JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 30 (TNSper) -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: Interim dean Brad Rawlins announced several department chair assignments for the upcoming fall semester within the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at Arkansas State University. With Dr. Rawlins serving as the interim dean, associate dean Dr. Gina Hogue will take over his previous role as director for the academic programs within the School of Media and Journalism. CLAC associate dean Dr. Jil  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Board of Trustees (BoT) elected three new Board of Trustees Members-At-Large during its meeting in February. These newly elected leaders began their three-year terms in May. * Johnathon Caldwell, Lockheed Martin Space * Keoki Jackson, The MITRE Corporation * Karen Willcox, University of Texas at Austin I  more

CRANFIELD, England, June 30 (TNSper) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: Aviation industry leader Anna Smallwood has been appointed as Professor and Head of the Centre for Air Transport Management at Cranfield University and will take up her post in October 2023. Anna brings huge practical experience in leadership and change management within the European airline sector, as well as in risk, safety and crisis management. During her career she has responded to major indust  more

ALFRED, New York, June 30 (TNSper) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University announces the appointments of William Rice '78 and Dwight Gertz to the Board of Trustees, effective July 1. The Board approved their appointments at its May meeting and will welcome them as new members during its meeting in October. The University also recognizes three trustees who are leaving the Board, effective July 1: Charlie Joyce '22 HD, MaryJo Finocchiaro '86, and Rich Wuerthele   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The America's Essential Hospitals issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: America's Essential Hospitals and its research, education, and leadership development arm, Essential Hospitals Institute, today announced new board chairs and members, who will begin their roles guiding the organizations' work July 1. "Our association and Institute leaders know, firsthand, the indispensable role essential hospitals play in the nation's health care safety net,"   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release: The American Psychological Association has named Lindsay Childress-Beatty, JD, PhD, as its new chief of ethics, recognizing her 20-plus years of ethics work at APA. "Dr. Lindsay Childress-Beatty brings a wealth of experience to this position, having served as the head of the ethics adjudication team before becoming interim ethics director in 2017," said APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, in  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 (TNSper) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Leni Dyer, an associate professor and costume designer in Austin Peay State University's (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance, has returned to her role as a changeover costumer for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) as of May 2023. In addition, NCL seeks to establish an official relationship with the department to offer immediate employment opportunities for APSU graduates upon completion of their stu  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 30 (TNSper) -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: Ken Balusek joins Arkansas State University as an associate professor of criminology and the incoming chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication Brad Rawlins announced this week. Balusek was an associate chair of the Department of Psychology, Justice and Society at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. He spent the past 13 years a  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on June 29, 2023: The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Technical Center formally welcomed its new director in its mission to contribute to current operations and enable the next generation to prevail in conflicts to come. Dr. Keith A. Krapels was officially named the USASMDC Technical Center director during a ceremony, June 29, at the command headquarters on Redstone  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 (TNSper) -- The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine issued the following news on June 29, 2023: The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Elizabeth Smith, CAE, as the Society's new executive director as of Monday, June 26, 2023. Ms. Smith will assume responsibilities immediately, following Angie Stengel, MS, CAE, who served as executive director for just under 10 years. The AS  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 30 (TNSper) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Dean Stan Gerson has appointed Alex Y. Huang, MD, PhD, an accomplished researcher, educator and clinician, as the director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) starting July 3. Dr. Huang joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2006 as a professor of pediatrics and pathology and is a graduate of the MSTP at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Hua  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 30 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: The 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board of Directors works with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to set rates for a 988 surcharge for service users annually. The Enterprise also funds a nonprofit to provide intervention services and crisis care. For a term expiring September 9, 2025: * Juan Escobedo of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a mental hea  more

ITHACA, New York, June 30 (TNSper) -- Cornell University issued the following news: Steven Jackson believes a university should be, first and foremost, about educating students, and that core belief will inspire him in his new role as vice provost for academic innovation (VPAI). "My interest in the position really came from my central commitment as a teacher at Cornell," said Jackson, professor in the Department of Information Science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Infor  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 30 (TNSper) -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: Charleston Southern University has selected two of its own to serve in two new vice president roles at the university. On July 1, Janelle Fox will begin serving as the vice president for finance and operations and Dr. Scott Yarbrough in the inaugural vice president for student success position. * * * Fox promoted as CSU's new VP for finance and operations Having served as the university'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates posted the following news release from affiliate ChemQuest Group: * * * Cincinnati, OH - The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce that Dipan Haria has joined the company as a director. An experienced leader fo  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: A number of outstanding Western Michigan University faculty members received tenure and promotions through the approval of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, provost and vice president for academic affairs, celebrated their successes in recommending the actions at the board meeting on Thursday, June 29. "The stories of these faculty are not just about personal achievement but represen  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 (TNSper) -- The University of Maryland School of Medicine issued the following news on June 28, 2023: University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that Wonder Puryear Drake, MD has been named Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director of the Sarcoidosis Program at UMSOM, and faculty member in the Department of Medicine. A highly respected and nationally recognized physician-scientist, Dr. Drake also will serve  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced, effective July 3, Joi Harris, DTE Gas president, will be president and COO of DTE. In her new role, Harris will lead both utilities - DTE Gas and DTE Electric - as well as Customer Service, Information Technology, Corporate Services, and the Environmental Management and Safety organizations. She will report to Jerry Norcia, DTE chairman and CEO. As a se  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 30 (TNSper) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Noel Gonzalez '94 and Charles Cartwright to its board of directors. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term beginning July 1. Brian Poulin will serve as chairman of the board for the 2024 fiscal year.  more

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 (TNSper) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Dr. Stephen S. Gao, Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering (GGPE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has accepted the role of interim chair of his home department effective Aug. 1. For the past year, Gao has served for the past year as interim chair of computer science at Missouri S&T. "Leading the computer sci  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern has named Nathan Deahl as the Agency's Inspector General (IG). As GPO IG, Deahl will oversee the Agency's Office of Inspector General (OIG). GPO OIG provides independent and objective oversight of GPO administration and operations and supports Agency's leadership and Congress' efforts to improve effectiv  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association issued the following news release: Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association's Annual Membership Meeting June 29. Officers of the 2023-2024 MHA Board of Trustees include Shannon Striebich, chair; Julie Yaroch, DO, chair-elect; and Bill Manns, treasurer. In addition, Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term o  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- Howard University issued the following news release: Howard University has announced the appointment of Robin Whitfield as associate vice president for finance and bursar in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. She starts the new role on July 3. Whitfield has more than 20 years of expertise in management, finance, and enterprise systems, and is well-recognized for her creative and strategic leadership skills. Whitfield currently works in Arlington, Va., as  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news: The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) announced changes to its board of directors and executive committee. IRI Board of Directors Executive Committee Bill Lowe, President, Sammons Institutional GroupSM, Sammons Financial Group Bill Lowe is joining the IRI Board of Directors' Executive Committee. Lowe is President of Sammons Institutional GroupSM, Inc. (SIG), a member company of Sammons Financial Grou  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, today announced that Dave Effross will take over as director of ITIF's Center for Clean Energy Innovation. Effross, who has held a number of public and private positions in energy policy and regulation, takes over the position from Ed Rightor.  more

LAUREL, Maryland, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has named Kristine Frohman as head of the Talent Services Department and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer (CDEIO), effective June 5. In her role as head of Talent Services, Frohman provides executive leadership for the people and programs focused on delivering human   more

VERSAILLES, Kentucky, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued the following news: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents elected new officers during its recent quarterly meeting held at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Mr. Barry K. Martin was elected as the KCTCS Board of Regents Chair for a Board Officer term that ends June 30, 2024. Martin steps into this role having most recently served as vice-chair   more

RIVERDALE, New York, June 30 (TNSper) -- Manhattan College issued the following news on June 28, 2023: The Manhattan College Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of Milo Riverso '81, Ph.D., P.E., as its 21st president. Dr. Riverso, an alumnus of the College, is a highly accomplished leader in the engineering and construction industries, has a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and a long history of service to Manhattan College. He succeeds Brother Daniel Gardner,   more

WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Media Institute of Southern Africa issued the following news: Dr Moyo was elected with 12 other council members for a three-year term from 2023 to 2026, which will mark his last term in office. MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo was re-elected to the IFEX Governing Council at its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on 29 June 2023. Dr Moyo was elected with 12 other council members for a three-year term from 2023 to 2026, which w  more

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 (TNSper) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Dr. Seung-Jong "Jay" Park has been named Kummer Endowed Chair of Computer Science at Missouri S&T effective Aug. 1. Park comes to S&T from the National Science Foundation (NSF), where he has served as a program director and managed computer science-related research projects since 2021. He has also served as the Dr. Fred H. Fenn Memorial Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its 2023-24 Board of Trustees, who were named at the association's 93rd Annual Convention this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. "On behalf of the entire NABIP community, I congratulate all of our Board members on their new positions," said Janet Trautwein, CE  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions issued the following news release: The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) announced the decision of its President and CEO Michael Thompson to retire from the nonprofit organization at the end of the year after almost eight years of dedicated leadership. "On behalf of the Board of Governors and our coalition members, we thank Mike for his steadfast guidance and contribu  more

HERNDON, Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council issued the following news release: The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC),the trade association representing the region's technology community, yesterday announced the appointment of 20 industry leaders to its Board of Directors and the NVTC Officers for fiscal year 2024. The incoming Class of 2026 will join NVTC's current Board and guide the council's strategic efforts to fuel its mission. NVTC is committe  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 (TNSper) -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: ACTFL announced today that Paul Sandrock, ACTFL Senior Advisor for Language Learning Initiatives, is retiring, effective July 1, 2023. Paul has served as an invaluable member of the ACTFL staff for more than 12 years, as Director of Education and Interim Director of Professional Learning and Certification before his current role--and before  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, June 30 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: Penn State Harrisburg has announced that Vahid Motevalli, currently the director of the college's School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SSET) has been named the interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective July 1. Motevalli takes on this role as Omid Ansary steps down after more than a decade as the senior associate dean for academic affairs and administration.   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: The Bipartisan Policy Center is pleased to announce that Ed Brady, President and CEO of the Home Builders Institute (HBI), has joined the Advisory Committee of BPC's J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy. The Advisory Committee is led by renowned housing philanthropist Ron Terwilliger and includes the following housing policy experts and political leaders who help guide the  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Stephen Walt bring decades of experience and thought leadership in interrogating America's over-militarized foreign policy. Today, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (QI) announced the appointment of two accomplished national figures to its growing governing board. Joining as directors are Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis, Direct  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following news release: The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the hiring of Prianka Sharma as vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs. She previously served with the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy as assistant chief counsel for agriculture, energy, and natural resources policy. Sharma will play a lead role in representing t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The American Public Power Association issued the following news release: The American Public Power Association's Board of Directors has named Scott Corwin as the association's next president & CEO. Corwin currently serves as executive director of the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) in Vancouver, Washington, where he serves more than 500 utility and associate members in ten western states and British Columbia. He previously served as the executive direc  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 (TNSper) -- Trinity College issued the following news: President Joanne Berger-Sweeney announced the appointment of seven new trustees to the Trinity College Board of Trustees. They begin their terms on July 1, 2023. All the new trustees are alumni, and one is the parent of a current student. They are: Jennifer Blum '88, Chris Delaney '83, Elissa Raether Kovas '93, P'25, Stephen D. Lari '94, Paul H. Mounds Jr. '07, Jamie Tracey Szal '06, and Consuelo Pedro '15.   more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 30 (TNSper) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Three alumni who've had distinguished professional careers have been named to the Board of Trustees at St. Bonaventure University. At their May Board meeting, trustees approved the appointments of Donna Burden, Esq., '84, Joe Davis, '79, and Mark Mulhern, '82. They will be officially sworn in at the Board of Trustees meeting on campus in September. "I can't thank the Nomination and Boa  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 30 (TNSper) -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: President Valerie Smith recently announced that Professor of Astronomy and Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering Eric Jensen will serve a one-year term as the interim dean of academic success in the College's Division of Student Affairs. A member of the Swarthmore community since 1998, he will take on his new role on July 1. "I've always appreciated Swarthmore as a community that sha  more

COMMERCE, Texas, June 30 (TNSper) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Texas A&M University-Commerce men's track & field scholar-athlete Delan Edwin has been named to the Academic All-America team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), on Thursday. He was named to the third team. Edwin (Castries, Saint Lucia) is the first honoree for A&M-Commerce in the Division I era as well as the only student-athlete across any sport among all Southla  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, June 30 (TNSper) -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Vincent C. Alfonso, PhD, has been named inaugural interim dean of the College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University, effective July 17, 2023. Alfonso will serve as the lead academic and administrative officer for the new College, which will initially comprise the departments of Teaching and Learning, Educational Foundations, Educational Leadership, and the Teacher  more

MERCED, California, June 30 (TNSper) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: When Associate Director for Educational Equity and Access for the Calvin E. Bright Success Center Alejandro Delgadillo announced his plans for retirement earlier this year in a social media post, there was an outpouring of felicitations and appreciation from current and former students he has mentored. "Your dedication and sincerity are what will keep UC Merced a hub for first-generation stud  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 (TNSper) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Arlington has selected Shadi Nazarian as its first H. Ralph Hawkins, FAIA, Chair in Architecture. Nazarian, a cross-disciplinary scholar with expertise in the development and optimization of construction materials and technologies, will lead broadened initiatives in sustainable material and fabrication research for UTA's College of Architecture, Planning,  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, June 30 (TNSper) -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Parkside Athletics are pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Schemm, a 2008 Parkside graduate, as the next Director of Athletics. Schemm was formally introduced at a press conference in DeSimone Arena on Thursday in front of faculty, staff, students, and community members. You can view his first remarks as the Parkside Director of Athletics her  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 30 (TNSper) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: Michael Dalby has joined The University of Texas at El Paso as the new Assistant Vice President for Innovation, Commercialization and Economic Development. Dalby's primary role will be to work faculty, staff and students to encourage entrepreneurship and commercialization of innovative technologies developed through research. "Hiring Michael Dalby is part of our strategic commitment   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Mamie Williams, PhD, MPH, MSN, APRN, senior director of Nursing Diversity and Inclusion at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named co-chair of the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) Advisory Committee. According to the ANA, the HNHN committee's goal is to broadly connect and engage individual nurses and partner organizations to take action  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Sarrah Spohnholtz, MSN, RN, has been named director of Nurse Safety and Well-being at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In the newly created role, Spohnholtz will collaborate with VUMC nurses, the health care workforce, Vanderbilt Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness/Occupational Health, and leadership teams to cultivate an environment in which VUMC is a leader in workplace wellness. Sh  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 (TNSper) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Sr. Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration and Professor of Analytics and Information Systems will serve as the Interim Dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business beginning July 1. Dr. Thrasher holds a Ph.D. and MBA from Auburn University. She has published more than 20 articles in academic journals, including Decision Support Systems, OMEGA, and Computers in Human B  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 takes effect July 1, 2023 and establishes the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board with a mission to approve high-quality public charter schools in the state. The board is composed of eight app  more