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'It's not just the physical environment, it's actually how you pull together the technology, the pedagogy and the physical environment to create a rich learning experience,' said Jacob Donnelly.

Both The Sterling Group and Capitol Meridian Partners executives noted growth opportunities in PrimeFlight.

CenterOak-backed Turf Masters Brand acquires lawn care provider Fairway Green.

'These partnerships help accelerate innovation and support the development of a competitive cost structure,' said John May, CORE Industrials managing partner.

Brothers National merged with Pavement Partners, a portfolio company of Shoreline Equity Partners, to form Pave America.

'Our perspective is that diversity isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also good for business,' said Chad Strader, Red Arts Capital managing partner.

The private equity world mourns the passing of Thomas H. Lee.

'There is a tremendous wave of funding flowing down from the federal government that will result in the broader upgrade and improvement of our infrastructure over the course of the next five to 10 years,' said MSCP's Gian Turco.

ArcLight put in place long-term agreements, like a 30-year contract with Green Mountain Power.

Bridge executive chairman Robert Morse: 'The fact that there is a decrease in fundraising today should amplify the opportunities available for secondaries market participants.'