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University of Maryland to Become National Headquarters for Clark Scholars Program Network

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today announced that its A. James Clark School of Engineering will become the permanent home of a multi-university program that provides holistic support to exceptionally talented students with financial need, thanks to a generous $20.6 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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  • Re-introduced as the Clark Scholars Program Network, it will encourage collaboration and innovation across participating institutions and with alums, and continue the program's previous success.
  • The Clark Scholars Program has given hundreds of students a chance, and the greatness they are creating will shape the world for decades to come.
  • "We are proud to introduce the Clark Scholars Program Network, the first-of-its-kind program to outlive the sunsetting foundation that created it.
  • UMD's Clark Scholars Program was established as part of Building Together, the Foundation's $219.5 million investment in the University of Maryland, announced in October 2017.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Names Latanya Mapp Frett as New President & CEO

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) today announced Latanya Mapp Frett will be its next President and CEO, succeeding Melissa Berman in the role she founded.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) today announced Latanya Mapp Frett will be its next President and CEO, succeeding Melissa Berman in the role she founded.
  • We salute Melissa's legacy and look forward to supporting Latanya in our ongoing work of accelerating philanthropy in pursuit of a just world," said RPA Board Chairperson Valerie Rockefeller.
  • An attorney by training, Ms. Mapp Frett began her career at the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in Washington, DC.
  • In addition, Ms. Mapp Frett is an ICAP and Woodrow Wilson Fellow, as well as a member of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations.

Toll Brothers Campus Living® and CanAm Capital Partners Open New Luxury Apartment Community at Florida International University

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Situated on a 1.73-acre site at 795 SW 110th Avenue, Lapis is adjacent to the Modesto A. Maidique Campus of Florida International University (FIU).

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  • Situated on a 1.73-acre site at 795 SW 110th Avenue, Lapis is adjacent to the Modesto A. Maidique Campus of Florida International University (FIU).
  • Toll Brothers Campus Living is responsible for the development, construction, marketing, and asset management of Lapis.
  • Lapis is the first Toll Brothers multifamily project in Florida and joins the growing Toll Brothers Campus Living student housing portfolio nationwide.
  • In 2024, Toll Brothers Campus Living anticipates the opening of The 87 at the University of Notre Dame and Kinetic at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Bentley Systems Announces Executive Appointments

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced executive appointments.

Key Points: 
  • Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced executive appointments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011078522/en/
    Kristin Fallon, Chief Marketing Officer, Bentley Systems.
  • Image courtesy of Bentley Systems.
  • Kristin Fallon joins Bentley as Chief Marketing Officer, based in Annapolis, Maryland.

Former GAO Bid Protest Attorney and Associate General Counsel for AI Defense Business Rejoins Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric M. Ransom, a former attorney with the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, has rejoined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's premier Government Contracts Group. Eric will advise clients on the intersection of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices; and Artificial Intelligence and sophisticated defense technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Eric will advise clients on the intersection of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices; and Artificial Intelligence and sophisticated defense technologies.
  • Most recently, Ransom served as director and associate general counsel of Scale AI, Inc., which provides AI development platforms and training data supporting advanced AI applications including generative AI from OpenAI and Cohere; self-driving technology from GM and Toyota; and the government's most advanced AI research & development programs.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Eric back to Crowell," said Daniel R. Forman , co-chair of the firm's Government Contracts Group.
  • Ransom previously spent more than a decade at the GAO, where he served as deputy assistant general counsel and as a senior bid protest hearing officer in the Procurement Law Division.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) Appoints Danielle Carr as Vice President of Government Relations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CHANTILLY, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) announces a pivotal addition to their leadership team.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) announces a pivotal addition to their leadership team.
  • Danielle Carr, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in Government Contracting, has assumed the role of Vice President of Government Relations, amplifying the momentum of the KGS Growth Organization.
  • Ms. Carr's career has spanned diverse government agencies, including NASA, DOD, HHS, international agencies and more.
  • In her new position, Ms. Carr will play a crucial role building strong relationships to support KGS' growth goals.

Lombard Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm Welcomes New Partner Michael J. Drabant

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LOMBARD, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates is delighted to welcome Michael J. Drabant as a new partner to the law firm. Attorney Drabant will be leading the firm's Estates Practice Group. He will also be adding some new practice areas to the firm which include elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning and administration. Since his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2009, Mr. Drabant has dedicated his practice to estates, including as an associate at A. Traub & Associates from 2010 to 2013. He returns to the firm in a new capacity, ready to wield the experience he has obtained over the last decade to assist clients with various estate planning and estate-related issues.

Key Points: 
  • LOMBARD, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates is delighted to welcome Michael J. Drabant as a new partner to the law firm.
  • He will also be adding some new practice areas to the firm which include elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning and administration.
  • Mr. Drabant worked in various legal capacities during the 2010s, including becoming principal owner at The Drabant Law Group for three years, leaving in 2016 to join Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law as an associate, then advancing to become a partner in 2021.
  • She believes that with Michael re-joining the firm, A. Traub & Associates will continue to cement itself as a premier law firm dedicated to assisting clients in family law and estate planning matters.

Wedbush Securities Initiates Coverage of the U.S. REIT Industry and Welcomes Richard Anderson as Managing Director, Equity Research, and Jay Kornreich as Vice President, Equity Research

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Wedbush Securities , one of the nation’s leading independent diversified financial services providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Equity Research Analysts, Richard Anderson and Jay Kornreich as Managing Director and Vice President, respectively.

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  • Wedbush Securities , one of the nation’s leading independent diversified financial services providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Equity Research Analysts, Richard Anderson and Jay Kornreich as Managing Director and Vice President, respectively.
  • This launch of coverage bolsters the firm's award-winning Equity Research team and scope.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002552605/en/
    Jay Kornreich, Vice President, Equity Research, Wedbush Securities and Richard Anderson, Managing Director, Equity Research, Wedbush Securities (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to joining Wedbush, Richard served PaineWebber, Citigroup, Maxcor Financial, Mizuho and SMBC, fostering a successful career covering REITs.
  • In his role at SMBC, Richard met seasoned Equity Research Analyst Jay Kornreich, who had previously held notable roles at Bloomberg and Cantor Fitzgerald.

Former Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force Dr. Mark J. Lewis Appointed to Voyager Space Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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DENVER, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced Dr. Mark J. Lewis has joined the company's advisory board.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced Dr. Mark J. Lewis has joined the company's advisory board.
  • A renowned researcher, professor and former deputy undersecretary of defense, Dr. Lewis brings extensive expertise across national security, scientific discovery and academic research to Voyager.
  • He joins a renowned group of best-in-class experts guiding Voyager as it continues its mission of building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth.
  • Voyager is at the forefront of commercial space innovation, and I know this is only the beginning," said Dr. Lewis.

NextEra Energy announces appointment of Maria G. Henry to board of directors

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced the appointment of Maria G. Henry to its board of directors.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced the appointment of Maria G. Henry to its board of directors.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Maria to the NextEra Energy board of directors," said John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
  • NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage.