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Eastside Golf Enters Women's Market, Launches Women's Line

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Golf, the lifestyle apparel brand rooted in golf dedicated to driving cultural change in the game, today launched its first-ever line of women's apparel.

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  • Our clothes are designed to feel good both on and off the course," said Earl Cooper, Eastside Golf Co-Founder and CEO.
  • Launched in 2019, Eastside Golf has established itself as a leader in golf apparel and accessories, leveraging fashion to change the cultural perception and conversation around golf.
  • Eastside Golf has transformed public perceptions of golf through its apparel line which has been embraced by golf professionals, celebrities, fashion influencers, and professional athletes alike.
  • Eastside Golf is deeply committed to supporting and spotlighting HBCU golf through events and partnerships and has donated a cumulative $300,000 to support the Morehouse College golf team.

Milken Institute Inclusive Capitalism Initiative Celebrates Latest Class of HBCU Fellowship Program, Building on Its Commitment to Develop Pathways of Opportunity for Young Leaders

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
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The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    The Milken Institute celebrates the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at the 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    During a panel discussion, Illuminating Success Stories on HBCU Campuses , leaders discussed the importance of inclusive capitalism, the need for HBCU philanthropic gifts, and explored the innovation on HBCU campuses with HBCU presidents and stakeholders.
  • This year, the Milken Institute HBCU Fellowship Program expanded to include 36 HBCU students representing 13 institutions.

Washtenaw Community College, Central State University sign HBCU transfer partnership; HBCU Day hosts 400+ high school students

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.

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  • WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.
  • Dr. Arletha McSwain, Vice Provost of Access & Enrollment Management representing Central State University’s Interim President, Dr. Alex Johnson, signed the partnership agreement.
  • Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State boasts a storied heritage with its roots beginning at Wilberforce University, the oldest private HBCU in the nation.
  • Today’s HBCU Day will culminate in a Central State University Marching Band performance and a “Divine Nine Fraternity & Sorority Stroll Off” in the Community Park on WCC’s campus.

PROPEL Announces a Series of Executive, Senior Leaders to Advance Efforts to Empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities Nationwide

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub designed to support and advance the work of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, announces the hiring of executive-level leaders and key program directors.

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  • ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub designed to support and advance the work of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, announces the hiring of executive-level leaders and key program directors.
  • Michael Johnson joins PROPEL Center as chief of staff and will oversee the planning and execution of all administrative and operational functions while ensuring accountability and delivering key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Chief Development Officer Dr. Glen Spencer, Jr. will cultivate new industry, government and strategic relationships on behalf of PROPEL Center.
  • In collaboration with Spencer's work leading development objectives, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Ashley Sutton will guide PROPEL's partner engagement outcomes.

SAS, NC A&T and NC State to offer analytics-driven agricultural research to state's farmers and growers

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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CARY, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina State University, and data and AI leader SAS is set to advance agricultural research at the state's land-grant universities. Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.

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  • Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.
  • Farmers, ranchers, growers and producers will have access to insights powered by SAS via extension and related programs at both universities.
  • NC State and NC A&T will deploy SAS® Viya® , an end-to-end analytics and AI platform, to enhance research, accelerate innovation and support future grant opportunities.
  • The collaboration is supported by state funding for NC A&T and NC State to enhance the state's agricultural sector, which generates an economic impact of more than $100 billion annually.

Honda Battle of the Bands to Make Los Angeles Debut in First-Ever West Coast Invitational Showcase

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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Six talented HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2025 Invitational Showcase, making HBOB history as Honda brings the tradition and culture of HBCU schools to the West Coast for the first time.

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  • Six talented HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2025 Invitational Showcase, making HBOB history as Honda brings the tradition and culture of HBCU schools to the West Coast for the first time.
  • The bands will be selected through a voting process that includes HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives.
  • Starting July 15, fans can visit www.hondabattleofthebands.com to vote for the HBCU marching bands they want to see perform at the 2025 Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Honda Battle of the Bands to our great city," said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts.

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South's leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing medical education by addressing health disparities in diverse communities and helping fulfill the urgent need for more physicians in Louisiana and the nation. The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans, located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.

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  • The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans , located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.
  • "Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine was born from a truly collaborative vision between Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
  • When it opens, the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will join the nation's four existing historically Black medical schools : Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • By anchoring their partnership with the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), Xavier and Ochsner will advance healthcare excellence, bring new opportunities to marginalized populations and create stellar medical education for future generations.

Coherent Announces Support of DEI-Related Educational Initiatives Through HBCU/MIS and the Optica Foundation

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024
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Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications, and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.

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  • Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications, and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.
  • Additionally, the Optica Foundation focuses on the next generation of innovators and technologists to cultivate a diverse workforce able to address global challenges.
  • Coherent’s support will enable the Optica Foundation to increase the individual scholarship awards from $7,500 to $10,000 and extend the financial foundation for continued scholarships into the next decade.
  • “Coherent’s donation to our Amplify Scholarship reflects a mutual commitment to inclusion and excellence in photonics with the Optica Foundation,” said Eric Mazur, Optica Foundation Chair, Harvard University.

VYRE Network, BXNG TV and Triad Entertainment Network Join Forces to Revolutionize Sports and Entertainment through the HBCU Boxing League

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024
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The HBCU Boxing League is set to carve a new path for former prizefighters, with opportunities in the realm of college boxing.

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  • The HBCU Boxing League is set to carve a new path for former prizefighters, with opportunities in the realm of college boxing.
  • HBCU Boxing League is made up of different HBCU boxing clubs that fall under the rules and guidance of USA BOXING.
  • BXNG TV, a VYRE Network partner, and the exclusive combat sports channel on the VYRE Network App will stream the HBCU Boxing League’s initial season.
  • HBCU Boxing League COO Brandon Norman stated, “We are excited to continue to build the necessary strategic partnerships that will position the HBCU Boxing League for long term success”.

Avangrid Thanks Southern Connecticut Gas Employee for 51 Years of Service

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金曜日, 4月 19, 2024
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Today, Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the retirement of one of its longest-serving team members, Linda Fulton-Christie, who joined the workforce of Avangrid subsidiary Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) in 1973.

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  • Today, Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the retirement of one of its longest-serving team members, Linda Fulton-Christie, who joined the workforce of Avangrid subsidiary Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) in 1973.
  • Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra called Ms. Fulton-Christie to personally thank her for 51 years of service to SCG customers and to wish her well in her retirement.
  • “Across Avangrid’s family of companies, the characteristics we are known for – commitment to excellent customer service, cutting-edge innovation, and second-to-none reliability – start and end with our workforce,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “From the newest recruits to our longest-standing employees, our workforce is our greatest strength and most valuable asset,” said Frank Reynolds, President & CEO of Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG).