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Michael Baker International Names Nathan Kebede, P.E., as National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Nathan Kebede, P.E., has joined the firm as National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services. Michael Baker provides a full range of pavement engineering and management services using technology-based approaches for complete pavement data collection, assessment, design and implementation of pavement management systems. In the newly created position of National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services, Mr. Kebede will collaborate across the organization to identify opportunities where the firm can provide pavement data collection and pavement management consulting services to local, regional, state and federal agencies, and lead the team's work to deliver for clients.

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  • Industry veteran to lead firm's full range of pavement inventory, analysis and management services
    PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Nathan Kebede, P.E., has joined the firm as National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services.
  • Michael Baker provides a full range of pavement engineering and management services using technology-based approaches for complete pavement data collection, assessment, design and implementation of pavement management systems.
  • In the newly created position of National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services, Mr. Kebede will collaborate across the organization to identify opportunities where the firm can provide pavement data collection and pavement management consulting services to local, regional, state and federal agencies, and lead the team's work to deliver for clients.
  • "Nathan is passionate about advancements in pavement inspection technologies and the utilization of pavement management systems for increasingly optimized and informed decision-making," said Dan Kieny, President, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) at Michael Baker International.

Dexcom, Adam Schefter Announce Dexcom U, the First NIL Program for College Athletes With Diabetes

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005289/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005289/en/
    Dexcom U is designed to celebrate college athletes with diabetes and inspire people with diabetes who have athletic dreams of their own.
  • For many, having diabetes used to mean giving up on your hopes and dreams, said Adam Schefter.
  • Dexcom will host a Facebook streaming event on October 24 at 9:00 a.m. PST to celebrate the Dexcom U launch.
  • By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.

Good Morning America Visits Jackson State University for Live Broadcast October 21

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC News will bring its award-winning morning show, Good Morning America, to Jackson State University just in time for Homecoming on Friday, October 21.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC News will bring its award-winning morning show, Good Morning America, to Jackson State University just in time for Homecoming on Friday, October 21.
  • "We're honored to host Good Morning America at Jackson State University and provide a glimpse of what Mississippi's only urban research institution is all about," says President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D.
  • The live broadcast will feature Good Morning America Co-Anchor Michael Strahan and an interview with Coach Deion Sanders.
  • After the live broadcast on Friday, the campus festivities will continue with Jackson State University's 2022 "It's A Different World" Homecoming, presented by Gilead.

Pat Tillman Foundation to Honor Bryan Stevenson, Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell at Tillman Honors 2022

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors, presented by TEKsystems, in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.

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  • The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors, presented by TEKsystems, in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.
  • Bryan Stevenson exemplifies this so completely," said Dan Futrell, CEO and 2011 Tillman Scholar.
  • For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

NIL ATHLETES STAR IN KINLY NIL CAMPAIGN "PREPARE FOR YOUR MOMENT"

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinly, the financial app that proudly serves the unique needs of Black America and its allies, launches its first NIL campaign "Prepare for Your Moment", to promote financial empowerment and building generational wealth within the Black community. University of North Carolina Women's Basketball star Deja Kelly along with Jackson State football's Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders are featured in the campaign highlighting the hard work and dedication young people need to prepare for their personal "moments" and how the Kinly app can support their financial goals.

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  • Kinlys goal is to empower our community to take control of their finances through relatable financial education, modern financial features and Black-focused spending.
  • They all truly exemplify what our Prepare for Your Moment campaign is about, says Donald Hawkins Kinly founder and CEO.
  • "I speak all the time about how important it is for young athletes to build generational wealth," says Deja.
  • The objective of the "Prepare for Your Moment" campaign is to generate awareness of the Kinly app and empower consumers to improve their financial livelihood.

Jackson State University preserves visual legacy thanks to Getty Images Grant

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.
  • JSU is one of four recipients of the $500,000 Getty Images Photo Archives Grant made possible by the Getty Family and the philanthropic organization Stand Together.
  • The support extends to future images captured with camera equipment donated by Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace.
  • Claflin University, North Carolina Centra University and Prairie View A&M University also received inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges grants.

Major Display of AIDS Memorial Quilt Coming to Jackson and Surrounding Communities Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 to Change the Pattern in the Fight to End HIV in the South

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National AIDS Memorial and Southern AIDS Coalition are bringing the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the Jackson area Sept. 28 Oct 4 .

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  • JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National AIDS Memorial and Southern AIDS Coalition are bringing the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the Jackson area Sept. 28 Oct 4 .
  • as part of its new Change the Pattern initiative to reimagine the fight to end HIV in the South.
  • The relief fund will provide critical resources to help constituents who have been affected and in need of care and services.
  • By bringing the community together, providing support for each other, and raising awareness through advocacy, we will change the pattern.

Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Awarded Nearly $15 Million NSF Grant to Fund Cyberinfrastructure Investments, Research Facilitation Support

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the acceleration of cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at HBCU and TCU campuses.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the acceleration of cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at HBCU and TCU campuses.
  • This award, which is from the NSF's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC), is the second and largest direct NSF award to the MS-CC and Internet2.
  • "NSF is delighted with the launch of this project, which will grow cyberinfrastructure focused research capacity in minority serving institutions," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan.
  • The MS-CC will coordinate and deploy three shared support teams focused on cyberinfrastructure, stakeholder alignment, and research and education.

365 Impact Kicks off Nationwide Tour at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's newest premier music and culture festival, The Big Homecoming (TBH), will kick off Phase II of its programming with The 365 Impact Tour. The event is the continuation of The Big Homecoming, which launched in Atlanta during Juneteenth weekend with the mission of authentically celebrating the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • The event is the continuation of The Big Homecoming, which launched in Atlanta during Juneteenth weekend with the mission of authentically celebrating the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The 365 Impact Tour will introduce dynamic activations at multiple HBCUs throughout the year.
  • "The 365 Impact Tour will have a sustaining presence that educates, inspires and engages HBCU students, faculty and staff throughout the entire year."
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were founded in the face of discrimination and have a proud history and legacy of achievement.

The Return of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life Continues to Produce a Positive Impact

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).
  • Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida with a clear focus.
  • While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of community impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive.
  • After a 43-year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities.