CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American Board of Pediatrics issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Suzanne K. Woods, MD, Executive Vice President for Credentialing and Initial Certification at the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). ABMS, the organization responsible for the creation of standards for physician certification in the United States, elected Dr.   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release on July 19, 2023 : The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Carrie Zalewski will join the organization as Vice President of Markets & Transmission, a newly created role that underscores the association's commitment to advancing clean energy through policies that ensure fair access to the electricity market for all types of energy. In her new role, Zalewski will lead ef  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine issued the following news release: The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the leading international advocacy organization representing the engineered cell therapy and genetic medicines sector, announced the promotion of Michael Lehmicke to Senior Vice President, Science & Industry Affairs, effective immediately. Mr. Lehmicke has led several strategic initiatives at the intersection of scientific, technical, and regul  more

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Altus Air Force Base (97th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Kayla Christenson, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs From May through July of 2023, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, bid farewell to outgoing group and squadron commanders, and welcomed new commanders during numerous change of command ceremonies. These base-wide events honor the passing of command from one commander to the next, an  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release: Congratulations to the newly elected American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Board of Directors members, who take office Oct. 1, 2023, for a three-year term: * Roberto Aguilar, School Counselor, Milwaukie High School, Milwaukie, Ore. * Monica Bryant, School Counselor, Linda Givens Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nev. * Ebonee Magee-Dorsey, DPC, District School Counselor/C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, the Trucking Association Executives Council announced that Shannon Newton, president and CEO of the Arkansas Trucking Association, has been elected the organization's chairman for 2023-24. As the Arkansas Trucking Association president since 2014, Newton has won several industry awards for her work in trucking - notably the 2017 Mike Russell Trucking Industry I  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Pittsburgh District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will transfer leadership during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh. Colonel Adam Czekanski, commander of the Pittsburgh District since July 2021, will transfer command to Colonel Nicholas Melin during a tradition  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. S. Gail Eckhardt will join Baylor College of Medicine as associate dean for experimental therapeutics and associate director for translational research at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center in September. In these roles, she will help lead the development of experimental therapeutics from bench to bedside. She also will hold the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation Endowed Chair at Baylor.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 (TNSper) -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news release: Superintendent Mary Skipper appointed Kay Seale as the Chief of Specialized Services. Formerly the Manager of Special Education and Intervention Services at the Worcester Public Schools, as well as a former BPS student and educator, Kay brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. As the Chief of Specialized Services, she will work collaboratively with BPS staff, families, student  more

BOWIE, Maryland, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release: Mark Ferner, senior manager, technical operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), will serve as chair of the Tire Industry Association's Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC). He will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser, a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey franchisee and former TIA Board member, who has led the council since its founding in June 2022. Lautzenheiser will continue to  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 20 (TNSper) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Researcher. Distinguished Alumnus. Mentor. Innovator. These are only a few of the descriptors for Professor Bruce Smith who has made a career of innovations in nanolithography--the process of etching complex patterns on semiconductors--and in preparing a long line of graduates for work in organizations around the globe. Celebrating 35 years as a faculty member, his retirement from RIT'  more

NEW YORK, July 21 (TNSper) -- City College of New York issued the following news: Author and Professor Renata Kobetts Miller has been appointed dean of the Division of Humanities and the Arts at The City College of New York. She was previously named interim dean in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when teaching had to pivot quickly to online learning. During that time, Miller secured federal funds to support staff and update technology. The Division of Humanities and the Arts teaches more stu  more

PELLA, Iowa, July 20 (TNSper) -- Central College issued the following news: Central College announced changes to its Board of Trustees with the addition of six new members and the retirement of three individuals. Joining the Central board are Lori Fegley, Kara Kohler Hoogensen, Shannan Mattiace, Marc Poortinga, Dave Smith and Kelly Vielmo. "We welcome the diversity of experiences in the members joining the board," says Central President Mark Putnam. "Our board members bring the perspectives o  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: The Chamber team is proud to announce the promotion of two staff members to the Executive Management Team. Marnita Harris was promoted to Vice President of Racial Justice and Economic Equity (RJEE). She will lead internal RJEE efforts like the internal Equity Task Force and Board committee and manage external partnerships with entities like Gallup and the Racial Equity Bluepr  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, July 20 (TNSper) -- Champlain College issued the following news: Champlain College has appointed Dr. Craig Winstead as the new Dean of our Robert P. Stiller School of Business. Dr. Winstead comes to Champlain with over two decades of experience in business management and education in corporate and academic settings. As Dean, he will support the College's career-focused curriculum and innovative growth through expanded industry partnerships, an increased focus on diversity,   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 20 (TNSper) -- Chesapeake Conservancy issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced that Principal Chief Keith F. Anderson of the Nansemond Indian Nation, Michelle Bailey Hedgepeth and Vibha Jain Miller have been elected to the organization's board of directors. Thad Bench and Beattra Wilson have concluded their board service. "On behalf of the board, I am pleased to welcome our new board members," said Chesapeake Conserva  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- Common Cause issued the following news release: Common Cause is pleased to announce that Ishan Mehta has joined Common Cause as the Director of the Media and Democracy Program. Ishan will lead program staff and build on the program started by former FCC Commissioner & Common Cause Special Advisor Michael Copps. He will lead campaigns to engage the public and policy makers on key initiatives including promoting an open internet, fostering competition in the media   more

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota, July 20 (TNSper) -- SPIRE, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news on July 19, 2023: SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz has been named Chair of the Regions Hospital Corporate Council. The Regions Hospital Corporate Council is a new initiative that is comprised of top local executives who believe in Regions Hospital's mission and health equity for all; share a commitment to advancing excellence in care, research, education, and cli  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Atlanta Regional Commission issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) today announced that Danny Johnson has been promoted to managing director of the agency's Natural Resources Department. In this role, Johnson will oversee a range of programs that includes water resources planning, climate & sustainability initiatives, and water education and conservation. Johnson will also serve as Director of the Metr  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: Geisel School of Medicine Dean Duane A. Compton, PhD, has appointed Susan B. Roberts, PhD, as the medical school's Senior Associate Dean of Foundational Research. Roberts is an internationally known nutrition and behavioral change scientist with more than 30 years of experience developing innovative research programs to advance health in the U.S. and abroad. "I'm ver  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: Dr. Rae Emrick '95 has been named Director of Athletics at West Virginia Wesleyan College, building on a 25-year career in athletic training and administration at her alma mater. Emrick, a Harrison County native, completed her post-secondary education and has earned degrees from West Virginia Wesleyan College (1995), Marshall University (1997) and West Virginia University (2018). After gra  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO's Board of Directors, including Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, as President-elect; Wendy Woodward, MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as Health Policy Council Vice Chair. The officers will begin their ter  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 20 (TNSper) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: Emma Chory will join Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering, beginning July 1, 2023. By adapting commercial automated robotic platforms to rapidly engineer targeted proteins and biomolecules, Chory aims to explore how researchers can use evolution to create compounds with therapeutic value and study mutations that cause diseases like cancer. Chory specializes in a   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release: Eric Bronson joins American Farmland Trust as Mid Atlantic Senior Smart Solar Specialist, where he will develop and implement AFT's Smart Solar principles and strategies at the intersection of solar energy generation and farmland conservation and support services for farmers and landowners in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. With substantial solar development expected in the Mid-Atlantic region i  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Florida Municipal Electric Association issued the following news: At a meeting held during its annual conference in St. Petersburg, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization's board of directors. Serving as the executive leadership team of the board are President Joe Bunch, general manager and CEO of New Smyrna Beach Utilities; President-Elect Clint Bullock, general manag  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Foreign Policy for America is pleased to welcome Ambassador Tod Sedgwick as the newest Chair of its Board of Directors. Ambassador Sedgwick formerly served as U.S. Ambassador to the Slovak Republic from 2010 to 2015. Prior to his ambassadorship, Tod Sedgwick had a successful career as a publisher, entrepreneur, and head of various companies. In addition to his leadership role a  more

FORT DRUM, New York, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army's Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) issued the following story: By Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs Col. Matthew R. Myer took command of U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Drum from outgoing commander Col. James Zacchino Jr. during a ceremony July 20 at The Peak. Myer and his family arrived at Fort Drum from the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Before that, he served as commander of 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501s  more

LONDON, England, July 21 (TNSper) -- The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry issued the following news on July 20, 2023: IFPI, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide, announced today that Frances Moore has decided to retire from her position as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2023. IFPI's longest-serving leader, she has led the trade body since 2010 through a historically dynamic and challenging period of change and growth. Moore has agreed to  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce Kitty Carter-Wicker currently serves as Medical Director for the Atlanta University Center Consortium Student Health and Wellness Center. After completing her residency in family medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine, she joined the Maternal Child Health team there. During her tenure at the School of Medicine, she served as the Family Medi  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 20 (TNSper) -- Goucher College issued the following news: After a national search, Goucher College announces Jasmine A. Lee, M.S.W., Ph.D. as its inaugural vice president for equity and inclusive excellence (VPEIE). The VIPEIE will be the college's senior leadership position focused on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives at Goucher and will report directly to President Kent Devereaux as a member of the President's Cabinet. Lee will as  more

AMES, Iowa, July 21 (TNSper) -- Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: Stepping into the director role, Laura Greiner is ready to guide Iowa State University's Iowa Pork Industry Center in its efforts to maintain the state's standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture. Greiner, assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State, succeeds Dr. Chris Rademacher, who has spent the past year as the center's interim director. Dr.  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Mitchell Hamline School of Law issued the following news: Donald Lewis, an accomplished attorney who served as dean of Hamline University School of Law from 2008 to 2013, recently retired from the Minneapolis firm he co-founded, Nilan Johnson Lewis. The 70-year-old has shifted to part time arbitration and mediation work with JAMS, a private company that provides alternative dispute resolution services. Lewis's tenure at Hamline Law was almost a care  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, July 20 (TNSper) -- Chowan University issued the following news: Chowan Athletics and Director of Athletics, Patrick Mashuda, announces the elevation of Chris Harris to head coach of the Chowan Women's Lacrosse program. "Coach Harris has proven himself as an assistant coach on the women's lacrosse side, and a head coach on the cross country side of athletics," stated Patrick Mashuda, Director of Athletics. "It will be as seamless of a transition that a team could   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 20 (TNSper) -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: Dr. Kesley Banks, Associate Research Scientist in the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation (CSSC) at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, was recently appointed to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council by Governor Abbott and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. She is one of three new members of the Council and will b  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 (TNSper) -- The National Park Service Independence National Historical Park issued the following news release: Leslie Obleschuk, stepped away from her chief of Interpretation and Education (I&E) position at Independence National Historical Park, on July 1, 2023 beginning a period of phased retirement with the park. As Leslie stated, "It's been both an honor and a privilege to serve the National Park Service for almost 43 years. The team at INDE is fabulously   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The Department of the Interior today announced that Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation Michael Brain has been named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science. Michael succeeds Tanya Trujillo who was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science on June 25, 2021, and announced her resignation, effective July 17, 2023. "We welcome Michael,  more

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, July 20 (TNSper) -- Investments and Wealth Institute (formerly the Investment Management Consultants Association) issued the following news release: The Investments & Wealth Institute announced today that it has named April Ferrell, CIMA(R), as Managing Director of Business Development and Executive Director of the Investments & Wealth Foundation. In this new role, Ferrell will have the dual responsibility of building and managing relationships with corporate indust  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release: The Center for a New American Security is pleased to welcome Jonathan Levine to its Board of Advisors. "We are delighted that Jonathan Levine is joining the Center's Board of Advisors," said Richard Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of CNAS. "Jonathan's record of entrepreneurship and engagement in public policy will enrich the Center's work, and we very much look forward to his contributio  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 20 (TNSper) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news on July 19, 2023: Revaa Goyal has had a busy summer. The pharmacy student at the University of Rhode Island juggles a high number of activities and responsibilities during the school year and decided to use her summer downtime to set her sights in new directions. Goyal spent a month backpacking through Europe with friends from URI and home in Michigan. The foursome traveled to Norway, Hungary,   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department announced that Rosie Hidalgo was sworn in today as the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). As director, she will spearhead the Department's principal efforts in confronting gender-based crimes. OVW provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to survivors  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 20 (TNSper) -- Drake University issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Drake University President Marty Martin announced today that Matthew Reed will serve as the next executive director of The Harkin Institute of Public Policy & Citizen Engagement. As executive director, Reed will lead all aspects of The Harkin Institute, which was founded by former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin in 2013, to engage in rigorous public policy research and citizen engagement programming   more

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force McChord Air Force Base (62nd Airlift Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Zoe Thacker, 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs 627th Security Force Squadron Defenders welcomed U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Lambert as their new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 20, 2023. The mission of the 627th SFS is to defend the McChord Field flightline, execute Phoenix Rav  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of tourism industry veteran Rochelle Hicks to lead Visit Mississippi. She begins the new role on August 14th. "I am excited to welcome Rochelle Hicks as the new director of Visit Mississippi," Governor Reeves said. "The tourism industry is strong in Mississippi. I'm confident that her decades of experience will be an  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), announced today the appointment of Lucia Abramovich Sanchez as the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture. Sanchez comes to the MFA from the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), where she served as Associate Curator of Latin American Art. Sanchez, who brings an expertise in art of the Spa  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 20 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund issued the following news release: The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) today announced the election of its Class of 2026 Board Members and Officers for the 2023- 2024 term. The new Members were elected to serve their first term at the organization's Board of Directors meeting on July 12 in New York City during the NALEO 40th Annu  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund issued the following news release: The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund today announced the election of two Class of 2025-First Term Board Members. The new Members were elected to serve their first term at the organization's Board of Directors meeting on July 13 in New York City during the NALEO 40th Annual Confer  more

CARLSBAD, California, July 20 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release: NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) and Women of NAMM (WON) recently elected new leaders to continue serving NAMM members on behalf of the music products, sound and entertainment technology industries. NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) has elected two new members to its board of directors. Matthew Kennedy, director of strategic initiatives at C.F. Martin & Co., and Ryan Kotr  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO (NATCA) announced today the appointment of Josh Nassar as its new Director of Government Affairs effective July 24, 2023. He will be responsible for leading NATCA's legislative and political efforts to preserve, promote, and improve the working conditions of air traffic controllers and other aviation safety  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 21 (TNSper) -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: Board of Trustees Chair for Northampton Community College (NCC), Robert Fehnel, was elected treasurer for the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC). The nonprofit advocates for Pennsylvania's 15 community colleges with members including college presidents, college administrators, and members of the colleges' boards of trustees. An NCC board member si  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced two interim leadership appointments at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Beginning immediately, Tony Green will serve as the interim director for the Division of Children and Family Services. Previously, Director Green has served as a deputy director as well as interim director for that division. He currently ove  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced several new boards and commissions appointments for June and July 2023. Key appointments include: * * * Dallas Haun, Nevada Athletic Commission "Dallas is a dedicated businessman and philanthropist, and he's an all-around outstanding Nevadan," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "I'm excited to announce Dallas's appointment to the Nevada Ath  more

IRVING, Texas, July 20 (TNSper) -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Mitzi Coleman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Wheeling, West Virginia (DMA #163), Steubenville, Ohio and parts of western Pennsylvania, including WTRF-TV (CBS) and wtrf.com, and their related mobile apps and social media chan  more

IRVING, Texas, July 20 (TNSper) -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Columbus, Ohio (DMA #32), including WCMH-TV (NBC4) and nbc4i.com, and their related mobile apps and social media channels. Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is reti  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSper) -- The National Independent Venue Association issued the following news: Last week, at its second annual national conference, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) announced its new slate of Board officers for 2023. Andre Perry was elected as NIVA's Board President, ushering in a new era of vision and performing arts prowess. Perry currently serves as Executive Director of the Hancher Auditorium and the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement at the Uni  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: The NJCAA has announced the 2023-24 Committee Chairs for the 48 committees. Each chair serves as a direct contact and liaison for the committee and the NJCAA National Office staff, while also heading their committee all year. With the academic year approaching, chairs are preparing to lead weekly calls, conduct national rankings, and assist with postseason at-large  more

GARY, Indiana, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Anja Matwijkiw Professor of Professional Ethics and Human Rights Anja Matwijkiw, who is also the scientific coordinator for the International & European Criminal Law Observatory, is currently serving as co-investigator and chair of the U.S. Working Group on an interdisciplinary and international research project that spans South and North America and several countries in Europe on "Corr  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 21 (TNSper) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has announced the appointment of Michael C. O'Malley as executive director of the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE). O'Malley brings more than 25 years of real estate, entrepreneurship and investment experience and will spearhead the University's external engagement with the real estate industry. He will serve as liaison for alumni, parents and industry leaders  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 20 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to serve as Secretary of Workforce Development on his cabinet. As Secretary of Workforce Development, Pinnell will work closely with the Departments of Education and Commerce to emphasize the workforce pipeline and economic development for the state. "Lt. Governor Pinnell is a successful   more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, July 20 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: Penn State Harrisburg has announced that Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi has been named the college's associate vice chancellor and associate dean for research, effective Aug. 1. "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kermanshachi, an internationally recognized scholar, to Penn State Harrisburg," said Chancellor John M. Mason. "Her extensive experience in teaching, research and administrati  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 20 (TNSper) -- Pheasants Forever issued the following news release: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Stockdale to its National Board of Directors. Stockdale, a high impact business leader for global agriculture/natural resources institutions and passionate upland conservationist, joins the 17-member board which meets regularly and oversees the operations of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever. "As a global busin  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 21 (TNSper) -- Pasco-Hernando State College issued the following news release: The Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected board leaders at its reorganization meeting, held at the college's Instructional Performing Arts Center in Wesley Chapel on July 18. In unanimous decisions, Trustees Lee Maggard and Marilyn Pearson-Adams were elected to serve, respectively, as chair and vice chair of the board for year-long terms effective immedi  more

NEW YORK, July 20 (TNSper) -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced the appointment of Rebecca Ulam Weiner as Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism for the New York City Police Department. Weiner is the first woman to serve in this capacity in the police department's 178-year history. A 17-year veteran of the NYPD, Deputy Commissioner Weiner has overseen investigative, analy  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- Politico issued the following statement on July 19, 2023: * * * Announcement from Executive Editor, Platforms and Operations, Joe Schatz, Editorial Director, States, Ryan Hutchins, New York Editor Julia Marsh, and New York Editor Joe Spector: Team -- It's been nearly 10 years since POLITICO established its editorial operation in New York, where we now have a robust team chronicling city politics and the scene at the state Capitol in Albany. We're alre  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, July 20 (TNSper) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Brig. Gen. John T. Gentry, Jr. '91 will retire at the end of this month after serving his country for more than 30 years. Last weekend, Gentry was honored following a change of command ceremony at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga., where he relinquished command of the 78th Troop Command to new commander, Brig. Gen. Theodore R. Scott III. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, the adjutant general o  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 21 (TNSper) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on July 20, 2023: The employees at President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington D.C. have voted to join the UAW. They are the first Washington D.C. museum staff to join the UAW. President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic site and museum in Washington, D.C., where Abraham Lincoln lived for more than a quarter of his presidency and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. Opened to the public in 2008, it b  more

NEW YORK, July 20 (TNSper) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: Robe Imbriano has joined Columbia Journalism School as the new Ira A. Lipman Associate Professor of Journalism and the next Director of the Ira A. Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights. An Emmy Award-winning creator and former member of the part-time faculty, he has spent his career exploring America through its founding principles, the lived experiences of its most vulner  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 21 (TNSper) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Jennifer Schneider, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, recently joined two national organizations to investigate and guide improved standards for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and technologies. An expert in hazardous materials and community resilience, Schneider has joined the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Standing  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River National Laboratory issued the following news release: Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) recently appointed Daren Timmons, Ph.D., as director of Industrial and Strategic Partnerships, a position that will lead the creation of a framework for greater collaboration between SRNL, industry and other non-academic entities. Timmons will work directly with SRNL staff, industrial partners and the Departme  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By 2d Lt Lauren Niemi, 82 TRW Public Affairs Colonel Daniel W. Lemon relinquished command of the 782d Training Group to Colonel Eric D. Haler on July 19, 2023. The ceremony was officiated by brigadier General George Dietrich III, 82nd Training Wing commander. The unit is widely known as the most diverse training group in the Air Force, and includes courses in civil engineering, petroleu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: Manny Flores, the President and CEO of SomerCor, a leading financial services business based in Chicago, is the new Chair of the ELPC's Board of Directors. Flores served as Vice-Chair for two years before stepping up to the Chair role, succeeding Harry Drucker following his several years of exemplary service as ELPC's Board Chair. Drucker will continue as a member of the Board and w  more

BUENA VISTA, Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- Southern Virginia University issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, Vice President of Student Life Kristie Gibbons named Nick Roberts as Southern Virginia University's next dean of students. In this role, Roberts will work closely with university leadership, including Gibbons, and students to enhance the student experience through campus activities and events, while also overseeing student conduct and needs. "Nick's unique experien  more

BRADENTON, Florida, July 21 (TNSper) -- State College of Florida's Manatee-Sarasota Campus issued the following news release: The State College of Florida Foundation recently elected six new members to its Board of Directors. Each of the directors, including its officers led by President Chris Romine and Vice President Laura Cota, is a leader in the business or civic sectors of Manatee and Sarasota counties and volunteers their time and talents to help State College of Florida achieve its missi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 20 (TNSper) -- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the "Fine Arts Museums"), comprising the de Young and the Legion of Honor, today announced the appointment of Lisa Grove as the organization's Chief Program and Strategy Officer, effective August 28. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Grove most recently served as Vice President, Obama Presidential Center Strategi  more

NEW YORK, July 20 (TNSper) -- The State University of New York College of Optometry issued the following news: The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY) recently named former New York State Assembly member Aravella Simotas and Dr. Kevin Gioia, MD to its board of trustees for a three-year term beginning earlier this month. Former Assemblymember Aravella Simotas represented the 36th District in Queens for a decade in the New York State Assembly. As a member of the State Legislature, Ms. Simotas c  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, July 20 (TNSper) -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Jeni Al Bahrani '05, director of Thomas More's Dr. Anthony '65 & Geraldine '66 Zembrodt Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and professor in the Robert W. Plaster College of Business, is named as a new board member of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC). Al Bahrani joins four fellow newcomers to the board, all volunteers comprised of leaders from Kentucky's busines  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 (TNSper) -- The Ohio State Bar Association issued the following news release: On July 1, Toledo attorney Michelle L. Kranz began her term as 2023-24 President of the Ohio State Bar Association. A resident of Bowling Green, Kranz served as an officer of the bar association in the post of President-Elect for the 2022-23 bar year. "I am honored to become the next president of the Ohio Bar and I look forward to my year as leader during a time of great change and potential f  more

HERMITAGE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association issued the following news on July 20, 2023: Lynne Sutton and Trina Melton, who each worked over 30 years for TSSAA, retired in the spring of 2023. Lynne has served in the role as assistant to Gene Menees since his arrival at TSSAA in 1991. Trina was responsible for volleyball, tennis, cheer & dance, and sanctioning. It goes without saying that both Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Melton will be truly missed by no  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 21 (TNSper) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: From amplifying opportunities for underrepresented students at UC Santa Cruz, to being a former mayor of Santa Cruz, and now serving on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Dr. Justin Cummings has made an impact on campus, locally, and statewide. Most recently, Dr. Cummings has been appointed to the California Coastal Commission. "It's an honor to be considered and sele  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 20 (TNSper) -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: The University of Maryland Alumni Association welcomes Laurie De Armond '94 to serve as its next president of the Alumni Association Board of Governors, in addition to seven new at-large members. In their role, the Board of Governors provides foresight, oversight and insight that guides the Association in its mission to connect, cultivate and channel the power of its 405,000+ alums around t  more

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii, July 20 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: Coast Guard Capt. Scott Wolland took command of the Coast Guard Reserve Unit at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from Capt. Tabitha Schiro, in a ceremony on the historic USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, June 17. The assistant commandant for Reserve, Rear Admiral Miriam L. Lafferty, presided over the ceremony. The admiral lauded Schiro for advancing partnerships across Indo-Pacific  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 20 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's School of Computing has taken a major step toward its goal of creating a statewide, national and global impact with the hiring of tenure-track faculty members in applied artificial intelligence/machine learning and big data. The School of Computing aims to provide Wyoming and the world with agile and ethical computing professionals, empowered to address societal challe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Jared McKinney, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine and medical director of LifeFlight Ground and Event Medicine, has been named by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to the state Emergency Medical Services Board. He will serve a four-year term. The board is empowered to approve schools and prescribe courses for EMS personnel, promulgate regulations governing licenses and permits, and estab  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 20 (TNSper) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: David Wilder has been named senior director for D.C. building operations, effective July 17. In this role, he will serve as a member of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus leadership team and serve a critical role in facilitating the smooth transition of building operations to a unified system across the Virginia Tech Research Center -- Arlington and Innovation Campus Academic Building 1 in Alexandria. He also w  more

MACOMB, Illinois, July 20 (TNSper) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University has named Zach Messersmith director of Governmental Relations, effective Aug. 1. "I am humbled and honored to join Western Illinois University," said Messersmith. "Western is a special institution providing academic excellence and extraordinary educational opportunities. As the Director of Government Relations, I will use my knowledge and experience to connect electe  more

KENT, Ohio, July 20 (TNSper) -- Wright State University issued the following news: Wright State University alumna Danielle Rolfes was named partner-in-charge of the Washington National Tax practice of KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. Rolfes succeeds Manal Corwin, who returned to public service as director of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Centre for Tax Policy and Administration. Rolfes also assumed the role of KPMG's tax policy lead for the Americas. Ro  more