FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association issued the following news release: AIHA, the leading association for scientists and professionals dedicated to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community, welcomes the appointment of Jon Wilkinson to the newly created School Construction Aid Task Force by Governor Phil Scott of Vermont. The School Construction Aid Task Force was established this ye  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Alisha M. Hardman, Ph.D., CFLE, as the new Affiliate Councils president-elect to represent the Affiliate Councils on the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. Hardman is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Kansas State University. She has been involved in the evaluation of family lif  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 18 (TNSper) -- Emory Healthcare issued the following news release: Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, has announced the appointment of Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, as Chief Transformation Officer for Emory Healthcare, effective July 16. The newly created position of Chief Transformation Officer will have a focus on enhancing both patient and clinician experiences at Emory. In that respect, Eneanya will lead the development of systemwid  more

CANYON, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news on July 20, 2023: A career educator with strong Panhandle ties has been named the new dean of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Gary Bigham, a 15-year veteran of WT who spent 20 years in teaching and administration in the public school system, officially will begin his duties Aug. 1 following approval from The Texas A&M University System. "I am ho  more

WACO, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- Baylor University issued the following news on July 20, 2023: Baylor University announced today the appointment of Stephen Newby, D.M.A., as the inaugural holder of The Lev H. Prichard III Chair in the Study of Black Worship. Newby brings a background in music, scholarship and ministry to the new position, which provides interdisciplinary leadership, research and scholarship efforts associated with the growth of Baylor's Black Gospel Music Preservation Program,   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Endowment for the Arts issued the following news release: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce Ben Stone as the new director of Design and Creative Placemaking. He started this position on July 17, 2023. In this position, Stone will manage the NEA's design and creative placemaking portfolio, including NEA initiatives the Mayors' Institute on City Design, the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design, and the Creative Placemaking  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: Bill Adams, who has served as managing director for accreditation and legal education at the American Bar Association since spring 2020, is stepping down from his position next spring. Adams also served as deputy director for nearly six years prior to taking his current post. In his position as managing director for accreditation and legal education, he has helped steer both the 15,500-member  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSper) -- Chowan University issued the following news on June 20, 2023: On July 12th, Chowan University welcomed Ashley Barmer as Admissions Counselor. A native of Millennium, NC, Barmer is a Barton College graduate with a bachelor's degree in health promotions with a minor in gerontology. She also competed on their softball team. Before joining Chowan University, she spent the last five years as the physical education and health teacher for two elementa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Christi R. McGeorge, Ph.D., as a member-at-large of the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. McGeorge is a professor of human development and Family Science (HDFS) at North Dakota State University. Her research interests include the influence of heterosexism, cissexism, and sexual and gender minority prejudice on cl  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Debra L. Berke, Ph.D., CFLE, as the new president-elect of the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. Berke is director of psychology programs and professor in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Wilmington University, where she also is director of the Center for Prevention Science. She specializes in tra  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Destination International issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Destinations International today announced the new 2023-2024 association Board of Directors and foundation Board of Trustees. Fred Dixon, president and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions assumed the role of Chair of Destinations International. Ellie Westman Chin, CDME, president and CEO of Destination Madison, assumed the role of Chair of the Destinations International Fo  more

TYSONS, Virginia, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Logistics Management Institute issued the following news release: LMI is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Eddings has joined LMI as senior vice president, space market. He brings 15 years of experience supporting the national security space industry. "I am pleased to join the LMI team," said Mark. "LMI continues to prove themselves as an innovative solutions provider in the market, and I look forward to contributing to the company's expansion within t  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Helping students of all abilities succeed is a professional and personal passion for Dr. Evelyn N. Roach, director of the East Tennessee State University Curriculum Innovation Center. Her work in this space will be elevated with her recent appointment to the Tennessee Council on Development Disabilities, which is made up of Governor-appointed private citizens who either have a disability or   more

READING, Pennsylvania, July 21 (TNSper) -- Alvernia University issued the following news: Following four years as Senior Vice President and Provost, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. commences her tenure as the eighth president of Alvernia University. "It is an exciting time, as Alvernia continues on the pathway of transformation into a Regional Comprehensive University," said Fitzgerald. "Our distinct mission of serving the underserved in the communities where we live, learn and engage has never be  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, July 21 (TNSper) -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: Dr. Jackie Rowles, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C, FAANA, FAAN, president of the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) and a former president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), has been selected to join the United Nations (UN) Global Surgery Learning Hub Committee. The project's goal is to strengthen global development of the surgical care wo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 21 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Ronald Fisher, professor of economics at Michigan State University, to the bipartisan Growing Michigan Together Council, which is tasked with developing a strategy for growing Michigan's population through investment in people, places and education. "I am honored by and greatly appreciate the opportunity Gov. Whitmer has provided me to work with the distinguished cou  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Governor Ron DeSantis announces five appointments to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Kimberly Hill, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as a Judge of Compensation Claims Hill has been a Solo Practitioner with Kimberly A. Hill, P.L. since 2008. Previously, she was a Senior Litigation Attorney at Anidjar & Levine. She earned her bachelor's degree from the Univers  more

NEW YORK, July 21 (TNSper) -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is thrilled to announce that Sharif Aly has joined the organization in the new role of President of IRAP. As President, Aly will be involved in all aspects of IRAP's work and provide additional expertise and capacity to the organization's Executive Leadership Team. He will oversee the growing work and staff of the Operations, Developme  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Janeal M. White, Ph.D., CFLE, as the new Students and New Professionals (SNP) representative-elect of the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. White earned her doctorate from the Louisiana State University School of Social Work. Following eight years on faculty at McNeese State University, Dr. White is now the incom  more

UPTON, New York, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: John Hill, a distinguished physicist who is widely recognized as a world leader in x-ray scattering research, has been named deputy director for science and technology (DDST) at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, effective July 1. Hill's appointment comes after an international search that began in March 2022  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Kari L. Adamsons, Ph. D., as a member-at-large of the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. Adamsons is an associate professor of human development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She is a nationally recognized expert on fathers, including father-child relationships, co-parenting, shared parenti  more

JUPITER, Florida, July 21 (TNSper) -- Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association issued the following news on July 20, 2023: The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) is pleased to announce that Katie Selenski, former founding Executive Director of CalSavers, has joined the nonprofit organization as a Senior Advisor effective today. She will report to Lew Minsky, DCIIA's President and CEO. "We are so pleased to welcome Katie to the team," said Minsky.  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 21 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Joli Livaudais, a professor of photography at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the interim director of the School of Art and Design. "I am very excited at the opportunity to be in this leadership role," Livaudais said. "We have some great faculty and programs here in a beautiful facility. I care deeply about giving a great education to our students and supporting the facult  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Kendra Montgomery-Blinn to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 14, serving Durham County. She will fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Shamieka Rhinehart's appointment to the Superior Court. "Kendra Montgomery-Blinn brings years of legal experience to the bench," said Governor Cooper. "I am confident she will continue her stro  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Andrea Compton as superintendent of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. She begins her new assignment on July 17. "Andrea has been acting in the park superintendent position and has already proven to be a great fit for the role," said Acting Deputy Regional Director Jim Ireland. "We are excited to have  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: Krissy Langley has been named the NCAA national coordinator of women's ice hockey officiating. Langley, who officiated NCAA ice hockey games from 2005 to 2021, will work with the National Collegiate and Division III Women's Ice Hockey Committees to select officials for national championships. She also will collaborate with conference coordinators from around the country and is tasked with de  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The membership of the National Council on Family Relations voted in February 2023 and elected NCFR members that will serve them in various leadership positions officers to take beginning in November 2023, following the annual conference. Further, an amendment to the NCFR Section Bylaws was approved. Article IV, Section 3 had previously stated that: "Candidates for the section of  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new senior staff members to serve as the agency's liaison with the Biden-Harris White House and to lead NEH's outreach efforts to Pacific Island communities. Ageliki "Angel" Key has been appointed as NEH's White House Liaison. In this capacity, Key will support in implementing the Biden-Harris   more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- Angelo State University issued the following news: Dr. Aubrey Madler, formerly the director of library and learning services at Texas Tech University - Costa Rica, has been hired as the new executive director of Angelo State University's Porter Henderson Library. A native of Montana, Madler has over 20 years of experience working in various special and academic libraries. In addition to her post at TTU-Costa Rica, she has also served as: * Assistant libr  more

ORANGE CITY, Iowa, July 21 (TNSper) -- Northwestern College issued the following news: Northwestern College has announced the hiring of Tony Hoops, who has been athletic director at Bethel College in Kansas for six years, as vice president for athletics. He will start his new position in August. "I am thrilled that God has called Tony Hoops to join us at Northwestern College to lead our athletic programs to new levels of athletic and academic excellence," says Greg Christy, president. "First   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has appointed Robert P. Martin and Thomas E. Roberts to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for four-year terms. The ACRS, a group of highly experienced technical experts, advises the Commission independently from the NRC staff on safety issues related to the licensing and operation of nuclear power plants, nuclear materials and waste management, and r  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank System's Office of Finance issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) Office of Finance is pleased to announce that Joel W. Motley has been elected to serve as Chair of its Board of Directors (Board), effective July 20, 2023. Mr. Motley has served as an Independent Director on the Board since 2016. He founded Carmona Motley Inc. in 1992 and Public Capital Advisors LLC in 2006. Prior to beginning his caree  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank System's Office of Finance issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) Office of Finance is pleased to announce that Krishna K. Memani has been elected to serve as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors (Board) for a five-year term, effective July 20, 2023. Mr. Memani has served as Chief Investment Officer of Lafayette College since 2020. He served as Vice Chairman, Investments, at Invesco betwe  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the United States' solar and storage industry, announced that Primergy, a California based developer, owner and operator of solar and storage projects, will be joining SEIA's board of directors. As landmark energy incentives ramp up American solar manufacturing and companies race to meet the high demand for  more

TUCSON, Arizona, July 18 (TNSper) -- The Planetary Science Institute issued the following news release: David Grinspoon, a Senior Scientist at Planetary Science Institute has been appointed by NASA to be the new Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. As Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy at NASA Grinspoon will serve as the Agency's senior leader for astrobiology, spearheading efforts from   more

QUINCY, Illinois, July 21 (TNSper) -- Quincy University issued the following news release: Quincy University's Board of Trustees has appointed Ralph Oakley '80 as the chair of the Board. Oakley assumes the Board chair position that has been held by Delmer Mitchell since 2018. Mitchell has served on the Board in some capacity since 2011 and will remain on the Board as a member. Mitchell's accomplishments include hiring Phil Conover, 23rd President of the University, and Brian McGee, 24th Preside  more

OAK BROOK, Illinois, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening issued the following news release: The Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) announces the appointment of Jenny Cunningham, as its new Publishing Manager effective July 17, 2023. Cunningham joins SLAS from Principled Technologies, a fact-based marketing firm. She originally started at the company as an executive administrative assistant before joining the digital publishing team, where   more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 21 (TNSper) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 operating budget and welcomed President Joe Bertolino at a meeting July 19. "It is very important to build strong relationships with members of this community and, most importantly, to listen to the many voices this university serves. I'm encouraged by what I've heard, and I look forward to continuing these conversations," said Bertolino, who b  more

SYDNEY, Australia, July 21 (TNSper) -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: The Sydney Opera House today announced that Michael Hutchings, of Arrernte heritage from Central Australia, has been appointed to the role of Head of First Nations Programming. An experienced First Nations culture and arts professional, Hutchings joins the Opera House from the Australia Council for the Arts where, as the First Nations Project Manager, he led and developed projects   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 (TNSper) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: The National Council on Family Relations' (NCFR) membership has elected Ted G. Futris, Ph.D., CFLE, as a member-at-large of the NCFR Board of Directors. Dr. Futris is professor of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) and state extension family life specialist at the University of Georgia. He is a Certified Family Life Educator and an NCFR Fellow. Since earning his Ph.D.   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 21 (TNSper) -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: Dr. Kesley Banks '19, 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 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. She is one of three new members of t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSper) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Christopher R. Berry, the William J. and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy and in the College, has been appointed faculty director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, effective immediately. Berry founded and currently serves as director of the University of Chicago's Center for Municipal Finance. Under his leadership, CMF has emerged as one of the leadi  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 19 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: The College of Engineering has announced that Professor Jixun Zhan will be the new head of the Department of Biological Engineering, effective immediately. Zhan joined the department in 2008, teaching metabolic engineering and other general biological engineering courses. He has served in many advisory committees and has published 118 research articles. Zhan has also been serving as interim department head since   more