The Citadel

For 13th consecutive year, The Citadel is named #1 Public University in the South by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 13th straight year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the best Public University in the South. The rankings – which were released Monday, Sept. 18 – cover academic institutions primarily offering undergraduate and master's programs.

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  • #167 Best Undergraduate Computer Science, nationwide
    "We are deeply honored to be consistently recognized as the Top Public University in the South by U.S. News & World Report," said Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR , provost of The Citadel.
  • These are all examples of how The Citadel achieves its mission to educate and develop principled leaders for all walks of life."
  • Additionally, The Citadel was named Best College for Veterans in the South for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Veterans are welcome to earn a degree through all programs offered by The Citadel, including the day undergraduate program, evening undergraduate program and master's program.

Jasper Therapeutics Appoints David Hinds as Senior Vice President, Development Operations

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Monday, April 10, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) (Jasper), a biotechnology company focused on development of briquilimab, a novel antibody therapy targeting c-Kit (CD117) to address diseases such as chronic spontaneous urticaria, lower to intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) as well as novel stem cell transplant conditioning regimes, today announced the appointment of David Hinds, as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Development Operations.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) (Jasper), a biotechnology company focused on development of briquilimab, a novel antibody therapy targeting c-Kit (CD117) to address diseases such as chronic spontaneous urticaria, lower to intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) as well as novel stem cell transplant conditioning regimes, today announced the appointment of David Hinds, as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Development Operations.
  • His outstanding track record in setting strategic directions for clinical research and operations will allow us to effectively advance our development programs for briquilimab,” said Ronald Martell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jasper.
  • Previously he served as Vice President, Clinical Operations at PellePharm and Tioma Therapeutics.
  • He also led the clinical development and operations strategy at Alios Biopharma, Takeda, Clinipace, Exelixis, Kai Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Genitope Corporation, and Intermune.

Eviation Appoints New Members to Technical Steering Committee and Board of Directors

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Monday, October 24, 2022

ARLINGTON, Wash., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today announced new appointments to its Technical Steering Committee and Board of Directors. Dan Nale, PE, PhD, former Senior Vice President of Programs, Engineering and Test at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, joins the company's Technical Steering Committee. Jon Piatt, former President at L3Harris Technologies, joins the company as a member of its Board. These additions to Eviation's technical advisory team and senior leadership come as the company gathers further momentum following the successful first flight of the Alice, the world's only flight-tested all-electric passenger airplane, on 27 September 2022.

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  • ARLINGTON, Wash., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eviation Aircraft , a global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today announced new appointments to its Technical Steering Committee and Board of Directors.
  • Dan Nale, PE, PhD, former Senior Vice President of Programs, Engineering and Test at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, joins the company's Technical Steering Committee.
  • Jon Piatt, former President at L3Harris Technologies, joins the company as a member of its Board.
  • "I am very proud to welcome Dan and Jon to Eviation," said Allen Page, Chairman at Eviation.

U.S. News & World Report names The Citadel #1 Public College in the South for 12th straight year

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South.

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  • For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, was named #1 College in the South.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South.
  • The Military College of South Carolina offers veterans the opportunity to earn their degrees through the day program, evening program and The Citadel Graduate College .
  • U.S. News & World report has consecutively named The Citadel as Best Public College in the South for 12 years and Best Public College for Veterans in the South for five years.

The Citadel to cover funding for room and board, one year tuition for qualifying ROTC scholarship recipients enrolling for fall 2022

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

That portion of The Citadel Service to Country Scholarship 2026 represents an estimated total savings of about $32,000 per qualifying cadet over their four years.

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  • That portion of The Citadel Service to Country Scholarship 2026 represents an estimated total savings of about $32,000 per qualifying cadet over their four years.
  • Additionally, because some ROTC Scholarships cover only three years of tuition, The Citadel Service to Country Scholarship 2026 will cover tuition and fees for that gap year for accepted ROTC Scholarship freshmen, representing as much as $36,400 savings per student.
  • Combined with the room and board funding, that represents a potential savings of about $68,000 over four years for those individuals.
  • How do I qualify for The Citadel Service to Country Scholarship 2026 or for an ROTC Scholarship?

Rob Clapper Named Air Force Association Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association has appointed Robert H. Clapper II as Chief Development Officer, responsible for building relationships and raising funds through individual and corporate giving.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association has appointed Robert H. Clapper II as Chief Development Officer, responsible for building relationships and raising funds through individual and corporate giving.
  • "Having a chief development officer of Rob's caliber is critical to achieving our mission," said AFA Chairman Gerald Murray.
  • "We can't educate the public, advocate for air and space power, or support our Airmen and Guardians without first raising the funds needed to run these programs, hire professional staff, and tell the Air Force and Space Force story.
  • An independent non-profit association, AFA is the single-largest professional military association dedicated to air and space power and to the advancement of aerospace education at every level.

Choose Your Own Adventure Announces its First Interactive Fantasy for Young Readers

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Choose Your Own Adventure publishes The Citadel of Whispers, their first interactive fantasy epic for young readers.

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  • Choose Your Own Adventure publishes The Citadel of Whispers, their first interactive fantasy epic for young readers.
  • Ali presents a protagonist who navigates choices and consequences filled with political intrigue, magic, and mystery.
  • Chooseco Publisher, Shannon Gilligan, adds, "We have been looking for a fantasy writer with Kazim's skill and imagination for years.
  • Chooseco is a purpose-built publishing house which brought the groundbreakingChoose Your Own Adventureseries of interactive gamebooks back to print in 2006.

The Citadel Athletics and The Blood Connection Enter into Multi-Year Partnership with Mission to Save Lives in the Lowcountry

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Charleston, SC, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blood Connection, your community non-profit blood center, isexcited to announce its new partnership with The Citadel Athletics.

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  • Charleston, SC, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blood Connection, your community non-profit blood center, isexcited to announce its new partnership with The Citadel Athletics.
  • The Citadel Athletics is proud to partner with The Blood Connection.
  • We look forward to helping increase the local footprint of The Blood Connection and to bring more awareness towards the cause.
  • We are excited for the many blood drives ahead that will help save hundreds of lives, said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection.

Photo Release - Huntington Ingalls Industries Names Stewart Holmes As Executive Vice President, Government and Customer Relations

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Friday, September 3, 2021

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced today that Stewart Holmes has been named executive vice president, government and customer relations, succeeding Mitch Waldman, who will retire on Sept. 30.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced today that Stewart Holmes has been named executive vice president, government and customer relations, succeeding Mitch Waldman, who will retire on Sept. 30.
  • Holmes will be located in HIIs Washington, D.C. office and will report to Mike Petters, HIIs president and CEO.
  • Stewart has extensive knowledge and experience in government relations and defense issues, Petters said.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

Cook & James Continues Expansion, Adds Five Attorneys to Roster

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

"It's with great pride that we announce that these five accomplished attorneys have joined the C&J family," said Heather James, attorney and co-founding partner at Cook & James.

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  • "It's with great pride that we announce that these five accomplished attorneys have joined the C&J family," said Heather James, attorney and co-founding partner at Cook & James.
  • "Kara and I are confident they all will serve our valued clients with our special brand of Cook & James flair, exceptional style and professionalism."
  • In South Carolina, where Cook & James has provided legal closing services since early 2019, the firm has hired three additional attorneys.
  • Cook & James attorneys and paralegal professionals bring everything needed to the closing to facilitate a smooth experience.