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Center for Energy Workforce Development Recognizes Constellation with Community Partnership Award

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, has received the Community Partnership Award from The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) for its work in building a skilled energy workforce that represents the diverse communities it serves.

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  • Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, has received the Community Partnership Award from The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) for its work in building a skilled energy workforce that represents the diverse communities it serves.
  • The award recognizes Constellation’s multi-faceted efforts to establish lasting and impactful relationships with the local community — including educators, minority facing organizations, workforce development nonprofits and others — to fuel the energy talent pipeline.
  • CEWD is a non-profit consortium of electric, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy companies, and their associations, committed to the development of a skilled, diverse energy workforce.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121410572/en/
    Representatives from Constellation were on hand to accept the Center for Energy Workforce Development's "Community Partnership" award November 16 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Representatives from Constellation were on hand to receive the honor November 16 during CEWD’s Workforce Development Summit and inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum in Washington, D.C.
    “Constellation is dedicated to enabling Americans of all backgrounds to access good-paying jobs, be a part of the growing energy workforce and experience the benefits of the clean energy transition,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO, Constellation.

Growing Capacity to Leverage Big Data is Advancing Equity in Higher Education; UNCF and Excelencia in Education Continue to Lead the Way

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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Through the initiative, over 40 HBCU and HSI faculty and staff members completed training in a three-cohort program, facilitated by UNCF and partner organization Excelencia in Education.

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  • Through the initiative, over 40 HBCU and HSI faculty and staff members completed training in a three-cohort program, facilitated by UNCF and partner organization Excelencia in Education.
  • Leveraging the Administrative Data Research Facility, a platform developed by Coleridge Initiative to promote access and discovery of microdata from federal agencies.
  • UNCF plans to announce further details about its strategy to deepen the capacity of Black colleges to influence decision-making on the use of data in driving higher education assessment and transformation.
  • UNCF is excited to continue its engagement with the development of an equity-focused advisory group to help shape the Value Data Collaborative.

“HBCUs Forever!!!”

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.

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  • That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.
  • Weve always approached them as institutions going from strength to strength, even if the areas where HBCUs are strong differ from other types of institutions.
  • And yet, unlike the producers and corporate sponsors of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, who get richer by the hour, HBCUs remain chronically underfunded.
  • Another major way you can support HBCUs is to join UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in our advocacy efforts to get Congress to pass the HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, H.R.

UNCF Endorses HBCU Infrastructure Bill

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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This bill is the most important single piece of legislation for HBCUs before this Congress, and it must be passed by both the House and Senate prior to adjournment, UNCF stated in a press release issued today.

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  • This bill is the most important single piece of legislation for HBCUs before this Congress, and it must be passed by both the House and Senate prior to adjournment, UNCF stated in a press release issued today.
  • "For the Congressional Tri-Caucus to endorse this bill is huge," said Lodriguez V. Murray, senior vice president, Public Policy and Government Affairs, UNCF.
  • Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadershipin education and its widely recognized trademark, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
  • Learn more at UNCF.org or forcontinuousupdates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF .

HCA Healthcare Strengthens Partnership with Tennessee State University

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Through these scholarship programs, HCA Healthcare Scholars and HCA Healthcare ITG Scholars will be provided with hands on shadowing opportunities, mentors, seminars, leadership sessions, guest speakers and career guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Through these scholarship programs, HCA Healthcare Scholars and HCA Healthcare ITG Scholars will be provided with hands on shadowing opportunities, mentors, seminars, leadership sessions, guest speakers and career guidance.
  • Marty Paslick, chief information officer for HCA Healthcare, serves as an advisory board member for the College of Engineering where there are currently seven HCA Healthcare colleagues serving as adjunct faculty.
  • We applaud and thank HCA Healthcare for this generous gift and continued support of TSU, and our talented students, said Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Awarded Nearly $15 Million NSF Grant to Fund Cyberinfrastructure Investments, Research Facilitation Support

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the acceleration of cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at HBCU and TCU campuses.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the acceleration of cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at HBCU and TCU campuses.
  • This award, which is from the NSF's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC), is the second and largest direct NSF award to the MS-CC and Internet2.
  • "NSF is delighted with the launch of this project, which will grow cyberinfrastructure focused research capacity in minority serving institutions," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan.
  • The MS-CC will coordinate and deploy three shared support teams focused on cyberinfrastructure, stakeholder alignment, and research and education.

Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium and Internet2 Present Cybersecurity Workshop Series for HBCUs, TCUs

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 today announced a series of ransomware security and cyberinfrastructure workshops beginning in June 2022 to be held on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). 

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  • "We've heard our community of HBCUs and minority serving institutions loud and clear cybersecurity threats are a major barrier to implementing robust and reliable cyberinfrastructure on their campuses," said Lawrence Williams, MS-CC program director.
  • "This workshop series also reflects the MS-CC's commitment to creating new opportunities for community-building and networking," Williams added.
  • The workshop at Salish Kootenai College is presented in collaboration with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).
  • For more information about the upcoming cybersecurity workshop series, please visit the MS-CC events page .

AIFS and CIEE Create $100K Fund for Professional Development of International Educators

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Through the Ping -Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, AIFS and CIEE will donate $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences led by NAFSA: Association for International Educators, Forum on Education Abroad, and Diversity Abroad.

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  • Through the Ping -Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, AIFS and CIEE will donate $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences led by NAFSA: Association for International Educators, Forum on Education Abroad, and Diversity Abroad.
  • "University positions have been cut as well as professional development opportunities."
  • The program is named to honor the internationalist and founder of AIFS, Sir Cyril Taylor, and the iconic American educator and former chair of CIEE, Dr. Charles Ping.
  • "This will be an important step for international education and study abroad during this very critical time," adds Gertz.

HCA Healthcare Announces $1.5 Million Partnership With Florida International University to Address National Nursing Faculty Shortage

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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HCA Florida Healthcare and FIU have a longstanding relationship and a shared commitment to serving South Florida, said Chuck Hall, national group president of HCA Healthcare.

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  • HCA Florida Healthcare and FIU have a longstanding relationship and a shared commitment to serving South Florida, said Chuck Hall, national group president of HCA Healthcare.
  • We are excited to announce this partnership with FIU that helps address one of the challenges in overcoming the national nursing shortage, said Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • In 2019, HCA Healthcare donated $3.5 million to the University of Houston (UH) College of Nursing to benefit the faculty, staff and students.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

LOWE'S LAUNCHES DEBT-FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 300,000 ASSOCIATES

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced a new education program to make it easier for associates to grow their careers. The new benefit gives full-time and part-time associates access to 100 percent debt-free programs, unlocking opportunities for over 300,000 eligible associates to pursue their educational and career aspirations.

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  • "We actively listen to our associates to identify how we can help them in the many facets of their lives.
  • Lowe's new education program offersdebt-free tuition assistance to associates seekingto earn undergraduate certificates or degrees, or enroll in English language learning, high school completion or college prep programs.
  • Lowe's is committed to creating pathways for more people to access higher education while strengthening its pipeline of associates from all backgrounds and experiences.
  • Additionally, Lowe's offers a long-standing tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses associates up to $2,500 annually in education expenses.