Xavier University of Louisiana

Tyson Foods is the First-Ever Title Sponsor of the Black College World Series

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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The Tyson Foods Black College World Series for 2022 will be played from May 11 15 at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., and will involve eight HBCU baseball teams.

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  • The Tyson Foods Black College World Series for 2022 will be played from May 11 15 at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., and will involve eight HBCU baseball teams.
  • Our new partnership with Tyson Foods allows us to do just that; we are incredibly pleased to have Tyson Foods as title sponsor for the next three years.
  • Black College Championships, LLC was formed in 2021 to organize and run Historically Black College and University baseball World Series events in 2022 and beyond.
  • For Black College World Series updates, visit the Black College Championships website at https://blackcollegechampionships.com

Symetra Appoints Sharon Brock and Denise Leonhard to Board of Directors

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星期四, 四月 7, 2022
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Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Sharon Brock and Denise Leonhard to its board of directors.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the appointments of Sharon Brock and Denise Leonhard to its board of directors.
  • Ms. Brock is retired executive vice president and co-chief financial officer of Tokio Marine HCC and Ms. Leonhard is chief commercial officer at Venmo.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220407005456/en/
    Sharon Brock joins the board of directors at Symetra Financial Corporation, a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington.
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    We are very pleased to welcome Sharon and Denise to the Symetra board.

Leaders and Administrators at Four Prominent HBCUs Join Together to Talk About the State of Black Healthcare in America

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星期四, 四月 7, 2022
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One healthcare medical education company is bringing issues in Black healthcare to the forefront during a round table discussion.

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  • One healthcare medical education company is bringing issues in Black healthcare to the forefront during a round table discussion.
  • "For too long, discrepancies in the healthcare system with the Black community have gone unaddressed," said Calvin L. Butts Jr, board chairman, CE Health Interactive.
  • This initiative was designed to address healthcare provider knowledge and practice gaps as they relate to the state of healthcare delivery and satisfaction, as experienced by the black population in America today.
  • Acceptable goals for healthcare systems, private practices, medical schools, and other clinical training programs, with regard to enhancing effective healthcare delivery in the black community.

AmerisourceBergen Launches Pharmacy Distribution Leadership Rotation Course at Xavier University of Louisiana

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星期五, 三月 4, 2022
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AmerisourceBergen , a global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a unique supply chain elective course at Xavier University of Louisiana s (XULA) College of Pharmacy, a top-ranked historically Black university.

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  • AmerisourceBergen , a global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a unique supply chain elective course at Xavier University of Louisiana s (XULA) College of Pharmacy, a top-ranked historically Black university.
  • AmerisourceBergen is proud to collaborate with Xavier University of Louisiana on another program that enriches the education and career prospects of its students.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana, Americas only historically Black and Catholic University, is ranked among the top three HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) in the nation.
  • For more information about Xavier University of Louisiana, visit us online at www.xula.edu or contact Chelsea Cunningham at (504) 520-5425 or [email protected] .

$6 Million Dollars in ARPA Funds is Set for Housing for Heroes Housing Complex in Scotlandville, a Community Devastated by COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

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星期二, 二月 22, 2022
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Once complete, it will be the first new affordable housing development in over 50 years in the area developed and owned by local residents.

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  • Once complete, it will be the first new affordable housing development in over 50 years in the area developed and owned by local residents.
  • On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Treasury released the Final Rule for the COVID-19 Recovery Fund (ARPA Funds).
  • For example, recipients may build certain affordable housing, childcare facilities, schools, hospitals, and other projects consistent with final rule requirements.
  • The company is a joint venture between Queen's company Queen Muhammad Ali, LLC , and Bradly's KMT holdings and development .

Scotch & Soda Reveals Collaboration With Artist Edward Granger During Miami Art Week

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星期三, 十二月 1, 2021
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Through the partnership, Scotch & Soda champions the artist's vibrant and colorful work that reflects individuality, authenticity and the power of self-expression.

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  • Through the partnership, Scotch & Soda champions the artist's vibrant and colorful work that reflects individuality, authenticity and the power of self-expression.
  • Launched to coincide with Miami Art Week, the collaboration with Granger includes an artwork takeover on the faade of the Scotch & Soda Wynwood Miami store, located at 2310 NW 2nd Avenue.
  • Artist Edward Granger states about the project: "When my gallery TulesteFactory first came to me with the opportunity for a collaboration with Scotch & Soda, the vision became quickly clear: to create a visual representation of the free spirit in all of us.
  • The Scotch & Soda collections include menswear, womenswear, kidswear, denim, eyewear, fragrances, and accessories, occupying a unique space in today's global fashion landscape.

Maxine Buckles Named Port Houston’s First Chief Business Equity Officer

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星期六, 十一月 6, 2021
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Maxine Buckles has been named Port Houstons first-ever Chief Business Equity Officer reporting directly to Executive Director Roger Guenther.

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  • Maxine Buckles has been named Port Houstons first-ever Chief Business Equity Officer reporting directly to Executive Director Roger Guenther.
  • Buckles is responsible for implementing and administering diversity, equity, and training programs, including Port Houstons new Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Development Program and its successful Small Business Development Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211105005870/en/
    Maxine Buckles named first-ever Port Houston Chief Business Equity Officer.
  • Buckles previously served as Port Houstons Chief Audit Officer responsible for planning and executing operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; and she monitored and coordinated all Port Authority audit activity.

My Alarm Center Announces Plans to Expand Eastern Region with the Promotion of James Harper to Regional Vice President of Sales

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星期四, 十月 14, 2021
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James Harper, previously Director of Sales at Alarm Monitoring Services of Atlanta ("AMSA Security"), the Company's brand located in Atlanta, GA, has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region.

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  • James Harper, previously Director of Sales at Alarm Monitoring Services of Atlanta ("AMSA Security"), the Company's brand located in Atlanta, GA, has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region.
  • In his new role, Harper will continue reporting to Darren Goodman, Senior Vice President of Sales at My Alarm Center.
  • As Regional Vice President, Eastern Region, Harper will oversee sales teams for the Company's East Coast brands, AMSA Security and My Alarm Center.
  • Darren Goodman, Senior Vice President of Sales at My Alarm Center, commented on Harper's promotion, "James has a keen ability to inspire our sales organization to have a healthy disregard for the impossible.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Continues Support for COVID-19 Testing on Historically Black College and University Campuses

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星期三, 九月 29, 2021
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"A year after we launched The Just Project, COVID-19 cases are increasing again, and testing is critical to ensuring campus safety," said Fred Lowery, senior vice president and president for customer channels at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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  • "A year after we launched The Just Project, COVID-19 cases are increasing again, and testing is critical to ensuring campus safety," said Fred Lowery, senior vice president and president for customer channels at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • Testing hubs include Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University and Xavier University of Louisiana.
  • Hildreth, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Meharry Medical College said, "We're grateful for Thermo Fisher's continued support of COVID-19 testing across HBCUs to serve a broad reach of their students.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $35 billion.

New Michelson HBCU Initiative Promotes Equitable Access to Intellectual Property Education

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星期二, 九月 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to bring intellectual property (IP) education to a new generation of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to bring intellectual property (IP) education to a new generation of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
  • In support of this program, Michelson IP is providing digital curricula, resources, and $25,000 grants to participating institutions.
  • Intellectual property is fundamental to today's economy, where an organization's most valuable assets include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
  • The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property provides no cost IP educational resources to empower budding inventors and entrepreneurs.