media Contact: Carly Kessler, IMG Communications Manager, carly.kessler@imglobal.com