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2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

CapStar Names Bryan Fryar Chattanooga Market President

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Bank, a subsidiary of CapStar Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: CSTR), announces the promotion of Bryan Fryar to Chattanooga Market President and the addition of two local commercial bankers to the Chattanooga banking group, forming one of the region’s strongest banking teams.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Bank, a subsidiary of CapStar Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: CSTR), announces the promotion of Bryan Fryar to Chattanooga Market President and the addition of two local commercial bankers to the Chattanooga banking group, forming one of the region’s strongest banking teams.
  • “Bryan joined our team in 2021 and his energy, experience and reputation have been vital as we’ve grown our presence in the market,” said Mike Hill, CapStar’s East Tennessee Market President.
  • His previous experience includes financial consulting and investment services at SunTrust and AmSouth Investments in the Chattanooga area.
  • Adam joins CapStar after serving as Head Golf Professional at The Lookout Mountain Club in the greater Chattanooga area for the past 14 years.

HJC Announces Changes to Board of Trustees to Drive Expansion and Academic Excellence

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.

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  • The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.
  • With his vast knowledge in entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and education, Trinkle is well-equipped to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to HJC.
  • Joining Trinkle as board secretary is Sheree Speakman, the chair of the board of councilors for the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education.
  • Finally, the board includes esteemed academic professionals who will contribute to guiding HJC's educational excellence.

Home Grown: University of West Georgia Awards Honorary Degree to Zac Brown

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.

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  • Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.
  • “Awarding him this honorary doctorate instills a sense of pride in the institution for everyone in our university community.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive an honorary degree from the University of West Georgia,” Brown said.
  • Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by frontman, Zac Brown.

Nexus and University of West Georgia Announce Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Licensing Group, a leading licensing management firm and division of Fastlane, today announced the firm has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with University of West Georgia in which it will serve as its exclusive licensing agent of record.

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  • LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Licensing Group, a leading licensing management firm and division of Fastlane, today announced the firm has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with University of West Georgia in which it will serve as its exclusive licensing agent of record.
  • Under the agreement, Nexus is helping University of West Georgia expand its brand reach and revenue potential through traditional retail and eCommerce channels.
  • About University of West Georgia:
    UWG serves more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries.
  • Nexus Licensing Group, a Fastlane Co., is a full-service branding, digital marketing, eCommerce and licensing management firm representing over 25 collegiate brands to date and growing.

University of West Georgia Selects YuJa, Inc. to Provide Campuswide Video Platform

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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YuJa, Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, recently was awarded a contract to provide University of West Georgia (UWG) with a comprehensive, cloud-hosted Video Platform.

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  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, recently was awarded a contract to provide University of West Georgia (UWG) with a comprehensive, cloud-hosted Video Platform.
  • YuJa replaces the universitys previous academic video platform vendor and will help meet current and future video recording and storage needs.
  • Founded in 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has more than 12,700 students and 85+ degree programs.
  • Its portfolio includes products for lecture capture , live streaming , video management , video conferencing , video test proctoring , digital asset management , digital compliance , and enterprise accessibility .

The C.T. and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives, Inc. and The Home Depot Foundation Partner to Launch Curriculum Focused on the Life and Teaching of Dr. C.T. Vivian

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives, Inc. (CTOVMA) are partnering to introduce a new, 16-week collegiate curriculum based on the life and teachings of distinguished civil rights leader, Dr. C.T.

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  • and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives, Inc. (CTOVMA) are partnering to introduce a new, 16-week collegiate curriculum based on the life and teachings of distinguished civil rights leader, Dr. C.T.
  • Students will deep dive into the late Dr. Vivian's advocacy for equality by participating in course-related activities, projects and reports.
  • To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.
  • and Octavia Vivian.The nonprofit will promote the life and legacy of the Vivians and their influence on social justice.

Becoming UWG: University of West Georgia Launches New Strategic Plan for 2021-26

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Carrollton, Georgia, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a commitment to curating a first-choice university and the collective voice of more than 1,300 stakeholders, the University of West Georgia launched its new strategic plan today.

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  • Carrollton, Georgia, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a commitment to curating a first-choice university and the collective voice of more than 1,300 stakeholders, the University of West Georgia launched its new strategic plan today.
  • Now, six months later and following hundreds of hours of data collection through discovery sessions and a comprehensive survey taken by 900 stakeholders, the university has established a strategic plan for the years 2021-26.
  • The plan presents a bold vision for UWG that articulates aspirational priorities and goals designed to guide university decisions, determine strategic investments and measure institutional progress.
  • To learn more about the strategic plan, visit the Becoming UWG website .

Good Girl: University of West Georgia Graduate’s Service Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dog-ree’

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Saturday, December 5, 2020
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Carrollton, Georgia, Dec. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia , walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasnt alone.

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  • Carrollton, Georgia, Dec. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia , walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasnt alone.
  • I am so excited that Mona can be a trailblazer at UWG for students like me who require a service dog to manage their health, Leptrone said.
  • The service dogs trained by the organization enhance an individuals quality of life by providing independence, companionship, and life-saving abilities.
  • I have gotten a pretty good handle on informing the public about what it means to have a service dog and what kind of service dog mine is.

UWG to reopen for face-to-face instruction this fall

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Beginning June 15, UWG faculty and staff began a phased return to on-campus operations to prepare for the full reopening in August.

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  • Beginning June 15, UWG faculty and staff began a phased return to on-campus operations to prepare for the full reopening in August.
  • UWG utilized seven working groups made up of cross-functional personnel to develop this approach, and these teams continue to work collaboratively to begin implementing the plan across the university.
  • The university will balance the interactions that make a residential campus like UWG so valuable with a priority of creating a safe environment.
  • We are so excited to be able to offer a full, dynamic experience to our students this fall in the safest, most considerate ways possible.