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Trinity University (Texas) Hosted Sports Diplomacy Exchange With North Macedonia

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Friday, July 28, 2023

San Antonio, TX, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity University (Texas) participated in a collaborative initiative for sports education leaders from the U.S. and North Macedonia as part of the "Leadership through Sports Program."

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  • San Antonio, TX, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity University (Texas) participated in a collaborative initiative for sports education leaders from the U.S. and North Macedonia as part of the "Leadership through Sports Program."
  • The University hosted 12 North Macedonian women's volleyball coaches from July 15 through 25 in San Antonio.
  • PH International implements the Leadership through Sports Program with funding support from the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs/Sports Diplomacy Division in partnership with Trinity University.
  • The July exchange at Trinity marked the first of two 10-day exchanges of the program, with the second set for March 2024, which will send 12 American delegates to North Macedonia.

After losing her mother, and a mid-year move from Chicago, Student is embraced by school community and is now moving on to college

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

YONKERS, N.Y., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forced to abruptly relocate from Chicago to Yonkers, NY, four years ago when her mother died of breast cancer, Jaclyn Allyn didn't know where she and her two siblings would continue their studies.

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  • "Their support for me and my family after my mother's death gave me strength and the confidence that I could go on.
  • Most of the school's graduating seniors have already taken college-credit courses, and they will not need remedial courses in college.
  • Jaclyn is a great example of the crucially important role a school can play in shaping a student's future."
  • Many members of the Class of 2023 chose to stay local and attend colleges close to home, including Mercy College, Iona University and Westchester Community College.

StriveTogether awards scholarships to 12 young San Antonio-area artists

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Local organizationsSAYSand Our Tomorrow , which is a youth-led coalition of StriveTogether network member UP Partnership, hosted a competition for student work to be showcased at a December exhibit in San Antonio.

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  • Local organizationsSAYSand Our Tomorrow , which is a youth-led coalition of StriveTogether network member UP Partnership, hosted a competition for student work to be showcased at a December exhibit in San Antonio.
  • Of the 70 student submissions, StriveTogether is featuring 12 pieces at its national convening Oct. 4-8 and awarding those artists college scholarships.
  • For the scholarships initial launch in 2018 , students made art inspired by StriveTogethers core values, community, courage, equity, progress and results.
  • Together, the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network impacts the lives of more than 11 million youth including more than 7 million children of color across 30 states and Washington, D.C.

Robyn Popa Named Managing Principal

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Austin, Texas, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pfluger Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Robyn Popa, AIA, LEED AP, to Managing Principal - San Antonio.

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  • Austin, Texas, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pfluger Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Robyn Popa, AIA, LEED AP, to Managing Principal - San Antonio.
  • "We are excited for Robyn and this next step in her career," said Brad Pfluger, CEO.
  • Robyn began her career with Pfluger in 2006, four years after graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a Master of Architecture.
  • Robyn is married to Florin Popa, Principal at pbGroup and has two children, Asher and Elyse.

Excel High School Partners with Pilot Institute to Offer Online Pilot Training

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Excel High School, a regionally and nationally accredited online high school, based in Minnesota, is partnering with Pilot Institute, one of America's premier flight schools to offer private pilot and drone pilot training to its students.

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  • MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Excel High School, a regionally and nationally accredited online high school, based in Minnesota, is partnering with Pilot Institute, one of America's premier flight schools to offer private pilot and drone pilot training to its students.
  • Like the rest of their curriculum, Excel High School's private pilot training course is self-paced and available to students worldwide.
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    As the first online school in the country to offer private pilot training, Excel High School is committed to providing a thorough and comprehensive learning experience.
  • Since 2005, Excel High School has delivered high-quality, accredited, online K-12 and adult high school programs.