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Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Elects Two New Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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“We are delighted to have Ms. Spencer and Mr. Lawler join our team of Directors,” said Robert W. Dumas, Chairman of the Company and the Bank.

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  • “We are delighted to have Ms. Spencer and Mr. Lawler join our team of Directors,” said Robert W. Dumas, Chairman of the Company and the Bank.
  • “They both bring valuable experience to our Board.”
    Ms. Spencer is currently retired from Auburn University.
  • Before retiring, Ms. Spencer served as the Director for the Alabama 4-H Youth Development and Conference Center in Columbiana, Alabama from 2000 to 2014.
  • in Business Administration from Auburn University and is a member of Chapter A, P.E.O., a philanthropic organization focused on the education and advancement of women.

HanesBrands and Duke University Extend Long-term Apparel Partnership

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, is pleased to announce a five-year extension of its current apparel partnership with Duke University.

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  • HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, is pleased to announce a five-year extension of its current apparel partnership with Duke University.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409834201/en/
    HanesBrands, the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, is pleased to announce a five-year extension of its current apparel partnership with Duke University.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Duke is one of more than two dozen elite schools that have exclusive mass retail partnerships with HanesBrands, including Florida State, Penn State, the University of Michigan, Clemson University and Auburn University.
  • In addition, more than a dozen leading universities have primary apparel partnerships with HanesBrands, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and the University of Georgia.

Florence, Alabama Digitizes Citywide Parking with ParkMobile

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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FLORENCE, Alabama, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is expanding its mobile parking payment solution to Florence, AL. Beginning April 15, drivers will have more options to pay for parking with ParkMobile through its convenient mobile parking payment solution.

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  • FLORENCE, Alabama, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile , a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group , is expanding its mobile parking payment solution to Florence, AL.
  • Beginning April 15, drivers will have more options to pay for parking with ParkMobile through its convenient mobile parking payment solution.
  • Cities across North America partner with ParkMobile to improve their curbside management and provide drivers with an easy-to-use mobile parking payment app.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with ParkMobile to digitize our citywide parking infrastructure and provide our residents and visitors the convenient option to pay for parking right from their mobile device," said Mayor Andrew Betterton.

Regions Financial Announces John Jordan to Serve as Head of Retail

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Monday announced John Jordan has joined its Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.

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  • Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Monday announced John Jordan has joined its Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.
  • He will lead an organization of more than 7,500 Regions Bank associates, including frontline branch teams, regional branch-banking leaders and support functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401788726/en/
    John Jordan is joining Regions’ Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.
  • As head of Retail for Regions Bank, Jordan reports directly to Danella.

Cintas Reveals This Year’s Top 10 Finalists in its Custodian of the Year Contest

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced the top 10 finalists in its 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced the top 10 finalists in its 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314205200/en/
    Cintas has announced the top 10 finalists in its 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest.
  • Cintas will award $10,000 to the winning custodian and $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid Commercial products and services to the winner’s school.
  • A Custodian of the Year logo, as well as photos of the top 10 finalists, are available via Dropbox here .

HanesBrands and the University of Mississippi Extend Long-Term Apparel Partnership

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, and the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) announced they have signed a three year extension of their current apparel partnership that grants HanesBrands exclusive rights to Ole Miss fanwear in the mass retail channel.

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  • HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, and the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) announced they have signed a three year extension of their current apparel partnership that grants HanesBrands exclusive rights to Ole Miss fanwear in the mass retail channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311602028/en/
    HanesBrands, the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel, and the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) announced they have signed a three year extension of their current apparel partnership that grants HanesBrands exclusive rights to Ole Miss fanwear in the mass retail channel.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The University of Mississippi is one of more than two dozen elite schools that have exclusive mass retail partnerships with HanesBrands, including Florida State, Penn State, the University of Michigan, Clemson University and Auburn University.
  • In addition, more than a dozen leading universities have primary apparel partnerships with HanesBrands, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and the University of Georgia.

Jack Henry & Associates Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Board Member Laura Kelly

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MONETT, Mo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today the creation of an endowed scholarship fund in memory of Board Member Laura Kelly, who passed away on March 15, 2024.

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  • MONETT, Mo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today the creation of an endowed scholarship fund in memory of Board Member Laura Kelly, who passed away on March 15, 2024.
  • Jack Henry will create an endowment of the existing Kelly Academic Excellence Scholarship at Samford University's Brock School of Business, which was established by Kelly and her husband, John Kelly, in 2016.
  • "Laura served as a dedicated member of our company's Board for more than 10 years and will be greatly missed," said Jack Henry Board Chair and CEO David Foss.
  • A member of the Jack Henry Board since 2013, Kelly chaired the Governance Committee and served on the Risk and Compliance Committee.

World's first field-installed, clinically approved parallel transmit 7T MRI scanner resides at Auburn University

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Additionally, with dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology, the scanner offers expanded imaging capabilities.

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  • Additionally, with dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology, the scanner offers expanded imaging capabilities.
  • These areas represent an intersection between the needs of the MRI research community, particularly in 7T imaging, and existing expertise and strengths of Auburn University.
  • A stark difference between the old and new 7T scanners involve parallel transmit technology and sodium imaging capability.
  • "If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have the 7T, and we are indebted to them for their dedication and commitment to Auburn.

Auburn University extends deadlines for fall incoming students amid national FAFSA delays

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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AUBURN, Ala., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid national delays surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, Auburn University is extending its deposit, enrollment and Scholarship Awarded Response deadlines by two weeks for undergraduate students recently accepted for the fall semester.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid national delays surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, Auburn University is extending its deposit, enrollment and Scholarship Awarded Response deadlines by two weeks for undergraduate students recently accepted for the fall semester.
  • "We are dedicated to creating access and opportunities for students who wish to attend Auburn," President Christopher B. Roberts said.
  • The adjusted timeline comes as delays have been experienced nationwide amid changes in the FAFSA application process following a Congress-mandated overhaul.
  • Auburn hosts a variety of events and engagement opportunities for admitted students to visit in the spring, and Auburn offers additional FAFSA updates online .

Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation Launches, Vows to Bring 600 Minority & Women Pilots into Aviation Industry Annually

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.
  • By educating, inspiring and funding minority teens in aviation careers, the Foundation is poised to drive generational change by breaking the cycle of lack of advancement opportunities, and to help alleviate the significant pilot shortage in the United States.
  • Given that less than 3 percent of all airline pilots are Black, and less that 1 percent are women, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs like the Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation has never been greater.
  • Mr. Kelly will become one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony.