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Vital Voices Announces its 2023 Cohort for VVEngage, the Nonprofit NGOs' Signature Fellowship Program for Outstanding Women Political Leaders

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Voices Global Partnership is proud to announce its 2023 cohort of VVEngage Fellows, our signature fellowship program supporting outstanding women political leaders who are influencing policy across the globe.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Voices Global Partnership is proud to announce its 2023 cohort of VVEngage Fellows, our signature fellowship program supporting outstanding women political leaders who are influencing policy across the globe.
  • “This year’s VVEngage Cohort brings together a diverse group of women political leaders who are already making a huge impact on their communities,” said Manira Alva, Vice President of Issue Advocacy at Vital Voices.
  • The yearlong Fellowship launches today, May 16, 2023.
  • Visit VVEngage online to learn more and follow the program on social media using the hashtag #VVEngage.

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Jim Maser Earns Top Honors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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“I cannot think of a more deserving individual for these top honors,” said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.

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  • “I cannot think of a more deserving individual for these top honors,” said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • Being elected as a member of NAE is also one of the highest professional honors accorded in the engineering profession.
  • Jim Maser has enjoyed a distinguished aerospace career, spanning entrepreneurial space launch, human spaceflight, as well as commercial and military jet engines.
  • Maser, along with 106 other newly elected members and 18 international members, will be formally inducted on Oct. 1 during the NAE’s annual meeting.

Streaming Video Technology Alliance Welcomes 2023 Honorees to the SVTA Fellow Program

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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“SVTA’s Fellow Program acknowledges the achievements and groundbreaking innovations of distinguished leaders within the streaming video industry who have contributed significantly to its ongoing advancement and evolution,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

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  • “SVTA’s Fellow Program acknowledges the achievements and groundbreaking innovations of distinguished leaders within the streaming video industry who have contributed significantly to its ongoing advancement and evolution,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
  • “This year, we are thrilled to welcome new fellows Ali Begen, Anthony Rose, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, and Christopher Kulbakas, whose distinct and noteworthy contributions have positively impacted the streaming video industry or the work of the SVTA.”
    The Streaming Video Technology Alliance’s Fellow Program is a lifetime recognition of streaming video leaders who have made significant contributions to the streaming industry and SVTA efforts.
  • This year’s Technical Fellow joins Sanjay Mishra of Verizon and Brian Stevenson, Founder of OpenVU and Streaming Video Technology Alliance Subject Matter Expert.
  • The Streaming Video Technology Alliance will hold its first SEGMENTS:2023 event on May 16, 2023, from 8am to 6:30pm ET in New Orleans.

FUND FOR TEACHERS AWARDS $1.7 MILLION TO 396 TEACHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fund for Teachers has announced the names of 396 teachers to receive $1.7 million in grants to experience learning they proposed as vital to their students' success. Because the nonprofit places no limits on what is learned – or where – these teachers will pursue topics as diverse as cacao farming and Yiddish music in locales as far flung as Penland, North Carolina and the fragile Alpine ecosystem of Andorra.  

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  • HOUSTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fund for Teachers has announced the names of 396 teachers to receive $1.7 million in grants to experience learning they proposed as vital to their students' success.
  • Fund for Teachers has invested $36 million in more than 9,500 educators' self-designed summer fellowships since 2001.
  • Since 2001, Fund for Teachers has invested $36 million in more than 9,500 educators, transforming grants into growth for teachers and their students.
  • At a time when large numbers of teachers are leaving the profession due to a myriad of factors, Fund for Teachers grants represent trust in teachers' professionalism and capacity for meeting the diverse needs of each classroom and student.

David E. Keltner, Esquire, to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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David Keltner has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit .

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  • David Keltner has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit .
  • A justice on the Texas Court of Appeals early in his career, Keltner has dedicated most of his career to appellate work.
  • In 2012, the Texas Bar Foundation gave Keltner its first Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award.
  • Texas Lawyer named him the state’s “go-to appellate lawyer.”
    Keltner has also promoted ethics and professionalism by helping found the Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of Court.

Breakout Ventures Launches Partnership with Nucleate and Selects PhD Candidates and Postdocs for Fellowship Program

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Breakout Fellows provide important connectivity to universities and research labs across the country, introduce new deals and support diligence with their expertise.

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  • Breakout Fellows provide important connectivity to universities and research labs across the country, introduce new deals and support diligence with their expertise.
  • The eight new fellows joining the program are:
    Garrett Ginell - PhD candidate in the Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology program at Washington University in St. Louis.
  • Breakout Ventures has already invested in two Nucleate companies: EnPlusOne in Boston and Vitra Labs in the Bay Area.
  • “Breakout Ventures understands the tremendous potential of novel, early-stage research and values the determination of bold scientist-entrepreneurs,” said Lindy Fishburne, Managing Partner at Breakout Ventures.

AAA® Welcomes 11th Class of Higginbotham Fellows to New York for a Week of ADR Education, Mentorship & Networking

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association (AAA®) announces that the 11th class of participants in its A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellows Program have begun a week of intensive training and seminars in the organization's New York headquarters. This class of Higginbotham Fellows—which includes 20 up-and-coming legal professionals from groups traditionally underrepresented in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field— will receive intensive training on all aspects of ADR as well as resources, networking, and mentorship opportunities throughout the year.

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  • This class of Higginbotham Fellows—which includes 20 up-and-coming legal professionals from groups traditionally underrepresented in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field— will receive intensive training on all aspects of ADR as well as resources, networking, and mentorship opportunities throughout the year.
  • This year's Higginbotham Fellows Program training coincides with the AAA's Annual Board of Directors meeting.
  • Recent initiatives include:
    The AAA held its second Diverse Student ADR Summit at its New York headquarters from November 12-13, 2022.
  • "Our Higginbotham Fellows Program is just one of the many ways in which we have taken the lead in creating a more diverse and inclusive ADR field.

Code Fellows Launches Education Rescue Scholarship

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Fellows , a premier technical skills training academy offering high-quality job-focused education and training to aspiring learners since 2013, has launched an Education Rescue Scholarship .

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  • SEATTLE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Fellows , a premier technical skills training academy offering high-quality job-focused education and training to aspiring learners since 2013, has launched an Education Rescue Scholarship .
  • Code Fellows offers students, including those utilizing the Education Rescue Scholarship, a number of other resources and support services which increase student success.
  • Code Fellows Education Rescue scholarship aims to provide these students with a solution to their problems.
  • If you have been let down by another educational institution, the Education Rescue Scholarship from Code Fellows can help you get back on track.

SAS announces first HBCU Fellows

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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CARY, N.C., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High demand for data science skills generates rewarding career opportunities, but those opportunities have not historically gone to underrepresented populations. Innovative professors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are forging opportunities for students to engage with data analytics in meaningful and creative ways, ensuring students develop career-ready analytics skills. To supercharge their efforts, SAS developed the HBCU Fellows Program and recently named the four members of the inaugural cohort.

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  • To supercharge their efforts, SAS developed the HBCU Fellows Program and recently named the four members of the inaugural cohort.
  • "The HBCU Fellows are opening doors to exciting careers in data and analytics for their students," said Liz Moran, Director, SAS Academic Programs and Certification.
  • Last year, SAS hosted the first HBCU Invitational in concert with the SAS Championship golf tournament.
  • It joined many other outreach and recruiting programs, including SAS HBCU STEM & Business Connects, HBCU Career Development Marketplace and HBCU Academic Excellence Program.

U.S. Department of State Announces 15 Selected Fellows for 2023 Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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“We’re very proud of the talented, diverse group of students selected for the 2023 cohort of this unique fellowship program,” said Kim Churches, president of The Washington Center (TWC).

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  • “We’re very proud of the talented, diverse group of students selected for the 2023 cohort of this unique fellowship program,” said Kim Churches, president of The Washington Center (TWC).
  • The FAIT Fellowship encourages applications from women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need.
  • FAIT Fellowship program provides each fellow with:
    Two summer internships – one at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas
    After successfully completing the FAIT Fellowship program and the Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist, and they launch exciting careers using their technology skills to support U.S. diplomacy abroad.
  • The 2024 application cycle for the FAIT Fellowship program is planned to begin in September 2023.