SLU president replaces former Mayor Schoemehl on Bi-State board
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Saint Louis University President Fred Pestello to Bi-State Development Agency's board. He replaced former St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl, who was serving on an expired term. Schoemehl had clashed with St. Lo.....»»
: Biden considering Lisa Cook for Fed seat: report
President Joe Biden is considering nominating Michigan State University economist Lisa Cook to the Federal Reserve Board, Axios reported late Wednesday. Cook would be the first Black woman on the Fed board......»»
United Way elects HEB executive as board of trustees chair
The United Way of Greater Houston has elected a new chair to its board of trustees. Armando A. Perez, H-E-B Houston's executive vice president, will serve a two-year term in the role. He replaces Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes, who led the board.....»»
Alexander Cartwright confirmed as UCF"s new president
The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve Alexander Cartwright as president of the University of Central Florida during a March 25 teleconference meeting. Cartwright's state confirmation comes after the UCF Florida Board of Tru.....»»
Child and Family Service Board names new chair
Arnold Martines, group executive vice president of Central Pacific Bank, has been appointed the new chair of the Child and Family Service board of directors. He replaces outgoing chair, Tony Mizuno, EVP of Bank of Hawaii. Prior to his new role, .....»»
Texas Lyceum names 3 Houston leaders to 2020 board of directors
Austin-based nonprofit Texas Lyceum has named 18 leaders from across the state to its 2020 board of directors. This year's Houston representatives are: Laird Doran, vice president of government relations and senior counsel, The Friedkin Group V.....»»
Civic Council comes out swinging - asks that the state investigate JEA and city officials
The Jacksonville Civic Council sent requests to Mayor Lenny Curry and the City Council after the developments at yesterday's JEA Board meeting - among them, terminating Aaron Zahn with cause to ensure he cannot profit from his exit and calling for .....»»
California Trucking Association VP Urges Caution On Electric Truck Manufacturing Standard
The vice president of government affairs for the California Trucking Association says the state's Air Resources Board (CARB) should be realistic about the rollout of California's proposed elec read more.....»»
Wright State University names next president
One of the largest universities in the Dayton region has a new leader. Wright State University's board of trustees has named Provost Susan Edwards as its next president. The decision comes shortly following the pending exit of President Cheryl Shrade.....»»
Frontenac mayor calls for audit, investigation of library development; "We"re proud of our record," director says
The mayor of Frontenac on Wednesday called for a state audit and investigation of the St. Louis County Library's board amid an ongoing dispute over a headquarters and history-genealogy development at a site near South Spoede and Clayton roads......»»
Presidential salary for new NYCHA boss
The new chairman of the city’s beleaguered housing authority is to be paid more than the President of the United State to turn things around for over 400,000 New Yorkers living in public housing. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Secreta.....»»
My View: Tempe partnerships with ASU, ABOR key to success
Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell discusses the importance of the city's relationship with Arizona State University and the Arizona Board of Regents when it comes to developing property......»»
Struggling nonprofits urge mayor to speed up late payments
New York lawmakers gave final passage to legislation Wednesday that would allow President Donald Trump'… state tax returns to be released to congressional committees that have, so far, been barred... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Justice Neil Gorsuch replaces Joe Biden as National Constitution Center chair
Justice Neil M. Gorsuch will replace former vice president Joe Biden as chair of the National Constitution Center's board of trustees. Gorsuch, who was named to the high court by President Donald J. Trump, was elected to join the Philadelphia institut.....»»
PSU"s president resigns amid questions over spending, management style
Portland State University's president has resigned after facing fire on several fronts. The school said Rahmat Shoureshi resigned from his position on Friday. The school's board of trustees is expected to name Stephen Percy, the dean of PSU’s College.....»»
Zemsky stepping down as head of state"s economic development agency
Howard Zemsky is stepping down from his role as the leader of the state's economic development arm, Empire State Development Corp. Zemsky, a prominent Buffalo businessman, will remain chair of the ESD board. He had been president and CEO of the agency si.....»»
Gov. Deal names Bowers, Cummiskey to state boards
Gov. Nathan Deal Wednesday appointed Georgia Power Co. Chairman, President and CEO Paul Bowers to the board of the Georgia Ports Authority. Bowers' move to the ports agency created a vacancy on the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, w.....»»
Twinkies maker Hostess names Andrew Callahan its new CEO
Hostess Brands Inc. said late Thursday its board of directors has appointed Andrew Callahan as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective May 7. Callahan replaces C. Dean Metropoulos, Hostess's executive chairman, who had been s.....»»
J.C. Penney chief named to lead Mooresville-based Lowe’s
Marvin Ellison, the current chairman and CEO of J.C. Penney Co. Inc., is the new president and CEO of Mooresville-based Lowe’s Cos. Inc. He replaces Robert Niblock who’s leaving Lowe’s after activist board members were named to the company’.....»»
U of M plans to move to flat tuition rate for students, regardless of home state
With national high school graduation rates shrinking and no additional state funding in sight, the University of Memphis needs more students. "Continued expansion is important," University of Memphis president M. David Rudd told the school's Board of.....»»
Former schools superintendent Grasmick named first female board chair of Kennedy Krieger
Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute has tapped former Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick to be the new chair of its board of directors. She is the first woman to hold the position at the organization. Grasmick replaces outgoin.....»»