$70 million available to protect fish, aquatic animal habitat
Program works with local communities to restore rivers and to conserve aquatic resources by removing or bypassing in-stream barriers
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$7 billion mixed-use development planned for Laredo, Texas
Project will feature nearly 11,000 homes along with schools and parks as well as retail, industrial space and a regional airport
Tuskegee University appoints president, CEO
Alabama – The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees has appointed Mark Brown, Ph.D., as the university’s 10th president and chief executive officer. Brown’s selection is the first time in Tuskegee’s nearly 143-year history that an alum will lead the university. Brown retired from the Air
Arkansas Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative names interim director
Arkansas – Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation) J.D., will be interim executive director for the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI). Hotvedt will replace Erin Parker. She joined the organization as director of tribal enterprise in 2019.
Florida State University Schools selects interim executive director
Florida – The Florida State University Schools (FSUS) Board of Directors has appointed Christopher Small, Ph.D., interim executive director of FSUS. Dr. Small will take over the role from Stacy Chambers. He is the current director of the university’s online educational leadership/administration programs. Dr.
Cedar Hill, Texas, selects city manager
Texas – The Cedar Hill City Council unanimously named Melissa Valadez-Cummings city manager. Valadez-Cummings has worked with the city for more than two decades, most recently as deputy city manager. She will succeed Greg Porter on Aug. 1.
Texas A&M developing system that uses satellites to improve roads
Technology increases ability to detect structural deficiencies, increases road safety and prevents further damage
Yale selects 24th president
Connecticut – Maurie McInnis, Ph.D., currently a Yale Corporation trustee and president of Stony Brook University, will become Yale’s 24th president, succeeding President Peter Salovey. She is set to begin her tenure July 1. She received her bachelor’s degree in art history from the University
Tennessee transportation official: Leadership earned ‘through consistent actions’
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Jessica Dauphin, president and CEO of the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee. Public career highlights and education: As President
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corp. names CDO
Indiana – Brooke Thomas will be the permanent chief development officer for the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo). She has served as interim chief development officer since December 2023. She has more than 20 years of leadership and management experience in the public, private and
