University of Oklahoma

Star Mountain Capital Bolsters its Secondaries and Client Services Team Adding Warren DeKinder as a Managing Director Based in Dallas

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Star Mountain Capital , LLC (“Star Mountain”), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors is pleased to announce that Warren DeKinder has joined as a Managing Director based in Star Mountain’s Dallas office, one of its team’s 20+ locations nationwide.

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  • Star Mountain Capital , LLC (“Star Mountain”), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors is pleased to announce that Warren DeKinder has joined as a Managing Director based in Star Mountain’s Dallas office, one of its team’s 20+ locations nationwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222525972/en/
    Star Mountain Capital Managing Director, Warren DeKinder, CFA (Photo: Business Wire)
    Warren DeKinder has 30+ years of leadership experience advising and recommending strategic investment solutions to some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutions and private clients.
  • “We are excited for Warren to join other Dallas based senior team members Managing Director Chris Goodwin and Senior Advisors Rob Kaplan and Tom Tull .
  • Mr. DeKinder is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is a member of the CFA Institute, as well as the Dallas Society of Financial Analysts.

University of Oklahoma Joins National Artificial Intelligence Safety Consortium

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium led by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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  • Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium led by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology.
  • This consortium aims to bring together the largest group of AI developers, users, researchers and affected groups worldwide to promote the creation of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.
  • Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
  • Learn more about the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium and see the complete list of consortium participants from NIST .

National Press Club Journalism Institute welcomes 2024 Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Board of Directors.
  • Five new directors join the 15-member body, which provides the strategic direction and oversight of the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club.
  • "Their collective expertise will help guide the Institute in fulfilling its vital role in supporting and strengthening the journalism profession."
  • The five new members join existing board directors:
    Mizell Stewart III , President and CEO of Emerging Leaders, LLC; Professional-in-Residence, School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University; and Institute Secretary
    For more information about the National Press Club Journalism Institute and its programs, please visit pressclubinstitute.org .

Orthodontic Arts Announces Practice Expansion & Partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt

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Monday, February 5, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.
  • "It has been a privilege to work alongside Dr. David Birdwell at Orthodontic Arts for these past five years.
  • Dr. Chris Hunt is a native of Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma Christian University for his undergraduate degree.
  • "I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to join Orthodontic Arts, which many consider one of the best orthodontic practices in Oklahoma.

General Atomics Brings Inertial Fusion Energy Expertise to Two National Research Hubs

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Friday, December 8, 2023

San Diego, CA, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) has been selected as a team member for two science and technology hubs funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Inertial Fusion Energy Science & Technology Accelerated Research ( IFE-STAR ) program to advance IFE science and technologies.

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  • San Diego, CA, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) has been selected as a team member for two science and technology hubs funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Inertial Fusion Energy Science & Technology Accelerated Research ( IFE-STAR ) program to advance IFE science and technologies.
  • The STARFIRE and RISE hubs will each receive $16 million each over the next four years.
  • IFE is currently the only fusion approach to have achieved net energy gain in a laboratory, after achieving a 1.5x energy gain at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF) in December 2022.
  • Other collaborators working on the RISE hub include CSU, Stanford & SLAC National Accelerator Lab, University of Illinois, Cornell University, Texas A&M, Los Alamos National Lab (LANL), Naval Research Lab (NRL), Marvel Fusion (MF), and Xcimer Energy.

RenovoRx Engages Oklahoma University (OU) Health as First Clinical Site in Preparation for the Pivotal Phase III CouGar Clinical Trial in Bile Duct Cancer

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

The CouGar Trial will evaluate RenovoGem in bile duct cancer, specifically unresectable locally advanced extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA).

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  • The CouGar Trial will evaluate RenovoGem in bile duct cancer, specifically unresectable locally advanced extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA).
  • “We are pleased to engage our first clinical site for our second pivotal clinical trial.
  • The CouGar Trial marks an important milestone for RenovoRx as we expand our clinical pipeline for RenovoGem into bile duct cancer, a difficult-to-treat solid tumor cancer,” said Leesa Gentry, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations at RenovoRx.
  • Oklahoma University (OU) Health is the first clinical site for the CouGar study.

Following Landmark Texas Report, Project InnerSpace Launches Cross-Collaborative "Future of Geothermal" Studies in Two Additional Traditional Energy States

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the publication of a first-of-its-kind, landmark study entitled "The Future of Geothermal in Texas," Project InnerSpace has announced the kick-off of two additional state-specific geothermal studies in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania—two historically significant traditional U.S. energy states.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the publication of a first-of-its-kind, landmark study entitled "The Future of Geothermal in Texas," Project InnerSpace has announced the kick-off of two additional state-specific geothermal studies in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania—two historically significant traditional U.S. energy states.
  • The studies will provide a scientific basis for informed decision-making as governments, industry, and other stakeholders consider increased geothermal energy development.
  • Project InnerSpace supports the "Future of Geothermal" report series as part of its state Geothermal Coalition program.
  • In late 2024, additional state-specific geothermal studies will launch in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and West Virginia.

National Press Club awards Kevin Palomino its Spring 2024 Lewis Scholarship

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Kevin Palomino of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the recipient of its Lewis Scholarship for Spring 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Kevin Palomino of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the recipient of its Lewis Scholarship for Spring 2024.
  • "The Lewis Scholarship provides me with an opportunity to grow as a journalist," Palomino said.
  • "I see a bright future ahead in journalism for Kevin," said Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute and resident director of the Washington Journalism Program at Gaylord College.
  • National Press Club scholarships are administered by its nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute.

Lockton Dunning Transitions to New Leadership

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After successfully leading the Dallas office of Lockton Dunning, Steve Idoux has been elevated to President of Lockton Dunning — a critical region of Lockton's People Solutions business. Idoux will transition into the role after nearly 20 years of Bruce Sammis in the top leadership post.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After successfully leading the Dallas office of Lockton Dunning, Steve Idoux has been elevated to President of Lockton Dunning — a critical region of Lockton's People Solutions business.
  • Idoux will transition into the role after nearly 20 years of Bruce Sammis in the top leadership post.
  • "At a time of tremendous growth for our business, it's imperative that we have a leader that understands our legacy, our culture and our clients," said Sammis, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Lockton Dunning.
  • Idoux joined Lockton Dunning in March 2007 as Vice President and became a Lockton Partner in 2019.

Class of 2024 Tillman Scholar Applications Open Today

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation opened the annual application process for the Tillman Scholars program. Eligible military service members, veterans and spouses can apply to join the 2024 class of Tillman Scholars until Friday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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  • Eligible military service members, veterans and spouses can apply to join the 2024 class of Tillman Scholars until Friday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • "As we begin to celebrate 20 years as the Pat Tillman Foundation, we could not be more thrilled to open the process of identifying the next generation of leaders we call Tillman Scholars," says Marie Tillman-Shenton, board chair and co-founder.
  • "The 60 individuals we identify as our 2024 class of Tillman Scholars will not just receive a scholarship, but a lifetime investment in their future as the leaders of tomorrow," says Katherine Steele, Programs Director and 2014 Tillman Scholar.
  • University Partners are established on an invitation-only basis, and help identify and select qualified Tillman Scholar candidates on their campus and help grow the Tillman Scholar community.