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Herc Holdings Inc. Announces Nomination of Lorin Crenshaw to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or “the Company”), a leader in the equipment rental industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Lorin Crenshaw to stand for election as a new Director at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 16, 2024.

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  • Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or “the Company”), a leader in the equipment rental industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Lorin Crenshaw to stand for election as a new Director at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 16, 2024.
  • Mr. Crenshaw brings more than 25 years of diversified financial experience to the Board.
  • “We welcome Lorin Crenshaw’s nomination to the Board,” said Patrick Campbell, Chairman of the Herc Holdings Board of Directors.
  • “The skills he has acquired through his strategic and financial advisory roles will complement those of our other Directors and advance our efforts to unlock value for Herc Holdings and its stockholders.”
    “We are excited about our plans to add Lorin to the Board,” said Herc Holdings President and CEO Larry Silber.

Chevron Announces Opening of Fab Labs at HBCUs

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).

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  • Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).
  • Chevron, in collaboration with the Fab Foundation, has unveiled the establishment of cutting-edge Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and FAMU.
  • The Chevron Fab Labs aim to provide students, faculty and the broader communities with state-of-the-art technology and resources to foster creativity, hands-on learning experiences and entrepreneurial skills.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Fab Foundation to bring Chevron Fab Labs to Fort Valley State University and FAMU," said Jennifer Michael, Chevron’s Social Investment Manager.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Announce London Expansion of HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective. Now in its second year, the HBCU Media Collective has added an international component to boost students' awareness of global opportunities while enhancing newsroom diversity and promoting financial literacy for participating students.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
  • "Our continued partnership with Dow Jones offers a dynamic, transformative opportunity to a second cohort of students," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
  • "The expansion of the HBCU Media Collective underscores the shared commitment we have with Columbia in developing bespoke learning opportunities to identify and mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists," said Brent Jones, SVP of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones.
  • The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to building an even stronger workplace culture.

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

American Council of Learned Societies Names Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellows and Grantees

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the new ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program. The program provides flexible support that attends to the research, teaching, and service commitments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, the program will support 20 HBCU faculty scholars pursuing exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the new ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program .
  • The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellows and Grantees represent 16 HBCUs and a wide range of disciplines and scholarly approaches.
  • "We are thrilled to award these outstanding scholars the inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants," said ACLS President Joy Connolly.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

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

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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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.

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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.

MIELLE EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC QUEENS TO REDEFINE BLACK BEAUTY STANDARDS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mielle announces new partnerships with two breakout athletes - A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA Champion and accomplished author, and JuJu Watkins, USC record-setting powerhouse. Mielle has long been committed to breaking beauty stereotypes for women of color. By collaborating with A'ja and JuJu, the brand aims to continue celebrating and uplifting aspirational women of color as positive figures of high performance and meaningful change.

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  • "For a decade, Mielle has led with purpose in the beauty space, providing superior products for textured hair consumers and redefining traditional beauty stereotypes.
  • A'ja Wilson and JuJu Watkins embody everything Mielle stands for - ambition, beauty, health, sisterhood, and strength.
  • We are excited to welcome them to the Mielle family," said Monique Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder of Mielle.
  • Last year, Mielle launched its first-ever campaign, "From One Queen to Another," showcasing Black women's empowerment through sisterhood and the importance of dismantling beauty secret "gatekeeping."

APTIM Partners with Three Science-Focused Youth Organizations

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM has formed partnerships with three organizations focused on developing the next generation of environmental and sustainability scientists, professionals, and thought leaders.

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  • Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM has formed partnerships with three organizations focused on developing the next generation of environmental and sustainability scientists, professionals, and thought leaders.
  • APTIM shares and celebrates the missions of these organizations through the firm’s daily work and will continue to support them through volunteer and engagement opportunities in 2024.
  • The FAMU School of Environment’s Sustainability Institute provides experiences that inspire students to advance sustainable solutions to food security.
  • These programs are designed to engage, increase confidence, and introduce STEM careers to girls by providing meaningful, hands-on learning.

Tourism Minister to Promote The Bahamas for Meetings & Conferences at Alpha Phi Alpha Conference in Tallahassee, FL

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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In a bid to boost the country's groups business, DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.

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  • In a bid to boost the country's groups business, DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.
  • DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.
  • DPM Cooper said: "I embraced this opportunity to speak to a gathering that encompasses representatives from all Florida chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha.
  • "Meetings, Incentive, Conferences & Exhibitions, what we call the MICE industry, accounts for 40% of all tourism business to The Bahamas.

Bloomberg Expands Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Trading Challenge In Its Second Year

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources have expanded the reach of this year's Bloomberg and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge to new universities and shifted to evaluate participant investment performance against a developed market (DM) index.

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  • The Bloomberg and HBCU Trading Challenge exercises the financial acumen of college participants through a virtual investment competition on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • The winner was decided based on the trade performance of participants, benchmarked against real DM indices on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • Participating universities included Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).
  • Bloomberg plays a role in that training process," said Dr. Inger M. Daniels-Hollar, Assistant Professor of Finance at FAMU.