HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news on July 14, 2023: By 2nd Lt. Cassandra Saphore, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs Today, Colonel Brian Helton relinquished command to Colonel Robert Johnston who is now dual-hatted as commander of the 492d Special Operations Training Group and the Air Commando Development Center-Provisional, ACDC-P. The evolution to ACDC-P with this change of command signifies  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release: The Academy of Country Music(R) is announcing new hires and promotions across several departments. Kris Reyes has been hired as Director, Finance and Operations; Kortney Toney has been hired as Manager, Programming & Community Engagement; Libby Gardner has been promoted to Senior Manager, Content & Editorial; Jesse Knutson has been promoted to Senior Manager, Publicity & Media Relations; Ha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 (TNSper) -- Adler University issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: Adler University announced July 7 that it named Jason Walker, Psy.D., Ph.D., as its program director and a core faculty member for the Industrial and Organizational Psychology programs at its Vancouver Campus. Dr. Walker, who is currently an adjunct faculty at Adler's I/O graduate programs, will begin his new role in September. "I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the Ad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 (TNSper) -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: The AISC Board of Directors appointed four new board members at their most recent meeting in Middleburg, Va. The board voted to approve Corey Yraguen (Precision Build Solutions, LLC), Margaret Williams (A. Lucas & Sons Steel), Kelsey DeLong (DeLong's, Inc.), and Todd Weaver (Metals Fabrication Company, Inc.), who were nominated to fill vacant seats through the end of their ter  more

TORONTO, Canada, July 14 (TNSper) -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces the appointment of Al Arce to the role of Director of Marketing. Al Arce is an accomplished business leader with a passion for helping organizations achieve their full potential. In his most recent role, he served as account director for the Disney Institute and National Geographic Live, championing business development strategies with teams across mult  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 15 (TNSper) -- Alabama State University issued the following news on July 14, 2023: Radio and journalism veteran, Julius White, is now the new station manager of Alabama State University's WVAS-FM 90.7 (The Voice of Alabama State University). White says that some of his earliest radio experience took place while he was a student at ASU. "In assuming my role as station manager at WVAS, I have now come full circle in my radio career in that as a student attending the Un  more

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 14 (TNSper) -- Allegheny College issued the following news: Dr. Ron Cole '87 is completing his first academic year as president of Allegheny College. The Board of Trustees commended Dr. Cole's change leadership style and strategic planning for the College. Following consultation with campus and community leaders, the Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Cole as Allegheny College's 23rd president and extend his appointment to a five-year term. The feedback received r  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The American Council for Capital Formation issued the following news release: American Council for Capital Formation President and CEO Mark Bloomfield has joined the Board of Advisors of Curio, a nuclear technology innovation startup to address nuclear waste via recycling, deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and production of needed isotopes for medical and other applications. Clean nuclear power is at the foundation of their credo, CURIO(TM) envisions a wor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSper) -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release: Today, the American Lung Association announced its 2023-2024 national board of directors and officers. The volunteer board, which was elected on June 24 at the national board meeting in Chicago, provides strategic and governance oversight for the Lung Association's mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. "Our directors have extensive experience in many are  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 14 (TNSper) -- Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, issued the following news release: Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization, has welcomed Provash Budden as deputy senior vice president of emergency programs. In his new role, Budden oversees Americares readiness, response and recovery programs in the U.S. and around the world. Budden is tasked with deploying emergency response teams including medical teams, c  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: Sarah Shreeves has been appointed as the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member representative to the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Steering Committee for the 2023-2026 term. The ARL Board of Directors approved this appointment on June 28, 2023. Sarah Shreeves is the Alice Sheets Marriott Dean of Libraries for The University of Utah, as of June 2023. Shreeves previously served   more

NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New York District issued the following news release: Colonel Alex Young will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, will relinquish command during the event at New York District's Caven Point Marine Terminal Facility in Jersey City, N.J. Colonel Young has served in  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Kelsie Steber, USAREC Public Affairs The Recruiting and Retention College held a change of commandant ceremony, July 6 at the Patton Museum, where Col. Kevin Polosky transferred responsibilities of the RRC to Col. Richard "Rick" Frank. Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, presided over the change of commandant ceremony. "Preparing Soldiers for the world   more

LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts, July 14 (TNSper) -- Bay Path University issued the following news release: Following a national search, Bay Path University is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Lahti was selected to be the inaugural dean of the School of Education, Psychology & Humanities. "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Lahti to the Bay Path community," said Dr. John Caron, interim vice president of Academic Affairs. "Dr. Lahti has vast experience as an educator and administrator, and possesses extens  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 14 (TNSper) -- British Columbia Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeff Zabudsky as the new President of BCIT. Dr. Zabudsky joins BCIT at a time of exceptional growth as the Institute prepares to enter its 60th year of delivering applied, industry-focused education. As the only BC post-secondary Institute with a provincial mandate for strategic workforce develo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank, a leading, socially responsible community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is proud to announce that David J. Coughlin, a seasoned private and commercial banking professional, has joined Berkshire's growing Private Banking team as a senior vice president (SVP), Private Banking, serving the Boston market. "We are very excited and pleased to welcome David to ou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: The Boston Opportunity Agenda announced today that Ayesha Cammaerts, Senior Manager of Community Programs and Early Childhood Lead at Boston Children's Hospital, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the partnership. In her role at Boston Children's, Cammaerts was responsible for oversight of the Birth-to-Five Child Health and Development Initiative--a 10-year, $17  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 (TNSper) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news on July 14, 2023: While the thought of more New England winters may have given her a moment's pause, biostatistician Scarlett Bellamy has returned to Boston for a new challenge as the new chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the School of Public Health. She spent six chilly years in Boston as a grad student but Bellamy's lifelong love of mathematics started in the rural North C  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 14 (TNSper) -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: Leading global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) announces the appointment of Real Estate Disputes partner Rebecca Campbell to Real Estate Balance's Policy and Campaigns Committee (PCC). Rebecca will serve a three-year term alongside other esteemed professionals, contributing her expertise and ideas to promote inclusion and diversity (I&D) initiatives and thought leadership wit  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is proud to welcome Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) as a newly confirmed Associate Member for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 75 Members of the U.S. House and Senate. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Pressley, issued the following statements: * CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28): "I  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSper) -- Christian Brothers University issued the following news: Christian Brothers University (CBU) has announced that a new position has been created in its upper administration. Effective July 1, Dr. Paul Haught will transition from his current role as vice president for academics into the university's new upper administrative position of vice president and chief strategy officer. In this new position, Haught will focus on identifying strategies and opportunit  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 14 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: Dentons announces today that Christopher Tillson is the latest partner to join its Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies practice in Miami. Tillson assists clients with commercial and transactional work at the intersection of technology, innovation and energy on a global scale. Tillson has advised companies at all stages of growth, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 c  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Polis appointed Victoria E. Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Cynthia D. Mares and is effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Klingensmith is the Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2020. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Univ  more

DECATUR, Georgia, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Columbia Theological Seminary has appointed Dr. Ria Llanto Martin as Director of Intercultural and Global Services, effective Monday, July 17. "This call is so exciting to me as it will allow me to come alongside our students to discern and stay hopeful for what God is already doing within them, among their peers, through Columbia, for His church and the world," Martin said. "I am here to  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 (TNSper) -- Community College of Allegheny County issued the following news: Dr. Evon Walters, Northwest Region President, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), has been appointed to the Commission on Structured Pathways of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Dr. Walters, one of two dozen commission members, will serve a three-year term. The Commission on Structured Pathways focuses on strategies for scaling community college pathway  more

ITHACA, New York, July 14 (TNSper) -- Cornell University issued the following news: Ray Jayawardhana, the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), and the Hans Bethe Professor and professor of astronomy, has been named provost of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Jayawardhana's five-year appointment begins Oct. 15. Rachel Bean, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor in the Department of Astronomy, and senior associate dean for math and science, has been named interim A&S   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture issued the following news release: Mike Espy, Chair of CNFA's Board of Directors, has been appointed as a member of the 2023-24 Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, advising and supporting the Bank to increase American export competitiveness and support U.S. jobs. The Congressionally-established Advisory Committee advises EXIM on its policies and programs, in particular on the extent to which  more

AMERICUS, Georgia, July 14 (TNSper) -- South Georgia Technical College issued the following news release: Danyel Tobias of Cordele has been selected as the Administrative Services Director for South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. Tobias will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe. Tobias is currently serving as the Financial Aid Technician and Bookstore Manager at South Georgia Technical College. She has been with the co  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Deseray L. McKinzy has been appointed as Extension specialist, project/program manager-communications for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position she will work closely with the School's dean/director to determine priorities and deliverables for the communications department. She will be responsible for over  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news: The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Amy Novak, St. Ambrose University president, has been elected as the new chair for the NAIA's Council of Presidents (COP), effective July 1. Novak has been the president of St. Ambrose since August 2021 and served on the NAIA's COP Board for seven years. During that time, she serv  more

TORONTO, Ontario, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists issued the following news release: Eleanor Noble has been re-elected by ACTRA's National Council to serve a second two-year term as National President. Chair of ACTRA's negotiating committees, Noble will continue to play a leading role in improving the terms and conditions for members working under ACTRA collective agreements. An ACTRA Montreal Councillor since 2006, Eleanor is also Vice Presid  more

AVONDALE, Arizona, July 14 (TNSper) -- Estrella Mountain Community College issued the following news release: Arthur and Gilbert Vasquez are going places. Literally. The Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) students have been accepted into the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Summer Seminar, which begins July 23 in Washington, D.C. "This will be the first time my brother and I have been to D.C., and also on an airplane," Arthur said. "Gilbert is braver than  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 14 (TNSper) -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy Mississippi has appointed five new experts to its lead team, collectively bringing more than 130 years of knowledge ranging from operations to customer service to the company. The team comes together amid the company's centennial, emphasizing Entergy's strong legacy in Mississippi and unique industry position to grow sustainable value for its stakeholders. New executive members include Vice President o  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the appointment of its newest members to the four subcommittees of EXIM's Advisory Committee. The subcommittees are the: Council on Climate, Council on China Competition, Council on Advancing Women in Business and Council on Small Business. The councils advise EXIM on its various programs and initiatives as the  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the appointment of its newest members to the four subcommittees of EXIM's Advisory Committee. The subcommittees are the: Council on Climate, Council on China Competition, Council on Advancing Women in Business and Council on Small Business. The councils advise EXIM on its va  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 15 (TNSper) -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: Laramie County Community College is proud to announce that Dean Finnerty, the highly respected rodeo team assistant coach, has accepted the position of interim head coach, bringing his expertise and passion to continue building a tradition of success in the program. Finnerty came to the team as an assistant coach in 2018. During his assistant coaching tenure, the Golden Eagles became enduring con  more

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business issued the following news: Four Terry College of Business alumni were elected to leadership and board positions for the University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees during its annual June meeting in Greensboro, Georgia. These individuals' terms began July 1. * E. Howard Young (BBA '82), of Atlanta (pictured above, far right), was elected vice-chair of the UGA Foundation. He is president of General  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 15 (TNSper) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Fr. Steven Kuehn, O.F.M., has been named chaplain at St. Bonaventure University, President Jeff Gingerich announced today. He begins work Monday. Before professing his final vows, Fr. Steven interned at St. Bonaventure in 2020-21, working with University Ministries, volunteering at the Warming House and serving as chaplain for the men's lacrosse team. "I'm so happy and  more

LONDON, England, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industries issued the following news: Gilead Sciences has joined the membership of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, effective from January 2022. The company represents a significant addition to the ABPI membership and has a strong track record of advancing care for patients around the world by bringing forward medicines in areas of unmet medical need across a range of therapy areas. Operating  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 14 (TNSper) -- The San Diego Foundation issued the following news release: San Diego Foundation announced today that Gloria Corral, President & CEO of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), and Leena Gupta, co-founder of the fundraising app Coin Up, have joined the San Diego Foundation Board of Governors. "Gloria and Leena bring a wealth of professional experience and community advocacy to our board so San Diego Foundation can continue to inspire endurin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Vincent "Todd" Ferreira, John Milton, Claude Walker, Dr. George Weeks, and Roger Yarborough to the Baker County Hospital Authority. Vincent "Todd" Ferreira Ferreira, of Macclenny, is the Owner and President of Ferreira Enterprises, Inc. He is currently appointed to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Serv  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ted Caviglia, Randy Dunlap, Shawn McGee, Jerry Painter, and Preston Sparkman and the reappointment of Michael "Brad" Coolidge and Robert Melgaard to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council. Ted Caviglia Caviglia is an Operations Manager for DZ Block. He has been in the concrete masonry business for over 27   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court. Jessica Marra, of Plantation, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Marra has been a Partner with Kelley Kronenberg since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida's Judicial Nominating Commissions. Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Charbel Barakat, of Tampa, is the Regional Counsel at D.R. Horton, Inc. He earned his bachelor's degree from The John Hopkins University and his juris doctor from New York University. Barakat is appointed from a list  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana has named Dr. Jason Hardgrave as Interim Assistant Provost, effective Tuesday, August 1. "I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Hardgrave as Interim Assistant Provost," says Dr. Shelly Blunt, Interim Provost. "Dr. Hardgrave is a respected colleague with demonstrated leadership success and extensive experience with curriculum development and review,   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, July 15 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: Dawn Hestand is able to relate to veterans, active-military students, and their families because she comes from a military family. "My father was in the United States Air Force and we moved a lot when I was young," said Hestand. "Having someone to connect with who understands veteran experiences helps people who may experience a disconnect when leaving military service." Not only was her father in th  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 13 (TNSper) -- Alliant Energy issued the following news release: Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ignacio A. Cortina as a new independent director, effective July 14, 2023. Cortina, 51, boasts more than 27 years of experience in the industrial, legal and manufacturing sectors where he has held prominent leadership positions in global legal services, ethics and compliance, environmental affairs, human re  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 15 (TNSper) -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Three new members -- Dirk Behrends '87, Mark Denzler '93, and Deon Hornsby '97 -- have been named to the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees. In addition to the three new trustees, 10 current board members were re-elected for three-year terms, board officers and committee chairs were elected for the 2023-24 school year and the president of the Alumni Association Board of Direct  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 14 (TNSper) -- Iona College issued the following news: Iona University is pleased to announce that Bruce Beck, an Emmy Award-winning lead sports anchor for NBC 4 New York, is joining its Sports Communication & Media graduate program as an executive-in-residence. Beginning in the Fall 2023 semester, Beck will serve as a guest lecturer in classes; provide one-on-one access to students for mentoring and guidance on career opportunities; assist students in finding inte  more

JOHNSTON, Iowa, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Iowa Corn Growers Association issued the following news on July 4, 2023: Today Iowa Corn announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association(R) (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board(R) (ICPB). Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for nearly 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individ  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) announced today that Jim Gardner will retire as Chief Financial Officer of the IFBF on February 1, 2024. He will be succeeded by Tim Bigley, IFBF's current Controller. Gardner's IFBF career spanned 27 years, the last 12 of which he served as Chief Financial Officer overseeing the divisions of Finance and Accounting, Information Resources, Co  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 14 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The longest serving sitting president of Federal Reserve Banks and one of the nation's foremost economists and respected scholar-leaders has been chosen to lead the continued transformation of the reimagined Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business (DSB) at Purdue University. James "Jim" Bullard on Thursday (July 13) was named the inaugural Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Daniel  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Jerome Tayborn, 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Lt. Col. Christopher M. Waddell relinquished command of the 502nd Communications Squadron to Lt. Col. Gilberto S. Perez during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 29, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Shamekia N. Toliver, 502nd Installation Support Group commander, offic  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson, 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs The Department of Defense's largest dental service welcomed a new commander during the 59th Dental Group change of command ceremony on July 13, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, who serves as the 59th Medical Wing c  more

NEW YORK, July 14 (TNSper) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: Juan Manuel Benitez, an award-winning bilingual journalist based in New York City whose work has broadened access to news concerning politics, climate change and local issues, has joined Columbia Journalism School as the Philip S. Balboni Professor of Professional Practice of Local Journalism. "By educating the next generation of journalists on key aspects of local reporting, our school ai  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Jerry L. Jensen has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Arkansas, Nebraska, and Missouri (Region 13) effective Aug. 1, the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today. Jensen replaces Daniel J. Casamatta, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service to the department, including the last eight years as the Acting U.S. Trustee in Region 1  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on July 14, 2023: Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana Workforce Commission Sec. Ava Cates will resign effective August 31, 2023. "Sec. Cates has served honorably since the beginning of my administration," said Gov. Edwards. "Under her leadership at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana has achieved record-breaking low unemployment with more people working than eve  more

DECORAH, Iowa, July 14 (TNSper) -- Luther College issued the following news: The three Luther alumni 'represent a forward-looking mindset with a love and respect for the way their own Luther experience shaped them,' said President Ward. Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward announces that Brent Asplin, M.D., CEO of Gather Health; Kelly Birkenholz, MBA, director of the Ernst & Young Center for Executive Leadership Chief Tax Executive Program; and Brad Miller, Ph.D., president of Runestone Ac  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 14 (TNSper) -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news on July 13, 2023: Faegre Drinker announced today that Aaron Szabo, a leading authority on energy and environmental policy and regulatory issues, has joined the firm as senior director with Faegre Drinker Consulting in the Washington, D.C. office. Szabo partners with clients to navigate complex environmental and energy issues, providing advice on climate change and air-related topics and focusing o  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 15 (TNSper) -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Christopher John has joined the firm's Financial Services Litigation Group as an Associate Attorney in the Dallas office. Christopher focuses his practice on representing financial services clients in the mortgage lending, automobile finance, and insurance industries. McGlinchey hired 31 new attorneys, including 28 litigators, from Janua  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 14 (TNSper) -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University's Ancilla College (MUAC) has promoted the current Dean of Academics, Natalie Tucker, Ph.D., to Vice President and Dean. Dr. Tucker will lead MUAC in Plymouth, Indiana in this new role. The current senior administrator at MUAC, Chancellor Joseph Heidt, will return to Marian University's Indianapolis campus to serve in a new role as the Executive Director of Vibrant School Partnerships in Ma  more

PURCHASE, New York, July 15 (TNSper) -- Mastercard issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Shamina Singh, the founder and president of Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth and the company's executive vice president of Sustainability, was today appointed to serve as a member of the President's Export Council, part of the U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration. "I am deeply honored to join the group of esteemed leaders that make up the President's Export Co  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of Erin Kelly to the Firm's Healthcare Practice Group as a partner in Washington, DC, where she will focus on innovative care delivery models and the intersection between payors and providers. With more than a decade of in-house experience within national healthcare organizations, Erin brings a diversity of tra  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSper) -- Mercer University issued the following news on July 13, 2023: By Larry Brumley Dr. John Thomas (Tom) Scott, professor and chair of the History Department in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named interim dean of the University's oldest academic unit, Provost Dr. D. Scott Davis announced today. The appointment is effective Aug. 1, when current College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson assumes the   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 15 (TNSper) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the recent appointments of three new county public administrators. Marcie Klida Blossom serves as the Bay County public administrator; Michael J. Zitta serves as the Ottawa County public administrator; and Mary L. Benedict serves as the Ionia County public administrator. "I have great confidence in the new adminis  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Workers' Disability Compensation Appeals Commission, Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, Michigan Waterways Commission, and Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Today's appointees represent Michigan's young professionals, communities of color, seniors, and more. The   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news on July 14, 2023: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Capitol Area Community Vitality Task Force; Governor's Committee on the Compensation, Wellbeing, and Fair Treatment of Transportation Network Company Drivers; Governor's Residence Council; Governor's Task Force on Broadband; Metropolitan Governance Task Force; Minnesota Higher E  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Mississippi State University issued the following news: Jackie Mullen, Mississippi State assistant dean of students, this month is beginning a new role in the university's Division of Student Affairs where she has been employed since first joining MSU 15 years ago. Mullen is the new assistant vice president for Student Affairs, Student Experience, a role established to increase and align initiatives to enhance MSU students' sense of belonging an  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Mexico, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was named to the National Governors Association's Executive Committee (https://www.nga.org/news/press-releases/utah-governor-spencer-cox-elected-chair-of-national-governors-association-launches-disagree-better-initiative/) after a vote by her peers. "States get more done when we work together," said Gov. Michelle Luj  more

ALBANY, New York, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new administration appointments. "I am proud to welcome these exceptional public servants to my Administration - a group of individuals who are talented, highly-qualified and reflect the diversity that makes New York State strong," Governor Hochul said. "I'm confident these individuals will have an extraordinary impact on our work to mak  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Secretaries of State issued the following news release: The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) is pleased to announce NASS Committee Co-Chair appointments, which will serve until the conclusion of the NASS 2024 Summer Conference. "It is an honor to select my colleagues to help lead the association in these critical roles. I look forward to hearing their perspectives and valuable input on the varied issues facing NASS   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Naval Academy issued the following news release: Capt. Chris Schwarz, relieved Capt. Homer Denius as commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis during a change of command ceremony at Mahan Hall, July 14, 2023. "Homer, you've had an incredible tour here in Annapolis these past five years," said presiding officer Vice Admiral Sean Buck, superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. "And while your active service as a naval officer may soo  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued the following news release: The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) welcomes Stop AAPI Hate to its coalition of 47 member organizations. Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition fighting against racism and racial injustice targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Since 2020, Stop AAPI Hate has tracked anti-Asian hate acts and published data and findings on how Asian Americans across the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 (TNSper) -- The National District Attorneys Association issued the following news release: The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) inaugurated a dynamic new leader on Monday, July 10, as they elected J. Charles (Charlie) Smith III, current State's Attorney for Frederick County, Maryland, as their next president. Smith was sworn in at NDAA's annual summer summit in Nashville, Tennessee. With a professional legacy marked by an unwavering commitment to justi  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The International Association of Fire Fighters issued the following news: Members of the Newark Firefighters Union voted in a standing-room-only meeting to join the International Association of Fire Fighters on July 12. Reaffiliation provides Newark fire fighters with full access to the resources and benefits of the IAFF, including training programs, communications resources, legislative advocacy, and legal support. Newark originally joined the IAFF on April 15,  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 15 (TNSper) -- GEI Consultants issued the following news release: Noelle Gaspard, PE, GISP, CFM has joined GEI Consultants' Dallas office as the South Region Water Resources Practice Leader. Noelle brings proven technical and operational leadership, which will enable her to build the water resources team both within and outside of Texas. "Noelle brings expertise pursuing and executing stormwater analysis and infrastructure asset management projects for municipal clients acr  more

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, July 14 (TNSper) -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: Northwest Mississippi Community College announced Chicago native, Elizabeth Morgan, as their new director of Workforce Solutions and Community Services. Morgan received her bachelor's in communications from Northern Illinois and then her master's in education from the University of Mississippi. Morgan, who is now a longtime employee at Northwest, said that knowledge gave her  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, July 15 (TNSper) -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news: Northwest Missouri State University has welcomed Dr. Shay Malone to the institution as its next assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion, a role charged with leading and coordinating the University's efforts to create a diverse, equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, employees, alumni and community members. Malone, who began in the role on July 5, has pri  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Leadership in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications at the University of Notre Dame announced that Beth Grisoli, formerly executive director of multimedia services and strategic resources, has been promoted to assistant vice president of strategic communications, effective July 1. Grisoli now manages Notre Dame's brand content, internal communications and media relations teams and works c  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The National Whistleblower Center, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following news release: From June 12-15, Stephen M. Kohn, the Board Chair of National Whistleblower Center (NWC)'s Board of Directors, delivered keynote speeches at a series of events in Mexico City and Monterrey. Kohn's visit, part of NWC's Americas Project, focused on the ways whistleblowers in Mexico can use U.S. laws to fight corruption in the country. The Americas Project is an ong  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 14 (TNSper) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University has appointed Lee Richards as its registrar. In the role, Richards will maintain the academic records of students and help them meet the requirements needed to graduate successfully with their OWU bachelor's degrees. Richards has 19 years of experience working in higher education, including more than 17 years as a registrar. He currently works as the registrar and director o  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 15 (TNSper) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Ohio Wesleyan University today announced the appointment of Lauren Hensley, Ph.D., as OWU's first-ever director of Holistic Advising. In the newly created role, Hensley will lead Ohio Wesleyan in developing, implementing, and coordinating a holistic approach to advising that goes beyond academics. She will collaborate with colleagues in areas including academic advising, career serv  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Justin Brown announced today he will step down from his role as Secretary of Human Services. He was first named to the role on March 12, 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped the agency and his cabinet successfully maintain their *True North while navigating the pandemic's incredible impacts on the agency's customers and workforce. As Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The White House issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Johnpaul Jones, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Madeline Fielding Sayet, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Jane Semple Umsted, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Rose Simpson, Member, Institute of American India  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSper) -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville. Mr. Howard previously was a co-founding member of a boutique trusts and estates law firm, Howard Mobley Hayes & Gontarek PLLC. Prior to that, he was a partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, which combined with Holland & Knight in March. "B  more

RIVERDALE, New York, July 14 (TNSper) -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Winston Peters '02, is one of five new members chosen at the non-profit organization. Winston Peters '02, the Program Director of Manhattan College's Entrepreneurship Center and an adjunct professor of marketing, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC). Peters is one of five new members selected to serve on the prestigious non-profit organization's bo  more

BOONE, North Carolina, July 15 (TNSper) -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: Four members of the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees have been reappointed to new four-year terms, effective July 1. The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors approved the appointments of Mark Ricks, Thomas Sofield, James K. Reaves and Anita Greene to new terms on App State's board at its May 25 meeting. They will be sworn in at the September quarterly meeting of th  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 14 (TNSper)-- Mount Mercy University issued the following news: Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce the appointment of LeAnn Ridgeway to its Board of Trustees. LeAnn is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Collins Aerospace and a Mount Mercy alum. "LeAnn's broad and deep business experience will be a tremendous asset on our board," said Dr. Todd A. Olson, Mount Mercy President. "We're grateful for her leadership and service in support of Mount Mercy, and I loo  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 14 (TNSper) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Kathleen Davis has been named vice president for Enrollment Management at Rochester Institute of Technology. Davis begins her duties at RIT on Sept. 1. With an enrollment of more than 19,000 students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. Students hail from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. A nationally ranked research university, RIT also has internati  more

TEMPE, Arizona, July 14 (TNSper) -- Arizona State University issued the following news on July 13, 2023: Coming from the prestigious Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Ryan Williams is accustomed to curating archaeological museum exhibits. Now, the archaeologist is ready to dig into his new role as professor and director of Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. "We are excited to have Ryan join ASU as the director of the School of Human Evolution and  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 15 (TNSper) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: James Connors has been selected to serve as the new associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University. His appointment will begin Aug. 22. "Dr. Jim Connors brings a wealth of leadership experience to the position," said Joseph Cassady, South Dakota Corn Endowed Dean of the College of Agriculture, Fo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 (TNSper) -- San Antonio College issued the following news: Victoria Moe joins San Antonio College as the new Director of Strategic Initiatives (DSI). In her role, she will be responsible for identifying and implementing college initiatives designed to measurably improve college key performance indicators and student outcomes. As the DSI, she will report to SAC President Dr. Naydeen Gonzalez-De Jesus and work in close collaboration with the college executive team to   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: University of Missouri President Mun Choi today announced Matt Sanford as executive director for the University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR). In this role, Sanford will oversee all aspects of the most powerful university research reactor in the United States. Sanford has served as interim director since November 2022. "MURR is a world-class facility built from the ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: Society for Science is pleased to announce that Christopher Bouton has joined the Society's Board of Trustees. "I am thrilled to welcome Christopher Bouton to the Society for Science's Board of Trustees," said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publish  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Philip R. O. Payne, PhD, a global leader in informatics and data science, has been named an inaugural Janet and Bernard Becker Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Among his many leadership roles, Payne oversees the university's Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics as well as the Bernard Becker Medical Library. Thi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 14 (TNSper) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Two Maxwell School faculty members have been appointed department chairs: Junko Takeda and Merril Silverstein. Takeda, professor of history and Daicoff Faculty Scholar, was named interim chair of the Citizenship and Civic Engagement Undergraduate Program. She fills the vacancy left with the departure of Julia Carboni this past spring. Her research and teaching interests include the histories of citizenship,  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 14 (TNSper) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Cincinnati associate Donnie Naiman was recently appointed to two estate planning leadership positions in the Greater Cincinnati community. Naiman was appointed Chair of the Cincinnati Bar Association's Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group and was elected as a Trustee of the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council (GCPGC). The CBA's Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group works to enhance th  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news on July 14, 2023: By Karen Petitt, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Today, Team Scott welcomed the newest 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation commander, Col. John Poole, after Col. Chris Robinson relinquished command. The Robinsons are headed to Washington, D.C., where he will oversee executing the Air Force's budget. Poole and his wife, Shellye, and children Britton, Everlye   more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 14 (TNSper) -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Grambling State University has named Theodore B. Callier the institution's Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs. Callier, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, most recently served as Assistant Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs at Dillard University in New Orleans, where he also served as Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement from June 2022 until December 2  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 15 (TNSper) -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Tonya Lyons, an office executive with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Environmental Quality, Southeast Regional Office, has been selected as the department's Team Member of the Month for July 2023. Lyons was selected for her service to the department and for her efforts to organize a health and wellness fair for state team members in the Poplar   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Derek Slagle as the new director of the School of Public Affairs. "I am thrilled to be able to lead the School of Public Affairs, and I am very honored to have been selected by my colleagues for this position," said Slagle, who previously served as director of the UA Little Rock Survey Research Center. "I am really looking forward to the next  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Tomas A. Aguirre, former vice president for student life and chief diversity officer at SUNY Delhi, has been appointed dean of students at the University at Buffalo, effective July 31. At Delhi, Aguirre managed the day-to-day operations of student life, supporting areas including Housing, Residential Life, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Custodial Services, Tr  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy has named Patrick Dorsey, S.J., to the position of director of development for University Special Projects. Dennis Carlesso, interim vice president for University Advancement, said those special projects will include University priorities that are not attached to a specific academic unit, including University Ministry, the Institute for Leadership & Service and other mi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- UnidosUS issued the following news release: UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights organization, is proud to announce three recent additions to its Cabinet and Leadership Team. "At this important time for our community and our nation, we at UnidosUS are proud to make key investments in internal talent and attract seasoned leaders from across the nonprofit sector, who bring new expertise to advance our mission. These promotions and new hires are part   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: The University of Baltimore Foundation has announced the appointment of Joan M. Worthington, B.S. '84, M.B.A. '91, as board chair for a two-year term effective July 1. The foundation is a designated 501c3, first established in 1969. In addition to assisting in the financial well-being of the institution, the board also provides leadership and guidance to the UBalt administration in advancing   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Maryland School of Law issued the following news: The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is pleased to announce the unanimous election of seven new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV). The new members (appearing from left to right above) are: * Aja Byrd '06, Director of Business & Legal Affairs, Netflix * Amy Petkovsek '06, Executive Director, Community Law Center * Andrew Levy '81, Partner, Brown, Goldstein  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: President Joseph R. Biden announced today the appointment of Susie Gelman to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). "USCIRF welcomes Susie Gelman, bringing together a full complement of nine Commissioners," stated USCIRF Chair Abraham Cooper. "Her expertise and insight on global antisemitism and freedom of religion or belief will b  more

TUCKER, Georgia, July 14 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association issued the following news release: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) announces the promotion of Gwen Venable to executive vice president - expo & communication services. She will assume the position as Nath Morris transitions to president. Venable has been on the USPOULTRY staff since December 2010. She leads USPOULTRY's communications program, with her prior position being executive vice president of communicat  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 14 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Utah State University Foundation Board has announced several updates including new appointments and new members for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The members will serve as advocates for the university within their communities and aid USU in cultivating private support and fostering meaningful engagement. Jeannine Bennett, from Salt Lake City, a retired attorney of Jeannine Bennett P.C., was named chair of the Fou  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: Where others saw scraps or waste, Elizabeth Blankenship saw a business opportunity. Working in the luxury fashion industry, the University of Virginia alumna noticed how much textile was left over or unused at fashion houses. Instead of seeing those scraps as trash, Blankenship transformed them into a successful business that uses high-end designers to produce special-o  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 14 (TNSper) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story: Jackie Ferree, William & Mary's interim chief operating officer, has been named George Mason University's senior vice president for operations and business services. Ferree will be responsible for leading the key business operations of GMU including facilities, capital strategy and planning, information technology and auxiliary operations. The role combines many of the areas of expertis  more

NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSper) -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: On August 7, 2023, communications marketing veteran Sheila Mulligan will join Weber Shandwick as our new President, Central Region. In this role, Mulligan will bring together key operations and expertise within Weber Shandwick - leading a broad portfolio of clients and delivering strategic, reputation-building communications solutions across Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and St. Louis. Mulligan   more

MARSHALL, Missouri, July 14 (TNSper) -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: Missouri Valley College's newest faculty member won't have any problems finding her classroom or her office. Christina Wilson, a certified public accountant, spent 11 years teaching at MVC, and her talents, skills and ability to connect with students are a welcome addition again. Wilson, who owns her own accounting firm in Marshall, can't wait to get back into the classroom. "Missouri Valley is a place   more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 14 (TNSper) -- Winthrop University issued the following news on July 13, 2023: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * This summer Education Dean Beth Costner joined a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation in what will be a year of training. * Fellows lead traditional and non-traditional educator-preparation programs reaching 25 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, these institutions annually serve nearly 15,000 future teache  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee at Martin has a new chancellor after a special meeting of the UT Board of Trustees held Friday morning. Trustees approved UT System President Randy Boyd's recommendation that Yancy Freeman be appointed as the next chancellor of UT Martin. Freeman's appointment is effective Aug. 9, 2023, and he will replace Keith Carver, who moved to senior vice chancellor/  more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, July 14 (TNSper) -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * YC's Tracy Rogers is having a year * * * In the span of 10 months, Tracy Rogers landed her dream job as clinical coordinator of the Yavapai College Radiology Technology program, was promoted to program director, won the equivalent of the college's "teacher of the year" award and got married. Add the fact she's a mom to 3-year-old Lincoln and is pursuing a master's degree and you get a sense of the whirlw  more