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Essential Utilities Announces Election of Roderick K. West to Board of Directors

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the election of Rod West to the Essential board of directors.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the election of Rod West to the Essential board of directors.
  • As president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans from 2007-2010, West led the company out of its post-Hurricane Katrina bankruptcy and back to profitability.
  • “Rod’s vast utility experience and his strategic and commercial acumen will have an immediate, tangible impact on the Essential Board of Directors and our colleagues, customers and shareholders,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher H. Franklin.
  • West is a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Sigma Pi Phi (The Boulé).

Prudential Financial elects Kathleen Murphy to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ) announced today that Kathleen Murphy has been elected to the Board of Directors as an independent director, effective September 11, 2023.

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  • Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ) announced today that Kathleen Murphy has been elected to the Board of Directors as an independent director, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Murphy brings to Prudential her extensive experience in the financial services and wealth management sectors, most notably at Fidelity Investments, where she recently retired.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kathleen to the Prudential board and look forward to working closely with her.”
    Prior to joining Fidelity, Murphy was CEO of ING U.S.
  • Murphy brings a diverse array of prior board experience to Prudential, including board positions at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Markle Foundation and the National Football Foundation.

Rear Admiral William D. Byrne, Jr. Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Rear Admiral William D. Byrne, Jr. to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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  • Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Rear Admiral William D. Byrne, Jr. to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005371/en/
    Rear Admiral Byrne retired from the United States Navy in August of 2022 after 35 years of service.
  • His final assignment in the military was the Director of Warfare Development for the Chief of Naval Operations where he developed strategy.
  • Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, and MBE.

Lycoming College to dedicate David Person Field at Girardi Stadium in 2023

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

If that's the case, there's no doubt that the stadium that encapsulates David Person Field inside the Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex is certainly the house that Frank Girardi built.

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  • If that's the case, there's no doubt that the stadium that encapsulates David Person Field inside the Robert L. Shangraw Athletic Complex is certainly the house that Frank Girardi built.
  • Now that stadium will bear his name, as Girardi Stadium will officially be dedicated at the 2023 Lycoming College football team's home opener on Saturday, Sept. 9, as the College's Board of Trustees approved the naming of the stadium during its meeting on Sunday, Oct. 16.
  • There have been few people who have been as transformational in the history of the Lycoming College athletic department.
  • "I am personally honored to recognize Coach Girardi by announcing that the football stadium will now bear his name," Lycoming College President Kent Trachte said.

Little Rock Touchdown Club Reveals 2022 Lineup

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, the Little Rock Touchdown Club announced its 2022 speakers at a news conference at War Memorial Stadium.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, the Little Rock Touchdown Club announced its 2022 speakers at a news conference at War Memorial Stadium.
  • Little Rock Touchdown Club president and Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inductee David Bazzel announced that Arkansas Razorback Head Coach, Sam Pittman, will kick off the 18th season of the Little Rock Touchdown Club.
  • The Little Rock Touchdown Club meets at the DoubleTree Hotel, located at424 W. Markham St. in Little Rock.
  • The Little Rock Touchdown Club began in August 2004 when a small group gathered at what was then the Little Rock Hilton to discuss football.

University President to Receive the Distinguished American Award from the Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

"President Armstrong truly deserves -- and has truly earned -- this Distinguished American Award from the Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. As a former college player, coach, and athletic director, and now as a college president, President Armstrong really represents and reflects all that is good about our great game of football," commented John P. "Jack" Seiler, member of the Board of Directors of the Brian Piccolo Chapter. "We are privileged and honored to recognize his extraordinary leadership at all levels of life, his countless contributions to scholar-athletes, his immense passion for building community and improving the lives of thousands, and his intense love of football not only as a game but as a 'game changer' for so many. Congratulations President Armstrong but, more importantly, thank you!" 

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  • The Distinguished American Award is presented on special occasions when an exceptional candidate such as President Armstrong emerges.
  • The award is recognized as one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon former college football players or coaches.
  • "President Armstrong truly deserves -- and has truly earned -- this Distinguished American Award from the Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. As a former college player, coach, and athletic director, and now as a college president, President Armstrong really represents and reflects all that is good about our great game of football," commented John P. "Jack"Seiler,member of the Board of Directors of theBrian Piccolo Chapter.
  • "Being honored by the National Football Foundation feels like I am living a dream, especially the Brian Piccolo Chapter.

College Football Hall of Fame and Microsoft Enter Multiyear Agreement

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce Microsoft as its newest Official Partner.

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  • The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce Microsoft as its newest Official Partner.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with Microsoft as we constantly seek to elevate the memorable experiences we create for college football fans across the country, says Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame.
  • "Microsoft is bringing incredible technology solutions and deep experience from their football partner team to the Hall which helps us advance our mission and strengthen our position as the national home of college football.
  • The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is a 94,256-square-foot attraction located in the heart of Atlanta's sports, entertainment and tourism district.

UNCF Hosts Inaugural Virtual Social Justice Week

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its first annual Social Justice Week Nov. 15-18.

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  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its first annual Social Justice Week Nov. 15-18.
  • Open to all HBCU students, alumni, faculty and friends, Social Justice Week is a week of virtual events that will engage the entire HBCU community and supporters in activities and dialogue centered on social justice issues.
  • In 2019, UNCF began a formal social justice effort through a gift and partnership from the National Football Leagues Inspire Change Foundation.
  • UNCF relies on the knowledge and funding of a diverse network of partners to achieve its social justice mission.

Las Vegas to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of NFF Annual Awards Dinner

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the marketing arm for the Las Vegas destination, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 NFF Annual Awards Dinner.

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  • The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the marketing arm for the Las Vegas destination, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 NFF Annual Awards Dinner.
  • The 63rd NFF Annual Awards Dinner will take place Dec. 7 at the ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas.
  • We are excited about the return of the NFF Annual Awards Dinner this December, and we're looking forward to hosting the college football community in Las Vegas, said NFF Chairman Archie Manning.
  • The 63rd NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas will be in-person and once again serve as the culmination of the college football regular season.

Mazda Announces Partnership With The National Football Foundation's William V. Campbell Trophy®

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mazda announced today a three-year partnership with the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame to support the William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Mazda, college football's premier scholar-athlete award.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mazda announced today a three-year partnership with the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame to support the William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Mazda, college football's premier scholar-athlete award.
  • "For three decades, the William V. Campbell Trophy has recognized individuals who best reflect humility, dedication and inventive approaches to overcoming challenges.
  • The William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Mazda is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football.
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