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I was very proud of myself that I was able to achieve it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, dean of the College of Business Administration, commended Dr. Mao\u2019s work with the Nicholls CIS program and highlighted her partnership with the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAchieving this designation is a testament to Dr. Mao&#8217;s dedication to our CIS Data Analytics concentration students,\u201d Dr. Macik-Frey said. \u201cThe data analytics students in her courses are achieving exceptional levels of understanding and skill in a high demand field.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Nicholls CIS, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/business\/computer-information-systems\">nicholls.edu\/business\/computer-information-systems<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <\/strong>Wednesday, March 9, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT: <\/strong><a 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