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Florida Business Leader and Education Advocate Glenn Ritchey Named to Florida Auto Industry Hall of Fame, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Reports

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.

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  • Summary - The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.
  • Through their visionary leadership and selfless service, Glenn Ritchey and his wife, Connie, inspire us to achieve ever more ambitious goals.
  • "Glenn has applied his deep business insights to help improve education, job opportunities and quality of life for all Floridians.

PepsiCo Donating $250,000 to Help Tackle Food Insecurity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of PepsiCo's ongoing efforts to support and elevate Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the company is announcing $250,000 in grants towards tackling food insecurity at HBCU campuses, as the student attendance rates at these institutions continue to rise. Five universities will receive $50,000 each, kicking off with Morgan State University and Prairie View A&M University this weekend and also including Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, and Bethune-Cookman University.

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  • With the rate of food insecurity among college students growing nationally, those at HBCUs are historically impacted the most.
  • The funds will support existing on-campus efforts, from expanding food pantry capacities to arming students with the long-term skills to avoid pitfalls of food insecurity in the future.
  • "As a longtime supporter of HBCUs, PepsiCo has always aimed to help students thrive, both on campus and beyond.
  • "Our donation to tackle food insecurity is another example of our commitment to empower students and ensure their success in every aspect of their educational journey."

US Foods Announces 18 New Scholarship Recipients to Support Much-Needed Culinary Talent Pipeline for Restaurant Industry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The group includes 18 students from across the country pursuing degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, and business management.

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  • The group includes 18 students from across the country pursuing degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, and business management.
  • Each student will receive a scholarship of $20,000 to support their continued education and development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.
  • In addition to supporting the education and development of future culinarians, the program also builds a pipeline of promising talent for our customers,” said Dave Flitman, US Foods CEO.
  • The US Foods Scholars program is administered with the support of Scholarship America and Careers through the Culinary Arts Program.

Glenda Noel-Ney Named Folger Shakespeare Library's Director of Development

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Folger Shakespeare Library has named Glenda Noel-Ney—a proven leader in the arts with more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team building—as its new Director of Development. Noel-Ney was hired following a comprehensive executive search process led by the Arts Consulting Group (ACG). Noel-Ney will partner with Folger Director Michael Witmore to engage the Folger's Board of Governors, philanthropic partners, and donor base. She will also lead the institution in creating a fundraising strategy that will build upon the success of the recent Wonder of Will capital campaign, during which the Folger raised more than $50 million to support its landmark renovation and expanded programming.

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  • Glenda Noel-Ney heading up fundraising for the Folger Shakespeare Library, the world's largest Shakespeare collection.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Folger Shakespeare Library has named Glenda Noel-Ney—a proven leader in the arts with more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team building—as its new Director of Development.
  • Noel-Ney will partner with Folger Director Michael Witmore to engage the Folger's Board of Governors, philanthropic partners, and donor base.
  • As Development Director for the Wisconsin Union at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she raised $25 million for the historic Union's restoration.

Be The Match and William G. Pomeroy Foundation® Announce Expansion of HBCU Internships to Diversify the National Registry of Blood Stem Cell Donors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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“Adding younger, more diverse donors to the Be The Match Registry is absolutely essential to helping us save more lives,” said Joy King, Chief Advancement Officer, Be The Match and Executive Director, Be The Match Foundation.

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  • “Adding younger, more diverse donors to the Be The Match Registry is absolutely essential to helping us save more lives,” said Joy King, Chief Advancement Officer, Be The Match and Executive Director, Be The Match Foundation.
  • In the first few months of their internships, these student leaders added more than 850 new donors to the Be The Match Registry.
  • Bill Pomeroy received a life-saving transplant from a fully matched donor on the Be The Match Registry® in 2005 and used his transplant experience as a catalyst for the creation of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
  • The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has offered critical support for programs that diversify the Be The Match Registry and give hope to patients regardless of their racial or ethnic background.

James Howard Selected to Lead the University of Bridgeport Women's Basketball Program

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Bridgeport Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran has announced that James Howard will join the Purple Knights' staff as the head coach of the UB women's basketball program.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Bridgeport Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran has announced that James Howard will join the Purple Knights' staff as the head coach of the UB women's basketball program.
  • Said Moran, "We welcome James with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to University of Bridgeport and our athletics department family.
  • "This is an exciting moment for our women's basketball program and university," said University of Bridgeport President Danielle Wilken.
  • "I'm honored and humbled to be selected as the next head women's basketball coach for an outstanding institution and athletics program like University of Bridgeport," stated Coach Howard.

Three New Original Series Premiere on Redbox and Crackle Celebrating Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.
  • “It is our mission to be a catalyst for truth – to provide intentional documentation of our Black experience.
  • APX’s support of Black content curators is unprecedented and provides an opportunity for filmmakers to continue to validate the life experiences of Black people.
  • The companies previously came together to produce the Crackle original series Inside the Black Box, which features revealing conversations, exciting performances, workshops, and discussions about race's role in the entertainment industry.

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™ Awards Show

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world. The televised event's world-premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater , the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence includes tributes, awards presentations, musical performances and featuring special guests Oprah Winfrey , Reverend Al Sharpton , and Tyler Perry's House of Payne star Cassie Davis.
  • "I am so proud to join you all for this inaugural HBCU Honors Celebration as a proud HBCU alum myself.
  • From well-known trailblazers and game changers to hidden figures, the inaugural awards show spotlights notable HBCU alumni who epitomize Black excellence.

Black History is Every Day Because Black Lives Matter Every Day UNCF Uplifting 2023 Black History Month

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation observes Black History Month 2023, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is celebrating and acknowledging the fact that Black History Month is every day because Black Lives Matter every day!

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  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation observes Black History Month 2023, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is celebrating and acknowledging the fact that Black History Month is every day because Black Lives Matter every day!
  • While they constitute only 3% of higher education institutions in the country, HBCUs educate 10% of all Black college students.
  • Additionally, HBCUs account for 80% of Black judges, 50% of Black doctors, and 50% of Black lawyers.
  • UNCF and HBCUs make Black History every day, which is made possible through loyal donors and partners, who make financial contributions to continue this work.

US Foods Welcomes 18 New Culinary Students to the US Foods Scholars Program

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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The group includes eighteen culinary and hospitality students who will receive scholarships of $20,000 each to support their continued education as well as development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.

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  • The group includes eighteen culinary and hospitality students who will receive scholarships of $20,000 each to support their continued education as well as development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.
  • These students represent the next generation of culinary talent, and were honored to support their achievements now and in the future.
  • Hometown: Corvallis, Ore.
    We are proud to support US Foods as they welcome another class of deserving students into the US Foods Scholars program, said Scholarship America President and CEO, Mike Nylund.
  • The US Foods Scholars program is administered with the support of Scholarship America and Careers through Culinary Arts Program.