ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 19 (TNSper) -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA's Chief Membership Officer. She will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce. Sherwood is responsible for developing and executing the strategies necessary to support AANA's state associations, their leadership, and viability as well as AANA overall membership. "With  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau issued the following news release: Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Marcail Bayer as national sales manager. Bayer joins ACVB to sell and market Atlanta as a premier destination for group meetings requiring 251 to 1,200 rooms on peak night, focusing on the Midwest market. She will also represent ACVB at trade shows and coordinate the participation of the organization's partners.   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following letter on July 18, 2023, by Acting Administrator Mike Watson: * * * Dear Stakeholders: USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Dr. Roxanne Mullaney is APHIS Animal Care's new Deputy Administrator. She's been acting in this position since May 2023, when the previous Deputy Administrator, Dr. Be  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 (TNSper) -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed three new members to the five-member board of the Arizona Finance Authority. These members have the finance, economic development and entrepreneurship background and expertise to advance the Governor's mission of an Arizona for Everyone by fully leveraging the Finance Authority as a tool for inclusive economic development. The Arizona Finan  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 19 (TNSper) -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: An interim director of bands has been named at Arkansas State University. Dr. Steven Riley has been selected to serve in this position. "It is incredibly exciting and humbling to be trusted with the leadership of the A-State Bands this academic year. The support from colleagues and students in this appointment has been wonderful, and it reflects the incredible team atmosphere of our entire Music Depar  more

CAMP WALKER, South Korea, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: By Galen Putnam, U.S. Army Sustainment Command The 403rd Army Field Support Brigade welcomed Col. Henry Brown and said goodbye to Col. Lisa Rennard during a change of command ceremony here, July 7. Brown comes to the 403rd AFSB from the Hoover Institution at Stanford University where he recently completed his Army Senior Service College as a National Security Affairs Fellow. Rennard's n  more

CAMP WALKER, South Korea, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: By Galen Putnam, U.S. Army Sustainment Command Just one week after welcoming a new brigade commander, the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade received a new senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibility ceremony conducted at Soldiers Memorial Chapel, here, July 14. At the intimate ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Cedrick Harvey was welcomed as the Powerhouse Brigade's new command  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 20 (TNSawa)(TNSper) -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: The Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) at the University of Baltimore School of Law has earned the 2023 Impact of the Year Award from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The award was presented at the organization's annual conference in Baltimore on July 18. In other news, Aubrey Edwards-Luce joined CFCC on July 12 as ex  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Board of Pharmacy Specialties, an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association, issued the following news release: The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) announces the addition of Sajel Lewis, PharmD, BCPS, as the BPS Senior Manager of Professional Engagement, and Parth Patel, PharmD, as the 2023-2024 BPS Executive Resident to the BPS Professional Affairs, Communications, and Engagement (PACE) team. "We look forward to working with Dr. Lewis   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 19 (TNSper) -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued the following news release: The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the world's largest institution dedicated to regenerative medicine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Xu to its Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC), the official governing Board of the agency. Xu is CEO of MEBO International, an intellectual property management company responsib  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSper) -- Care USA issued the following news release: CARE USA, a non-profit humanitarian organization, is pleased to announce the addition of Wellington Pak and Kim Brearley to its Women's Economic Justice (WEJ) leadership team. These accomplished executives, both with leadership and innovation experience in the private and public sectors, will help strengthen CARE USA's capacity to advance gender equality and foster sustainable economic growth for women. Wellingto  more

WESTMINSTER, Maryland, July 19 (TNSper) -- Carroll Community College issued the following news release: Carroll Community College (Carroll) announces the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Davis to the position of Vice President of Administrative Services. Davis replaces Alan Schuman, who was named to the position in 1998. "Patti Davis brings an outstanding array of experience and capabilities to her new role as Vice President of Administrative Services. With IT systems being the "jet engine" that k  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Assessment Appeals Board The State Board of Assessment Appeals hears appeals filed by real and personal property owners on the valuation placed on their property. for term expiring June 30, 2024: * Monte Mullins of Alamosa, Colorado, reappointed; * John DeRungs of Denver, Colorado, reappointed; * Claudia Crane of Crestone, Colorado, reappointed; * Diane DeVries of Wheat Ridge, Col  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on July 18, 2023: * * * Today, Governor Polis released a statement announcing the retirement of Anthony (Tony) Neal-Graves, the Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of the Office of Information (OIT), and thanked him for his leadership and dedication to serving Colorado. * * * "Tony has dedicated his time at the Office of Information Technology to advancing broadband and Coloradans'  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has named Dr. Ned Calonge as the department's new chief medical officer. "It is both a pleasure and an honor to return to CDPHE at this exciting moment for the public health field," said Dr. Calonge. "Coloradans are more aware than ever of the important role public health officials play in fighting infectious   more

MEQUON, Wisconsin, July 19 (TNSper) -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news: Concordia University Wisconsin is pleased to announce Dr. Subha Kumpaty as chair of the Engineering Department. CUW announced in November the addition of new chemical and industrial engineering programs to its long list of STEM offerings. "We're very excited to have Dr. Kumpaty aboard as a part of this new program," said Dr. Aaron Moldenhauer, interim dean of CUW's School of Arts and Sciences. "He   more

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Arizona, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos, 355 Wing Public Affairs June 2023 marked a significant transition for the 355th Wing as Chief Master Sgt. Michael Becker assumed the role of command chief. As command chief, Becker advises the installation commander and staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training,   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Direct Selling Association issued the following news release: Members of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) re-elected officers and elected directors to the Association's Board of Directors. The board officers will each serve one-year terms in their elected positions, and directors will each serve three-year terms. Officers and Directors are recognized industry leaders who are committed to lead and direct the affairs of the Association. "DSA is honored an  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Erik Hadland has joined the association as director of technology policy. In this role, Hadland will lead SIA's research, development, and technology activities, as well as its education and workforce development efforts. SIA represents 99 percent of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A new slate of officers and directors will lead the ETSU National Alumni Association during the upcoming year. Tom Tull, an MBA graduate from the East Tennessee State University Class of 1995, has been elected as president. Tull has over 30 years of health care experience and is a longtime member of the Ballad Health team, where he currently serves as vice president and chief experience offi  more

BOULDER, Colorado, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news on July 17, 2023: Strong relationships and collaborations underpin the real estate industry. Michael Kercheval, with a successful 20-year career in global real estate, understands that better than most. In June 2023, he retired from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, where he served as the Sherman R. Miller Executive Director of the CU Real Estate Cen  more

ROLLA, Missouri, July 19 (TNSper) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, a professor of electrical engineering at Missouri S&T, has been named associate dean for research for the university's College of Engineering and Computing effective Sept. 1. "Missouri S&T has a world-class research portfolio that is focused on solving grand societal challenges, and I am honored to serve in this position and support these efforts," Ferdowsi says. "I  more

PATRICK AFB, Florida, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Dakota Raub, Space Launch Delta 45 "No matter the domain, a commander is a commander, and their focus should be on leading their people," said U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Garrett Duff, 45th Comptroller Squadron commander." Duff assumed command of the squadron from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Williams on June 23, 2023, PSFB, Florida. He is the first ever, and currently,   more

FORT SILL, Oklahoma, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: Soldiers, Family and friends gathered at Fort Sill's Old Post Quadrangle, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, for the Reynolds Army Health Clinic change of command. After two years leading RAHC, Col. Daniel Bridon bid farewell to his team at the clinic and welcomed the new commander, Col. Jason Ferguson, during a ceremony hosted by Brig. Gen. E. Darrin Cox, commanding general, United States Army Medical Readiness   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSper) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Archie W. Ervin, Georgia Tech's inaugural vice president and chief diversity officer, has announced his retirement from the Institute, effective January 1, 2024. The vice president and chief diversity officer position was created in 2010 by then-President G.P. "Bud" Peterson to infuse diversity leadership throughout the Institute community. Ervin was selected after an extensive national search to   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSper) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news on July 18, 2023: Laura Carruth has been named associate vice provost for Transformative Teaching and Learning and will also serve as executive director of Tech's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). She will join Georgia Tech on Aug. 7 and be a direct report to Laurence Jacobs, senior vice provost for Education and Learning. She will be responsible for advancing the Institute's strategic goal of  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern named Ted Priebe GPO Managing Director of Customer Services. As Managing Director of Customer Services, Priebe oversees GPO's Customer Services business unit, a public/private sector partnership consisting of printing professionals located in Washington D.C., a nationwide network of procurement teams, an  more

POINT MUGU, California, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, an organization within the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, issued the following news release: Capt. David Halpern relieved Capt. Ryan Bryla as the commodore of Naval Test Wing Pacific during a change of command ceremony in Point Mugu, California, on July 14. Bryla is retiring after 27 years of service. "As we all know, service to our nation is not a singles match," Bryla said, addressing the assembled c  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Paul Woods to the Idaho State Tax Commission. Woods replaces Tom Katsilometes, who is retiring after more than 40 years of dedicated public service. Katsilometes, a Pocatello native, has served on the Idaho State Tax Commission for 18 years. His tenure has focused on overseeing property and product tax issues and relationships  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of four staff members. * * * Michelle Albee Matto, MPH, RDN has been promoted to Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition Michelle Matto provides technical and regulatory leadership to advance IDFA's nutrition and health advocacy, ensuring dairy's role in federal nutrition  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that retired Judge Paul Gilfillan has been assigned as a Resident Circuit Judge for Peoria County in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Judge Gilfillan is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kevin W. Lyons, effective August 4, 2023. Judge Gilfillan's assignment is effective September 5, 2023,   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Professor Joel M. Schumm, J.D. '98, was recently elected to membership in the American Law Institute (ALI). Professor Schumm joined the faculty of Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in fall 2001. He was a magna cum laude graduate of IU McKinney School of Law, and served as an articles editor for the Indiana Law Review. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Professor Schum  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Lipscomb University has appointed highly respected scholar, innovative health sciences educator and clinical practitioner Dr. Lynette Austin as dean of its newly formed College of Health Sciences. Austin is professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Abilene Christian University (ACU), in Abilene, Texas, and is a licensed speech language pathologist. She will begin her  more

EL DORADO HILLS, California, July 19 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has selected Jeff Horn to serve as the new Mother Lode Field Manager in El Dorado Hills. His career in public service and natural resources has spanned more than 30 years, and he now embraces the challenge of overseeing management of more than 230,000 acres of public land spanning across ten counties in central Ca  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Jody Hamblett, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of public radio experience, has been named the next general manager of WUOT-91.9 FM effective Aug. 14. Qualified by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and licensed to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, listener-supported WUOT is a member of NPR and an affiliate of the Public Radio Exchange and American Public Media. It serv  more

BAR HARBOR, Maine, July 19 (TNSper) -- The National Park Service Acadia National Park issued the following news release: Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider announced the selection of Joy Absher as Chief of Visitor Experience and Education of Acadia National Park. Absher is currently the Visitor Services Manager for Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Joy's wide range of experiences and deep understanding of h  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 19 (TNSper) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Lamar Hylton, senior vice president for student affairs at Kent State University, has been named vice provost for student life at Indiana University Bloomington, effective Sept. 5. As vice provost, Hylton will lead the Office of Student Life, a new organizational structure developed in alignment with the IU Bloomington 2030 strategic plan and dedicated to improving the experience of all students on   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following news release: Renee A. Larrick has been appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to a second, sixyear term on the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. "It is a great honor that Governor Justice has shown such confidence to appoint me to another term," the Beckley native said. Larrick was first appointed to the three-member Commission in July 2017. Her term had expired on June 30, but   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 20 (TNSper) -- Air University issued the following news: By Billy Blankenship, Air University Public Affairs Col. Kevin Lee took command of Air University's Squadron Officer School during a change of command ceremony on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 14, 2023. Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Air University's commander and president, presided the ceremony, transitioning the guidon from Col. Lance Rosa-Miranda to Lee. "I can't think of a better leader than 'Buddy' to c  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 19 (TNSper) -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Lycoming College has appointed endowed professorships to five faculty members beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year. Each endowed professorship is supported by a substantial gift to the College that honors both the holder of the appointment and the donor who established it. Recipients are competitively chosen by their peers from among senior professors at the College and retain their positions for   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on July 18, 2023: On Friday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced additional appointments to his administration and boards. One of them is Dr. Owen Cardwell, who serves as the Rosel Schewel Distinguished Chair of Education and Human Development at the University of Lynchburg. Cardwell, who also is a pastor at Diamond Hill Baptist Church, was one of two appointees to the governor's Virginia African   more

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following news release: The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has announced the selection of Christopher Lyons, former agency resale and government affairs advisor, as the headquarters chief of staff effective July 2. Lyons follows Army Col. Aaron Stanek, who retired in March 2023. Upon Stanek's retirement, Lyons served his second stint as interim chief of staff. His first had b  more

RIVERDALE, Maryland, July 19 (TNSper) -- Medical Alley posted the following partner news release from Medcura: Medcura Inc., proudly announces the appointment of Jacob Rodman to its Board of Directors. Jacob is the CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc., and the president-elect of Nerves (Neurosurgery Executives Resource Value & Education Society). Medcura's flagship product, LifeGel(TM) Absorbable Surgical Hemostat, has garnered widespread attention for being the first and only surgical he  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 19 (TNSper) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: Following a comprehensive national search, Moises Padilla has been selected as the inaugural executive director of the CMU Rales Fellows Program. This follows the announcement of the generous commitment of the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation to launch a fellows program with the mission to address the systemic shortfall of students pursuing advanced degrees in STEM fields, particularly among unde  more

FORT BELVOIR, Va., July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army's Fort Belvoir issued the following news release: Members of the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), U.S. Army senior leaders and distinguished guests, including representatives from partner nations, gathered for a change of command ceremony at the Center, at Rivanna Station, Charlottesville, VA, on July 14. Col. Eric H. Haas, who most recently served as an instructor at the U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: The National Labor Relations Board today announced the appointment of six new Administrative Law Judges (ALJs): Lisa Friedheim-Weis, Sarah Karpinen, Susannah Merritt, Renee McKinney, Gladys Rebekah Ramirez, and Michael Silverstein. The new judges were chosen after a rigorous vetting process that saw over 200 applicants. Judge Lisa Friedheim-Weis is currently a field attorney f  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 19 (TNSper) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Former KWTV anchor and Oklahoma State University alumnus Kelly Ogle will be joining the School of Media and Strategic Communications (SMSC) faculty this fall. Ogle, a 1985 graduate of the program, will be preparing future journalists to enter the field of broadcast journalism. Ogle has been in broadcasting for 40 years, 32 of which with KWTV in Oklahoma City. While at the network, Ogle anchored awar  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Today Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his appreciation for the service of Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) CEO Kevin Corbett following his resignation. "I extend my deepest gratitude to Kevin for his service to our state and to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority," said Governor Stitt. "He's been a true leader in our healthcare system and has worked tirelessly to im  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- West Liberty University Foundation issued the following news: West Liberty University Foundation announced the appointment of two new board members, Denise Penz and Katie Kacmarik, during its July meeting. Penz is an alumna of WLU and is the co-founder, CEO, and vice-chairman of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company, established in 2020. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Penz has led all areas of banking  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release: The Center for a New American Security is pleased to welcome Peter L. Scher to its Board of Advisors. "We're thrilled to welcome Peter Scher to the CNAS Board of Advisors," said Richard Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of CNAS. "Peter combines a record of public service, private sector experience, and global policy knowledge that will contribute to the Center's work. As we examine the to  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 19 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, Zachary A. Cunha, issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha today announced the appointment and swearing-in of three new Assistant United States Attorneys for the District of Rhode Island: Kevin M. Bolan, Julianne L. Klein, and Peter I. Roklan. Mr. Bolan will serve in the Office's Civil Division, focusing on affirmative civil enforcement, while Ms.   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news release: FINRA's Board of Governors met on July 12-13 for the third time in 2023. During the meeting, the Board re-elected Eric Noll as Board Chair, re-appointed three public governors and approved three rulemaking items. The Board also continued its engagement with key stakeholders, hearing from Commissioner Hester Peirce of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on her priorities and pe  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 19 (TNSper) -- Rowan University issued the following news: In preparation for exponential growth in its research profile, Rowan University has appointed Dr. Mei Wei as vice president for research. Wei joined Rowan July 1 from Ohio University, an R1 public research institution where she served as associate vice president for research and creative activity. Previously, she served as dean of engineering at Ohio University during its transition to R1 and associate dean   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement on July 18, 2023, by President and CEO Chris Jahn: * * * American Chemistry Council (ACC) Vice President of State Affairs and Political Mobilization, Rudy Underwood, this week announced that he will retire from ACC at the end of 2023, marking the culmination of a successful career with the Council that spanned more than three decades.  "Traveling to statehouse after statehouse, Rudy has hel  more

BUENA VISTA, Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- Southern Virginia University issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Today, Acting President Eric Denna announced Kristie Gibbons as Southern Virginia University's new vice president of Student Life. In this role, Gibbons will oversee the Office of Student Life, including campus activities, clubs and associations, conduct, counseling, housing and residential life, and wellness. As a senior university administrator and leader, Gibbons will a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news release: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) announces three new board members and new officers for 2023-24. * * * On July 14, Governor Glenn Youngkin named the following three individuals to serve on Council: * General John Jumper of Spotsylvania, former Chief of Staff, United State Air Force (retired); former Chairman and CEO, SAIC; Chairman and CEO, L  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Atlantic issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: The journalists Michael Powell and Zoe Schlanger will join The Atlantic as staff writers, editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg announced today. Michael has been a reporter at The New York Times since 2007, and will begin with The Atlantic next month. Zoe will start this fall, covering issues of climate and writing the newsletter The Weekly Planet, which tells the story of life on a changing planet. In   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 19 (TNSper) -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Transylvania University recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees, the school's highest governing authority. Hannah Goodman Goodlett '10 and Jeff Truitt '92 both began their four-year terms July 1. The board elected them during its meeting this past spring, when members also named Byron Young '61 a lifetime trustee. "I look forward to working with our two new trustees as we continue to  more

NEW YORK, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Trust for Public Land (TPL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Wong to its National Board of Directors. Mr. Wong is a highly respected real estate executive, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Related Companies, the nation's most prominent privately owned real estate firm. Mr. Wong has more than forty years of diverse experience having overseen the development of a   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Trust for Public Land today announced the appointment of Ka'iulani Sodaro as Hawai'i Board Chair and Race Randle as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2023. Joining the board as esteemed local business and community leaders, Sodaro and Randle will help oversee the organization's direction in accordance with its mission. "Ka'iulani and Race bring invaluable expertise and vision to thei  more

TEMPE, Arizona, July 20 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- Arizona State University issued the following Q&A on July 19, 2023, with Mike Tueller, director of the School of International Letters and Cultures: * * * Mike Tueller, a longtime professor at Arizona State University, is the new director of the School of International Letters and Cultures, an academic unit of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It was always a dream for Tueller to get into teaching. After receiving his bachelor's degree from  more

IRVINE, California, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news release: The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is pleased to introduce four new full-time faculty members beginning July 2023: Veena Dubal, Kevin Haeberle, Ari Waldman and Adam Cowing. In addition, UCI Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Rofe (Spring 2024) and Heather Tanana to its visiting faculty. These new faculty members bring a wealt  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news release: Dr. Yolanda Pollard has been selected as the new director of UNCW's Swain Center for Executive Education and Economic Development. She began her post on July 10. Before joining UNCW, Pollard held various industry leadership roles, most recently with GE Vernova, the portfolio of GE's global power businesses, and with Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 utility com  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university's schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance. The reviews include interviews with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders. The provost appoints the members of the review committee. Two dean reviews began last fall and have been completed:   more

TYLER, Texas, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler named Dr. Kouider Mokhtari the interim senior vice president for research and dean of the graduate school. He replaces Dr. Steven Idell, who will retire Aug. 31. Mokhtari, who holds the UT Tyler Anderson-Vukelja-Wright Endowed Professorship, has served as the university's associate vice president for research and associate dean of the graduate school since   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 19 (TNSper) -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news: The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) appointed Antonella Packard as the new director of its Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI). The initiative is a federal loan program that includes $69 million in funding to expand access to capital for small businesses in Utah, especially for underserved communities. USBCI provides access to capital for small busi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the current West Virginia State Chief Information Officer, Josh Spence, will transition to a role in the private sector, effective July 28, 2023. "Please join me in wishing Josh all the best in the next chapter of his career," Gov. Justice said. "Josh is a superstar who's not only served as our state CIO but also actively se  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023, and a letter: Gov. Jim Justice announced today the retirement of West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeff Sandy, effective July 31, 2023. "Jeff Sandy has done an amazing job as Secretary of Homeland Security," Gov. Justice said. "He's an honorable man who's helped my administration in countless ways, and we will greatly miss his tireless work  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 19 (TNSper) -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following statement on July 17, 2023: * * * Today, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James announced that Tom Valeo will serve as chief of staff to the Mayor. With an extensive background in legislative affairs, Valeo brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the role. Tom Valeo joins the City of West Palm Beach with a proven track record in leadership and a record of legislative accomplishments.   more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 19 (TNSper) -- West Virginia University issued the following news: A West Virginia University alumnus and a current student are joining the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Michael Bell of Denver will serve a six-year term and student member Brogan Dozier from Charles Town will serve a one-year term, following their selection during the Alumni Association's recent annual business meeting. Michael Bell has more than 20 years of broad experience in the i  more