NC A&T

UPDATE - UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

Walmart's Healthcare Research InstituteSM Launches with Mission to Improve Care for Underserved Communities through Research

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

We know our customers are interested in participating in healthcare research, but many have not had access until now.

Key Points: 
  • We know our customers are interested in participating in healthcare research, but many have not had access until now.
  • We are already making an impact for our customers and for medical research, by raising patient trust and engagement in their care.
  • With MyHealthJourneySM, patients receive reminders for care services and research opportunities to help them keep their health on track.
  • Walmarts Healthcare Research Institute is an extension of Walmarts long-standing commitment to helping expand access to patients and underrepresented populations.

Eviscerating Pathogenic Microbes While Harmless to Human Skin and Epithelial Eye Cells Granted US Patent

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 30, 2022

Delicate eyes endure the onslaught of a world of microbes that move unabated and virtually weightless throughout all environments.

Key Points: 
  • Delicate eyes endure the onslaught of a world of microbes that move unabated and virtually weightless throughout all environments.
  • Physical contact with the eye from simple touching and rubbing, to placing contacts represent only a fraction of the ways pathogens infest sensitive organs.
  • The dichotomy of a preservative-free eye solution in an environment contaminated with incomprehensible numbers of harmful pathogens is problematic and limiting.
  • In a world where, "first, do no harm" is sacrosanct, the preponderance of eye solutions contain caustic preservatives that damage epithelial cells.

Robert Pompey, Jr. Joins Bank of Oak Ridge Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 22, 2021

OAK RIDGE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge, (OTCPink: BKOR), announced the addition of Robert Pompey, Jr. to the Board of Directors for the bank and the holding company.

Key Points: 
  • OAK RIDGE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge, (OTCPink: BKOR), announced the addition of Robert Pompey, Jr. to the Board of Directors for the bank and the holding company.
  • Roberts longstanding dedication to our community and his passion for education make him an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors said Doug Boike, Board Chair.
  • We couldnt be more excited to expand our Board of Directors, says Tom Wayne, CEO.
  • About Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
    Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (OTCPink: BKOR) is the holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge.