White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Simmons Bank Announces New Branch at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Headquarters

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters. Located at 1408 North Kingshighway, construction on the branch began in early 2022 and was completed in 2023. The approximately 2,600 square-foot branch will provide customers access to a full-range of banking products and services designed to help individuals and businesses meet their evolving financial needs and includes a drive thru banking lane and ATM with deposit capabilities.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters.
  • "Simmons Bank is proud to partner with the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis to provide access to financial resources which we believe will empower individuals and create economic opportunity in our community," said Tom Lally, Missouri metro division president for Simmons Bank.
  • The new branch represents a continued partnership between Simmons Bank and the ULSTL which began in 2019 with a $10,000 donation to support programming at ULSTL.
  • "Simmons Bank has been a strong partner of the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis and the new branch located at our headquarters will provide much needed access to important financial services to the members of our community," said Michael P. McMillian, president and CEO of The Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis.

The National Black Movie Association and its Award Winning HBCU Student Filmmakers Feted at Inaugural DC Gala

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black Movie Association (NBMA), newly minted partner organization of the White House Initiative on HBCU's, announced four (4) winning filmmakers during its inaugural Reel HBCU Film Festival Gala.  Howard University's Alana I. Smith won First Prize receiving a $5,000 scholarship for her short film, "The Son That Didn't Shine"; She also won an additional $5,000 scholarship for Warner Bros. Discovery's Empower Storytelling Award, courtesy of Warner Media's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pipeline Program.

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  • Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Hosts Black Movie Association, Student Filmmakers and Keynote Speaker at White House Private Meet and Greet
    National Black Movie Association Receives Seed Donation and Announces Award in Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Author Dr. Trisha Bailey's Name
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black Movie Association (NBMA), newly minted partner organization of the White House Initiative on HBCU's, announced four (4) winning filmmakers during its inaugural Reel HBCU Film Festival Gala.
  • The student filmmakers were encouraged to continue their aspirations of working in the film industry with these words from Harris.
  • In her honor, the NBMA announced the creation of The Dr. Trisha Bailey Storyteller Award to be bestowed annually to winning student filmmakers.
  • For more information on the National Black Movie Association, visit https://blackmovieassociation.org .

HJC Announces Changes to Board of Trustees to Drive Expansion and Academic Excellence

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.

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  • The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.
  • With his vast knowledge in entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and education, Trinkle is well-equipped to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to HJC.
  • Joining Trinkle as board secretary is Sheree Speakman, the chair of the board of councilors for the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education.
  • Finally, the board includes esteemed academic professionals who will contribute to guiding HJC's educational excellence.

ClassLink Makes Secure by Design Pledge at White House Convening for K-12 Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink, the leading provider of identity and access management products for education, proudly announced today it is participating in the White House's Secure by Design cybersecurity pledge.

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  • CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink, the leading provider of identity and access management products for education, proudly announced today it is participating in the White House's Secure by Design cybersecurity pledge.
  • Developed by the White House, the Department of Education, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Secure by Design pledge is the latest step in federal efforts to support K-12 schools in improving cybersecurity.
  • This week, the White House worked to do just that - mobilizing funding, cybersecurity fact guides tailored for schools, and cybersecurity teams to visit schools and help them fight ransomware.
  • We are honored to stand alongside the Department of Education and CISA in making the Secure by Design pledge.

FUTURE OF STEM SCHOLARS INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES 2023 HBCU SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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Monday, July 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) today welcomed 132 new scholarship recipients from 26 states across the nation. The students will begin school at 26 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this Fall and will major in more than a dozen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. They join nearly 300 current FOSSI scholarship recipients.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) today welcomed 132 new scholarship recipients from 26 states across the nation.
  • The students will begin school at 26 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this Fall and will major in more than a dozen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
  • They join nearly 300 current FOSSI scholarship recipients.
  • Scholarship recipients are individually matched with one of more than 70 corporate sponsors committed to helping them achieve their goals and receive skills training, mentorship, and internship opportunities.

Wolters Kluwer and Laerdal Medical Launch vrClinicals for Nursing to Boost Nurse Practice Readiness With Virtual Reality

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Following months of collaboration with some of the United States’ leading university nursing programs, Wolters Kluwer Health and Laerdal Medical have officially launched vrClinicals for Nursing .

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  • Following months of collaboration with some of the United States’ leading university nursing programs, Wolters Kluwer Health and Laerdal Medical have officially launched vrClinicals for Nursing .
  • Together, these organizations executed on a vision to bring the benefits of VR to nursing education, going beyond the inherent limitations of real-life clinical practice students and nursing educators face today.
  • Nursing school testers for vrClinicals for Nursing included Villanova University, Indiana University, University of Rochester, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Central Florida, University of Virginia, and more.
  • With VR, nursing students can build and practice the skill sets needed, mimicking clinical practice decision-making in a busy hospital setting, prioritizing multiple patients and competing care demands.

White House Deputies to Join Shyan Selah for Brave New World's Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Black Eco Chamber mixers are events designed to provide an opportunity for members of the Black Eco Chamber to connect with other professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners of color in the community and explore potential business partnerships.

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  • Black Eco Chamber mixers are events designed to provide an opportunity for members of the Black Eco Chamber to connect with other professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners of color in the community and explore potential business partnerships.
  • Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer attendees will have the chance to meet with these special guests from Washington, D.C., as well as other like-minded professionals with the focus of building a stronger black business community.
  • "In 2022, I partnered with Shyan Selah and Brave New World and the Black Eco Chamber program has now provided resources and workshops to support Black entrepreneurs throughout South King County," adds Johnson.
  • The Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer event will take place at the Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, located at 3583 SW 320th Street Federal Way, WA 98023.

Are Military Special Education Students Being Left Behind?

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The average military child changes schools three times more than their civilian counterparts, causing disruption to their education and emotional health. These challenges are exponentially more difficult for military families with children with special needs, who must navigate the ever-changing military lifestyle and a parent-enforced special education system. Since the nonprofit Partners in PROMISE began surveying military special education families in 2020, they have confirmed that military special education families are in crisis. And although there are federal and state laws protecting special education students, military families report that many schools are violating these laws.

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  • These challenges are exponentially more difficult for military families with children with special needs, who must navigate the ever-changing military lifestyle and a parent-enforced special education system.
  • Since the nonprofit Partners in PROMISE began surveying military special education families in 2020, they have confirmed that military special education families are in crisis.
  • President Biden requested $20 million to help ease transitions for military special education students in his 2024 Budget and the Department of Education putting out guidance to improve military special education experiences after receiving PIP's data.
  • Over 78% of survey respondents cited that their family (civilian spouse, military servicemember and special education student) experienced stress as a result of navigating the special education system.

Cybersecurity Veteran and Women in STEM Advocate Sylvia Acevedo Joins Titaniam Board of Advisors

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Titaniam, Inc., the industry's leading data security and ransomware defense platform, today announced that Sylvia Acevedo, Qualcomm and Credo Technology board director and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, has joined its board of advisors.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome a cybersecurity veteran and woman of influence like Sylvia to our team," said Arti Raman , founder and CEO of Titaniam.
  • Sylvia has not only made an impact on me as a professional but on women and girls around the world.
  • She leads speaking engagements on Leadership, Innovation, STEM, and Cybersecurity, which drives her creativity and leadership as a Titaniam board member.
  • "I have joined Titaniam's esteemed board of advisors to not only drive its data security mission forward – but to champion fellow women in cybersecurity.

Dame Shellie Hunt Founder of the Women of Global Change Honored with Humanitarian Doctorate in London

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dame Shellie Hunt was honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism in London this winter.

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  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dame Shellie Hunt was honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism in London this winter.
  • While in London, Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt was also asked and honored to speak at the UK Parliament about women changing the world.
  • Women of Global Change has International Chapters that provide both hands-on and in-person educational and social impact projects.
  • To find out more about Dame Shellie Hunt or the Women of Global Change opportunities and happenings go to: Womenofglobalchange.com
    WGC is always looking to collaborate with other organizations so please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] for more information.