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Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, Inaugurated as 29th President of Saint Joseph's University

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Friday, September 8, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2023 On Friday, Saint Joseph's University inaugurated Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD , as the 29th — and first female — president in the University's 172-year history.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2023 On Friday, Saint Joseph's University inaugurated Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD , as the 29th — and first female — president in the University's 172-year history.
  • Cheryl is a first-generation college graduate who has immersed herself in the twin Jesuit traditions of spirituality and of service."
  • The Mass, which is a ceremonial start of the school year, was also the inaugural Mass for President McConnell.
  • As interim president, she finalized another merger agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences , expected to close in January 2024.

Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., Announces Decision to Retire in June 2024

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024. Dr. Cornacchia is the University's first lay president and the longest-serving president in Saint Peter's history. He began his term as the 22nd president in 2007 and has had a distinguished tenure marked by transformative leadership, unwavering dedication and a fierce commitment to academic excellence and the Jesuit mission.

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  • Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024.
  • Dr. Cornacchia is the University's first lay president and the longest-serving president in Saint Peter's history.
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Peter's University President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., today announced his decision to retire at the end of his current contract on June 30, 2024.
  • Saint Peter's University is committed to ensuring a smooth transition in leadership and the comprehensive search for the 23rd president is underway.

Tenable Appoints Margaret Keane, Former Synchrony Chief Executive Officer, to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

As of that date, the Tenable board will stand at nine directors.

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  • As of that date, the Tenable board will stand at nine directors.
  • Keane is the former Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of Synchrony, one of the most respected consumer financial services companies in the United States.
  • Previously, she was chief executive officer and a member of Synchrony’s board of directors, leading the company in its initial public offering (IPO) in 2014 and separation from GE Capital in 2015.
  • “Margaret is one of the most respected executives in financial services,” said Amit Yoran, chairman and chief executive officer, Tenable.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist George L. Pla receives honorary doctorate at Cal State LA Commencement

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist George L. Pla received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023 at Cal State LA and was praised by Mayor Karen Bass for his contributions to Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist George L. Pla received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023 at Cal State LA and was praised by Mayor Karen Bass for his contributions to Los Angeles.
  • A Cal State LA alumnus, Pla is the founder, president and CEO of Cordoba Corporation, a nationally recognized civil engineering, program and construction management firm.
  • Bass, who is an alumna of Cal State Dominguez Hills and was once a student at Cal State LA, applauded the Class of 2023 on their achievement and congratulated Pla on receiving the honorary degree.
  • A generous donor to Cal State LA, Pla has made a commitment to fund the George L. Pla Latino Leadership and Policy Forum at the university.

Bioscience industry leader Guillermo Zuñiga receives honorary doctorate at Cal State LA Commencement

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioscience leader and Cal State LA alumnus Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioscience leader and Cal State LA alumnus Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023.
  • Cal State LA and the California State University Board of Trustees conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters during the morning Commencement ceremony for the College of Business and Economics on May 26.
  • Under Zuñiga's leadership, Grifols collaborated with Cal State LA to offer the Grifols Summer Science Academy at Cal State LA, which has trained more than 80 high school students in microbiology, chemistry, and molecular work.
  • Zuñiga, a member of the Cal State LA President's Council, received the LA BioStar Award in 2018 from Cal State LA BioSpace for his contributions to the regional bioscience industry.

Salem State University launches the largest fundraising campaign in Massachusetts state university history

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Sunday, May 7, 2023

SALEM, Mass., May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 6, 2023, Salem State University announced the public launch of a $75 million fundraising campaign, the largest philanthropic endeavor in the history of Massachusetts' nine state universities.

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  • SALEM, Mass., May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 6, 2023, Salem State University announced the public launch of a $75 million fundraising campaign, the largest philanthropic endeavor in the history of Massachusetts' nine state universities.
  • Salem State President John D. Keenan announced that the university is already more than 50 percent of the way to its $75 million fundraising goal, having raised $40 million to date.
  • Meet the Moment™ is the second and largest comprehensive campaign in Salem State's almost 170-year history.
  • The effort has been quietly gaining momentum since 2020 when the Salem State University Foundation, Inc. and the Salem State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support it.

Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ROCKLIN, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students. Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds. Through careful planning, the monthly rent for most students will be substantially below market rate for the area. Additionally, with investments from members of the community, the cost of housing for students with the greatest need will be significantly decreased, in some cases down to no cost to the student. With the beginning of construction, substantial completion is scheduled for Summer, 2025 and expected occupancy for the Fall, 2025 semester.

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  • Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students.
  • Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds.
  • Sierra College Student Housing Facts:
    Current available student housing beds: 120
    Total number of beds when complete: 358
    The new student housing at Sierra College will be a central part of the Rocklin campus, adjacent to the Student Union and Library/Learning Resource Center.

Gregory King '89, First Manzilla Diversity Intern, Named 14th President of the University of Mount Union

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

ALLIANCE, Ohio, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees recently announced that Gregory King '89 was named president of the University, with his first month in the role nearing completion.

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  • ALLIANCE, Ohio, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees recently announced that Gregory King '89 was named president of the University, with his first month in the role nearing completion.
  • Greg King, new president of Mount Union, was the first member of the institution's ongoing Diversity Internship Program
    A native of Bedford, Ohio, King graduated from Mount Union in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and sport management.
  • He joined the staff at Mount Union that same year as the institution's first intern of the Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship Program, an opportunity that continues on campus today.
  • "I have dedicated my entire career to the University of Mount Union, an institution for which I have a great love and passion," said King.

CHERYL A. MCCONNELL, PHD ELECTED FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

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Friday, March 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately. Dr. McConnell is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as Saint Joseph's interim president since last June, and as provost and chief academic officer for three years prior.

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  • PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately.
  • "Cheryl has strong business acumen, deep higher education experience, a career marked by dedicated commitment to our Jesuit mission and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Before her arrival at Saint Joseph's, McConnell held several leadership positions at Rockhurst University, a Jesuit institution in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • She went on to earn a PhD in higher education administration from fellow Jesuit institution Saint Louis University.

Florida Poly to grow curriculum with two new bachelor's degrees

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

The new degrees were approved by the University's Board of Trustees at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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  • The new degrees were approved by the University's Board of Trustees at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16.
  • "We are pleased to continue our strategic growth of academic offerings, aligning our degrees with the needs of students and of industry," said.
  • "As our campus and enrollment continue to grow, so too will our curriculum."
  • "With the addition of civil engineering, Florida Poly now hosts degrees in the 'big three' of the engineering world: civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering," Parker said.