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Bachelor's Degree Center Releases National Rankings of Legal Studies Degree Programs

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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National University - San Diego, CA

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  • National University - San Diego, CA
    The Top 3 Best Online Legal Studies Bachelor's Programs for 2022 are:
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  • "A bachelor's degree in legal studies is a degree that has multiple career and educational paths including working in law enforcement, legal professions, and post-graduate legal studies," the editors at Bachelor's Degree Center explain; "The interdisciplinary nature of the degree means that there are a variety of concentrations and electives offered by schools around the country."
  • According to the editors, "Those who have an associate's degree in criminal justice can also benefit from transferring into a legal studies bachelor's degree program."
  • Bachelor's Degree Center has been providing advice, resources, and rankings on the best traditional and online bachelor's degree programs since 2014.

Music Journalism, Liner Notes and Broadcasts on Midnight Cowboy Soundtrack, 1969 Memphis Blues Festival, Master Musicians of Jajouka, Racial Discrimination in Orchestras & More Win 52nd Annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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The Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award for an articlein the concert music field goes to Aaron Flagg for his AmericanOrchestras.org story, " Anti-Black Discrimination in American Orchestras."

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  • The Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award for an articlein the concert music field goes to Aaron Flagg for his AmericanOrchestras.org story, " Anti-Black Discrimination in American Orchestras."
  • The "Loved the Liner Notes" Award was established in 2016 and is funded by Paul Williams, President of The ASCAP Foundation.
  • TheASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awardsjudging panelfor 2021was comprised of ASCAP members Michelle DiBucci, Paul Yeon Lee, Terry Radigan and Dom Flemons.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

Clark Atlanta University Among Three Institutions Awarded $1.5 M for Cyber Security Program

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Clark Atlanta University (CAU), Augusta University, and Mississippi State University consortium has been awarded $1.5 million from the Griffiss Institute, a nonprofit talent and technology accelerator for the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Clark Atlanta University (CAU), Augusta University, and Mississippi State University consortium has been awarded $1.5 million from the Griffiss Institute, a nonprofit talent and technology accelerator for the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense.
  • The award will fund the establishment of a virtual institute in the southeastern United States with the VICEROY program (Virtual Institute for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ) focused on the development of expertise in critical cybersecurity skills under the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of 2019.
  • VICEROY will focus onthe creation of academic programs leading to certifications and cyber-related degrees; develop the foundations of cryptography and data science; and promote an early interest in cyber careers and cyber talent.
  • "We are ecstatic about this award and the establishment of the virtual institute with the VICEROY program here at Clark Atlanta University.

Rowan University breaks ground on $73 million Fossil Park Museum

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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"We are building a museum like no other, on a fossil site of global importance..."

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  • "We are building a museum like no other, on a fossil site of global importance..."
    Designed with world-renowned architects and experience design firms, the $73 million, 44,000-square-foot Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum was inspired by the deep-time perspective that the fossil record offers.
  • Set into the 65-acre Fossil Park, the museum will perch above a four-acre former marl quarry where 66-million-year-old marine and terrestrial fossils record the last moments of the dinosaur world.
  • There will also be a Fossil Research Workshop, a virtual reality chamber, Caf, museum store, paleo-themed playground and nature trails.
  • "From educational and research opportunities to jobs and tourism, every dollar spent developing the fossil park and museum will return to the community many times over."

FOX Weather to Launch on October 25th

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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FOX Weather, FOX News Medias 24/7 ad-supported streaming weather service will launch on Monday, October 25th, announced its president, Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Medias 24/7 ad-supported streaming weather service will launch on Monday, October 25th, announced its president, Sharri Berg.
  • FOX Weather is a free service that will be available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android.
  • FOX Weather will also be available on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, and Tubi.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International, and the AVOD platform FOX Weather.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson Named Co-Chair of ADL Sports Leadership Council

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson has been named co-chair of ADL's Sports Leadership Council.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson has been named co-chair of ADL's Sports Leadership Council.
  • I am proud to join this effort, alongside ADL, former Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott, and the impressive roster of Council members."
  • The NAACP is a historic organization that does critically important work and we welcome Derrick to the ADL Sports Leadership Council."
  • Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, as well as state president for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP.

bp continues growth in Gulf of Mexico with start-up of Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --bp today announced the safe and successful start-up of its Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 project.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --bp today announced the safe and successful start-up of its Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 project.
  • Starlee Sykes, bp senior vice president, Gulf of Mexico and Canada said:"This has been a pivotal year for our Gulf of Mexico business as we continue to start up new projects.
  • Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 is located on Mississippi Canyon block 822, Southeast of the bp-operated Thunder Horse platform in 6,350 feet of water.
  • Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 completes the program of five major project start-ups planned for 2021.

Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Resort receives credit rating upgrades from both Moody’s and S&P Global

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Quapaw, Oklahoma, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saracen Development, LLC (Saracen), a wholly-owned company of the Quapaw Nation, announced upgrades in its credit rating today by two of the worlds three largest credit rating agencies.

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  • Quapaw, Oklahoma, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saracen Development, LLC (Saracen), a wholly-owned company of the Quapaw Nation, announced upgrades in its credit rating today by two of the worlds three largest credit rating agencies.
  • Saracen owns Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, located about 45 minutes from the state capital of Little Rock.
  • We are thrilled two such respected credit rating agencies like Moodys and S&P saw the need to upgrade our rating on the same day.
  • It operates Downstream Casino Resort in Oklahoma on Interstate 44, just four miles east of Joplin, Quapaw Casino in Quapaw, Oklahoma and Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the tribes ancestral homelands.

Aspen Heights Partners Launches Bell Yard™ Single-Family Rental Brand

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Aspen Heights Partners , a vertically integrated developer, builder and operator of lifestyle-oriented residential communities, today announced the launch of Bell Yard, a single-family rental (SFR) community brand.

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  • Aspen Heights Partners , a vertically integrated developer, builder and operator of lifestyle-oriented residential communities, today announced the launch of Bell Yard, a single-family rental (SFR) community brand.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210916005313/en/
    For Aspen Heights, which is partly known for the cottage-style housing it pioneered in 2006, the Bell Yard brand launch comes amid heightened demand throughout the U.S. for high-quality rental options.
  • The craftsman influenced architecture that combines modern design with nostalgic charm, which is signature to Aspen Heights flagship brand, are at the core of the Bell Yard community concept.
  • To oversee the growth of the Bell Yard brand, Aspen Heights hired industry veteran Michael Bates earlier this year to serve as executive vice president of development.

Keep the Celebration Going: Regions Bank Launches Mississippi State Baseball Championship Debit Card and Checks

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Regions Bank on Thursday announced the launch of a commemorative debit card and checks for customers to celebrate Mississippi State Universitys first College World Series National Championship win.

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  • Regions Bank on Thursday announced the launch of a commemorative debit card and checks for customers to celebrate Mississippi State Universitys first College World Series National Championship win.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210916005102/en/
    Commemorative debit card and checks are now available for Regions Bank customers to celebrate Mississippi State Universitys first College World Series National Championship win.
  • As the official bank of the Southeastern Conference and longtime supporter of Mississippi State, Regions is proud to provide custom-designed cards and checks to celebrate the baseball championship.
  • Current Regions customers can order the Mississippi State University National Champions Regions Visa Debit Card through the Regions YourPix Studio at www.regions.com/yourpix or at www.regions.com/gostate .