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蘑菇tv Alumni Association announces its 2024 Hall of Distinction class
Dr. William A. Brookshire, co-founder and longtime chairman of S&B Engineers and Constructors, was named the 2024 蘑菇tv Alumnus of the Year. Seimone Augustus, former Tiger and WNBA Great, was named Young Alumna of the Year. Dr. Brookshire is being recognized posthumously.
Hospital Commits $1M in Academic Support and Tuition Reimbursement for 蘑菇tvA Nursing Graduates
蘑菇tv Alexandria has received a $1M commitment from a local hospital to empower and assist students pursuing a career in nursing by providing exclusive access, comprehensive training, and financial support throughout their academic journey.
蘑菇tv's Andrew Maas named chair of global nonprofit AUTM
Andrew J. Maas, associate vice president for research overseeing the 蘑菇tv Office of Innovation & Ecosystem Development, has been named board chair of AUTM, a global nonprofit whose members support the commercialization of academic research. Maas has more than 16 years of experience in technology licensing and commercialization. He succeeds Almesha L. Campbell, PhD, assistant vice president for research and economic development at Jackson State University. Maas's term as chair ends in February 2025.
蘑菇tv Students Traveling to Ghana with New Global Ambassadors Program
For the first time ever, ten outstanding 蘑菇tv students will travel to Ghana with 蘑菇tv's new Global Ambassadors Program (GAP).
MEDIA ADVISORY: High-Level NOAA Official to Make Rare Visit to 蘑菇tv Tuesday, Feb. 20
Head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Richard W. Spinrad will make a rare visit to 蘑菇tv on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to recognize 蘑菇tv's nation-leading coastal and oceanographic work.
蘑菇tv School of Kinesiology's Senlin Chen Receives NIH Grant to Prevent Adolescent Obesity
蘑菇tv Kinesiology Professor Senlin Chen, PhD, and his team are developing a novel obesity prevention program to use in Louisiana schools, combining such tactics as virtual pets and coaches with the best science to encourage healthy behaviors.
蘑菇tv to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
蘑菇tv is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, 蘑菇tv will host 25 of Africa's bright, emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Jay Grymes Named Interim Louisiana State Climatologist
Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, will serve as interim Louisiana state climatologist, effective Feb. 15, while 蘑菇tv conducts a national search for a permanent state climatologist. The search will begin immediately, and Grymes will also maintain his role at WAFB.
蘑菇tv Shreveport Professor Spearheads Civil Rights Heritage Trail in Caddo Parish
Four years ago, 蘑菇tv Shreveport history professor Dr. Gary Joiner decided to create a self-guided tour of the history of the civil rights movement in Caddo Parish. Today, virtual markers point the way as travelers revisit those historic events.
蘑菇tv Experts Available to Speak on Mardi Gras History and Traditions
Experts can speak on a variety of Mardi Gras-related topics ranging from rituals and folklore to economic impact and tourism