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National Gallery of Art Appoints Natalia Ángeles Vieyra as Associate Curator of Latinx Art

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Leer en español) The National Gallery of Art announced today that Natalia Ángeles Vieyra will join the museum as associate curator of Latinx art.

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  • Washington, DC, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Leer en español) The National Gallery of Art announced today that Natalia Ángeles Vieyra will join the museum as associate curator of Latinx art.
  • As the field of Latinx art spans history and media, Vieyra will collaborate with other curatorial departments to integrate Latinx art and perspectives within the museum’s overall program.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Natalia Ángeles Vieyra as our first curator of Latinx art.
  • I am excited to connect with and inspire Latinx communities through art, and to champion Latinx artists on the national stage,” Vieyra said.

Oragenics Appoints James Kelly MD, Chief Medical Officer, to Lead Phase II Clinical Trials for Treating Concussion

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Oragenics’ lead drug candidate, ONP-002 is combined with its intranasal device intended for the treatment of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), aka concussion.

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  • Oragenics’ lead drug candidate, ONP-002 is combined with its intranasal device intended for the treatment of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), aka concussion.
  • Dr. Kelly was also National Director of the Avalon Action Alliance TBI Programs for which the MIBH serves as the clinical coordinating center.
  • “I am excited to join Oragenics as its Chief Medical Officer at such an important and pivotal time in the drug development process.
  • Dr. Kelly has interacted with the FDA and clinical trials for brain injury throughout his esteemed career.

NEA Appoints Lila Tretikov Partner, Head of AI Strategy

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Lila Tretikov has joined the firm as Partner, Head of AI Strategy.

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  • New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) announced today that Lila Tretikov has joined the firm as Partner, Head of AI Strategy.
  • In her newly created role at NEA, Tretikov will spearhead the firm’s strategy to advance AI innovation, adoption and implementation across its portfolio and investing practices, as well as pursue new investment opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313803759/en/
    NEA Appoints Lila Tretikov Partner, Head of AI Strategy (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Lila is a leading global AI expert with an extraordinary depth of knowledge, from the most esoteric technical details to productization to its sweeping impact on humanity.
  • Earlier in her career, Tretikov founded several companies in the U.S. and Europe that went public or were successfully acquired.

Ethics in an age of disinformation: Free webinar series from the National Press Club Journalism Institute

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce a free, four-part webinar series focused on ethics in the age of disinformation.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute is pleased to announce a free, four-part webinar series focused on ethics in the age of disinformation.
  • All of these webinars are free and open to the public and are designed to provide tools and best practices to support ethical, trustworthy journalism.
  • Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible and targeted — and how they can become more resilient.
  • Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America at 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Month with Cymbiotika's Limited-Edition T-shirt Supporting Surfrider San Diego

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading health supplement company committed to environmental stewardship, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Surfrider San Diego to celebrate Earth Month.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading health supplement company committed to environmental stewardship, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Surfrider San Diego to celebrate Earth Month.
  • Together, they are releasing a limited-edition Earth Day T-shirt, with 20% of the proceeds benefiting Surfrider Foundation's local San Diego chapter.
  • By partnering with Surfrider San Diego, Cymbiotika aims to help preserve these essential resources for future generations.
  • For more information about Cymbiotika and its collaboration with Surfrider San Diego, visit https://cymbiotika.com/products/limited-edition-earthday .

Open Call: Vilcek Foundation to Award $150,000 in Prizes to Immigrant Scientists in 2025

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation has announced an open call for applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Science. Three prizes of $50,000 each will be awarded to young immigrant scientists in the United States whose early career work represents a significant contribution to their field. Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2024, at 5:00pm ET.

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  • The Vilcek Foundation will accept applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science through June 10, 2024.
  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation has announced an open call for applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Science .
  • The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise are awarded to immigrant professionals living and working in the United States.
  • The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise are a part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes program.

Vilcek Foundation announces expansion of Prizes Program: Open call for immigrant artists and curators

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation in 2025 will double the amount of prizes they award in the arts and humanities as part of the philanthropic organization's annual prize program. Applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and in Curatorial Work are now open; applications will be accepted through June 10, 2024, at 5:00pm ET.

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  • The Vilcek Foundation will award $300,000 in prizes to immigrant artists and curators in 2025 with the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work.
  • Since 2006, the foundation has awarded the Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science and in a rotating category in the arts and humanities.
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes are awarded to immigrant professionals living and working in the United States.
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes are composed of the Vilcek Prizes and the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise.

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2024 SXSW EDU Panel on Non-Traditional Learners

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
  • “At University of Phoenix, our focus is on leveraging automation and technology to create a more personalized student experience.
  • As a recovering society, the reality of how to bring back a “lost generation” of learners requires coordination across sectors.
  • In his more than 19 years with University of Phoenix, he has held leadership roles in Employee Development, Enrollment Management, Academic Operations, Product Leadership, and Workforce Solutions.

Barnes Announces Update to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.

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  • Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.
  • Barnes will also work with Irenic to identify an additional mutually agreed upon independent director to appoint to the Board of Directors.
  • Thomas O. Barnes, Chairman of the Board, said, “It has been an honor to serve the company my family founded in 1857.
  • On behalf of the Board and the entire Barnes team, I want to thank Mylle for her service and wish her all the best going forward.”
    Barnes added, “I am delighted that the Board has selected Dick as my successor as Chair of our Board of Directors.

Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Announces 2024 Residents; Opens Call for 2025

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center announced the first group of 2024 residents selected for a month-long residency program in Bellagio, Italy, and officially opened a call for applications for a residency in 2025 with a deadline of April 25, 2024. Since launching in 1959, the Bellagio residency program has welcomed more than 4,000 artists, policymakers, scholars, authors, practitioners, and scientists from 130 countries, including 100 recognized as Nobel Laureates. The residency offers participants a unique workspace in a remarkable setting and access to a global network of Bellagio Center residents, all of whom have demonstrated a commitment to social impact.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center announced the first group of 2024 residents selected for a month-long residency program in Bellagio, Italy, and officially opened a call for applications for a residency in 2025 with a deadline of April 25, 2024.
  • The residency offers participants a unique workspace in a remarkable setting and access to a global network of Bellagio Center residents, all of whom have demonstrated a commitment to social impact.
  • For over 60 years, the Bellagio Center has supported many breakthroughs through its residency and convening programs.
  • The 2024 Bellagio Center Residency cohort includes an intentional focus on climate solutions, reinventing capitalism, and promoting well-being, which reflects The Rockefeller Foundation's programmatic work and priorities.