University of Missouri System

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.

Applications for the 2023 Class of Tillman Scholars is Now Open Through Feb. 28, 2023

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Pat Tillman Foundation today opened its annual application for the Tillman Scholars program. Eligible military service members, veterans, and spouses can apply to join the 2023 class of Tillman Scholars until Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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  • The Pat Tillman Foundation has opened the applications for the 2023 Class of Tillman Scholars.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Pat Tillman Foundation today opened its annual application for the Tillman Scholars program.
  • Eligible military service members, veterans, and spouses can apply to join the 2023 class of Tillman Scholars until Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

MOBIUS Selects FOLIO via EBSCO Information Services and ReShare Returnables from Project ReShare

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

IPSWICH, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MOBIUS has announced that it has selected and will be implementing EBSCO FOLIO from EBSCO Information Services as its new library services platform as well as ReShare Returnables from Project ReShare as its new resource sharing system. These two new systems will replace Innovative Interfaces' Sierra and INN-Reach systems. MOBIUS will begin the migration process in late 2022 with plans to be fully operational by the spring of 2024.

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  • IPSWICH, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MOBIUS has announced that it has selected and will be implementing EBSCO FOLIO from EBSCO Information Services as its new library services platform as well as ReShare Returnables from Project ReShare as its new resource sharing system.
  • Both EBSCO FOLIO and ReShare Returnables are truly modern systems based on the way today's libraries work.
  • EBSCO FOLIO provides hosting and service support from EBSCO Information Services as part of EBSCO FOLIO Services.
  • Executive Director of MOBIUS, Donna Bacon, says FOLIO and ReShare Returnables represent an opportunity for MOBIUS members to move to open source resources with expert support.

Pat Tillman Foundation Announces Its 2022 Tillman Scholars

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announced the names of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2022 Tillman Scholars. In recognition of their service and leadership potential, the newly selected class will receive scholarship funding to pursue higher education and continue their service in the fields of healthcare, business, law, public service, STEM, education and the humanities. For the full list of 2022 Tillman Scholars, along with their service branches, institutions and fields of study, please visit http://scholars.ptf.org.

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  • Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announced the names of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2022 Tillman Scholars.
  • CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announced the names of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses chosen as 2022 Tillman Scholars.
  • The Pat Tillman Foundation invites University Partners based on their institution's strong support for military veterans and spouses, as well as Tillman Scholars at their campus.
  • For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

Generation USA Partners With University of Missouri-St. Louis to Offer, Through Verizon Skill Forward, Free Access to the Junior Full Stack Java Developer Program

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Monday, April 25, 2022

ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generation USA has partnered with the University of Missouri-St. Louis to bring tuition-free access to career training tech bootcamps in the St. Louis community.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generation USA has partnered with the University of Missouri-St. Louis to bring tuition-free access to career training tech bootcamps in the St. Louis community.
  • The Junior Full Stack Developer Program, which opens its first cohort on May 18, is made possible by the Verizon Skill Forward Initiative , a workforce development program designed in partnership with Generation USA.
  • The program provides free online training and assists workers who are unemployed, underemployed, facing job displacement due to automation or further challenged by the pandemic.
  • Verizon Skill Forward is a key initiative of Citizen Verizon, the company's responsible business plan.

ADP Appoints David Goeckeler to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 14, 2022

ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions,announced today that David Goeckeler has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.

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  • ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions,announced today that David Goeckeler has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.
  • This appointment expands the number of independent outside directors on the ADP Board to 11 members.
  • "We are excited to welcome David to the ADP Board," said John P. Jones, chairman of the board for ADP.
  • Mr. Jones added, "The Board reaffirms its intention to return to a smaller 10-member Board of outside directors over time."

Applications for the 2022 Class of Tillman Scholars Now Open

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation today opened the annual application process for the Tillman Scholars program.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation today opened the annual application process for the Tillman Scholars program.
  • Eligible military service members, veterans and spouses can apply to join the 2022 class of Tillman Scholars until Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • For specific details on eligibility and to apply online, please visit http://apply.ptf.org
    "Pat's legacy of service, humble leadership, scholarship and impact lives on through the passion of our Tillman Scholars," says Marie Tillman, board chair and co-founder.
  • For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

Life Science Washington Names Cummings as President & CEO, Appoints Board Members

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Life Science Washington , the states life science industry association, today announced Marc Cummings as its new President & CEO and appointed new board members representing a wide array of industry, financial, and academic expertise.

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  • Life Science Washington , the states life science industry association, today announced Marc Cummings as its new President & CEO and appointed new board members representing a wide array of industry, financial, and academic expertise.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220111005335/en/
    Marc Cummings becomes Life Science Washington's President & CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    Cummings brings a unique combination of statewide leadership, government relations expertise, and trade association experience to further bolster the local life science industrys reputation as a top 10 life science cluster.
  • Prior to Life Science Washington, Cummings held a number of positions representing high-tech industries in both Washington, D.C. and Washington state.
  • Its an exciting time for Washingtons life science industry with more investment, job growth, and rapidly expanding life science companies than ever before, said Marc Cummings, President & CEO of Life Science Washington.

Trane Technologies CEO Dave Regnery Named Chair of the Board of Directors

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Friday, December 3, 2021

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has appointed CEO Dave Regnery as chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has appointed CEO Dave Regnery as chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2022.
  • The Board of Directors is confident the company is well positioned for continued growth and long-term shareholder value.
  • Lamach served as CEO and chair of the Board of Directors of Trane Technologies for 11 years and has served as executive chair since July 1, 2021.
  • I retire with complete confidence that Dave is the right choice to lead Trane Technologies into the future.

University of Missouri System Adopting the FOLIO Library Services Platform Using EBSCO FOLIO Services

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

IPSWICH, Mass., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The four academic libraries in the University of Missouri System are transitioning to the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO).

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  • IPSWICH, Mass., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The four academic libraries in the University of Missouri System are transitioning to the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO).
  • The University of Missouri System includes four academic campuses the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).
  • "Transitioning to a new system is a big step for any library and library system.
  • The FOLIO Platform is a collaboration of libraries,vendorsand developers that have come together to build an open source library services platform (LSP).