WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The American Constitution Society issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The White House announced a new tranche of six judicial nominees today. In total, the Biden-Harris administration has appointed 136 Article III judges, with 25 nominees pending in the Senate and today's six soon to be pending. And yet, as the data released today by the American Constitution Society in its "Look Ahead" analysis demonstrates, even with today's tranche, the Biden-H  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Amy Welch to the Fairbanks Superior Court. Ms. Welch was chosen from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council and forwarded on to the Governor. She will replace Judge Paul Lyle who retires next month. Ms. Welch has lived in Alaska for nine years and has practiced law for nine years since graduating from the Univ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Due to an unforeseen circumstance the recently elected ACRL 2023 Vice-President/President-Elect, Elisandro (Alex) Cabada, will be unable to serve in this position. Therefore, a special election was held in June 2023 to fill this vacancy. The runner-up, Leo S. Lo, Dean and Professor of the College of University Libraries and   more

AUBURN, Alabama, June 29 (TNSper) -- Auburn University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Selen Cremaschi, the B. Redd and Susan W. Redd Eminent Scholar Chair Professor, has been named as chair of Auburn University's Department of Chemical Engineering. Cremaschi succeeds Mario Eden, who was named as dean of Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering in April. She is only the second woman to chair an Auburn Engineering department. Her tenure begins July 1. "I am thrilled to   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Ilkay Altintas, of San Diego, has been appointed to the Wildfire Technology Research and Development Review Advisory Board. Altintas has been a Research Scientist at the University of California, San Diego since 2001. She has been Division Director of Cyberinfrastructure and Convergence Research and Ed  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- Cambridge College issued the following agency statement on June 28, 2023: * * * We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Banasiewicz as Dean ad interim of the new School of Business and Technology, effective June 1, 2023. Andrew Banasiewicz joined Cambridge College in 2018 as an Associate Professor of Business Analytics and was subsequently promoted to full Professor of Business Analytics in 2019; he is also an active industr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: Bill Glass, a beloved member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs staff for more than 30 years, including a recent 14-month stint as the center's interim executive director, is retiring on June 30. Glass, who came to CCP in 1992 after earning his master's in communication from Cornell University, is known for his empathy, his compassion, his ability to find   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal will join its Board of Directors. "CCSSO plays an important role in supporting state education agencies and the policies guiding our nation's schools, and it's an honor to be asked to join this team of leaders," Reykdal said. "I look fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Center for Sportfishing Policy (formerly the Center for Coastal Conservation) issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Yesterday, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the 2023 Regional Fishery Management Council (RFMC) appointments. The recreational fishing community thanks the Administration for considering their preferred candidates and appointing many recreation-friendly council members. These include: Michelle Duval of Pennsylvania and Pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) was recently appointed to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Groupby House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group brings Members of Congress from both countries together to work on issues like immigration, security, and trade. It continues to build the foundation of the special relationship between these nations.   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced that Daniel Byman has joined CSIS as senior fellow with the International Security Program's Transnational Threats Project. Dr. Byman is considered among the world's leading authorities on terrorism, counterterrorism, and the Middle East. His wide-ranging expertise across these areas will  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 28 (TNSper) -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: * * * As Dean, he serves as the lead academic officer overseeing CTE faculty and staff and the Technical Education Center, located in Juneau. * * * The University of Alaska Southeast is pleased to announce that Dr. Cory Ortiz is the new Dean of the School of Career & Technical Education (CTE). Dr. Ortiz started working for UAS on June 19. As Dean, he serves as the lead academic officer o  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 29 (TNSper) -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: After a national search, Elizabeth Auer has been named executive director of arts engagement and cultural resources at Appalachian State University, effective Aug. 15. Auer will be responsible for administration of the university's premier arts festival, An Appalachian Summer Festival, as well as the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, and all progr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSper) -- The FBI issued the following news release: Director Christopher Wray has named James Smith as the assistant director in charge of the New York Field Office. Mr. Smith most recently served as the special agent in charge of the Houston Field Office. Mr. Smith joined the FBI as a special agent in 2004. He first worked in the Los Angeles Field Office investigating drug-trafficking organizations, money laundering, and violent gangs. In addition, he served on the SWA  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSper) -- The FBI issued the following news release: Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland have named Michael Glasheen as the director of the Terrorist Screening Center. He most recently served as special agent in charge of the Counterterrorism Division at the Washington Field Office. The director of the Terrorist Screening Center is the only assistant director position in the FBI that is appointed by the attorney general. Mr. Glasheen joined t  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSper) -- The FBI issued the following news release: Director Christopher Wray has named Timothy Dunham as the executive assistant director of the Human Resources Branch at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He most recently served as assistant director of the Training Division. Mr. Dunham joined the FBI as a special agent in 2002 and reported to the Chicago Field Office, working on counterintelligence matters. In late 2007, Mr. Dunham was promoted to supervisory speci  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 29 (TNSper) -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday announced the appointments of four new members to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors. The new members will take their seats at the board's annual retreat in August. The new members: * Paul C. Harris, of Richmond, executive vice president and chief sustainability and compliance officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries. A former member  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Charima Young, Penn State's assistant vice president for local government and community relations, will be leaving Penn State in the coming weeks and moving to Maryland to pursue a new job opportunity. "Charima's remarkable dedication to community engagement has both reaffirmed and strengthened our University's bond with the local community on many levels," said Zack Moore, Penn State v  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The U.S. The General Services Administration (GSA) announced the appointment of Rachel Davis as Press Secretary starting this week. Davis recently served as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the City of San Jose, Mayor Matt Mahan, and former Mayor Sam Liccardo. In her role, she functioned as the public information officer for local, state, and national press  more

CLINTON, New York, June 29 (TNSper) -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Hamilton's Alumni Council has elected three alumni trustees to serve on the Board of Trustees for four-year terms beginning July 1. They are Edvige Jean-Francois '90, Kevin O'Donnell '89, P'22,'25, and William Schmoker '89. * * * Edvige Jean-Francois '90 After graduating from Hamilton with a major in English and a minor in Spanish, Jean-Francois received a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 29 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: Dr. Laura Willman says that she knew early in her studies that she loved research. She joined HFC in June to help support student success and data-driven decision making. She works in Institutional Research and Business Intelligence as a research analyst. Some of her duties include: * Conducting qualitative and quantitative research. * Performing predictive analysis, which focuses on the student exp  more

EUGENE, Oregon, June 29 (TNSper) -- Lane Community College issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Lane Community College (LCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brenton Munoz, M.A., M.S., P.M.P., as the institution's next Vice President of Information Technology. His first day will be July 24, 2023. Munoz brings with him an extensive educational background and a firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the realm of information technology. Munoz's p  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) announced today that Justin Monk has been named director of student and institutional aid policy. Monk joins NAICU from the KIPP Foundation, where he was the director of government affairs. "I am pleased to welcome Justin to NAICU where he will be an integral part of our go  more

NEW YORK, June 29 (TNSper) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on June 28, 2023: Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) announced that Karla McKanders has been appointed as the new director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, the multidisciplinary research and advocacy center within LDF that was launched in 2015. Professor McKanders comes to LDF from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she has taught Critical Race Theory and Immigration Law for the past s  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- American University issued the following news: Linda Bloss-Baum, senior vice president of government relations and public policy at SoundExchange, a digital music collective based in Washington, D.C., will join the Kogod School of Business at American University. Bloss-Baum will serve as assistant program director in the Business and Entertainment Program and teach two undergraduate courses as a full-time faculty member. "We are thrilled to announce that Linda B  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Governor Maura Healey today announced new appointments to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Board of Directors. For the first time, the board will have representation from a member of the disability community, Dr. Lisa Iezzoni. Governor Healey also appointed to the board Thomas M. McGee, who served as the Mayor of the City of Lynn from 2018-2022; Rick  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects underscoring the state's dedication to making Michigan a business-friendly state and supporting projects that create places for talent and visitors alike to enjoy and build a future. In total, the projects appro  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 29 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Neil Romanosky has been recommended as dean of Michigan State University Libraries by MSU Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko. His appointment is set to begin on Sept. 11, pending approval by the MSU Board of Trustees during its Sept. 8 meeting. Romanosky currently serves as dean of university libraries at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, a position he has held since 2019. His accomplishments in this   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: The Board of Player Representatives of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has elected Lloyd Howell as the Executive Director of the NFLPA. Howell will serve as the NFLPA's 4th Executive Director, succeeding Ed Garvey (1971-1983), Gene Upshaw (1983-2008) and DeMaurice Smith (2009-current). "We are excited to have Lloyd lead our union into its next chapter and succeed DeMaurice Sm  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 (TNSper) -- Campbell University issued the following news: Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced Nicholas Sanders will join the Office of Career and Professional Development on July 10, 2023, as Director of Externships. In his new role, Sanders will also serve as an adjunct faculty member. He is charged with overseeing the teaching and administration of the law school's robust externship program throughout the year - fall, spring and summer. "  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on June 28, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is appointing LaVonne Griffin-Valade to serve as Oregon's Secretary of State. Griffin-Valade worked as a government performance auditor for over 16 years, including eight years as an elected auditor. "I told Oregonians in May that the primary objective of our next Secretary of State was to restore confidence in the office. LaVonne Griffin-Valad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 (TNSper)(TNSfper) -- The Professional Convention Management Association issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE today announced the inaugural US and Canada Advisory Board comprised of 26 leaders representing industry agencies, business event strategists, and suppliers. Advisory Board members will support PCMA's efforts to amplify the importance and influence of business events throughout the US and Canad  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 28 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State notes with great sadness the loss of Distinguished Alumnus, Alumni Fellow, and University Libraries benefactor and volunteer Charles LeRoy Blockson, class of 1956, who died June 14 at the age of 89. As a Penn State student, Blockson was a member of the 1954 IC4A national champion track and field team and a fullback on the football team, nicknamed "Blockbuster Blockson," who wo  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 29 (TNSper) -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Jessica Miles will join its faculty as a tenure-track Associate Professor of Law. Previously, Professor Miles was an Associate Professor of Law with Seton Hall Law School's Center for Social Justice, where she co-taught the Family Law Clinic. At Seton Hall, Professor Miles also taught Evidence, Torts, Domestic V  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue Global has appointed Jacques Rojahn as its inaugural vice president of strategic enrollment management. He reports to Chancellor Frank Dooley as a member of the university's senior leadership team. In this newly created position, Rojahn integrates operational and strategic enrollment management initiatives across Purdue Global. His work supports Purdue Global's land-grant mission and strate  more

LONDON, England, June 29 (TNSper) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary University of London's Dr Sharon Ellis has been appointed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as a Council Member for Research England. * * * Dr Ellis is Chief Operations Officer at Queen Mary with responsibility for the professional services team which supports education, research and knowledge exchange within the University. Research England is responsible for funding and engagin  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, June 29 (TNSper) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Ramapo College of New Jersey has appointed Dr. Susan Hangen as Dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies effective July 1, 2023. Hangen brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished background from her service as interim dean of the school and as a professor of anthropology and international studies at Ramapo College. As interim dean, she has led initiatives in the areas of digital humanitie  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04) has announced several key changes in staff leadership. The office is proud to welcome Lee Lonsberry as the new Chief of Staff and Devon Murphy as the Legislative Director, as well as announcing promotions for Emma Hall and Kalyn Swihart. Lee Lonsberry brings a breadth of experience to the Owens office, having previously served as the Director of Communications in   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 (TNSper) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has announced Kristen Schlatre as its new assistant dean for professional and corporate programs. Schlatre previously served as director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL). In this capacity, she has been responsible for implementing the strategic direction of the Center through ensuring the continued quality and g  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 29 (TNSper) -- Syracuse University issued the following news on June 28, 2023: Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of Andrew Sears as the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool). Sears comes to Syracuse from The Pennsylvania State University, where he has served as dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology since 2015. Sears' appointment, which was approved by the Executive   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 (TNSper) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Todd P. Haymore, the managing director of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP's Global Economic Development, Commerce and Government Relations Group, will serve as rector of Virginia Commonwealth University. His nomination to serve as rector was unanimously approved by the VCU Board of Visitors, and his two-year term is effective July 1. "It is an honor to lead such a committed, thoughtful board, and I tha  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 29 (TNSper) -- Princeton University issued the following news on June 28, 2023: After 46 seasons leading multiple Princeton teams to championships, Fred Samara is retiring as the William M. Weaver Jr. '34 Head Coach of Men's Track and Field, the Department of Athletics announced Tuesday. Samara, 73, has led the Tigers in multiple ways since arriving at the University in 1977. He became head coach of varsity track program in 1979 and served as head cross country coac  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 (TNSper) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: University of St. Thomas-Houston Athletic Director Todd Smith announced the promotion of Jarrick Wright as the Head Coach of UST's Track and Field Program. Since joining the program in 2019 as an assistant coach, Wright has helped the Celts reach new heights by improving their SCAC final placement each season. "I would like to thank Athletic Director Todd Smith and the University of St. Thomas f  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman will begin a two-year term as vice president of the SEC's Executive Committee starting July 1, the Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday. University of Alabama President Stuart Bell will begin a two-year term as president while University of Mississippi Faculty Representative Ron Rychlak continues as secretary. "It's an honor to work  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSper) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Sarah Ellerman will serve as the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Ellerman has more than two decades of experience in developing and implementing trade policy and has served in several key roles in USTR, including most recently as Assistant USTR for Southeast Asia a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today has announced additional board appointments. "These leaders will help the Commonwealth's higher education institutions build on our history of excellence," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "Some of the country's best colleges are right here in Virginia and I look forward to our board members continued emphasis on diversity of thought, commitmen  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Walton Family Foundation issued the following news release: The Walton Family Foundation announced two new Design Excellence projects to support new "missing middle" housing in downtown Bentonville and a campus expansion of Bentonville City Hall. The foundation also announced the appointment of Ellen Dunham-Jones to its Design Excellence Selection Committee. She is co-author of the "Retrofitting Suburbia" book series and director of the Master of   more