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Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, takes office

Indiana – Sharon Tucker was officially sworn into office April 23 as mayor of Fort Wayne. Tucker previously served as a Fort Wayne City Council member. She is the first black person to serve the city in this capacity. She took over the role from

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Texas Governor appoints member to Commission for Women

Angelica Rosales has been appointed to the Governor’s Commission for Women. She will serve her term until Dec. 31, 2025. Rosales is currently project director for a construction company, the latest in her 23-year-long career. She holds leaderships positions for several nonprofit

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Maryland selects state superintendent of schools

Maryland – The Maryland State Board of Education has selected Carey Wright, Ed.D., as state superintendent of schools. Her term will begin July 1. Dr. Wright has served as interim state superintendent of schools since Oct. 23, 2023. Dr. Wright brings decades of educational experience to

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University of Massachusetts, Amherst, inaugurates chancellor

Massachusetts – The University of Massachusetts at Amherst has officially inaugurated Javier Reyes as its 31st chancellor. He has previously served in higher education leadership positions at the University of Illinois Chicago, West Virginia University and the University of Arkansas.

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Universities drive social, economic mobility, La Roche University president says

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Christina Clark, Ph.D., president of La Roche University in Pittsburgh. Public career highlights and education: Growing up in a

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Troy, Ohio, names assistant director of public service and safety

Ohio – The city of Troy has appointed Charlotte Colley assistant director of public service and safety. Colley previously was assistant city director with Troy. She began her role April 29, bringing more than 28 years of local government experience with her. Colley replaced Mark

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Bureau of Land Management appoints program assistant director

Washington, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management has appointed David Rosenkrance assistant director for the Energy, Minerals and Realty Management Program. Rosenkrance brings more than 30 years of experience as an engineer, natural resources manager and leader to the role. He currently serves as

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National Park College selects president

Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees unanimously selected Wade Derden, Ph.D., as its fifth president. Derden previously served as the college’s executive vice president for advancement and government relations. He will begin July 1, 2024.

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University of Nebraska names new president

Nebraska – Jeffrey Gold, M.D., has been confirmed by the University of Nebraska (UN) Board of Regents as the university’s ninth president. Dr. Gold is the current chancellor of the UN Medical Center. He has served as chancellor since 2014.

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Houston Public Works Director Carol Haddock resigns after six years

Houston Public Works Director Carol Haddock submitted her resignation to Mayor John Whitmire on April 24 during that evening’s City Council meeting. Haddock has served as the city’s director of public works since July 2017. The role was the latest in a

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