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Duke Energy wants to expand diversity in the energy workforce by designating $734,00 worth of grants for training to minorities and women. (Skyla Luckey | Patch )
FLORIDA Duke Energy is investing $734,000 worth of grants across the state that will help students of minority communities and women to prepare for employment in the energy sector, according to a news release. These grants support vital programs and help develop a diverse workforce needed to strengthen our communities and economies today and in the future. Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, said.
One of this year s recipients is the University of South Florida and its Call Me MISTER initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black male teachers in local elementary schools. The university is receiving a $50,000 grant from Duke.
USF Team Selected to Join New NSF Diversity Program
The All-ABOARD pilot project aims to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences. In the fall, or as soon as pandemic restrictions lift, four teams will take part in a unique in-person retreat that will partially take place on a research ship (such as this one, the RV Sally Ride) operated by the U.S. Academic Fleet. Photo: U.S. Navy
May 7, 2021
Written by Kristen Kusek, Communications Director for USF CMS
A cross-departmental team from USF is one of four groups chosen nationwide to participate in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.”
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Blackbaud’s Comprehensive Cloud Solution for Higher Education Drives Cross-Campus Impact
December 14, 2020 GMT
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, continues to power colleges and universities around the country with its comprehensive Cloud Solution for Higher Education Institutions. Blackbaud has been the trusted technology partner for higher education institutions for decades as colleges and universities continue to rely on Blackbaud cloud solutions to drive efficiency, increase revenue and deepen engagement.