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Tech entrepreneur Alisa Miller to Lead Lumina Foundation Board

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Foundation's board of directors has elected tech entrepreneur Alisa Miller as its new leader.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Foundation's board of directors has elected tech entrepreneur Alisa Miller as its new leader.
  • She will serve a three-year term as board chair.
  • Miller began her board service in 2015, and she succeeds Kathy Davis, who will remain on the Lumina board.
  • As chair of Lumina's Finance/Audit Committee and an executive committee member, she supported the foundation's entry into impact investing.

National University Taps Analytics Expert to Lead Strategic Data Initiatives to Support Student Success

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, one of the largest nonprofit universities in the United States that serves more than 40,000 students, today announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Baldasare as deputy chief of staff and vice president for strategic institutional research and planning. In this role, Dr. Baldasare will serve as the institution's subject matter expert in higher education analytics, working with leaders across the university to harness the power of research and analytics to power a wide range of strategic initiatives across the organization.

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  • In this role, Dr. Baldasare will serve as the institution's subject matter expert in higher education analytics, working with leaders across the university to harness the power of research and analytics to power a wide range of strategic initiatives across the organization.
  • "Over the past decade, Angela has proven herself as one of the most effective and strategic institutional data leaders in higher education," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • "I'm thrilled to join a team of educators and student success experts who are helping to set a new standard for learning-centered innovation."
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.

Learn to identify food insecurity issues and solutions in your community at National Press Club Journalism Institute training, Oct. 21

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Alejandro Figueroa covers food insecurity and the business of food for WYSO through Report for America.

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  • Alejandro Figueroa covers food insecurity and the business of food for WYSO through Report for America.
  • Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, where he reported for The New Political, a student-run publication focused on politics and government.
  • As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute serves thousands of people daily with our newsletter, online programming, writing group, and other support.

KMFA Launches New Program

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KMFA Classical 89.5 announces launch of the Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence program with Dallas-based, rising composer Quinn Mason named as the inaugural commissioned composer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KMFA Classical 89.5 announces launch of the Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence program with Dallas-based, rising composer Quinn Mason named as the inaugural commissioned composer.
  • Mason will spend the week of February 21-25 in residence with KMFA in Austin, Texas.
  • The Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence program was inspired by the national call for greater diversity in classical music.
  • "KMFA strives to bring our listeners a diverse range of music, including works by the underrepresented, including women and composers of color," explains KMFA Director of Broadcasting & Content Anthony McSpadden, who conceived the program.

PRX and PRI Announce Transformational Public Media Merger

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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The new public media company will support the next generation of creatives, aiming to serve listeners who demand the highest-quality content.

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  • The new public media company will support the next generation of creatives, aiming to serve listeners who demand the highest-quality content.
  • "We believe strong media is anchored in trusted journalism, strengthened by new voices and amplified by innovative technology," said Hoffman.
  • Erik Langner of Public Media Company will facilitate and finalize the merger in the fall of 2018.
  • WGBH also is a major supplier of programming for public radio, and co-producer with Public Radio International (PRI) of The World.