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TONY PETITTI NAMED SEVENTH COMMISSIONER OF THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) announced today that Tony Petitti has been named the seventh commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. He will begin his tenure on May 15. He replaces Commissioner Kevin Warren, whose final day with the Big Ten Conference is Friday, April 14. Warren was named president and chief executive officer of the Chicago Bears. 

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) announced today that Tony Petitti has been named the seventh commissioner of the Big Ten Conference.
  • Petitti is a proven leader who brings nearly four decades of sports, business and media industry acumen to the Big Ten Conference.
  • The search for the seventh Big Ten Conference commissioner was led by the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors' Executive Search Committee.
  • The entire Council of Presidents and Chancellors is thrilled to have him serve as the seventh commissioner in Big Ten Conference history."

RightData Selects Kevin Smith as SVP, Marketing

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RightData, the Data Product software company known for modern data integration and trusted data quality, has hired marketing executive Kevin Smith to bring messaging and marketing leadership in the high-growth data infrastructure market. This hire further strengthens RightData's executive team and sets a strategic direction in the fast-paced, double-digit growth data segment. In addition, RightData's new marketing executive will work closely to capitalize on the data commitment made for RightData in its Series A investment from Level Equity in 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RightData, the Data Product software company known for modern data integration and trusted data quality, has hired marketing executive Kevin Smith to bring messaging and marketing leadership in the high-growth data infrastructure market.
  • In addition, RightData's new marketing executive will work closely to capitalize on the data commitment made for RightData in its Series A investment from Level Equity in 2022.
  • In his role as SVP, Marketing, Kevin will direct all aspects of marketing, strategic positioning, and outbound customer engagement – all based on RightData's success in delivering an integrated data product platform to Fortune 500 companies.
  • Kevin stated, "I'm excited to join the RightData team and deliver the message about the impact of the exceptional software we've developed.

UM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RESEARCHERS CHART PATH FORWARD ON DEVELOPING MRNA VACCINES FOR INFECTIONS BEYOND COVID-19

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After helping to develop and test new mRNA technologies for COVID-19 vaccines, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers and scientists are turning their attention to utilizing this innovative technology to ward off other infectious diseases like malaria and influenza. Last month, UMSOM faculty in the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) launched a new clinical trial to investigate the use of mRNA technologies to create a vaccine against malaria. CVD Director Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, FIDSA also provided commentary in the nation's leading medical journal on the feasibility of using mRNA to develop a universal influenza vaccine that could eliminate the need for seasonal shots.

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  • The huge success of mRNA vaccines to combat COVID-19 has opened up a new era in vaccine development, offering the potential for faster, more efficient, and more effective vaccine production.
  • Dr. Neuzil pointed to more than 20 studies underway or in the planning stages to test novel influenza vaccines utilizing this technology.
  • She commented on a recent animal study published in Science, which tested an mRNA vaccine against all 20 known influenza virus subtypes.
  • CVD researchers also recently launched a new clinical trial investigating an mRNA-based vaccine for malaria.

TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announced Recent Investments

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent round of funding through the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII).

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent round of funding through the Maryland Innovation Initiative ( MII ).
  • Established in 2012, the MII program was created as a partnership between the State of Maryland and five Maryland academic research institutions: Johns Hopkins University; Morgan State University; University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and University of Maryland, College Park.
  • The program's mission is to accelerate and support the commercialization of promising technologies from bench to market through investments in innovation, entrepreneurship and venture creation.
  • "The 2023 awardees show the exceptional research and innovation Maryland has to offer."

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2023 Lichten Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announced the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award. The overall winner will be recognized at the Grand Awards Breakfast on Thursday, May 18, 2023, during the Society's 79th Annual Forum & Technology Display in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announced the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award.
  • The Lichten Award honors the memory of Robert L. Lichten, an outstanding rotary-wing engineer and the 22nd VFS President (1965-1966).
  • Founded as the American Helicopter Society in 1943, the Vertical Flight Society is the global non-profit society for engineers, scientists, and others working on vertical flight technology.
  • For more than 80 years, the Society has led technical, safety, advocacy, and other important initiatives, and has been the primary forum for interchange of information on vertical flight technology.

SHARC Energy Celebrates MCAA Student Chapter Competition Showcasing National Western Center

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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(CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the "Company") would like to applaud the twenty-two Mechanical Contractors Association of America (“MCAA”) student chapters that submitted a mock proposal for the installation of the National Western Center Campus Energy project as part of MCAA Annual Student Chapter Competition .

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  • (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the "Company") would like to applaud the twenty-two Mechanical Contractors Association of America (“MCAA”) student chapters that submitted a mock proposal for the installation of the National Western Center Campus Energy project as part of MCAA Annual Student Chapter Competition .
  • SHARC Energy would like to further celebrate the Final Four and Merit Award winner teams.
  • The National Western Center project is currently the largest operating WET system in North America, a significant milestone for both the industry and SHARC Energy.
  • SHARC Energy wishes the winner teams’ good luck in the Final Four!

Celebration of Life Honoring Rudolph "Rudy" Lamone Set for April 8

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will host "A Celebration of Life Honoring Rudolph "Rudy" Lamone, 1931-2023," at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Drive, College Park, Maryland.

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  • The public is invited to the ceremony honoring Lamone, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2023.
  • In 1996, Lamone was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young for his work in support of entrepreneurship.
  • Donations are welcome to support the Rudolph P. and Linda H. Lamone Endowed Professorship in Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
  • For more information, including to view the livestream, go to the Rudy Lamone Celebration of Life homepage.

Marriott International Board of Directors Announces Two New Directors

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the election of Lauren R. Hobart, President and Chief Executive Officer of DICK'S Sporting Goods, and Grant F. Reid, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars, Incorporated, as independent directors of the company, effective March 15, 2023. Both are expected to be included in the company's slate of nominees for election at its upcoming 2023 annual meeting of stockholders.

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  • "Lauren is a valuable addition to Marriott's board of directors," said David Marriott, Chairman of the Board for Marriott International.
  • Ms. Hobart has also served on the DICK'S board of directors since January 2018 and is President of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.
  • "We are excited to welcome Grant to Marriott's board of directors and look forward to his contributions," said Mr. Marriott.
  • With the election of Ms. Hobart and Mr. Reid, the Marriott International board will expand to 14 directors, 11 of whom are independent.

Journalist Gayle King '76 to Deliver University of Maryland's 2023 Commencement Address

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland announces today that esteemed television journalist Gayle King '76 will deliver the university's commencement address on Monday, May 22, 2023. King will address summer 2022, winter 2022 and spring 2023 graduates, family and friends during the ceremony at SECU Stadium.

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  • Co-host of "CBS Mornings" will speak at campus ceremony on May 22, 2023
    COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland announces today that esteemed television journalist Gayle King '76 will deliver the university's commencement address on Monday, May 22, 2023.
  • King will address summer 2022, winter 2022 and spring 2023 graduates, family and friends during the ceremony at SECU Stadium.
  • An accomplished broadcast journalist, King interviews top newsmakers and delivers original reporting for "CBS Mornings" and all CBS News broadcasts and platforms.
  • She is editor-at-large of Oprah Daily and hosts a live, weekly radio show titled "Gayle King in the House" on SiriusXM.

Teachers College, Columbia University Announces KerryAnn O'Meara As Next Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost and Dean of the College

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers College, Columbia University today announced the appointment of KerryAnn O'Meara as its next Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost and Dean of the College, effective July 5, 2023. Dr. O'Meara, who currently serves as Professor of Higher

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers College, Columbia University today announced the appointment of KerryAnn O'Meara as its next Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost and Dean of the College, effective July 5, 2023.
  • "Dr. O'Meara's leadership and expertise will be instrumental in helping the Teachers College community achieve new heights of academic excellence and social impact for the future."
  • "I am thrilled to join the Teachers College community," said KerryAnn O'Meara, the incoming Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost and Dean of the College at Teachers College, Columbia University.
  • Before joining the University of Maryland, she held academic appointments at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.