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Revlon Appoints Tchernavia Rocker as Chief People Officer

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星期五, 五月 17, 2024
Cosmetics, Retail, Strategic management, Business administration, DEI, Human resources, Sustainability, Harley-Davidson, University, Diversity, Alabama A&M University, Master of Business Administration, Management

Revlon Group Holdings LLC (“Revlon” or the “Company”) today announced that Tchernavia Rocker has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer.

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  • Revlon Group Holdings LLC (“Revlon” or the “Company”) today announced that Tchernavia Rocker has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer.
  • She will join Revlon effective June 3, 2024, and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth (Liz) Smith.
  • I wish him all the best in the future.”
    Ms. Rocker joins Revlon from Under Armour, Inc., where she most recently served as Chief People & Transformation Officer.
  • She previously spent more than 18 years in Human Resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc., including as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Fast Company Names Kaplan’s All Access License as a Winner in its 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024
Other Education, Continuing, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Xavier University of Louisiana, Rutgers Law School, Organization, MCAT, Spelman College, DAT, Health, GMAT, University of Detroit Mercy, AI, Talladega College, LSAT, GRE, Fisk University, Medicine, Student, Hampton University, USMLE, Large, Stillman College, Cleveland State University, Alabama A&M University, Delaware State University, All Access, Howard University, Nursing

Fast Company has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner in its 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards , in the Large Business: 1,000+ Employees category .

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  • Fast Company has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner in its 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards , in the Large Business: 1,000+ Employees category .
  • Additionally, students can prepare for a number of business and financial-focused products at no cost to them.
  • This year’s World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 50 winners, 127 finalists, and 172 honorable mentions — with health, education, energy, and AI among the most popular categories.
  • A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners from a pool of more than 1,300 entries.

University of Detroit Mercy Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions and Licensing Exams

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Consumer, Legal, Religion, University, Alabama A&M University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Talladega College, GRE, UDM, Delaware State University, Cleveland State University, Hampton University, Partnership, LSAT, Life, GMAT, University of Detroit Mercy, Access, Medicine, All Access, Howard University, Student, DAT, MCAT, Fisk University, Spelman College, Stillman College, Nursing

The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for UDM graduates.

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  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for UDM graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for more than 85 years, and University of Detroit Mercy is Kaplan’s latest All Access partner, joining Cleveland State University , Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College , and Alabama A&M University .
  • “Kaplan’s All Access License breaks down barriers and instead creates pathways for students striving to excel on crucial exams.
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

PROPEL and Southern Company Announce Launch of Inaugural HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
Alabama A&M University, Mississippi Valley State University, Benedict College, Learning, Florida A&M University, Meharry Medical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern Company, Clark Atlanta University, Delaware State University, State university system, Hampton University, Partnership, Research, Student, Fort Valley State University, Employment, Albany State University, Southern University, Knowledge, Southern University Law Center, Consortium, Coppin State University, Tuskegee University, Black, Curriculum, HCC, Prairie View A&M University, Morgan State University, Faculty, Workforce, Winston-Salem State University, Miles College, PROPEL, Howard University, HBCU, Government, Bowie State University, Claflin University, Alabama State University, Stillman College, Nursing

ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium. The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.  

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  • Consortium advances future-focused workforce opportunities, unlocks cyber career pathways
    ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium.
  • The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.
  • "PROPEL's consortium will set a benchmark for developing a future workforce that is well equipped to address and solve the cybersecurity needs of today and tomorrow," said chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Chris Womack.
  • PROPEL is proud to launch HCC's first two programs both aimed at elevating HBCU faculty and student expertise and skills in cybersecurity.

UNCF Issues Revealing Report on Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs

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星期四, 二月 8, 2024
Alabama A&M University, Fayetteville State University, Equity, Student, Faculty, Parent, Racism, National Association, Teaching, UNCF, Male, Albany State University, Apple, University, Huston–Tillotson University, VOYA, Tutoring

The 40-page report titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” provides a snapshot of the best practices four participating HBCUs shared to strengthen the Black teacher pipeline.

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  • The 40-page report titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” provides a snapshot of the best practices four participating HBCUs shared to strengthen the Black teacher pipeline.
  • The selected institutions were listed among the top 25 four-year HBCUs that produce Black teacher college graduates in various K-12 education fields.
  • The findings of the report will be discussed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, as part of the Equity in Education: Advancing Opportunities for Black Teachers and Parents virtual learning series.
  • Historically Black colleges and universities are critical conduits in the Black teacher pipeline,” said Dr. Copridge.

FICO Brings Analytics Challenge to Delaware State University to Empower the Next Generation of Data Scientists

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
Technology, Other Professional Services, Consumer, Other Education, Professional Services, Other Communications, University, Other Technology, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Software, Education, Data Analytics, Other Consumer, Communications, Student, FICO, School, Data science, AI, Business, Bias, Analytics, Alabama A&M University, Bowie State University, Black Ivy League, Workforce, Machine learning, Responsibility, HBCU

Global analytics software leader FICO is expanding its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge to students at Delaware State University, the third Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to adopt the program.

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  • Global analytics software leader FICO is expanding its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge to students at Delaware State University, the third Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to adopt the program.
  • This semester’s Analytics Challenge at Delaware State focuses on identifying and mitigating bias in data and decision models using a historical lending data.
  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge was created to amplify diversity, equity and inclusion in data science.
  • “The Analytics Challenge is a passion program of mine, and I am looking forward to meeting and working with the Delaware State students this semester.

BBB National Programs Announces 98 Distinguished Panel Pool Members for 2024 National Advertising Review Board

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024
National Football League, American Advertising Federation, AAF, Associate, Communications officer, ANA, Interactive Advertising Bureau, Northwell Health, Better Business Bureau, Advertising, Public affairs, IAB, Business, University, Molson Coors, BBB National Programs, Engagement marketing, Wells Fargo, Alabama A&M University, Public sector, Marketing, SVP, Management

Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.

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  • Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.
  • For 2024, panel pool members include 98 distinguished leaders from three different categories:
    A National Advertising Review Board appellate panel generally consists of five members from the pool, with three national advertising representatives, one agency representative, and one public sector representative on each panel.
  • Nominations for National Advertising Review Board panel pool members are made by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's), American Advertising Federation (AAF), Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), and BBB National Programs.
  • Following is the list of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Review Board panel pool members for 2024.

Season of Giving Helps TMCF Close The Equity Gap & Provide Pathways To Prosperity

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023
Mentorship, Family, Dream, Shoulder, Portrait, Student, School, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Hardship, HBCU, Hope, Alpha Phi Alpha, Social justice, Education, Uncertainty, Suicide, HBCC, Mental health, Alabama A&M University, Kiewit Corporation, Courage, Face, Thurgood Marshall, Leadership Institute, Management

Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.

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  • Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.
  • Those dreams have been realized because of generous philanthropic efforts from the public and TMCF supporters.
  • For every $1that TMCF invests in education, another $20 is needed to support more students and TMCF’s member schools.
  • “My journey, started by hardship, has been illuminated by TMCF with their unwavering support,” Thigpen said.

Sallie Mae ® Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Expand Access to Higher Education

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星期三, 十一月 1, 2023
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Personal Finance, Consumer, African American, Other Education, Teens, Education, Foundation, Other Consumer, Finance, Other Philanthropy, HBCU, Sallie Mae, Dream, Research, Hampton University, Ipsos, Alabama A&M University, Historically black colleges and universities, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Robot App Store, Google Play, SLM, Niagara University, Georgia Tech, Student, Partnership, Westwood High School Senior Campus, Spelman College, Culture, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Stony Brook University, Management, Nursing

The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.

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  • The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.
  • "Expanding access and affordability is central to our mission at Sallie Mae and why we continue to offer scholarship programs that reach those students who often need the most support,” said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System: A Century of Service and Solutions, Addressing the Challenges of Tomorrow

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023
Knowledge, Alabama A&M University, Ageing, Education, Nursing, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Research, Auburn University, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Multimedia, Quality of life, Human science, Farmer, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Nutrition, Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Extension, Agriculture, Tourism, Pharmacy

For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner for our state's residents, providing solutions for life's everyday challenges.

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  • For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner for our state's residents, providing solutions for life's everyday challenges.
  • From its humble beginnings to its present-day impact, Alabama Extension has come a long way in fulfilling its mission to extend knowledge and improve lives across Alabama.
  • As the Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues to evolve and innovate, its commitment to serving the residents of Alabama remains steadfast.
  • This piece was written by Dr. Mike Phillips, director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University.