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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Begins Construction on Third Early Childhood Education Center

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its third Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)–CHS Middletown. The planned 48,692-square-foot building will be located at the corner of Oberlin and Fulling Mill Roads in Lower Swatara Township and is expected to open in 2025.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its third Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)–CHS Middletown.
  • The Middletown location will provide early childhood education and care to 150 local children.
  • The event included a seed planting ceremony honoring Catherine Hershey's love for flowers and symbolizing the foundation CHS will provide to help children thrive.
  • She brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education to the program.

BOARDS OF MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL AND HERSHEY TRUST COMPANY ANNOUNCE NEWLY ELECTED CHAIRMAN

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers and the Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors announce the election of Maria Trinh Kraus '89 as Chairman.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers and the Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors announce the election of Maria Trinh Kraus '89 as Chairman.
  • She was elected to the MHS and HTC Boards in 2018 and most recently served as Vice Chairman, a position to which she was appointed in 2020.
  • In addition, she is one of three representatives from the MHS and HTC Boards to serve as a member of The Hershey Company Board of Directors and sits on the M.S.
  • "She has a clear vision for the future of MHS and HTC and will be diligent in safeguarding the assets on behalf of Milton Hershey School.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Celebrates Grand Opening of First Early Childhood Education Center

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), celebrated the opening of its first Early Childhood Education Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), celebrated the opening of its first Early Childhood Education Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • "We're gathered today to celebrate so much more than just the opening of CHS Hershey," said Alexander.
  • CHS Hershey, serving 150 local children, will operate as a year-round non-residential facility from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • While enrollment at CHS Hershey is at capacity upon opening, interested families can sign up to receive updates for future enrollment opportunities at CHS Hershey or future locations in the enrollment section of chslearn.org.

EMA Welcomes New Board Chair

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) today announced Claire Goldsmith, Principal, Lamplight LLC, as its new board of trustees chair.

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  • The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) today announced Claire Goldsmith, Principal, Lamplight LLC, as its new board of trustees chair.
  • Goldsmith succeeds Dallas Joseph, Vice President of Finance and Operations at Baylor School, TN, who served as chair since 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803667222/en/
    Claire Goldsmith joins the Enrollment Management Association's Board of Trustees as Chair.
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    "Having Claire as our new board chair will help EMA further our vision to champion transformational education journeys for students and our school community alike,” said Heather Hoerle, Executive Director and CEO.

Armata Pharmaceuticals Announces New Financing and Leadership Transition to Accelerate Novel Bacteriophage Therapeutics

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ARMP) ("Armata" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company focused on pathogen‐specific bacteriophage therapeutics for antibiotic‐resistant and difficult‐to‐treat bacterial infections, today announced that it has entered into a credit and security agreement with Innoviva Strategic Opportunities LLC, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of Innoviva, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVA) (collectively, "Innoviva"). The gross proceeds of the credit agreement at closing are $25 million before transaction‐related expenses. Armata also announced today a leadership transition whereby Dr. Deborah L. Birx will succeed Dr. Brian Varnum as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Birx will also join Armata's Board of Directors.

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  • Armata also announced today a leadership transition whereby Dr. Deborah L. Birx will succeed Dr. Brian Varnum as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Proceeds from the $25 million new financing transaction will be used to advance the Company's pipeline of therapeutic phage candidates, including AP‐PA02 and AP‐SA02, which target infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively.
  • "I would also like to thank Brian for his many years of service to Armata, dating back to 2012.
  • I am excited about the recent advances and see multiple opportunities to accelerate the Company's progress and drive value creation.

Milton Hershey School Names 2023 Alumnus of the Year

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milton Hershey School has named Robin Ferrer '00 as the 2023 Alumnus of the Year in recognition of his accomplishments in health care leadership.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milton Hershey School has named Robin Ferrer '00 as the 2023 Alumnus of the Year in recognition of his accomplishments in health care leadership.
  • He is resourceful, thoughtful and committed—all qualities exemplified by distinguished graduates of Milton Hershey School who are named Alumnus of the Year," said MHS President Pete Gurt '85.
  • "Milton Hershey School saw something in me that I never saw in myself.
  • I have an enormous responsibility to drive that mission forward and do everything within my power to make Milton Hershey School proud."

The Hershey Company Named No. 3 on DiversityInc's 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' List

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it ranks number three on DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity annual list. The recognition is a testament to Hershey's longstanding commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, which ensures the company can carve out a path where everyone – within its workforce and the communities it serves – can succeed. The candy and snack maker's latest initiatives include 'Future CEO,' 'Say Hola' and enhanced supplier diversity programs.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it ranks number three on DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity annual list.
  • "Recognition on DiversityInc's flagship list – amongst best-in-class champions of DEI – reaffirms and fuels our commitment to advance these initiatives."
  • Recruitment and Supplier Diversity: Hershey believes it's crucial to foster a workforce and supply chain which reflect its consumer base.
  • Most recently, the company hosted Future CEO – a virtual mentorship summit hosted by Hershey leadership - to support the next generation of women leaders.

Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt to Serve as Elizabethtown College's 2023 Commencement Speaker

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College announced recently that Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt will serve as this year's Commencement speaker for the 120th exercises on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. President Gurt will address the nearly 550 students in the Class of 2023 during the ceremony which will be held in the Dell located on the College's campus.

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  • ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College announced recently that Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt will serve as this year's Commencement speaker for the 120th exercises on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. President Gurt will address the nearly 550 students in the Class of 2023 during the ceremony which will be held in the Dell located on the College's campus.
  • Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in pre-K through 12th grade in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
  • Gurt became the 10th president of Milton Hershey School in 2014, previously working in various academic administrator and leadership roles at the school including senior vice president and chief operating officer.
  • President Gurt resides in Hershey with his wife, Jane Gurt, a 1983 alumna of Elizabethtown College.

Early Education Leadership Conference in Hershey Brings Together Hundreds of Child Advocates

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Saturday, March 25, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) hosted an education leadership conference this week that engaged local, state and national professionals in discussing the importance of support and advocacy for our youngest children. The first-ever event—called the CHS ECE Leaders Summit and held over two days at the Hershey Lodge—provided expert presentations, networking opportunities, and practical takeaways for educators through a variety of keynotes and panel discussions.

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  • The national event, hosted by Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, focused on the importance of whole-child and whole-family care.
  • HERSHEY, Pa., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) hosted an education leadership conference this week that engaged local, state and national professionals in discussing the importance of support and advocacy for our youngest children.
  • "This Summit showcased just how special the early childhood education community is—the turnout, passion and talent of everyone here was so evident," said Pete Gurt, President of CHS and Milton Hershey School (MHS).
  • CHS is currently enrolling children at CHS Hershey and hiring qualified staff at multiple sites, including its Central Office.

Wolfe, LLC Founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe, recently elected to The Hershey Trust Company Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wolfe, LLC, a global leader in gift card fulfillment, is pleased to announce its Founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe, was recently elected to The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers, alongside two other new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar and Harold Singleton III.

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  • Wolfe, LLC, a global leader in gift card fulfillment, is pleased to announce its Founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe, was recently elected to The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers, alongside two other new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar and Harold Singleton III.
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wolfe, LLC, a global leader in gift card fulfillment, is pleased to announce its Founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe, was recently elected to The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers, alongside two other new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar and Harold Singleton III.
  • Harold has spent his career leading teams that managed multibillion-dollar investment portfolios and will be immediately helpful in overseeing the management of the Milton Hershey School Trust.
  • "Having been a recipient of the generosity of Milton Hershey as a needy child, I'm honored to be selected to the board of the Hershey Trust Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey Board of Managers.