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Student Freedom Initiative and Clearloop Are Proud to Support HBCUs Receiving Monetary Awards through the Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Education Prize

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SFI has partnered with Clearloop to provide economic, health and environmental benefits of clean energy to several of the HBCUs and the communities surrounding the campuses.

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  • SFI has partnered with Clearloop to provide economic, health and environmental benefits of clean energy to several of the HBCUs and the communities surrounding the campuses.
  • SFI and Clearloop provided guidance and helped steer several HBCUs through the process to apply for the Clean Energy Education Prize.
  • “SFI is honored to partner with Clearloop and selected HBCUs on the worldwide challenge of clean energy.
  • “Clearloop, noted experts in the field of clean energy, offer the expertise and commitment needed to make this happen.

‘A life-changing experience’: Nissan Ready electrifies the next generation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223290598/en/
    It’s 8 o’clock on a Monday morning, and the Nissan Training Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, is buzzing.
  • Nissan and INFINITI executives lead the program, conducting interactive presentations, career-building and networking workshops, and tours of Nissan facilities, while building genuine relationships with participating students.
  • “Every detail of this experience was intentional,” said Chandra Vasser , vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Nissan Americas.
  • “My experience with 100 Black Men and Nissan Ready has been life-changing,” Walker said.

UNCF Report Creates Blueprint to Activate HBCU Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability

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Monday, February 12, 2024

“ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.

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  • “ The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities ” utilizes an eight-part framework to develop a foundational understanding of current climate and sustainability practices at HBCUs.
  • Supported through an unprecedented investment by Waverley Street Foundation, the report also develops a blueprint for activation of a network of HBCU Climate Action Hubs.
  • Hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network and Second Nature, the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit is the premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing inequity and the climate crisis.
  • The report also details a call to action and blueprint for HBCUs to develop climate hubs.

HCA Healthcare Names Chad Wasserman as Chief Information Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that Chad Wasserman, a nearly 30-year veteran of the company, has been appointed senior vice president and chief information officer, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that Chad Wasserman, a nearly 30-year veteran of the company, has been appointed senior vice president and chief information officer, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Wasserman succeeds P. Martin “Marty” Paslick, who is retiring after 38 years with HCA Healthcare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205106222/en/
    As chief information officer, Wasserman will lead more than 6,700 colleagues in the Information Technology Group (ITG), which provides global IT strategy, solutions and support for HCA Healthcare and its hospitals and sites of care.
  • “Throughout his career, Chad has demonstrated a strong ability to drive technology solutions across a wide range of business areas,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare.

Idaho Milk Products Celebrates Pranav Vashisht’s Best Paper Award at International Conference

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Jerome, ID, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Milk Products congratulates Pranav Vashisht for receiving the Best Paper Award at the 13th IDEA Convention & International Conference.

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  • Jerome, ID, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Milk Products congratulates Pranav Vashisht for receiving the Best Paper Award at the 13th IDEA Convention & International Conference.
  • Pranav Vashisht received the best paper award at the International Conference on the “Recent Advances in Engineering Applications for Sustainable Dairying” organized by the Dairy Engineering Association of India and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
  • During his recent presentation, Pranav shared details about his paper, which focused on optimizing a UV-C system for processing whole milk.
  • Idaho Milk Products proudly supports personal, professional, educational, technical, and, above all, leadership development to help employees realize their potential and be part of a world-class team.

ROCK THE BELLS AND M&M'S® PARTNER FOR HBCU SCHOOL OF MUSIC CAMPAIGN

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Monday, December 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced a new initiative as part of a tiered partnership with M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars. The collaboration introduced Rock The Bells' HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) School of Music Campaign to celebrate and honor the impact of HBCU culture on the development of Hip-Hop.  

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  • The HBCU School of Music campaign and Mars provided production and mentorship experiences to HBCU students and featured an intimate performance by GRAMMY-nominated artist Cordae.
  • The collaboration introduced Rock The Bells' HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) School of Music Campaign to celebrate and honor the impact of HBCU culture on the development of Hip-Hop.
  • Rock The Bells is committed to championing HBCUs and providing opportunities to spotlight the incredible talent within their campuses.
  • We're thrilled to be partnering with him and Rock The Bells to help further the impact of HBCU culture on the development of Hip-Hop."

 Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Transition

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Prior to Virpax, Mr. Bruce served as Vice President of sales for Danone Specialized Nutrition North America, Danone’s medical nutrition division.

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  • Prior to Virpax, Mr. Bruce served as Vice President of sales for Danone Specialized Nutrition North America, Danone’s medical nutrition division.
  • He has a BA from Lincoln University and a Master’s degree in Leadership from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
  • Aside from Virpax Pharmaceuticals, he also serves on the board of Advent Therapeutics Inc. and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College.
  • I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident that Virpax under Gerald and Eric’s leadership will remain on track to begin first-in-human trials in the coming year,” commented Mr. Mack.

Tennessee Titans, Nissan Announce Naming Rights Partnership in New Stadium

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Tennessee Titans and Nissan North America today have reached an agreement on a 20-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership that brands the new Titans home venue as ‘Nissan Stadium.’ This announcement further solidifies the partnership held between the Titans and Nissan since 2015.

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  • The Tennessee Titans and Nissan North America today have reached an agreement on a 20-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership that brands the new Titans home venue as ‘Nissan Stadium.’ This announcement further solidifies the partnership held between the Titans and Nissan since 2015.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231117452269/en/
    The Tennessee Titans and Nissan North America today have reached an agreement on a 20-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership that brands the new Titans home venue as ‘Nissan Stadium.’ This announcement further solidifies the partnership held between the Titans and Nissan since 2015.
  • Slated for completion in 2027, the new Nissan Stadium will host Titans home games, Tennessee State University football games, concerts, large-scale events and other community events.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Slated for completion in 2027, the new Nissan Stadium will host Titans home games, Tennessee State University football games, concerts, large-scale events and other community events.

Lambent Spaces to Present on Occupancy Analytics at Space Strategies 2023

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sue Bork, Sales Director at Lambent Spaces , will be a featured presenter at Space Strategies 2023 taking place at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 16-17, 2023.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sue Bork, Sales Director at Lambent Spaces , will be a featured presenter at Space Strategies 2023 taking place at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 16-17, 2023.
  • Their session, Technology and software solutions: Getting the right occupancy data and improving space utilization, will address the challenges of getting accurate data to inform smarter space planning and facilities management planning decisions.
  • The Space Strategies 2023 conference provides space planning and facilities professionals with critical insights and best practices to address the need for successful hybrid workplace initiatives, higher space utilization, increased flexibility and better workplace experiences.
  • Lambent Spaces is an occupancy analytics software company helping corporate and higher ed campuses optimize space utilization, facilities operations and real estate investments.

TMCF’s Programming Continues to Create Pathways to Prosperity

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Through intentional and dedicated programming, TMCF provided opportunities for 702 passionate and academically gifted students over 11 programs between May and September 2023.

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  • Through intentional and dedicated programming, TMCF provided opportunities for 702 passionate and academically gifted students over 11 programs between May and September 2023.
  • While the realities for African Americans in their quest for higher education still come with challenges, TMCF removes barriers and creates pathways to prosperity with these opportunities.
  • TMCF boasts an 85 percent graduation rate for scholars participating in TMCF programming.
  • The significance of that inaugural and power-packed conference demonstrated TMCF's commitment to advancing pathways toward prosperity and economic mobility for HBCU students.