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Royal Farms Opening Store in Norfolk, Virginia

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BALTIMORE, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening a new location in Norfolk, Virginia on January 15, 2023.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms is opening a new location in Norfolk, Virginia on January 15, 2023.
  • Royal Farms will host a ticketed soft opening event where customers can check out the new store and be served one free meal from the soft opening menu.
  • Be sure to follow Royal Farms on our social media for all news on store openings and events.
  • Royal Farms offers competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, a 401(K)-retirement plan, opportunities for advancement, flexible schedules, vacation time, and our employee store discount.

THE COLLEGE BASEBALL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2023 COLLEGE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

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  • Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
  • “Each year when the College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees are announced, it creates a tremendous level of pride and appreciation for those that have given so much to the college game,” said Craig Ramsey, Chair of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Directors.
  • “Inducting the newest Hall of Fame members and celebrating top performers from this past year will officially close out the achievements of the 2023 season.

BLACK ENTERPRISE To Showcase HBCU tech talent and prowess at the 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, is proud to announce the return of the 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines. This year's event promises to be an impactful gathering of students from 25 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who will converge on the American Airlines headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, and receive the necessary skills to become influential leaders in the dynamic world of technology. Scheduled to take place from Thursday, Nov. 2nd to Sunday, Nov. 5th, the focus of this year's event revolves around the theme "All Code No Switch" and sets the stage for a hackathon that pledges to foster innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.

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  • Sponsored by American Airlines, the four-day event empowers the largest gathering of HBCU students to date, poised to become leaders in the tech industry.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE , the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, is proud to announce the return of the 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines.
  • The BE Smart Hackathon is a platform for participants to engage in friendly competition and an opportunity to showcase their technical skills and gain practical knowledge in utilizing emergent APIs.
  • Featuring 36 participating teams, students will be evaluated on their app's viability, practicality for end-users, and the efficiency of the technological infrastructure.

HBCU Bobblehead Series 2 Unveiled

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Friday, August 25, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • In February, the Museum released the first HBCU Bobblehead Series featuring the first bobbleheads for 13 HBCU schools.
  • The HBCU Bobbleheads in Series 2 are scheduled to arrive between now and November depending on the school, and the bobbleheads from Series 1 recently arrived.
  • "We're excited to be expanding the HBCU Bobblehead Collection with the addition of 16 additional bobbleheads," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said.

Sean Jones appointed Argonne’s Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology

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Friday, August 18, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has named Sean Jones as deputy laboratory director for science and technology .

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  • The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has named Sean Jones as deputy laboratory director for science and technology .
  • Jones will begin his new role on October 9, serving as Argonne’s senior science strategist, advisor, and chief research officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230817886237/en/
    Sean Jones will leverage his experience across government, academia and industry as chief research officer for Argonne National Laboratory.
  • Jones has a proven record of successful stewardship of major science and technology projects and programs.

National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DALLAS and NORFOLK, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC Energy through a $100,000 grant to bolster the training of Virginia teachers. This funding will be dedicated to implementing the renowned Laying the Foundation training program for 6th- to 12th-grade teachers in the Newport News and Hampton Roads areas while playing a crucial role in STEM teacher recruitment efforts. The initiative aligns with NMSI's ongoing work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and districts statewide, amplifying the collective impact in advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

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  • NMSI's Laying the Foundation program is widely recognized for its comprehensive and effective approach to equipping teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster student success in math and science.
  • By expanding the program's reach, the TC Energy grant will directly benefit approximately 250 teachers across Virginia.
  • "This investment in STEM education aligns with TC Energy's commitment to building more vibrant, thriving communities," said Trevence Mitchell, Manager of Social Impact at TC Energy.
  • For more information on how to support STEM teachers in your community, contact NMSI or visit https://www.nms.org/ .

Norfolk State University Partners with CPower to Support Grid Reliability Across Virginia

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

BALTIMORE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the leading, national distributed energy resource (DER) monetization and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) provider, today announced it has partnered with Norfolk State University (NSU), a four-year public education institution in Norfolk, Va., to further grid reliability across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the leading, national distributed energy resource (DER) monetization and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) provider, today announced it has partnered with Norfolk State University (NSU), a four-year public education institution in Norfolk, Va., to further grid reliability across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Demand response (DR) rewards energy users for reducing their energy consumption during times of high demand on the grid.
  • CPower has helped NSU develop strategies for reducing its energy use when the grid is stressed without impacts to operations or student health and safety.
  • We are honored to partner with Norfolk State University, and with its unique abilities, are happy to further strengthen the grid across the Commonwealth," said John Horton, President and CEO, CPower.

Inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival Aims To Open Doors In Hollywood For The Next Generation Of HBCU Filmmakers

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Ahead Entertainment, in partnership with Howard University Film + Television Department, and the WHUR Radio Network, announced today the dates of the inaugural HBCU First LOOK Film Festival  (www.HBCUFirstLOOK.com), a new initiative created to showcase the next generation of filmmakers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to celebrating Black filmmakers while also helping to serve as a pipeline for more HBCU students to showcase and cultivate their talents.
  • "This partnership with the First LOOK Film Festival offers another avenue to increase the representation of Black talent," said TMCF President & CEO, Dr. Harry L. Williams.
  • HBCU students interested in participating in the challenge can currently submit their films to the HBCU First LOOK Student Filmmaker Challenge website through September 24 at HBCUFirstLOOK.com.
  • Media partners for the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival include: Howard University Television (WHUT), HBCUGO.TV , Howard University Radio Network, HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142, Café Mocha Radio., Howard University Television + Film, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and L.A.I.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announces New 2023 Grants to Support Student Success in STEM Fields

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

"UC Merced and UMBC are models for our nation. Both schools have resolved to ensure that all students -- especially students from underrepresented backgrounds -- are set up to succeed from day one in rigorous STEM classes," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Cooke Foundation. "In advancement of our mission to help exceptional students reach their fullest potential, we are honored to support the work of these important institutions."

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  • UC Merced was awarded the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes universities that demonstrate a robust enrollment, retention, financial support, and representation of Latinx/Latiné students.
  • These grants are part of a $7 million commitment to supporting underrepresented student success in STEM fields.
  • For more than 20 years, the Cooke Foundation has dedicated its mission to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.
  • The Foundation has also provided $131 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

TMCF Students Shine During THE PITCH™ Competition at Winston-Salem State University

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The competition included the top 10 from the third cohort of 50 MetaScholars, the largest cohort to date.

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  • The competition included the top 10 from the third cohort of 50 MetaScholars, the largest cohort to date.
  • Schools that students represented on the winning team were two from Alabama A&M University and one each from Southern University and A&M College, Tennessee State University, Bluefield State University, and Virginia State University.
  • Members of the second-place team, Culture Closet, representing Alabama A&M University, Langston University, North Carolina A&T University, and Hampton University, won $2,000 each.
  • Nalone Sumo of Southern University and A&M College and Leona Thompson of Howard University won $1,000 each after being named the Most Outstanding Participants.