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A Legacy of Hospitality: 100 Years of Memories in Staunton Virginia

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Located on South Market Street in historic downtown Staunton, the hotel is a beautiful example of the timeless Georgian Revival style popular in the 1920s.

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  • Located on South Market Street in historic downtown Staunton, the hotel is a beautiful example of the timeless Georgian Revival style popular in the 1920s.
  • To celebrate its 100th Anniversary Hotel 24 South is offering a special weekday guestroom rate starting at $100 per night .
  • Staunton Mayor Stephen Claffey said, “Since the hotel opened 100 years ago, it has been embraced as a place to gather, entertain and drive business to Staunton.
  • Staunton, Virginia is the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson and is a scenic 45-minute drive from Thomas Jefferson's estate Monticello and the University of Virginia .

Mary Baldwin University and Acuity Insights partner to bring the Casper test into the Doctor of Nursing, Anesthesiology Program

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TORONTO and STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mary Baldwin University and Acuity Insights announce that the doctor of nursing practice - nurse anesthesiology program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper test to admissions requirements for the program.

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  • TORONTO and STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mary Baldwin University and Acuity Insights announce that the doctor of nursing practice - nurse anesthesiology program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper test to admissions requirements for the program.
  • Starting this fall, prospective students will be required to complete the Casper test as part of their application.
  • By incorporating Casper into the selection process, Mary Baldwin University (MBU) aims to identify well-rounded candidates who possess the necessary qualities to thrive in the challenging field of anesthesiology.
  • Prospective students are encouraged to begin the application process early to allow sufficient time for completing the Casper test and other admission requirements.

Jeffrey P. Stein Elected 10th President of Mary Baldwin University

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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STANTON, Va., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jeffrey P. Stein, vice president for strategic initiatives & partnerships and assistant professor of English at Elon University, has been elected as Mary Baldwin University's 10th president.

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  • STANTON, Va., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jeffrey P. Stein, vice president for strategic initiatives & partnerships and assistant professor of English at Elon University, has been elected as Mary Baldwin University's 10th president.
  • "Above all, Jeff understands the power of higher education to improve the lives of students and their families, and he is compelled by the Mary Baldwin mission.
  • A transformational and inclusive senior leader, Stein brings more than 30 years of higher education experience to Mary Baldwin across academic, student engagement and administrative areas of university life.
  • "I am honored and humbled to be chosen as Mary Baldwin University's 10th president and thrilled to be joining this dynamic community, which for 181 years has made courageous decisions to change lives through inclusive, experiential, and student-centered education," Stein said.

NOBLIS NAMES DEBORAH DRAKE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Reston, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced that its vice president and chief people officer, Deborah Drake , has been promoted to senior vice president.

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  • Reston, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced that its vice president and chief people officer, Deborah Drake , has been promoted to senior vice president.
  • A seasoned leader, Drake leads Noblis’ human resources and organizational development efforts, including talent recruitment, the total rewards system and employee engagement.
  • “I know she’ll carry this success forward in her expanded role to advance our people-driven strategic initiatives and keep Noblis a top workplace for our employees.”
    Before joining Noblis, Drake was the vice president for Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at ManTech, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Sotera Defense Solutions and vice president/Human Resources Business Services director at Leidos.
  • Drake earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mary Baldwin College and a master’s degree in administration/human resource management from Marymount University.

Mary Baldwin University launches new program to eliminate tuition costs for low-income Virginia students

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Mary Baldwin University's new program, Access MBU, mirrors the university's historic mission to boost accessibility, inclusion, and social mobility for underserved populations.

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  • Mary Baldwin University's new program, Access MBU, mirrors the university's historic mission to boost accessibility, inclusion, and social mobility for underserved populations.
  • He's spent the past year working closely with fellow university administrators to secure institutional funding to supplement state and federal aid, and bring out-of-pocket tuition costs to zero for economically disadvantaged learners.
  • That means participating students could graduate debt free from tuition.
  • Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree programs from bachelor to doctoral.

Girl Scouts of the USA Hires New Chief Development Officer and Chief Operations Officer

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced two new C-suite hires to expand the organization's talented and diverse leadership team. Shelley Goode has joined as the chief development officer (CDO) and Brandt Haynes has joined the organization as the chief operating officer and head of transformation (COO). Both Shelley and Brandt bring a wide range of experiences and decades of expertise in executive, industry, and nonprofit roles that will be impactful to the mission and work of Girl Scouts.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced two new C-suite hires to expand the organization's talented and diverse leadership team.
  • Shelley Goode has joined as the chief development officer (CDO) and Brandt Haynes has joined the organization as the chief operating officer and head of transformation (COO).
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Shelley Goode and Brandt Haynes to the Girl Scouts of the USA team," says Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang.
  • Alongside our colleagues, volunteers, and partners, we will continue to lift and strengthen the work we do to empower this generation of Girl Scouts."

Trailblazing Mary Baldwin President Pamela R. Fox Announces Retirement After 20 Years of Dedicated Service

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Baldwin University (MBU) President Pamela Fox announced today she will retire as the university's ninth president on June 30, 2023, after two decades of trailblazing vision and action.

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  • STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Baldwin University (MBU) President Pamela Fox announced today she will retire as the university's ninth president on June 30, 2023, after two decades of trailblazing vision and action.
  • Brought to Mary Baldwin and Staunton the Heifetz International Music Institute, a famed summer training program for exceptional young string musicians.
  • "Pamela has been such a leader, and while the Mary Baldwin of today looks quite different from that of 20 years ago, she has safeguarded its mission and spirit."
  • Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a small, private university with a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Mediavine and Mary Baldwin University Announce Scholarship for Students in the University's Ida B. Wells Living Learning Community

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Her tenure was characterized by advocacy around diversity and inclusion , and a push to champion educational opportunities for employees.

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  • Her tenure was characterized by advocacy around diversity and inclusion , and a push to champion educational opportunities for employees.
  • Open-door policies with leadership, representation of marginalized communities, and addressing the needs of all employees formed the bedrock of Evans' professional philosophy.
  • Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree programs from bachelor to doctoral.
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