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Point Foundation Expands Board Leadership

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation proudly announces the addition of three new leaders to its Board of Directors, enhancing the organization's capacity to support LGBTQ students in a time of urgent need.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation proudly announces the addition of three new leaders to its Board of Directors, enhancing the organization's capacity to support LGBTQ students in a time of urgent need.
  • These new board members bring invaluable expertise and passion to Point Foundation's mission of empowering LGBTQ students to achieve their full potential.
  • Their dedication will further strengthen Point's efforts to provide scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development to LGBTQ+ youth across the nation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael, Calen, and Melisse to Point Foundation's Board of Directors," said Jorge Valencia, executive director and CEO of Point Foundation.

$1 Million in Matching Grants Awarded to Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College through HBCU SCI Program

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) announces the award recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability, with $500,000 in matching grants going to both Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College.

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  • ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) announces the award recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability, with $500,000 in matching grants going to both Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College.
  • HBCU SCI seeks to equip HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure that underserved communities are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
  • “The Southern Company Foundation is excited to award Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College with endowed professorships in sustainability.
  • Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African American history.

Clark Atlanta University Celebrates Homecoming 2022 Recognizing Its Rich History, Alumni, Culture, and Black Excellence

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Monday, October 10, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University returns to a whole in-person homecoming experience recognizing its rich history, alums, culture, and black excellence.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University returns to a whole in-person homecoming experience recognizing its rich history, alums, culture, and black excellence.
  • Two years after the university successfully pivoted to online studies, virtual experiences, and limited in-person activities, the university has planned a weeklong calendar of events.
  • Clark Atlanta University Celebrates Homecoming 2022 Recognizing Its Rich History, Alumni, Culture, and Black Excellence
    "We are excited about returning to a full, on-ground homecoming experience since the pandemic," said President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. "Homecoming is about alumni coming back to alma mater, sharing in fun, strengthening lifelong friendships, supporting current students, and giving back to the university.
  • Click hereto learn more about CAU Homecoming 2022 activities and to give to Clark Atlanta University where We Are Panther Proud!

Thelma A. Sias is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of praiseworthy Executive Leadership and continued dedication to community service.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of praiseworthy Executive Leadership and continued dedication to community service.
  • A native of Mayersville, Mississippi, Ms. Sias was one of 11 children born to the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias.
  • After high school, Ms. Sias furthered her education in Atlanta, GA, at Clark College (now known as Clark Atlanta University).
  • Among her many career accolades, Ms. Sias was selected for the 2015 Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Thelma A. Sias is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of pioneering Executive Leadership and continued commitment to community service.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of pioneering Executive Leadership and continued commitment to community service.
  • A native of Mayersville, Mississippi, Ms. Sias was one of 11 children born to the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias.
  • After high school, Ms. Sias furthered her education in Atlanta, GA, at Clark College (now known as Clark Atlanta University).
  • Among her many career accolades, Ms. Sias was selected for the 2015 Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Clark Atlanta University Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Newly appointed trustees join the governing body responsible for developing Clark Atlanta's mission as a leading HBCU.

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  • Newly appointed trustees join the governing body responsible for developing Clark Atlanta's mission as a leading HBCU.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Trustees for Clark Atlanta University, an institution with such a long history of excellence in higher education.
  • To learn more about Clark Atlanta's Board of Trustees, click here or visit the website at www.cau.edu
    Established in 1988 by the historic consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869).
  • Clark Atlanta University continues a 150-year legacy rooted in African-American tradition and focused on the future.

Clark Atlanta University School of Business Hosts Supply Chain and Logistics Innovators for Forward Forum

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Monday, January 24, 2022

"Supply Chain and Logistics innovation play a critical role in the success of many non-profit and humanitarian organizations," says Dr. Silvanus J. Udoka, Dean of the Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration.

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  • "Supply Chain and Logistics innovation play a critical role in the success of many non-profit and humanitarian organizations," says Dr. Silvanus J. Udoka, Dean of the Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration.
  • "The CAU School of Business is proud to introduce our community to the leaders who are on the cutting-edge in this area."
  • The CAU School of Business is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and plans to host additional Forward Forums throughout the year.
  • Established in 1988 by the historic consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869).

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at CAU Announces 2022 Community of Fellows

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Friday, January 21, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Clark Atlanta University and higher education stakeholders announced the new selection of the 2022 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at CAU.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Clark Atlanta University and higher education stakeholders announced the new selection of the 2022 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at CAU.
  • The growth signifies the relevancy of ELI's curriculum, which launched in 2021 amid the pandemic and included the most diverse executive leadership cohort in history.
  • The new 2022 Community of Fellows will participate in both virtual and in-person sessions to help better equip them to fill vacant HBCU presidencies and other executive leadership positions.
  • "The first community of fellows learned and connected in a manner that is unprecedented for executive programs, largely in part to the work of our amazing leadership team," said Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, former President of Bennett College and Executive Director of the HBCU ELI at CAU.

Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr. Ph.D. Selected Among 100 Most Influential Georgians

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. selected among the Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. selected among the Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine among such distinguished and esteemed Georgians.
  • The work done by the individuals selected help to make the state of Georgia the great state that it is today.
  • Clark Atlanta University continues a 150-year legacy rooted in African-American tradition and focused on the future.

Georgia Power and Microsoft partner to provide more than $200,000 in funding to support Clark Atlanta University's solar powered generator student venture

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Friday, December 24, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and Microsoft today announced more than a $200,000 investment in support of Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) Makerspace and Advanced Manufacturing Lab.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and Microsoft today announced more than a $200,000 investment in support of Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) Makerspace and Advanced Manufacturing Lab.
  • Further, this investment will give work opportunities for students in an innovative and sustainable sector while creating intellectual property through a community enterprise venture.
  • "Clark Atlanta University is thankful to both Microsoft and Georgia Power for this amazing partnership in support of our scholars.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D.