Paul Quinn College

City Year Announces Historic Partnership with Paul Quinn College, its First-Ever Partnership with a Historically Black College and University

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The partnership with Paul Quinn College represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration with an HBCU, making higher education more accessible and affordable and opening direct access to corporate internships for City Year AmeriCorps members, alums, and staff.

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  • The partnership with Paul Quinn College represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration with an HBCU, making higher education more accessible and affordable and opening direct access to corporate internships for City Year AmeriCorps members, alums, and staff.
  • "To be in best service to our AmeriCorps members and alumni, it is critical to have HBCU partnerships, like this new partnership with Paul Quinn College, partnerships that create strategic pathways to opportunity for our Black and brown AmeriCorps members.
  • This shows our BIPOC community our deep investment in them,” said Stephen Spaloss (Boston, ‘91), City Year executive.
  • Watch this video from Dr. Lola Esmieu, Paul Quinn College Chief of Staff and a City Year alum, to learn more about the City Year and Paul Quinn partnership: https://library.cityyear.org/asset/6419e794-7660-41fb-ab41-b4c206652708/...
    For more information on City Year’s University Partnerships: https://www.cityyear.org/alumni-life/career-resources/university-partner...

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Formally Installed Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as President and CEO

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III was formally installed as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7 PM at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The sold-out installation event featured VIP program participants and attendees from all over the country, including Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, Dr. Amos Brown, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others. Tashara Parker, 4X Emmy award-winning journalist, served as the mistress of ceremonies. A livestream is available to watch on YouTube, courtesy of Roland Martin Unfiltered, a Black-owned media network. Both the installation ceremony and the President's Inaugural Social Justice Conference were presented by Sound Design Studios, a Dallas-based Black-owned production company. 

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III was formally installed as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7 PM at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
  • Both the installation ceremony and the President's Inaugural Social Justice Conference were presented by Sound Design Studios, a Dallas-based Black-owned production company.
  • Sharpton, however, explicitly called out the issues at hand, connecting the Civil Rights Movement to Dr. Haynes' existing work as a social justice pastor.
  • The day after the installation, Friday, February 2, 2024, Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosted the President's Inaugural Social Justice Conference from 9 AM - 4:30 PM at Paul Quinn College.

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Announces the Formal Installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as President and CEO

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III will be formally installed as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7 PM at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (1323 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75202). The sold-out installation event comes 6 months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev. Jesse Jackson's successor during Rainbow PUSH Coalition's national convention. VIP program participants and attendees will come to Dallas from all over the country, including Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, Dr. Amos Brown, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others. Tashara Parker, 4X Emmy award-winning journalist, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies.

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  • The sold-out installation event comes 6 months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev.
  • Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, Dr. Amos Brown, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others.
  • Tickets for the conference, which are $75 per person and inclusive of two meals provided throughout the day, are available for purchase online .
  • The formal installation ceremony and the President's Inaugural Social Justice Conference is presented by Sound Design Studios, a Dallas based black owned production company.

Paul Quinn College Selects Ellucian Colleague SaaS to Enhance Technology Infrastructure

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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RESTON, Va. and DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Paul Quinn College ("Paul Quinn"), an innovative Historically Black College and University (HBCU) known for its Urban Work College Model, has selected Ellucian Colleague SaaS to modernize its technology operations. A new Ellucian customer, Paul Quinn joins more than 1,600 Ellucian customers leveraging SaaS solutions.

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  • RESTON, Va. and DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Paul Quinn College ("Paul Quinn"), an innovative Historically Black College and University (HBCU) known for its Urban Work College Model, has selected Ellucian Colleague SaaS to modernize its technology operations.
  • A new Ellucian customer, Paul Quinn joins more than 1,600 Ellucian customers leveraging SaaS solutions.
  • The implementation of the Ellucian SaaS Platform will provide Paul Quinn with a holistic technology infrastructure that is modern, proven and sustainable as the institution grows.
  • "We are proud to support the technology transformation of Paul Quinn College, a groundbreaking HBCU that is shaking up traditional education paradigms," said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian.

Association of College and University Educators Announces Early Bird Registration Open for the National Higher Education Teaching Conference June 13-14, 2024, Minneapolis

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Early bird registration is now open for the 2024 National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC), hosted by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of System Heads, the Ascendium Foundation, and others. In a time of unprecedented challenges to American higher education, NHETC is the only gathering of administration and faculty leaders exclusively focused on the core of the collective enterprise—great teaching and learning. Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement. Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.

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  • Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement.
  • Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.
  • ACUE is encouraging higher ed leaders to attend in teams to support the growth of the great teaching on their campuses.
  • Early bird registration for groups of three is $2,397; individual early bird registration is $899.

Minerva Consulting Receives Four Telly Awards for Exceptional Video Storytelling

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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DALLAS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Consulting, a boutique, full-service communications firm announced today they received four Telly Awards for work on behalf of their clients. The Institute for Higher Education Policy "Higher Ed is How" video series received a Silver and Bronze Telly, the Paul Quinn "Basketball Court" video was also awarded a Silver Telly and Hunt Energy's "A Global Commitment to Sustainability" video was named a Bronze Telly winner. The Telly Awards is a prestigious award annually showcasing the best work created within television and across video, for all screens.

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  • The Institute for Higher Education Policy "Higher Ed is How" video series received a Silver and Bronze Telly, the Paul Quinn "Basketball Court" video was also awarded a Silver Telly and Hunt Energy's "A Global Commitment to Sustainability" video was named a Bronze Telly winner.
  • The Telly Awards is a prestigious award annually showcasing the best work created within television and across video, for all screens.
  • Minerva Consulting, a full-service communications firm received four Telly Awards for work on behalf of their clients.
  • "We are thrilled to receive this honor from the Telly Awards and for our work to be recognized alongside such distinguished companies," said Ashley Elsey, president and CEO of Minerva Consulting.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMED TO NEWSWEEK AND LATINO LEADERS MAGAZINE AWARDS LISTS DURING CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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DALLAS, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023. The Dallas-based carrier received these recognitions for providing a supportive workplace while fostering and celebrating diversity.

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  • DALLAS, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023 .
  • "We are committed to creating a workplace of belonging where all Employees feel seen, heard, and welcomed," said Juan Suarez , Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) at Southwest Airlines.
  • "We want our People to show up as their authentic selves, bringing with them their unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
  • Join the Talent Community to learn more about employment opportunities at Southwest Airlines.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BECOMES OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF PAUL QUINN COLLEGE, JOINS LIST OF PARTNERS FOR URBAN WORK COLLEGE PROGRAM

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces a partnership with Paul Quinn College to become the College's official airline and a member of the school's celebrated Urban Work College Program. Southwest Airlines® has long believed educated communities are empowered communities, and continues to invest in workforce development programs that introduce students to the diverse set of career opportunities in the aviation industry.

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  • Paul Quinn is the first Urban Work College and only minority-serving, federally-recognized work college in America.
  • "This is a wonderful moment in the history of the Quinnite Nation," said Dr. Michael J. Sorrell,Presidentof Paul Quinn College .
  • Southwest Airlines, in becoming the official airline of Paul Quinn College and first airline in the school's Corporate Work Program, is investing in the school to promote diverse academic pathways, ultimately inspiring future generations to pursue careers within aviation.
  • The partnership between Southwest Airlines and the Paul Quinn Corporate Work Program will include dedicated, paid internships specifically for students at the college along with ongoing educational opportunities.

LatinxVC Appoints New Executive Director to Support the Latinx Venture Capital Ecosystem

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinxVC, a non-profit focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem, today announced it has appointed Mariela Salas to the position of Executive Director.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinxVC, a non-profit focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem, today announced it has appointed Mariela Salas to the position of Executive Director.
  • My goal is to scale our organization and grow the number of Latinx professionals in venture capital, help Latinx venture investors flourish in their careers and network, and increase the dollars flowing to Latinx venture investors."
  • LatinxVC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem.
  • The organization aims to increase the representation of Latinx professionals in venture capital, help Latinx venture investors build their careers and networks, and improve access to capital for Latinx-led venture firms.

Brook Sims Appointed COO of MAC Diversity Recruiters

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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MAC Diversity Recruiters announced today that Brook Sims has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective August 22, 2022.

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  • MAC Diversity Recruiters announced today that Brook Sims has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective August 22, 2022.
  • With her experience and future vision, I couldnt imagine a more perfect individual to take on the role of COO at MAC Diversity.
  • MAC has proven to be a leader in the Diversity and Talent Acquisition space, said Sims.
  • A leader in diversity recruiting and placement for over a decade, MAC Diversity Recruiters believes employers should be reflective of the communities in which they exist and serve.