WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release: The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) has announced its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The incoming board's term begins Nov. 7 and will end at the conclusion of Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting in November 2024. Lee Jones, MD, dean for medical education and professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine, has been elected to serve as chair of   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 7 (TNSper) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: The American College of Health Sciences (ACHS) is thrilled to welcome three accomplished and esteemed faculty members to the ACHS faculty team, bringing expertise in the fields of nutrition, organic chemistry, and alternative medicine. Dana Dragone, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Aromatherapist, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ACHS. Dana brings experience in f  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy, today announced the election of Vishal Kapadia, Senior Vice President, Energy Transformation at Walmart, to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to add Vishal, a longtime renewable energy sector le  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 7 (TNSper) -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following news release: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) welcomes Jennifer Norka as its director of scientific and regulatory affairs. Jennifer is a food scientist and public health professional with expertise in nutrition, food safety and regulatory affairs. In this position, she will support AFFI's outreach to and engagement with key federal agencies and the food industry and advance the association  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The American Health Law Association issued the following news release: AHLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia A. Markus, JD, CIPP/US, as the new Association President for the coming year. Markus began her term as president on July 1st. "It has been an honor to associate with Trish over the years and see the influence she provides as an ambassador for health law," said David S. Cade, Chief Executive Officer of AHLA. "Her dynamic passion for healt  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Amy Pritchard has been hired as a consultant attorney for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program. The program provides educational resources and technical assistance to African American forest landowners to protect and retain their family land for future generations. Pritchard has   more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Brookings Institution, an organization that provides research and policy solutions, issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: The Brookings Institution today announced the appointment of Ryan Hass as director of the John L. Thornton China Center within the Foreign Policy Program. In this role, Hass will build upon Brookings's legacy of path-breaking independent scholarship and dialogue sustained by outgoing director Cheng Li, who will continue his 17-  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Community College of Baltimore County issued the following news release: Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra L. Kurtinitis is pleased to welcome Cristina Lopez to the college's Board of Trustees. The Board maintains general oversight of CCBC. Its responsibilities include adopting rules and regulations for college operations, approving the college budget, considering and approving CCBC's academic programs, major purchases and long-ra  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: Charles "Chipper" Griffith III, M.D., has been named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Pending approval from the Board of Trustees, Griffith will begin his appointment July 15, 2023. He has served as acting dean of the college since July 2021. Through the years, he has played an instrumental role in the health and well-being of Kentuckians, and in the academic success of thous  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 7 (TNSper) -- Clark University issued the following news: The Clark University Board of Trustees appointed six new members on July 1, and welcomed a familiar face back for another term. New members appointed to six-year terms are Lawrence Franks, M.A. '73, of Arlington, Virginia; Janet Goss '82 of Bethesda, Maryland; Karen Patterson Greene '92 of Natick, Massachusetts; Peter Mugar '96 of Boston; Jennifer Ottinger '94 of New York City; and Mark Wetzel of North Gra  more

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, July 7 (TNSper) -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news on July 6, 2023: The Board of Colby-Sawyer College has elected two new trustees who began their terms on July 1, 2023. Amy Hedison has been appointed to a three-year term. Caroline Barry '16 is a Winton - Black Trustee, which is a role for alumni who have graduated within the past ten years, and she will serve a one-year term. Amy Hedison became involved with the college in the summer of 2022, after at  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 7 (TNSper) -- Community College of Denver issued the following news: Community College of Denver (CCD) has announced it has promoted Peter Lindstrom to Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. As Provost, Lindstrom will be responsible for continuing to define CCD's strategy, providing steadfast leadership and overseeing all education affairs and activities. For more than 14 years, Lindstrom has supported the college's students and faculty, having previously served  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 7 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce the selection of Patricia McGurk-Daniel as the Chief Patrol Agent in charge of the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector. CPA McGurk-Daniel is the first woman in the sector's history to hold this Senior Executive Service position. CPA McGurk-Daniel entered on duty in 1999 and graduated fro  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 7 (TNSper) -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that Commissioner Monroe Hudson will step down later this month from his current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) after more than thirty five years of service in law enforcement and corrections. Terra Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of the DOC, will serve as Acting Commissioner until a permanent replace  more

ANKENY, Iowa, July 7 (TNSper) -- Des Moines Area Community College issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: * * * * As Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success, Spiller will plan, coordinate and direct all aspects of Student Services at DMACC. * Spiller has previously served in several Student Service capacities at DMACC, including a leadership role in the College's strategic planning initiative. * The DMACC graduate holds two master's degrees and is a published a  more

CONYERS, Georgia, July 7 (TNSper) -- Piedmont Healthcare issued the following news release: Efe Efemini, M.D., MBA, FACP, has been named as the Chief Medical Officer of Piedmont Rockdale Hospital. Prior to this role, he served as Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at Piedmont Atlanta. Efemini has nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has been a lead physician in implementing policy for hospital medicine at Piedmont Atlanta. During the height of COVID, he helped set up  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, July 7 (TNSper) -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Empire State University Professor of Teacher Education Heather Reynolds was named to Saratoga Springs' new restorative justice panel. Reynolds is among 10 other community members to serve on the panel, all selected by Mayor Ron Kim and members of the city council. Reynolds was asked to participate by Minita Sanghvi, the Saratoga Springs com  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- Families Against Mandatory Minimums issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: FAMM Board Chair Julie Stewart announced today that Roxana Rincones, FAMM's Vice President of Family Outreach, Engagement & Mobilization, will serve as interim President. "Roxana has been a vital part of FAMM for 16 years, and is a great choice to guide the organization," Stewart said. "She brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and is well-versed in every aspect of FAMM's   more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 7 (TNSper) -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University is proud to announce the appointment of Father Thomas H. Franks, O.F.M. CAP., as the new Vice President of Mission Integration, effective July 5, 2023. Acting President Dr. Mihlon remarked, "Fr. Tom has an extensive background in religious leadership and brings to us a deep understanding of mission, values, and inclusion, having formerly served in positions in campus ministry,   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 7 (TNSper) -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: First Mid Bank & Trust is pleased to welcome Kathleen Spies as their new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Retail Loan Officer serving the St. Louis market. Her role as a retail lender is to assist customers with all aspects of Mortgage Lending, including home purchases, refinances, and home equity lines of credit. Spies will be focused on CRA lending, which helps meet the credit needs of the communi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 7 (TNSper) -- FMI-The Food Industry Association issued the following news on July 6, 2023: FMI--The Food Industry Association today announces the appointment of two accomplished professionals, Kara Adams, and Rebecca Daniels, as directors in the association's Education Department. They will each focus on expanding e-learning offerings to better meet member needs using new and existing formats, develop the program for the 2024 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, and ove  more

FRESNO, California, July 7 (TNSper) -- Fresno Pacific University issued the following news: A pair of key leadership roles has been filled at Fresno Pacific University with the hiring of vice presidents in advancement and enrollment. Liz Garvin has accepted the position of vice president for advancement, and Brad Camilleri as vice president of enrollment management. They both will start work in August. "Both Liz and Brad couple deep knowledge and experience in their respective areas of expert  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, July 8 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news on July 6, 2023: By Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Medical Group conducted a change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 6. The 17th MDG welcomed incoming commander, Col. Ian Rybczynski. Rybczynski was previously the 59th Medical Wing Biomedical Science Executive at J  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 7 (TNSper) -- Goucher College issued the following news: Goucher College has announced current President Kent Devereaux's contract has been extended through June 2027. The Goucher College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Devereaux's new contract. Devereaux joined Goucher in July 2019. During the first four years of his tenure, Devereaux has simultaneously focused on strengthening and stewarding the college into the future while navigating the institution  more

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 7 (TNSper) -- Polk State College issued the following news: Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Greg Littleton, Ashley Bell Barnett, and Cindy Hartley Ross to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees and announced newly appointed trustees, Ann Barnhart and Ashley Troutman. They will serve alongside Vice Chair Teresa V. Martinez who was reappointed in 2021. Littleton is the current Board Chair and is a Polk State College Distinguished Alumnus having gradua  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 8 (TNSper) -- The Wyoming Judicial Branch issued the following news: Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Kevin Taheri to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County. Taheri's appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Michael N. Patchen. Taheri has been a prosecutor in the Seventh Judicial District Attorney's Office since 2000. He has also served as an attorney with Wyoming Legal Services in Casper. Taheri grew up  more

AMERICUS, Georgia, July 7 (TNSper) -- South Georgia Technical College issued the following news release: Dorothy Germany Harvey of Americus has been hired as an Accounting Technician for the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. She will report to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe. Harvey worked for Habitat for Humanity, Inc. as the lead support in Financial Resources Department for the past 18 years. She has also w  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Missouri Hospital Association issued the following news release: Keith Zimmerman, FACHE, President of HCA Midwest Health has joined the MHA Board of Trustees. As a member of the MHA board, he will provide governance for the association and assist in the development of policy on behalf of the state's 140 member hospitals. "This is an important moment for hospitals and Keith's perspective will be invaluable," said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President   more

CONWAY, Arkansas, July 7 (TNSper) -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: Hendrix College has announced Dr. Allison K. Shutt, a faculty member in the Department of History since 1997, as the new Elbert L. Fausett Distinguished Professor of History. Shutt, the sixth Hendrix faculty member to hold the position, will be formally installed at a convocation set for Thursday, August 24, at 11:10 a.m. Established in 1980, the professorship honors Elbert L. Fausett (1903-1985), a leading  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to serve on a newly created Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels. This Task Force will examine cartel operations in human smuggling and drug trafficking, investigate how the Biden administration's open border policies have enriched the cartels, educate the American people on the impacts of cartel violence, and  more

MONTVALE, New Jersey, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Institute of Management Accountants issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: IMA(R) (Institute of Management Accountants) announced today the appointment of Richard T. Brady, CMA, CGFM, CDFM as chair of IMA's Global Board of Directors for its 2024 fiscal year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). As chair, Brady will look to increase member value and IMA's growth in key global markets, assessing the current needs of IMA's members and identifying  more

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 7 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau today joined local leaders and community members to announce the appointment of three members to the Board of Trustees of The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization established in 1968 between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Government of Puerto Rico. The three board mem  more

SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, July 7 (TNSper) -- John Brown University issued the following news release: John Brown University has named Ted Song, Ph.D., as the university's first chief innovation officer. The new role will allow JBU to expand the innovative work that Song has been leading since 2019 as director of innovation, during which he led the launch of six new academic programs. Starting July 1, 2023, Song will join the Office of Academic Affairs and oversee curricular matters such as pro  more

ELON, North Carolina, July 7 (TNSper) -- Elon University issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book today announced the hiring of Jennifer Strawley as the university's 20th Director of Athletics. Strawley, currently the Senior Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Miami, will be formally introduced to the community and media at a campus event on July 21. She will officially begin her tenure at Elon on Aug. 1. "We are thrilled to   more

NEW YORK, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Jewish Theological Seminary issued the following news on July 6, 2023: The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), one of the world's preeminent centers of Jewish higher education, today announced that it has appointed Joe Maybloom to serve as its Chief Enrollment Officer and Associate Dean of Student Success. In this role, Maybloom will lead the institution's recruitment efforts and will work with senior leadership and the admissions team to build a robust enrollmen  more

MANOA, Hawaii, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin announces the appointment of Dr. Simon Kattenhorn as the permanent dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences following the July 6, 2023 UH Board of Regents meeting. Kattenhorn's appointment is effective August 14, 2023. He replaces Interim Dean Brian Wissman. Kattenhorn comes to UH Hilo from the University of Alaska Anchorag  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news on July 6, 2023: After a national search and several on-campus interviews and presentations, Raaj Kurapati, AIFA, a seasoned executive with more than three decades of experience in public higher education and private industry, has been named the new executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Kurapati comes t  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Washington State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong today announced Kyla Shkerich Blair will join the agency as Chief of Staff. Shkerich Blair has over a decade of experience serving in city, state and federal government roles, where she spent much of her time listening and engaging with communities across the state. Prior to joining Commerce, she served   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: Laurel Donley has been named vice provost of student affairs at UNCSA, effective immediately, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Patrick J. Sims has announced. Currently assistant dean of student development and director of high school life at UNCSA, Donley has more than 20 years of experience in various academic and student affairs positions, 10 of whic  more

NEW YORK, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release: The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive American democracy, announced the board's selection of Leslie Dannin Rosenthal as its next chair. She succeeds David Bohm, who played an instrumental role in moving JCPA into its new chapter focused on protecting and advancing American democracy and combating hate, disc  more

LIVERMORE, California, July 7 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil has been selected by Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2023. The annual list, in its 15th year, recognizes individuals making an impact in society via daring achievements in their chosen fields, from tech to design to healthcare. Budil was selected for lea  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials issued the following news release: The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has named Margaret (Margy) Jahn, MS, MPH President of its 2022-2023 term of its Board of Directors. NACCHO represents the country's nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments. Ms. Jahn is Director of Freehold Area Health Department in Freehold, NJ. Her term began on July 1, 2022. Ms. Jahn will  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 7 (TNSper) -- Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller issued the following news release: The City of Albuquerque has filled key roles across departments to support important initiatives. New hires in Aviation, Economic Development, and Policy will help fill important internal needs and help advance work in the community. Each of these hires brings their own experience that will help optimize work within their departments and increase connections with the public to achieve pos  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Frederick H. Hoover has been sworn in as of July 5, 2023 to assume leadership of the Maryland Public Service Commission, the state's utility regulator. Chair Hoover was appointed this year by Governor Wes Moore for a five-year term and was confirmed by the Maryland Senate in April 2023. He most recently served as Assistant People's Counsel in the Maryland Office of   more

FRANKFORT, Indiana, July 7 (TNSper) -- Indiana University Health issued the following news release: Mary Minier and Renea Smith have been selected to lead Indiana University Health Frankfort Hospital, effective immediately. Minier will serve as Chief Operating Officer - Critical Access Hospitals, Regional Support Services for the west central region of Indiana University Health, which includes Arnett, Frankfort and White Memorial hospitals. Smith will serve as Chief Nursing Officer - Critical   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSper) -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 7, 2023: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 3rd, 16th, 21st, and 45th Judicial Circuits. The Honorable Steven Hudson, of Trenton, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 3rd Judicial Circuit. Judge Hudson currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Grundy County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from William Jewel  more

MOODY AFB, Georgia, July 8 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news on July 6, 2023: By Tech. Sgt. Jessica H. Smith-McMahan, 23rd Wing Public Affairs The 23rd Wing welcomed Col. Paul Sheets and said farewell to Col. Russ Cook during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2023, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony represents the continuing legacy of the Flying Tigers under new leadership and was presided over by Maj. Gen. Michael G.   more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 7 (TNSper) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: Thirty-two professors across Dartmouth have been promoted, with several also granted tenure, effective in most cases on July 1. Faculty are evaluated for promotion and tenure in three areas through a rigorous evaluation process: research, teaching, and service. "These scholars are leaders in the classroom and are also conducting research that benefits society and the pursuit of knowledge across a w  more

NEW YORK, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Ms. Foundation for Women issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: Today, the Ms. Foundation for Women announced the appointments of Kaberi Banerjee Murthy, Mary H. McDaniel and Don Chen to its distinguished Board of Directors. These additions are staunch feminists who bring significant expertise within philanthropy - from community, to family and women's foundations-adding to the strong and diverse dynamic of the board. "We are thrilled to welcome th  more

CARLSBAD, California, July 7 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release: The NAMM board of directors has elected a new executive committee to continue the organization's legacy of service to NAMM members and the industry at large. In a vote at the recent board meeting, Tom Sumner, president of Yamaha Corp. of America (and previously NAMM's vice chair), was named chair of the NAMM board of directors. The board also elected Chris White, president of  more

PECOS, New Mexico, July 7 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Brenda Todd as superintendent of Pecos National Historical Park. The position also supervises the superintendent at Fort Union National Monument. Todd will begin her new assignment in July. "Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job-- and a passion for the culture and heritage of Northern New Mexic  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 (TNSpconf) (TNSper) -- The Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards issued the following news release: OASIS Open, the international standards and open source consortium, announced the results of its 2023 Board of Directors Elections. Vasileios Mavroeidis, Ph.D., of University of Oslo and Sekoia.io; Omar Santos of Cisco Systems; and Jautau "Jay" White, Ph.D., of Microsoft were elected by the membership. In addition, Anish Karmarkar, Ph.D  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Organic Trade Association issued the following news release on July 6, 2023: The Organic Trade Association is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors and president. Taking the helm of the association's incoming 2023-24 Board will be Tracy Favre, Vice President of Sustainability for Live Operations at Handsome Brook Farms, LLC. Joining Favre on the member-elected Board will be 14 organic industry veterans and experts representing the wide breadth of the   more

NEW YORK, July 7 (TNSper) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) has appointed Professor Emerita Dr. Marilyn Aguirre-Molina to its Board of Directors. A renowned author, researcher and professor who proudly hailed from CUNY Hunter College, taught at CUNY SPH and has led initiatives to advance public health equity in the U.S. and abroad, Dr. A  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Schools Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition issued the following news release: Today, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn O'Connor (Kitty) to its Board of Directors for a term from June 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. Kitty's qualifications were thoroughly reviewed by the SHLB Governance Committee, and she has extensive expertise in telecommunications, government relations, and healt  more

MUMBAI, India, July 4 (TNSper) -- Siemens Healthineers, a medical technology company, issued the following news release: * * * * Takes over the new role effective July 1, 2023, from Vivek Kanade, who takes over other responsibilities within the organization * He leads the business for Siemens Healthineers in India including, manufacturing, sales, and distribution, strategy for "Zone India", comprising neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives. * * * Harih  more

WHITEVILLE, North Carolina, July 7 (TNSper) -- Southeastern Community College issued the following news: Pamela Young-Jacobs is the Sandhills Region Small Business Center Network's newest regional director. Already working as SCC Small Business Center Director, this additional role will place Young-Jacobs as a coach and mentor to eight other small business center directors in the Sandhills region. She was selected based on her success in creating nine new initiatives that led to honors with SBC  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: Last week, Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds was sworn in as the commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education, effective July 1. Reynolds' career reflects a deep commitment to high quality education for all students, including work in school choice, assessment and accountability, college and career pathways, and education policy. To view photos of the swearing in ceremony, click   more

GRACEVILLE, Florida, July 7 (TNSper) -- Baptist College of Florida issued the following news release: Teaching music with purpose sounds like a reference to Peter Boonshaft's book, Teaching Music with Purpose, and it is. Even more so, it is a description of Professor Richard Davenport's more than three decades of service as a Director of Bands and Music Educator. During his 34 years of teaching, he has made it his aim to instruct by example and to model the same qualities of servant leadership  more

RYE BROOK, New York, July 1 (TNSper) -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, 2023: Leroy M. Ball , Mark J. Barrenechea, Helen E. Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon), Ari Melnick, M.D., and Yvette Tremonti. Coming off the heels of a recent leadership transition, LLS announced E. Anders Kolb, M.D., as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) on May 1, 2023,   more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 7 (TNSper) -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Jared Hanneman, Ph.D. has been promoted to Associate Dean for Academic Success at Thiel College effectively immediately. In his new position as Associate Dean for Academic Success, Hanneman will oversee various offices and programs that support student success and retention efforts. A central focus of his leadership will be on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives--creating  more

COVENTRY, England, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: Matt Buttery, UK & Ireland CEO of international parenting programme Triple P, has joined University of Warwick Faculty of Social Sciences as an Honorary Associate Professor in Family and Parenting Practice and Policy. The University has announced that Mr Buttery has accepted the three-year appointment, taking up the position immediately. Matt will share his expertise and experience of family and   more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, July 7 (TNSper) -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Rita L. Walters has been appointed Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement at Montclair State University, effective July 17, 2023. She will oversee all aspects of Montclair's development operation, which includes major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, alumni engagement, annual giving and donor relations, and the Montclair State University Foundation. "  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The Advisory College Program of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is excited to announce the addition of five new faculty members who will serve as faculty Advisors. With a student body exceeding 900 medical students, the program consists of six colleges. Joining the esteemed ranks of the TCOM Advisory Colleges are Dr. David Farmer, Dr. Reheela Hafeez, Dr. Shalice McKnigh  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news on July 6, 2023: A Badger parent with more than 20 years of leadership experience at top universities has been appointed to lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison's marketing and communications efforts, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced today. Diana Harvey, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for Communications & Public Affairs at the University of California, Berkele  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, July 7 (TNSper) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news: The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened by the recent death of Dr. Richard Kurial, associate professor of history. A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Kurial came to the University of Prince Edward Island in 1993 to teach in the Department of History. He taught American History, American Foreign Policy, Canadian American Relations, and Race & E  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established and appointed members to a new Federal Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations on modernizing landscape management across national forests within the Northwest Forest Plan area in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. The committee will make recommendations focused on a climate-informed amendment of the Northwest Forest   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 7 (TNSper) -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes congratulates Anthony (Tony) Rampton on his retirement. For 12 years, Tony has been the legal authority on Utah public lands issues, guiding the state through contentious cases like Bears Ears, Grand Staircase Escalante, and many others. Tony's passion for public lands remains his legacy, making him an excellent attorney on these issues. Interestingly, he   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 7 (TNSper) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Andrew Goodman, PhD, C.N.H. Long Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and director of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, has been appointed chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis. Over the past year, Goodman has served as interim chair of the department. Goodman received an undergraduate degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University and a PhD in microbiology and mo  more