PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 28 (TNSper) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Princeton University has named six members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1. The trustees are: * Kimberly Johnson, who was elected by the board to serve as charter trustee; * Joshua Bolten and Gordon Ritter, who were elected by the board to serve as term trustees; * Kamil Ali-Jackson and Nandi Leslie, who were elected by alumni to serve as alumni trustees; and * Mutemwa Masheke, who was ele  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news: AAAS has selected the members of its first Multidisciplinary Working Group (MWG), which will focus on workforce development in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). These individuals span career stages, from a doctoral candidate through deans and directors, and come from both academic and non-academic organizations. At the first convening of the worki  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The American Association for Clinical Chemistry issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce that Anthony A. Killeen, MB, BCh, PhD, MSc, has been elected to serve on the AACC board of directors as president-elect starting in August 2023. Following this, he will serve successive terms as the association's president f  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 28 (TNSper) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) announced the election of Jane Carreiro, DO, as the new chair-elect of its Board of Deans. Dr. Carreiro is vice president of health affairs and dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England (UNE COM). She succeeds Shane Speights, DO, who b  more

NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSper) -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * Marc Burstein, senior executive producer of ABC News Special Events, sent the following note to the news division announcing Molly Shaker has been named executive producer of Special Events. "I'm delighted to announce Molly Shaker has joined the Special Events team as executive producer. Molly's career rise at ABC News is truly inspiring. She began as a   more

RESTON, Virginia, June 27 (TNSper) -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is proud to announce the 44 members of the 2023 ASCEND Guiding Coalition who represent a diverse mix of leading aerospace companies, government agencies, and academic institutions, each with a shared commitment to the mission of ASCEND to Accelerate Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery. The ASCEND  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release: The American Chemical Society (ACS) is pleased to announce that Mohammed Yahia will assume the editor-in-chief role of its weekly news magazine, Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN). Yahia will replace Interim Editor Michael McCoy. "It is a privilege to lead the C&EN team in the magazine's next phase as a digital publication for the global chemistry community and beyond," Yahia says. "I am committed   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 (TNSper) -- AmericanHort issued the following news release: AmericanHort, the national association for the horticulture industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Mika as the new Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs. With his extensive experience in government relations and deep understanding of public policy, Matt will play a pivotal role in advancing AmericanHort's mission to advocate for and protect the interests of the horticulture indust  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 (TNSper) -- Analysis Group, a private economics consulting firm, issued the following news release: Analysis Group, one of the largest international economics consulting firms, announces 41 promotions to managing principal, principal, and vice president, and welcomes a new senior advisor and principal, as well as five vice presidents. "We are delighted to announce the promotions of our consultants, and to welcome new consultants to the firm," said Martha S. Samue  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, June 28 (TNSper) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees has named Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., as the institution's 20th president, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Gustafson is currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a professor of history at Mercer University, a private research university in Macon, Ga. Prior to her role at Mercer, Gustafson served on the faculty and administration at PC for nearl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Atlanta Regional Commission issued the following news release: The Atlanta Regional Commission today announced that Katherine Zitsch has been promoted to Deputy Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Zitsch will be responsible for coordinating special initiatives that span multiple departments. She will also collaborate with Chief Operating Officer Mike Alexander to develop and implement operational strategies that drive the agency forward across a ran  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 26, 2023: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointments of four Tribal officials to the Governor's Water Policy Council. The Governor's Water Policy Council expands representation of Tribes across Arizona as part of Governor Hobbs' continuing commitment to partnering and engaging with Arizona's Indigenous communities. Tasked with developing policy recommendations to the Governo  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 28 (TNSper) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Dean Kanneboyina Nagaraju announces that Judith DeLuca has been appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS), effective July 6. "We're thrilled that Judy has accepted our offer to join us," said Nagaraju. "It was evident during the interview that she has the knowledge and experience we were looking for, but she also has the energ  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 (TNSper) -- Boston University issued the following news: By Alene Bouranova, Writer and Editor Sociologist. Keynote. First-Gen. Knitter. Those are the identifiers Anthony Abraham Jack uses to introduce himself to the world. There are a litany of others he could add to the list: Researcher. Educator. Honorary Degree Recipient. Student Advocate. Home Chef. Award-Winning Author. But according to Jack, those are the four titles that matter most. (Peruse his socials  more

VALENCIA, California, June 28 (TNSper) -- California Institute of the Arts issued the following news release: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced the appointment of Evan Tapper as Dean of Extended Studies, the first person to hold this new leadership role. Tapper, who comes to CalArts from the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) in Toronto, Canada, will begin work Aug. 14. Tapper was the founding director of the School of Continuing Studies at OCAD U, and und  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 15 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Contra Costa County; two in Kern County; three in Los Angeles County; one in Orange County; two in San Bernardino County; one in San Joaquin County; two in Santa Clara County; two in Tulare County; and one in Yolo County. Contra Costa County Superior Court Peter Chang, of Contra C  more

NORTH FIELD, Minnesota, June 28 (TNSper) -- Carleton College issued the following news release: Six members of the Carleton faculty have been promoted to full professor and one has been awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor. Additionally, one person joining the Carleton faculty has been appointed with tenure to full professor. The promotions were approved by the Board of Trustees at its May meeting and take effect Sept. 1, 2023. Six retiring members of the Carleton faculty have al  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news on June 27, 2023: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of new members to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council (HSAPC), which included Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian(opens in new window). The council members represent a cross section of higher education institutions -- including higher education asso  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 (TNSper) -- Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today announced that Stephen Sayre will now serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Mayor's office, handling policy and governmental relations. "Stephen has been a trusted partner in our work since I took office in 2016," said Mayor Ginther. "His knowledge of policy at the municipal, state and federal level is unmatched. I look forward to adding his col  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Connecticut Health Foundation issued the following news release: The Connecticut Health Foundation elected Chekesha Kidd as chair of its board of directors. She succeeds Kenneth R. Alleyne in chairing the board of Connecticut's largest independent health foundation. The foundation also named Getty Atienza and Kristie Kuhl to its board of directors, and awarded $315,000 in grants this quarter. Kidd is the founder of Kinumi, a health and lifestyle   more

NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSper) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: In a landmark appointment, Masha Gessen - named a full professor to the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism in March - joined the select few who hold the rank of distinguished professor at the City University of New York. The CUNY Board of Trustees approved Gessen's distinguished professorship on June 26, 2023. The title represents the highest academic honor bestowed u  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 (TNSper) -- CNN issued the following news on June 27, 2023: David Culver has been promoted to Senior National Correspondent for CNN, the network announced today. Culver's award-winning work as a correspondent has played a central role in CNN's coverage around the world. Based now in Los Angeles, Culver has recently done in-depth stories from the U.S.-Mexico border and delivered an hour special with immersive reporting on psychedelics from Jamaica. Culver was previously  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech Foundation Inc., (VTF) which manages the endowment and real estate portfolio of Virginia Tech, has named David Greenberg as chief investment officer. Greenberg will oversee the investments within the endowment as part of VTF's drive to grow the value of the asset base. He will establish operations and expand the investment team in Richmond. "We are pleased that David is joining the Hokie Nation," s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Dentons announced today that Chad E. Oswald has joined the Firm as Of Counsel. He is a member of the Dentons Fiduciary Litigation team, focused on trust and estate litigation and complex commercial disputes. Chad, who is based in Indianapolis, brings to Dentons more than 15 years of experience advising on a variety of fiduciary and commercial litigation, as well as real estate leg  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, is pleased to welcome Juan D. Bendeck as a Shareholder in the Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation practice. With over two decades of extensive experience, Bendeck is a trusted advisor to clients in estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection planning, fiduciary litigation, and Florida domicile planning matters in Naples (Collier County  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- DeSales University issued the following news: DeSales University has appointed Terese Wignot, Ph.D., to serve as the next provost. Wignot, who was most recently the associate provost for academic partnerships at Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, will begin her new role on August 1. Wignot has more than 30 years of experience at Wilkes University, serving in both faculty and administrative roles, including interim provost. She beg  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 26, 2023: Today, the Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro's nomination of Dr. Khalid N. Mumin as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. "I am elated to have earned the trust and confidence to serve in this position and ensure every child in Pennsylvania receives a quality education," said Secretary Mumin. "I would not be here today withou  more

DECATUR, Illinois, June 28 (TNSper) -- Millikin University issued the following news release: Dr. Wallace Southerland III has been named Millikin University's Vice President of Student Affairs, replacing Raphaella Prange, who left the position in May. Southerland's new role is effective July 1, and he will be responsible for developing and advancing the student experience on Millikin's campus. "I think that the work we do in Student Affairs is vital. We are a great partner to help Millikin fu  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Eckert Seamans has promoted three senior counsel attorneys to members (partners). The new members include Nicholas W. Maiorano (White Plains), David P. Skand (Princeton), and Elizabeth Wilson (Philadelphia). "We are pleased to welcome Nicholas, David, and Elizabeth to our member ranks," said Scott D. Cessar, Chief Executive Officer of Eckert Seamans.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 (TNSper) -- CNN issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Eva McKend has been promoted to Correspondent covering national politics for CNN, the network announced today. Based in the Washington, D.C. bureau, McKend has played an integral role in the network's political coverage, most recently reporting on the ever-expanding field of GOP presidential primary candidates, delving into the issues that are top of mind for voters across the country, and exploring the ways b  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Partner Federico Sutti has been elected Chairman of the Europe Board at Dentons commencing in July 2023. He was elected by a unanimous vote of the Board members. The Europe Board is a governance body that provides oversight to the Europe CEO and leadership team, as well approval of key strategic initiatives and policies on behalf of the partnership. As Chairman of the Europe Board, Federico Sutti will work   more

MIAMI, Florida, June 28 (TNSper) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: Shlomi Dinar has been appointed dean of the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. He has served as interim dean since August 2022 and is a full professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations. Dinar joined FIU in 2004 as an assistant professor of politics and international relations and also served as th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 28 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Alexandra (Sasha) Killewald will be the next director of the Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics at the University of Michigan, effective July 1. Killewald is a PhD alum of the Ford School and is being recommended as a professor of sociology in LSA and the inaugural Robert F. Schoeni Professor at the Institute for Social Research, pending approval by the Board of Regen  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple Health, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Fox Chase Cancer Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Peter A. McCue, MD, as a Professor in the Department of Pathology. McCue has over 40 years of experience as a pathologist, the last 35 in a variety of roles at Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Some of these positions include Director of Surgical   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 (TNSper) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: David R. Eastlake, a Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Houston office, has been elected chair-elect of the State Bar of Texas' Bankruptcy Law Section. Eastlake will begin his year-long term as chair-elect July 2023 and will take over as chair of the section in July 2024. Prior to the election, Eastlake served terms as treasurer and secr  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight welcomes Senior Policy Advisor Simon Coon to the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group in Washington, D.C. Mr. Coon, who has a distinguished background in military and veterans affairs, will be a member of the firm's National Security, Defense and Intelligence Team and focus on advising defense contractors. Most recently, Mr. Coon served as a professional staff member on the Se  more

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, June 28 (TNSper) -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: Today, Homer E. Elwood Jr. and Ellen Wynn McBrayer, CFSP, CPC, were elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. They will begin two-year terms of service immediately following the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo. On June 27, during the NFDA Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, state ass  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 28 (TNSper) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director for the esteemed Technical Training and Assistance Services (T/TAS) unit. Dr. Amy Hood, will lead the department in its mission to be leading provider of comprehensive Head Start technical assistance and professional development training in all program content areas for the Head Sta  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 28 (TNSper) -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: Brian Dennis believes every Iowan has the capacity and the ability to work - those with disabilities may just need a little help to achieve it. "Employment is possible for every person, but that journey will look different for everyone," Dennis said. "The best way to assist someone on that journey is to provide as much support as possible." Dennis, IWD's Bureau Chief for Disability Services and  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Ira Bedzow, associate professor in the Emory University School of Medicine, has been selected to lead the Emory Purpose Project, a signature element of the Student Flourishing initiative. The primary focus of the Purpose Project is to cultivate and nurture a sense of purpose and meaning by integrating reflective, growth-oriented experiences and programs throughout the student journey. As the inaugural exe  more

TEMPE, Arizona, June 28 (TNSper) -- Arizona State University issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Fourteen years ago, Jacob Moore held a part-time management intern position with Arizona State University while he was studying for his MBA, with no long-term plans to work at the university. He had a career in banking before returning to college to earn his bachelor's degree in finance at the age of 40 with the goal of working for tribes. Moore went on to earn his MBA from the W. P. Carey   more

FULTON, Missouri, June 28 (TNSper) -- William Woods University issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Joe Schlager has been named Head Women's Flag Football Coach at William Woods University (WWU), Director of Athletics Steve Wilson announced today. Schlager will bring to The Woods a year and a half of coaching Women's Flag Football at the collegiate level, plus experience playing tackle football at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level, to The Woods. He is the fi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Joseph Magliocca, MD, has been named director of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center and surgical director of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program. Magliocca, professor of Surgery in the Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation within the Department of Surgery, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in liver transplantation. He comes to Vanderbilt from Emory University  more

VERSAILLES, Kentucky, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued the following news on June 27, 2023: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced today that Dr. Nancy Johnson will serve as the interim president at Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) effective July 15, 2023. Dr. Telly Sellars, BSCTC's current interim president, will be taking on the new role of provost at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (EC  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Kyle Crain, director of consulting and architecture and information security architect for Penn State IT Information Security, has been named acting chief information security officer (CISO) for Penn State while Keith Brautigam serves as interim vice president for information technology and chief information officer. "I have worked closely with Kyle over the past eight years and have com  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- Howard University issued the following news release: Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson, J.D., as interim dean of the Howard University School of Law. Crooms-Robinson is an internationally respected expert on constitutional law and human rights and has served as a faculty member of the School of Law since 1993. She will report to Anthony Wutoh, PhD, RPh, provost and chief academic officer. Crooms-Robinson is an al  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSper) -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Bruce Buchanan, a special counsel attorney in the Nashville office of Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been reappointed to the American Immigration Lawyer Association's (AILA) Verification and Documentation (V&D) Liaison Committee for the 2023-2024 year. Buchanan has been a member of the V&D Liaison Committee for   more

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, June 27 (TNSper) -- The Maine Medical Center issued the following news release on June 26, 2023: Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) today announced the appointment of James Wolak, MD as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Intensive Services. A resident of Falmouth, Maine, Wolak is a board certified psychiatrist who comes to MBH with an extensive background as a psychiatric provider and leader within the MaineHealth footprint. Most recently, he served as the Medical Directo  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 27 (TNSper) -- Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks issued the following news release on June 26, 2023: Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks today announced that Michael Calkins has been named Assistant Secretary of the Office of Plant Industries and Pest Management. "I am pleased to welcome Michael to the MDA team," said Secretary Atticks. "Michael's talent and experience will be a great asset to the Moore-Miller Administra  more

ELKHART, Indiana, June 28 (TNSper) -- Mennonite Church USA issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Mennonite Church USA has named Nancy Kauffmann, former board president of Dove's Nest and longtime Mennonite church leader, as the interim denominational minister of Church Safety for MC USA's Church Vitality office, effective June 26, 2023. This new position was created so that the denomination could address the need for continued abuse education and prevention work. This need came after Dov  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 (TNSper) -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Reynolds to the Firm's Regulatory Practice Group. Stephen advises some of the world's largest technology and social media companies in their privacy and data security planning, investigations and breach responses. "In today's digital information world, clients need help navig  more

MACON, Georgia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Falk, Director of Digital Communications Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson, dean of Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named the 20th president of Presbyterian College. She will take office on Aug. 1, succeeding Dr. Matthew vandenBerg, who in January was named president of Ohio Wesleyan University. Located in historic Clinton in the foothills of South Carolina, Presbyterian Co  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 28 (TNSper) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Intellectual Property attorney Jeffrey G. Mote has joined Taft's Chicago office. Mote has a wide-ranging intellectual property litigation and counseling practice focusing on the protection, enforcement, and defense of intellectual property rights. Mote has litigated patent, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret cases throughout the United States and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: Following an extensive national search, Jessica Brooks-Woods, MPM, PHR, has been appointed as the incoming CEO of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP), assuming her role on September 1, 2023. In her capacity as CEO, Jessica will provide strategic guidance and leadership to a 30-member staff in Washington, DC, as well as oversee the representation  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following news release: The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) announced that Rachelle Furst has joined their team as the inaugural Program Director of the Leading from Strength initiative. Prior to joining NCN, Rachelle was Executive Director of Whippoorwill Arts, where she helped build the first nonprofit dedicated to investing in and uplifting the work of Roots musicians. During her nonprofit career, she designe  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) announced today that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marcia Ferranto has retired from leading the nonprofit organization. Ferranto has served NLEOMF as CEO for nearly four years. "Everyone at the Fund thanks Marcia for her service and commitment to our nation's fallen law enforcement officers and their  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture issued the following news on June 27, 2023: After nearly two decades as a founding member of the Advisory Council for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kenneth I. Chenault is stepping down as chair of the Council. The new chair is N. Anthony Coles, who has served as Vice Chair of the Advisory Council's Advancement Committee since 2017. Coles previously served as c  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 28 (TNSper) -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: On June 22 and 23, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) welcomed growers and staff to this year's Women and Mentors retreat. The program focused on building a network of rising leaders, bringing women and mentors together to overcome workplace obstacles, and share their leadership journey to empower each other. The third annual conference kicked off with a session on Quieting Yo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 28 (TNSper) -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a renowned women-led Real Estate Litigation team based in the firm's San Francisco office. Led by partners Ashley E. Klein and A. Jeanne Grove, the team joins Nixon Peabody at a time when real estate disputes continue to increase in number and complexity. Partner Jaimie Bombard has also joined as part of the lateral group, which i  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 28 (TNSper) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Four members of the Notre Dame Law School faculty -- Michael Addo, Stephanie Barclay, Emily Bremer, and Christian Burset -- have been granted tenure and promoted to full professor of law. Their promotions will take effect July 1. "I could not be more pleased to announce these promotions," said G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School. "Eac  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- Open Markets Institute issued the following news release: The Open Markets Institute and Center for Journalism & Liberty are pleased to announce Courtney C. Radsch, PhD, has joined our team as the new director of the Center for Journalism & Liberty. "Open Markets founded the Center for Journalism & Liberty to take on one of the most important missions in the fight to protect democracy: to ensure that the news media of the United States and our democratic allies   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek, as Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced she has appointed Dr. Charlene Williams to serve as the next Director of the Oregon Department of Education and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction. Williams brings 30 years of experience as a teacher and public school administrator, working in school districts of all sizes. She is the first Black woman   more

WHEATON, Illinois, June 28 (TNSper) -- Wheaton College issued the following news: The Wheaton College Board of Trustees has appointed Pastor Ricky Jenkins to serve as its newest member beginning in summer 2023. The Board made the appointment at its June retreat. Pastor Jenkins serves in Indian Wells, California as the senior pastor of Southwest Church. "We are delighted that Ricky Jenkins is joining the Board of Trustees," Wheaton President Philip Ryken said. "His many years of dynamic, faithf  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Dannette Gomez Beane, Ph.D., has been named vice president for enrollment management and strategic communications at Radford University, effective August 1, 2023. Beane will oversee a newly aligned administrative unit that encompasses all enrollment management operations, including admissions, financial aid and undergraduate recruitment. In addition, she will provide leadership to the office of univers  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release: George Renaudin has been named to the Health Care Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Renaudin is president of Medicare and Medicaid for Humana, headquartered in Louisville, Ky. The St. Louis Fed created four District Industry Councils in 2006, each designed to provide the Fed with important feedback about economic conditions in key Eighth District industry s  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: The Pennsylvania State senate today voted to confirm Governor Josh Shapiro's nomination of Rich Negrin as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. In this role, Secretary Negrin leads the Department's mission to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of it  more

CANYON, Texas, June 28 (TNSper) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * B.J. Brooks Named to Position * * * The first director of West Texas A&M University's School of Music is passing the baton to new leadership. Dr. Robert Hansen, WT's Regents Professor of Music, will step down Aug. 1 as director of WT's school, and Dr. B.J. Brooks, professor of music theory and composition, will step into the position. Hansen, who also teaches voice, voice science and related cours  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple Health, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Fox Chase Cancer Center is proud to announce that Sanjay S. Reddy, MD, FACS, has been appointed to the Marvin S. Greenberg, MD, Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. "Dr. Reddy expresses a rare passion for providing the highest-quality care, fueled by the latest advances in pancreatic cancer research and surgical techniques," said Robert Uzzo,   more

BROOKLYN, New York, June 28 (TNSper) -- The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University issued the following news release: Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP, President and Professor of Internal Medicine and of Health Policy and Management at The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate), was reappointed to a second three-year term as a Commissioner to MedPAC, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Dr. Riley joins two other commissioners, Michael E  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Superintendent, Region 6 - Dr. Michelle Boyd Dr. Michelle Boyd was named to the role of assistant superintendent for Region 6, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Boyd has extensive experience supporting principals, schools, students, and families in her various leadership roles. She has served as the assistant superintendent for the Department of Special Services since 2020. D  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 28 (TNSper) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Cleveland co-partner-in-charge Adrian Thompson has been appointed to the board of directors of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC). GCSC has grown to become a relevant and dynamic organization, governed by a committed group of trustees representing Cleveland's most esteemed private, public, and nonprofit institutions. GCSC's board aids the organization in achieving its mission to measurably  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, June 28 (TNSper) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has named Ben Postlethwait state director in Kansas. He brings two decades of experience in the electric utility industry and a background in biology to his role at TNC. As state director, Ben leads a team of conservation experts and support staff focused on large-scale, lasting land, water and biodiversity conservation across the state. "The Nature Conservancy's mission t  more

NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSper) -- The New School issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: The New School announced today that T. Alexander Aleinikoff has been appointed Dean of The New School for Social Research (NSSR). Aleinikoff, currently Director of the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility and a University Professor at NSSR, will begin in this role on July 15, 2023 as Dean William Milberg steps down and prepares for a one-year sabbatical. Aleinikoff's appointment follows a r  more

DECATUR, Illinois, June 28 (TNSper) -- Millikin University issued the following news release: Todd Ray has been named Millikin University's Chief Human Resources Officer, replacing long-time Millikin Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator Diane Lane, who will retire in July. Ray's new role is effective July 1 and he will serve as the lead Human Resources officer, advisor, and strategic partner to Millikin's administration. Ray is originally from Decatur and has deep family connec  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 28 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability has announced the selection of Liesl Eichler Clark as U-M's first director of sustainable climate action engagement. In this role, Clark will lead a new initiative aimed at linking the university's expanding sustainability research, collaborations and engagement with external partners to accelerate climate action across the   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed eight new executives to its Association Committee of 100 (C100.) For over 60 years, association executives have gathered under the banner of the U.S. Chamber's C100 to build partnerships and discuss current issues facing their industries. These CEOs represent the interests of their association members, enhance the U.S. Chamber's pro-business advo  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 28 (TNSper) -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: Terrence Connor, an alumnus of the University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services, has been selected as the new Superintendent of Schools for Sarasota County. Connor currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), where he has played a significant role in shaping the district's academic, financi  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on June 27, 2023, by Administrator Samantha Power at the swearing-in ceremony for Adam Schmidt as Mission Director for Sudan: * * * ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Thank you so much, it is great to see you in the room - and those of you who could turn on your cameras for Adam and his family to see your faces. I think that for me and Monde the stakes of what Adam is going to help t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Paul Harris, PhD, professor of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics and director of the Office of Clinical Research Informatics in the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR), has been appointed to a new role as Vice President for Research Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Harris will report to Peter Embi, MD, MS, professor and chair of Biom  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 28 (TNSper) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Bonnie Smith, associate professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired professors, associate professors, and administrative officers who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Judge John Cooney to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Three. He will replace Judge Laurel Siddoway who is retiring July 31. Cooney has been a Spokane County Superior Court judge since 2013. He has presided over hundreds of trials and overseen proceedings in the county's therapeutic courts. In 2020 he was the bench  more

NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSper) -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has elected Heather McDevitt as the Firm's next Chair, effective September 1, 2023. White & Case Chair Hugh Verrier said: "I congratulate Heather on her election to Chair. White & Case is a great law firm with a great future under her leadership. It has been and remains my privilege to lead it through a period of remarkable change over the past 16 years." McDevitt said  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 28 (TNSper) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Melody Hedden is joining the WKU team as the Director of WKU's Child Care Center (WKUCCC) and Head Start Programs. Hedden earned her master's and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Human Services at Walden University. She has 24 years' experience in Head Start programs beginning in Macon Program for Progress in North Carolina and her most recent role as Assistant Director of Program   more