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Denny's Awards Outstanding Students with Inaugural Stipend Through Its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.

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  • Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.
  • Students from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU) have each received $1,250 stipends, recognizing their passion for preserving their HBCU’s history.
  • The scholars are:
    Rejoice Adekoya, a sophomore nursing major at Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, Texas) from Lagos, Nigeria.
  • In partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, the program commits $500,000 towards the digitization of HBCU photographic archives.

Seven "Movement Maker" Colleges and Universities to be Honored by Association of College and University Educators at National Higher Education Teaching Conference

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dramatically increasing student retention. Providing nearly 100 percent of faculty with the foundation for delivering excellent instruction. Demonstrating an enduring commitment to the success of all students. These are just a few of the accomplishments of the seven colleges and universities that will be honored as "Movement Makers" at the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)'s inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC), June 22-23 in New York City.

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  • These are just a few of the accomplishments of the seven colleges and universities that will be honored as "Movement Makers" at the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)'s inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC) , June 22-23 in New York City.
  • Broward College is a five-time Aspen Finalist and attributes some of its success to equipping faculty with evidence-based teaching practices.
  • UAPTC serves as a model for community colleges with its comprehensive approach to student success through effective teaching.
  • University of Southern Mississippi : In the fall of 2016, University of Southern Mississippi (USM) faculty began taking ACUE microcredential courses.

Sevan Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office in Houston

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. ( Sevan ) opened a new office in Houston, Texas to further expand and support the organization’s operations.

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  • Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. ( Sevan ) opened a new office in Houston, Texas to further expand and support the organization’s operations.
  • The office primarily houses Sevan’s Architecture & Engineering and Survey & Facility Assessments team near the Houston Metro area.
  • “Opening our new office in Houston is a tremendous milestone for Sevan,” said Jim Evans, Founder and CEO of Sevan.
  • “We are thrilled to establish this physical presence in Houston,” said Nick Peters, Senior Vice President of Operations at Sevan.

Denny's Partners with Getty Images to Preserve History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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SPARTANBURG, S.C., August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing commitment to Black colleges, Denny's Inc. today announced a major partnership with Getty Images ,a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, to help preserve the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • SPARTANBURG, S.C., August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing commitment to Black colleges, Denny's Inc. today announced a major partnership with Getty Images ,a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, to help preserve the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The students will be working alongside the Getty Images team and the historians and archivists at each HBCU to research, digitize and restore these valuable archives.
  • Over 100,000 photos will be available for licensing in the " Historically Black Colleges & Universities Collection ," on gettyimages.com.
  • Getty Images works with over 488,000 contributors and more than 300 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content.

EMMY® & NAACP Image Award-Winner Rushion McDonald, U.S. Army ROTC, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Hosts HBCU College Day at Texas Southern University

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Houston, TX, 10 AM 4 PM at University Plaza, the HBCU College Day and Career Expo is FREE.

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  • Taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Houston, TX, 10 AM 4 PM at University Plaza, the HBCU College Day and Career Expo is FREE.
  • Texas Southern University (TSU) is a public HBCU in Houston and one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive HBCUs.
  • "We are delighted to co-host the HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University," TMCF Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Horton said.
  • "Finding partners with shared values is a high priority for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the students we serve.

New Honda Docuseries Celebrates the Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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The docuseries will explore various aspects of the HBCU experience, using performances, interviews and notable alumni to tell the HBCU story.

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  • The docuseries will explore various aspects of the HBCU experience, using performances, interviews and notable alumni to tell the HBCU story.
  • The series also will highlight Honda's longstanding relationship with and support of the HBCU community.
  • "This year, Honda Battle of the Bands will represent a broader look at HBCU life.
  • "I am honored to partner with Honda in sharing the legacy these historic institutions havein developing some of the world's most influential and powerful leaders,"said Love.

Avanti Residential Completes $1.9 Billion in Transactions in 2021

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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The company today announces the completion of its most active year of dealmaking yet, closing on $1.9 billion in new acquisitions, dispositions and asset recapitalizations in 26 separate transactions.

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  • The company today announces the completion of its most active year of dealmaking yet, closing on $1.9 billion in new acquisitions, dispositions and asset recapitalizations in 26 separate transactions.
  • Avanti has two additional properties under contract in Kansas City that it expects to close in the first quarter of 2022.
  • The firm was also the buyer on one of the largest apartment transactions in the Denver metropolitan area in 2021, purchasing the 397-unit Forum Fitzsimons for $159 million.
  • Avanti Residential is an experienced investor and owner-operator of lifestyle-forward multifamily communities in the U.S.

Houston Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and now Author Bryce Thompson Debuts the Number 1 New Release in Entrepreneurship on Amazon

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 has been an exceptional year for Houston entrepreneur and philanthropist Bryce Thompson.On Friday, October 8, 2021, Bryce announced the release of his first book, MILLIONS: Accepted and Excepted, which he self-published and debuted on Amazon as the #1 new release in Entrepreneurship and #39 overall.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 has been an exceptional year for Houston entrepreneur and philanthropist Bryce Thompson.On Friday, October 8, 2021, Bryce announced the release of his first book, MILLIONS: Accepted and Excepted, which he self-published and debuted on Amazon as the #1 new release in Entrepreneurship and #39 overall.
  • I want Accepted and Excepted to give hope and assurance to all of those going through what I've been through," says Thompson.
  • Without any sponsors or partnerships, Bryce Thompson's ability to lead and champion a community, shows why he is a Powerhouse in the business and financial arena.
  • Today, Bryce is not only fulfilling that promise to uplift others in need, but he is showing communities how to develop their own economic prosperity.

Prairie View A&M University To Launch Toni Morrison Writing Program

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Ruth J. Simmons announced today that a Toni Morrison Writing Program would be established at PVAMU in honor of the writer and her former student, MacKenzie Scott.

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  • PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Ruth J. Simmons announced today that a Toni Morrison Writing Program would be established at PVAMU in honor of the writer and her former student, MacKenzie Scott.
  • The Writing Program will include a Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence.
  • Appointed annually, a different writer each year will have a one-year visiting appointment at Prairie View, where that individual will offer a seminar in writing.
  • In addition, the Toni Morrison Writing Program will sponsor a high school writing contest.

Halliburton Joins With Prairie View A&M University to Create and Fund New $1 Million Scholarship

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today announced the establishment of a new $1 million Halliburton Business and Engineering Scholarship Fund at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).

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  • Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today announced the establishment of a new $1 million Halliburton Business and Engineering Scholarship Fund at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005129/en/
    This fund is an opportunity for Halliburton to support Prairie View A&M and deepen our diversity and inclusion mission while building our pipeline of future talent, said Halliburton Chairman, President & CEO Jeff Miller.
  • Their provision of scholarships, mentoring and internships for Halliburton Scholars will enhance greatly these students prospects for successful careers, said Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons.
  • Designated an institution of the first class in the Texas Constitution, Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state.