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Cape Fear Community College Enhances Safety at Wilson Center With Evolv Technology

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024
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Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Cape Fear Community College.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Cape Fear Community College.
  • The Wilmington, North Carolina school uses an Evolv Express ® system to screen guests at the main entrance to the Wilson Center, the college’s performing arts venue.
  • Cape Fear Community College has used Evolv weapons detection technology since 2019, making the transition from antiquated methods of screening guests after a school official saw Evolv in action at Lincoln Center in New York City.
  • “Cape Fear Community College exemplifies the breadth of venues that Evolv helps keep safer,” said Jay Muelhoefer, chief commercial officer for Evolv Technology.

Ahead of Earth Day, Walton Family Foundation Announces Emily Fairfax and Meaghan Parker as New Environment Fellows

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walton Family Foundation today announced two new fellows: Emily Fairfax, PhD, and Meaghan Parker. Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota. Parker is currently a Public Policy Fellow at the Wilson Center. She previously led the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ). The fellows will bring their expertise and perspectives to reporting on water and ensuring resilience in the face of climate change.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walton Family Foundation today announced two new fellows: Emily Fairfax, PhD, and Meaghan Parker.
  • The fellows will bring their expertise and perspectives to reporting on water and ensuring resilience in the face of climate change.
  • "We need to take action to protect water and nature to be resilient to climate change," said Moira Mcdonald, Environment Program Director of the Walton Family Foundation.
  • With the help of the Fellows Program, experts in the field are working to find solutions to these complex problems.

Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Lumina Board

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • "Pardis' background and unwavering dedication to education will invigorate our efforts to create opportunity for today's college students," said Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's president and CEO.
  • "Her experiences position her to contribute fresh perspectives that align with our shared commitment to democracy, diversity, and service."
  • Mahdavi joins Teresa Lubbers , president of Sagamore Institute and former leader of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as a new member of Lumina's board, serving a four-year term.

Blackstone Announces Thomas R. Nides as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations

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星期一, 一月 29, 2024
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Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.

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  • Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.
  • In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.
  • Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Nides to Blackstone.
  • Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman.

Battelle: Third Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference to be Held in Washington D.C.

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023
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The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference , also known as ICR24, will be held April 22-24, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.

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  • The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference , also known as ICR24, will be held April 22-24, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
  • The theme of the conference is Solutions for Scaling Change which captures the urgency and growing need for impactful innovations at scale to meet the monumental task of addressing climate change.
  • The conference is organized and presented by Battelle, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy national lab technical program partners and the Wilson Center as a policy partner.
  • The conference website has information on the technical program, sponsorship opportunities and on-demand assets from previous Innovations in Climate Resilience conferences.

University of La Verne Names Pardis Mahdavi as 19th President

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星期二, 六月 6, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today. She will assume the presidency on August 15.

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  • The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne Board of Trustees announced the selection of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, as the university's 19th president today.
  • She most recently served as the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana, a public flagship research university in Missoula.
  • She succeeds Devorah Lieberman , who became the first female president of the University of La Verne in 2011 and will retire this summer after twelve years of successfully leading the university.

Aquyre Biosciences Announces Appointment of F. Samuel Eberts III as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors & Founder Bertrand de Poly as Chief Strategy & Technology Officer

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星期三, 五月 3, 2023
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Aquyre Biosciences, Inc. today announced the appointment of F. Samuel Eberts III as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of its Board of Directors.

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  • Aquyre Biosciences, Inc. today announced the appointment of F. Samuel Eberts III as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • Founder Bertrand de Poly will assume the role of Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, focusing on strategy and technological development, along with his continued service on the board.
  • Samuel Eberts brings to Aquyre Biosciences decades of experience at the intersection of healthcare, law, and academia.
  • We are well positioned to bring a new level of precision in diagnosis of cancer, improving the lives of patients.”

Wilson Center Launches Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition to Shape Conversations and Reforms in Era of Great Power Competition

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星期三, 二月 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wilson Center has announced the establishment of a new cross-cutting initiative aimed at shaping conversations and proposing meaningful policy reforms to strengthen American leadership in the era of great power competition.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wilson Center has announced the establishment of a new cross-cutting initiative aimed at shaping conversations and proposing meaningful policy reforms to strengthen American leadership in the era of great power competition.
  • Named the Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition, or WISC, the new initiative was made possible by a generous transformational multi-year commitment from the Wahba Foundation.
  • Sadek Wahba , PhD, is a member of the Wilson Center's Global Advisory Council and National Cabinet, and will serve as Chair of WISC's Steering Committee.
  • "It is an honor to lead such meaningful work in partnership with the many scholars and experts of the Wilson Center."