PHILIPPI, West Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- Alderson Broaddus University issued the following news: The Alderson Broaddus University Board of Trustees and Governors announces the resignation of Chairperson Rebecca A. Hooman, effective June 30, 2023. James E. Garvin '75 will assume the helm of the AB Board of Trustees and Governors. "As Board Chair, I have become a distraction to the good work being done by AB's administration," states Hooman. "While I deeply appreciate the many statements of   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently appointed three members to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The appointees are Nancy V. Dye of Roanoke, Virginia; William B. Holtzman of Mount Jackson, Virginia; and John G. Rocovich of Roanoke. Each will serve a four-year term effective July 1. In addition, Don Horsley of Virginia Beach, Virginia, who as president of the board of directors for the Virginia Department of Agricul  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 29 (TNSper) -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Capt. John E. "Ned" Riester Jr. '78, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Virginia Military Institute, is retiring after 29 years. With his larger-than-life personality, jovial attitude, and talent for recounting funny and memorable stories, Riester has been an enduring favorite among cadets, faculty and staff. Riester, who majored in civil engineering (CE) at   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointments of Nancy Lee and Gregory Sarris to the University of California Board of Regents, and the appointments of Darlene Yee-Melichar and Jonathan Molina Mancio to the California State University Board of Trustees. "California's world-class colleges and universities are a point of pride that serve diverse and thriving c  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release: Motivated by kindness and positivity, Shola Richards will take the stage at Emergency Nursing 2023 as the keynote speaker with a message for emergency nurses focused on improving mental health and well-being, while creating supportive communities that bring out the best in everyone. On Wednesday, ENA revealed Richards and his "The Courage to go Together" presentation as the headliner t  more

LONDON, England, June 30 (TNSper) -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release: Derek Brower has been named US political news editor of the Financial Times in New York. In his new role, Brower will oversee the FT's 2024 presidential election coverage and manage the FT's Washington DC bureau, including reporting on foreign and military affairs, economic and monetary policy, and business regulation. He will also oversee political reporting from the FT's bro  more

NEW YORK, June 30 (TNSper) -- Hearst issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Hearst today announced that Canadian Black Book Senior Vice President and General Manager Yolanda Biswah has been named president of the company, effective July 1. Canadian Black Book is the leading data and analytics source for the auto sector in Canada and is part of U.S.-based Black Book, which acquired the company in 2015. The announcement was made by Hearst Senior Vice President and Hearst Transportat  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- Oceana, an international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, announced today that Lex Sant, President of The Summit Foundation, has joined the organization's Board of Directors. Oceana campaigns around the world to stop overfishing, protect ocean habitat, increase transparency, stop new offshore oil d  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Today, Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Emme Handy, Aisha Miller, Carlos Aramayo, Meg Mainzer-Cohen, Sheena Collier, Gwill York, and Xiomara DeLobato to the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors. The new appointees bring a range of experiences and are majority women and People of Color. Emme Handy, a senior leader at the Broad Institu  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Dorothy J. Lennig as Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Executive Director. "Building a state where everyone feels safe will take close partnership, collaboration, and the strategic allocation of resources," said Gov. Moore. "Dorothy has the experience and leadership to bring together voices  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, have selected Anthony Tran as the new resident inspector at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in Lusby, Maryland. He joins NRC senior resident inspector Gene DiPaolo at the two-unit site operated by Constellation Nuclear. Tran joined the NRC in June 2022 and, while taking part in an extensive inspector qualification   more

MACOMB, Illinois, June 29 (TNSper) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality Associate Professor Jeremy Robinett has been named the University's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), beginning July 1. The FAR position is one the NCAA requires to be filled at each of its member schools. The appointee serves as a liaison between Athletics and the University's faculty. The position was previously fil  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Satellite Industry Association issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today applauded Aarti Holla-Maini on being appointed the new Director of the United Nations (U.N.) Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). UNOOSA works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilization of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: The Boston Foundation today announced the appointment of four new members to the TBF Board of Directors, including Dimock Center CEO Dr. Charles Anderson, Boston Medical Center Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs Petrina Martin Cherry, MassBio CEO and President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, and Curriculum Associates CEO Rob Waldron. Board Chair Linda Mason w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Advisory Members to its Investment Committee. TNC is the world's leading global environmental organization, working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. TNC focuses its efforts on the interrelated crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through scientific exploration, policy engagement, and fost  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 30 (TNSper) -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: Career prosecutor Susan T. Lehr has been named the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska to take over following the retirement of Interim United States Attorney Steven A. Russell. Lehr's appointment will be effective on July 1, 2023. Lehr, a 1988 graduate of the Denver University College of Law, has been with the United States Attorney's Off  more

OAKLAND, California, June 30 (TNSper)(TNSjou) -- The Breakthrough Institute, a research center that says it focuses on identifying and promoting technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges in energy, conservation and food and farming, issued the following news release: We are pleased to announce that Varun Sivaram has joined the Breakthrough Institute's Board of Directors. Varun is a physicist, policy advisor, and expert in innovation systems. He most recently hel  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: * * * Announces Progress On Transition To Three Departments * * * Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Dr. Jeff Coben, Interim Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, will make his planned departure from DHHR effective July 5, 2023. "Dr. Coben has done a tremendous job heading up DHHR and assisting through the many facets of   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news on June 29, 2023: Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointments of Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to the University of Washington Board of Regents. Walker will serve out the remainder of Libby Gates MacPhee's term, which ends in September, 2024. MacPhee resigned from the board effective June 26. Cunningham replaces Elizabeth Lee as the board's student regent for the next fiscal year, beginnin  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Water Environment Federation issued the following news release: Naomi Park of Greenwich, Connecticut, has been named the national winner of the 2023 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP). Park's research explored collecting Styrofoam debris in the ocean and then using that collected material as a filter to reduce ocean carbon levels. This simultaneously addresses two water issues and illustrates the need to think outside the box on global water issues. Pa  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, June 29 (TNSper) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: Karen Price has been named as the new director of institutional assessment at Western Carolina University. Price will begin her role Thursday, June 29. "Institutional assessment is a critical element of quality assurance for any university and I am delighted that we are welcoming such an outstanding new leader in this regard," said Carol Burton, vice provost for academic affairs. "Dr.   more

WHEATON, Illinois, June 30 (TNSper) -- Wheaton College issued the following news: When Marilee Melvin '72 transitioned in 2006 to become the executive assistant to the president after nearly two decades as vice president for alumni relations and executive director of the Alumni Association, some colleagues thought she was sabotaging her career. "It was a countercultural decision," Melvin said. Melvin herself felt some angst, moving from a high-visibility leadership role to serving Wheaton's pr  more