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Sinclair Names Christopher C. King Vice President, Investor Relations

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced Christopher C. King has joined the Company as Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced Christopher C. King has joined the Company as Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • King joins Sinclair from Windstream Communications, where he led the Fortune 500 company’s investor relations team and assisted with business development efforts as VP of Investor Relations.
  • “We are excited to have Chris join Sinclair as we continue our evolution from a leading television broadcaster to a diversified media company.
  • Chris brings over 25 years of investor relations, financial reporting and analysis, and equity research to our IR team.

 Maryland Tech Council Announces 2023 ICON Award Winners

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Under Mr. Williams’s leadership, JASINT has grown to 80 employees holding prime contracts with numerous federal entities.

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  • Under Mr. Williams’s leadership, JASINT has grown to 80 employees holding prime contracts with numerous federal entities.
  • SYNAPS Dx is a privately held company focused on the research, development and commercialization of a diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
  • She is passionate about women’s equality in tech and serves on the board of ITS America.
  • Kite recently announced the expansion of its global cell therapy supply chain operations in Frederick, Maryland that will create 100 additional jobs in the area.

Lucid Announces New Board Members, Sherif Marakby, Chabi Nouri, and Ori Winitzer

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEWARK, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, today announced the election of Sherif Marakby, Chabi Nouri, and Ori Winitzer to its board of directors effective immediately. The new directors were elected at Lucid's annual shareholder meeting held earlier today, replacing Nancy Gioia, Frank Lindenberg, and Tony Posawatz. 

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  • "We're excited to have Sherif, Chabi, and Ori join Lucid's board of directors during such a pivotal time in our company's journey to build a sustainable future for generations to come," said Peter Rawlinson, Lucid's CEO and CTO.
  • "I'm delighted to be joining Lucid's board of directors," said Sherif Marakby.
  • "With exceptional performance, an elegant design, and game-changing range, Lucid Air is a truly innovative luxury sedan," said Ori Winitzer.
  • Sherif Marakby has served as an advisor to MemryX Inc., an automotive and consumer products company since July 2022.

University of Maryland Names Rafael Lorente to Lead Philip Merrill College of Journalism

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Rafael Lorente dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism , effective July 1, 2023.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Rafael Lorente dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism , effective July 1, 2023.
  • "Under his leadership, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism will teach the next generation of journalists to research, investigate and contextualize the grand challenges of our time."
  • Lorente currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs and director of the master's program for UMD's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
  • Lorente holds a master's degree from the University of Maryland in journalism, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami in English, politics and public affairs.

CareDx Showcases Leadership with Over 55 Oral Presentations and Posters at the 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Challenging Cases in Post-Cardiac Transplant Care: The Role of Molecular Diagnostics in Surveillance, April 20, 11:30am, CDT.

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  • Challenging Cases in Post-Cardiac Transplant Care: The Role of Molecular Diagnostics in Surveillance, April 20, 11:30am, CDT.
  • Moderated by Eugene DePasquale, MD, University of Southern California and Jeremy Kobulnik, MD, CareDx.
  • Just Breathe - Facing Clinical Challenges in Lung Transplantation, April 21, 11:30am, CDT.
  • Speakers include Hannah Mannem, MD, University of Virginia; Nirmal Sharma, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; and Anil Trindade, MD, Vanderbilt University.

Adapting Apples to the Times, New Fruit from UMD Could Change Climate and Labor Shortages to Boost Grower Profits

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Through careful crossbreeding and selection, University of Maryland researchers have developed what may just be the perfect apples for American growers trying to adapt to a changing world. The two new apples, a yellow and a red one are heat-tolerant, blight-tolerant, low-maintenance, easy to harvest and not least, delicious-tasting. Both have been approved for patents and are awaiting the final grant from the U.S. Patent Office.

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  • The two new apples, a yellow and a red one are heat-tolerant, blight-tolerant, low-maintenance, easy to harvest and not least, delicious-tasting.
  • The two new apples, a yellow and a red one are heat-tolerant, blight-tolerant, low-maintenance, easy to harvest and not least, delicious-tasting.
  • The fruit has always been labor-intensive to bring to market, with trees that need to be trained, pruned, and harvested by hand.
  • Another important feature of these apples is heat tolerance, one of the earliest characteristics Walsh and his team bred into apples.

UM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDY FINDS CHATGPT HELPFUL FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING ADVICE, WITH CERTAIN CAVEATS

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As more consumers turn to the newly available ChatGPT for health advice, researchers are eager to see whether the information provided by the artificial intelligence chatbot is reliable and accurate. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) indicates that the answers generated provide correct information the vast majority of the time; sometimes, though, the information is inaccurate or even fictitious.

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  • In February 2023, UMSOM researchers created a set of 25 questions related to advice on getting screened for breast cancer.
  • They submitted each question to ChatGPT three times to see what responses were generated.
  • ChatGPT correctly answered questions about the symptoms of breast cancer, who is at risk, and questions on the cost, age, and frequency recommendations concerning mammograms.
  • Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine also participated in this study.

NDMU Launches Promise Program to Help More Students Earn a Degree

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both in-state and out-of-state students admitted for the 2023-24 academic year can be considered for NDMU's Promise Program after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University anticipates that first-time, full-time students with significant financial need, when admitted to the program, will receive a combination of institutional, federal, and state grant aid to cover their full tuition and fees. All students in the Promise Program will be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant program, as determined by the FAFSA.

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  • All students in the Promise Program will be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant program, as determined by the FAFSA.
  • "NDMU's Promise Program will provide the opportunity for more students to achieve their goal of earning a college degree," said Dr. Marylou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University.
  • "NDMU is committed to making it possible for students to realize their potential and receive an inclusive transformational education."
  • To be considered for the Promise Program, students are encouraged to apply for admission and complete the FAFSA as soon as possible using NDMU School Code 002065.

On The Field, But Not In Class

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The symposium will unite athletes, coaches, and educators to identify reform strategies to end unintended discrimination against black and other students of color in college athletics.

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  • The symposium will unite athletes, coaches, and educators to identify reform strategies to end unintended discrimination against black and other students of color in college athletics.
  • Moderated by national award-winning journalists, panel experts will focus on male and female scholarship athletes who participate in football and basketball at the highest competitive levels of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
  • These students generate nearly $16 billion in annual revenue for their athletic programs, but only 18.2% is spent on athletic scholarships and 1% percent on medical treatment and benefits for the young athletes.
  • WHAT: Symposium to provide current evidence for prioritizing academic excellence in athletics and strategies for education reform and graduation assurance.

New college network builds support for students in rural and small-town America

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The STARS College Network (Small Town And Rural Students) will build on efforts to create new pathways to college for students who might not otherwise recognize the full range of educational opportunities available to them.

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  • The STARS College Network (Small Town And Rural Students) will build on efforts to create new pathways to college for students who might not otherwise recognize the full range of educational opportunities available to them.
  • STARS Network members will also build upon existing programs that help provide a support network for students from small towns and rural areas once they have enrolled — the kind of support many colleges already provide for students from different backgrounds.
  • “College access initiatives, ongoing support programs and meaningful scholarships must work hand in hand to support underrepresented students all the way from high school to college graduation,” said Davis.
  • An estimated one-third of students from rural and small-town America are people of color.