WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Today, AARP Foundation announced three new members of its Board of Directors: Elaine Boltz, Sailesh Chutani, and Noreen Gillen. The Board of Directors is the governing body of AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, which works towards a future without senior poverty. "As we look to magnify the impact of our work to end senior poverty, I am thri  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- The American Association of University Professors issued the following news: Librarians at Miami University have won a union and the power to bargain for better wages and working conditions protected by a legal contract after a unanimous vote in favor of representation by the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM), which is affiliated with the AAUP and the American Federation of Teachers. The result, 28-0, was tallied June 14 at the State Employment Relations Board. The  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 (TNSper) -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: The Medicare Quality Payment Program's Merit-based Incentive Payment System, or MIPS, continues to evolve since its introduction via the 2015 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, aka MACRA. Now three APTA members will be at the table to help guide that evolution. Patty Scheets, PT, DPT, MHS, board-certified neurologic clinical specialist; Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD, board-  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 (TNSper) -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 15, 2023: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of two Maricopa County Superior Court Judges. "I am thrilled to appoint these two accomplished attorneys to Arizona's bench," said Governor Hobbs. "Paula and William both have the experience and expertise to serve Maricopa County with integrity and compassion." The appointees are: * Paula Williams - Ms. Williams has serve  more

GRACEVILLE, Florida, June 17 (TNSper) -- Baptist College of Florida issued the following news release: For 80 years, The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) has been training God-called men and women in Christian ministry. Along with that, the institution has also committed itself to hiring exemplary faculty members to help prepare students for a lifetime of Christian service. Many welcomed and positive changes continue to occur at BCF, soon to be the Baptist University of Florida (BUF) under the   more

LONDON, England, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release: Cleveland Clinic London promotes Professor Richard Cohen to Medical Director and Professor Charles Knowles to Chief Academic Officer. Promotions follow the continued expansion of Cleveland Clinic London, as the organisation brings its doctor-led model of care - that is innovative, empathetic, and based on research and education - to more patients across the UK healthcare market. * * * Professor Richar  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy is pleased to announce it has named the Rev. Charles O. Oduke as its new vice president for Mission Integration. He will begin his tenure at the University Aug. 1. "Fr. Oduke brings a great deal of experience with both the Mercy and Jesuit charisms, which makes him perfect for Detroit Mercy," said University President Donald B. Taylor. "His experience and leadership wil  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, June 17 (TNSper) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Several Raritan Valley Community College faculty members have received promotions for their hard work and dedication to the College. The RVCC Board of Trustees has approved the promotions of the following faculty members, effective July 1: Emilie Stander (Science & Engineering) from Associate Professor to Professor Andrea Vaccaro (Communication & Languages) from Associate Professo  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer health advocacy organization, issued the following news release: Families USA (FUSA) Executive Director Frederick Isasi announced that Tony Viardo joined the organization as Senior Director of Communications. Viardo is responsible for developing and leading the organization's communications strategies, including continuing to expand Families USA's impact with the media, partners, policymakers and other key stakeholders. Ultima  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 17 (TNSper) -- The National Contract Management Association issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: National Contract Management Association (NCMA) today announced the reinstatement of the Contract Management Institute (CMI) with the appointment of Contract Management veteran, Soraya Correa as the new Executive Director. Ms. Correa, former Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Procurement Executive of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), brings a wealth   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on June 15, 2023: A visionary, trailblazer and open and communicative leader who endeared himself to students and alumni alike: These are just a few ways colleagues and alumni described James B. Thomas, William Elliott Professor of Risk and Management in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, who retires this year after nearly 36 years at Penn State, which included 31 years with Smeal.   more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Grove City College Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities Dr. Jeffrey Tedford '00 will serve as guest conductor for the Butler County Symphony Orchestra's "Music Under the Stars" concert. The concert, which marks Tedford's conducting debut with the symphony, is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at Cranberry (Township) Community Park Amphitheater. It is free and open to the pub  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: It might seem an unusual professional trajectory to go from being an education major at Grove City College to working at guest ranches in Colorado, to classroom teaching, to becoming a team trainer who works on documentaries with New Zealand adventure racers and the Joe Gibbs NASCAR Racing Team. But for Rusty Chadwick '04, it was a career path that made perfect sense. Not entirely convinced   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- George Washington University issued the following news: On Friday President Joe Biden named Mandy Cohen as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cohen, an internal medicine physician, served as health secretary in North Carolina from 2017-2021, where she was front and center of the state's COVID-19 response. Cohen may be the last CDC director to be appointed without Senate confirmation, as Congressional approval will be required for   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: University of Virginia Board of Visitors member Robert Hardie will become rector effective July 1, with Carlos M. Brown assuming the position of vice rector. The rector chairs the Board of Visitors. Hardie will succeed Whittington W. Clement, of Richmond, who has served as rector since 2021. "I'm incredibly grateful to Whitt for his years of service and his outstanding leadership as r  more

NEW YORK, June 17 (TNSper) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Duane Morris LLP has appointed James J. Regan co-managing partner of its New York office. Regan succeeds James J. Coster, who served in that role since 2020 and will be maintaining his practice with the firm. Partner Michael D. Grohman will continue in his role as co-managing partner of the New York office. "As Duane Morris grows and evolves as a client service organization, it is always  more

LAUREL, Maryland, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: The Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering recently selected two Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) staff members as Engineering for Professionals (EP) program chairs. Bart Paulhamus, chief of APL's Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), was named chair of the Whiting School EP Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. Ben Rodriguez, an experienced data scien  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: Katelynn McIlwain, BJ '22, MA '23, is now the audio managing editor at KBIA-FM, the Missouri School of Journalism's NPR-member station. In the new position, McIlwain will oversee students in daily news operations and seek opportunities for collaboration with other news outlets. "Katelynn has shown great aptitude and excitement for public radio," said Ryan Famuliner, news  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: State Senator Bob Plymale of West Virginia was elected the chair of the Southern Regional Education Board's Legislative Advisory Council on June 11 at the nonpartisan board's annual meeting. Senator Plymale joined both the SREB board and the Legislative Advisory Council in 2003. He joined the board's executive committee in 2005 and served as board treasurer from 2013 to 2022. He was   more

LONDON, England, June 17 (TNSper) -- Lightsource bp, a subsidiary of BP plc, issued the following news: Global solar leader, Lightsource bp, is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Sein as the company's new Head of Business Development for the Netherlands. In this role, Albert will lead and expand Lightsource bp's solar and energy storage activities throughout the country. Albert brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Lightsource bp after working extensively in renewables deve  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 (TNSper) -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cassandra L.M. Prince, an associate in Nutter's Private Client Department, has been appointed to serve on Governor Healey's and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll's newly formed Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education in Massachusetts. The Advisory Council is made up of stakeholders with expertise in higher education; civil rights advocacy; diversity, equity, and inclusion work  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 (TNSper) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Shannon Baker was named associate provost of student success during the Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday in Oklahoma City. In this role, Baker will provide leadership, advocacy, coordination and recommendations for academic and non-academic initiatives supporting student success and persistence at OSU. Baker will support collaborations across campus to design and i  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 (TNSper) -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has named Dr. James Payne as dean of the Spears School of Business following a national search. Payne has served as dean of the Woody L. Hunt College of Business at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) since May 2019. Payne's appointment was approved by the OSU/A&M Board of Regents at their regular June meeting Friday in Oklahoma City. "Fil  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 (TNSper) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday on the campus of OSU-Oklahoma City. * * * New Appointments Ferguson College of Agriculture: * Riley Messman, assistant professor, Animal and Food Sciences; * Meaghan Meyer, teaching instructor, Animal and Food Sciences; * Jason White, teaching instructor, Animal and Food Sciences  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Precision Metalforming Association issued the following news release: The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) announces the hiring of Erin Peterman as district member engagement coordinator. In this role, Peterman will work closely with PMA Member Engagement Manager Randy Kish to support the activities of PMA's 16 districts, including managing event inquiries and registrations, developing marketing materials and promoting events, and analyzing fee  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- The White House issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Guion S. Bluford Jr., Member, Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum * Michael X. Garrett, Member, American Battle Monuments Commission * Olivia Mae M. Asuncion, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board * Abba Cohen, Member, Commission for the  more

ROCHESTER, New York, June 17 (TNSper) -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news on June 16, 2023: Dr. Terry Taber, chair of the Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary boards of trustees, announced to the campus community today that Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. will become the 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University and the fourth president of Northeastern Seminary, effective mid-July. "Dr. Hayles has demonstrated inspiring leadership across a variety of executive r  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 (TNSper) -- Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: Maria C. Russell, MD, professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, has been named chief quality officer for Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. In this role, Russell will oversee the overall direction, leadership and operational management of Winship's quality and safety programs to ensure the highest quality and safe  more

LATROBE, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSper) -- Saint Vincent College issued the following news: Saint Vincent College is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Intachai as the Assistant Director of Community Relations and Outreach. Intachai will support the President's Office and continuously strengthen relationships between Saint Vincent College and the community. "I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to be of service to not only Saint Vincent College, the faculty and staff, but to ou  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Smart Electric Power Alliance posted the following news release from June 12, 2023: The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. electric power industry and stakeholders to accelerate the transformation to a carbon-free energy system by facilitating collaboration, developing innovative strategies, and providing actionable solutions. SEPA is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directo  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 17 (TNSper) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news: The Santa Fe Institute's Board of Trustees welcomed Dan Tierney as a new member during the May 2023 Science Board & Board of Trustees Symposium. Tierney, an investor and the founder of Wicklow Capital, describes himself as a systems thinker, innately drawn to interdisciplinary approaches and innovation. "I love the chance to be part of bringing new ideas into the world," he says. At the recommendation of t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 (TNSper) -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: Members of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents have unanimously appointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to assume the role of interim president. Dr. Sias, a member of the TSU Board of Regents and appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020, has resigned from her board role during this interim period. The role will become effective June 30th. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dakota Dom  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 17 (TNSper) -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hawkins Parnell & Young has made Todd Alley partner-in-charge of the Charleston, South Carolina, office. The firm opened the Charleston office in 2022 in response to client needs in a challenging and evolving legal landscape for defendants. "I am honored to lead Hawkins Parnell's Charleston office," said Todd. "The state of litigation for corporate defendants in my home sta  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news release: Dr. William D. Schafer has been appointed interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UNCW, the university announced today. His appointment will be effective July 1 and continue until the position is filled. He will replace Dr. Lowell K. Davis, who has accepted the position of Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Da  more

NEW YORK, June 17 (TNSper) -- The United Nations issued the following news release: The new Permanent Observer for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance to the United Nations, Annika Silvia-Leander, presented her letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today. Concurrent to her appointment, Ms. Silvia-Leander serves as the head of the Institute's North America offices in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as leading international outreach   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that Dr. J. Scott Angle, currently Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, will serve as UF's interim provost when Dr. Joseph Glover steps down next month. "I'm thrilled that Dr. Angle will bring his leadership, experience, and passion for UF to the provost's office for this interim role," said Sasse. "UF has a specia  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Susan Longhenry, director and chief curator of the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, has been named the next director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art. The appointment, effective Aug. 15, was announced June 16 by Chancellor Ronnie Green. "Susan Longhenry is an innovative leader of academic-based museums who offers a proven background in  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has hired Kenny Overby as its regional director for Laramie and Goshen counties. Overby will provide business advising, leadership, training, vision and oversight for the southeast region of the Wyoming SBDC Network. The Wyoming SBDC Network is hosted by the University of Wyoming with state funds from the Wyoming Business Council and f  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 17 (TNSper) -- The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Michaels as the Administrator of the Spokane Veterans Home. Mark assumed responsibility of the Veterans Home on June 14. Mark completed his Administrator in Training in 2004 and maintains an active Certified Nursing Assistant license. Mark's professional background   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 17 (TNSper) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Reena Kapoor, MD, associate professor of psychiatry and program director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, has been named director of forensic services in the State of Connecticut's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Kapoor will begin in her new role effective August 1. "It is a privilege to lead the Division of Forensic Services in its missio  more