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Vice President Kelly Hermann discusses accessible ecosystems in higher education

In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

Celebration continues with the 45th Anniversary of Black Barbie, Aurora James spotlight, and new product

PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

$500,000 grant will help develop state-of-the-art creative instruction and vocational pathways for diverse learners

Technology Focused Contributions Surpass $900K

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) has partnered with The SkillPointe Foundation to launch a new $100,000 investment in scholarships that began last month for individuals of all backgrounds pursuing careers related to residential homebuilding and technology.In recognition of PulteGroup's 75th anniversary, the company expanded its investment in the “Build Your Future” SkillPointe Scholarship. The program will award 20 scholarships, divided between students pursuing university degrees in construction-re

150 Exceptional Scholars from 38 Countries to Join Prestigious Network of 1,300+ YoungGlobal Leaders; Record-high Applications Indicate Growing Interest in Studying in China

Frontdoor has partnered with BlueRecruit to award scholarships to help increase the pipeline of skilled trades professionals in the coming years as current workers age out of the profession.

Catalyze, a national platform providing Capital Entrepreneurs with support and capital to build enduring firms, announced the launch of the inaugural GP Runway Fund today. The Fund will extend flexible working capital loans to U.S.-based underrepresented and innovative investors raising funds one through three. Spring Point Partners, Gary Community Ventures, and Blue Haven Initiative will anchor the Fund, and Catalyze will continue to raise third-party capital to invest in an attractive pipeline

National nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America offers a range of guidance, from budgeting to debt-repayment strategies

Colossal's America’s Favorite Pet brings joy to animal lovers everywhere and reinforces its mission as a platform with purpose supporting PAWS.

Applications for the 19th annual Housing for Everyone program are open until Feb. 6, 2025

Phoenix-based employees volunteered at the event benefitting community school children

Dealership Kicks Off Global Generosity Movement GivingTuesday to Encourage Others to Donate

Company to Continue to Focus on Improving Water Security in High-Risk Locations, Reducing Packaging Waste and Decreasing Emissions

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 1,600 A shares into 2,400,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 300,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *The gifts I am making today reduce my holdings of Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares to 206,363, a 56.

Together with National Hispanic Energy Council, Avangrid brings together 15 Hispanic legislators, municipal officials, business executives, and nonprofit leaders to discuss energy issues facing Hispanic community; commits to convening annuallyAvangrid to become a Business Member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, and Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra to become member of the Board of Trustees of the National Hispanic Energy CouncilPhotos from the event available HERE

rPlus Energies and Green River Energy Center project partners announce a contribution of $375,000 to support scholarships in Emery and Carbon County.

Recognition honours top 25 companies building the best workplace cultures in the world

Aspiring Oil and Gas Industry Professionals Have Until December 15, 2024, to Apply for the $15,000 Phoenix Capital Group Scholarship

The Western Union Foundation is proud to announce this year’s cohort of 70 scholarship award winners, consisting of international and immigrant students representing 33 countries of origin, studying in 8 countries, and spanning 32 different universities.The Western Union Foundation has supported international students with “Global Scholarships” since 2016 and has granted more than 600 scholarships to date. It is a program that is especially meaningful to Western Union, as well as its employees,

Citizens Business Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Award AHEAD Grant to Boost Economic Development in underserved communities across Southern California

Port Houston is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Port Houston. This year, 75% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 18% higher than the average U.S. company.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107475220/en/Port Houston employees enjoy a friendly game of softball at its annual company picnic. (Ph

The Cathay Bank Foundation is delighted to announce the 20 recipients of the 2024 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship. This year, the scholarship program received 720 applications, a 35% increase from last year’s 533 applications. Notably, more than 29% of students applying for the scholarship program will be the first to attend college in their family and 90% are minorities.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241105874960/e

Transition Industries announced this week that it is furthering its commitment to support the long-term socioeconomic development in the Ahome Municipality of Sinaloa, Mexico where its Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 MT per day ultra-low carbon methanol production facility, is expected to be in operation in 2028. Transition Industries has signed a cooperation agreement with the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) to engage local academic leaders in economic research studies.Dr. Cesar Parra,

The Gavin J. Goorjian estate and the Helmsley Charitable Trust grant a total of $5.7M

Organizations within Avangrid’s service areas are invited to apply for grants to support the care and protection of habitats and wildlife

Educators at Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, Maryland, are the grand prize winners of Voya's 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition.

Achieving net-zero emissions is central to Ecolab's ambition to deliver net positive water and climate impact

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

Europe's first battery recycling plant using integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process opens in Kuppenheim in southern GermanyMilestone on the road to enhancing raw materials sustainability thanks to an expected recovery rate of more than 96 percent and net CO2 -neutral1 operationPlant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per yearDouble-digit million-euro investment underpins holistic Mercedes-Benz approach to battery circularity and value creation in GermanyCooperation with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes

Research excellence by winners Dr. Marlene Blake, Dr. Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Dr. Joy Taylor, Dr. Jessica Flores, Dr. Adrian Allen, Dr. Patricia Battson, Dr. Kimberly Underwood, Dr. Jacquelyn Kelly, and Dr. Suzanne Gonzales in topics including belonging in higher ed, destigmatizing accommodations for students, and early childhood education were honored at the College of Doctoral Studies’ Knowledge Without Boundaries Research Summit

Women of Impact honors women who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while advocating for gender equality in the technical field.The 2025 award winners are leading the way in empowering the next generation of women to thrive in the tech industry.

Avangrid ranked #3 for Utilities

Findings show employers have an opportunity to retain caregivers with broader workplace benefits and savings resources

Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event benefits the Legacy Community Health School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, which provides essential pediatric and behavioral health care through on-site clinics to students at KIPP Academy, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD.Legacy's SBHC program, which served 15,860 uni

Company’s successful advocacy efforts lead to New York Utility Corporation Securitization Act being signed into law

The management and technology consultancy joins a community of businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy

Joyce University’s 6th annual Halloween drive collects costumes for young patients

Avangrid generated about 15,000 GWh of clean energy from its clean energy plants through the first eight months of 2024, continuing to advance progress on the company’s ambitious climate goals.

Santa Clara University welcomed more than 1800 new undergraduate students to campus this weekend with festivities that included an after-dark dance party, welcome liturgy, and official affinity group receptions for students of different backgrounds and cultures.The class of 2028 is the second-largest class in SCU history, comprising 1,612 Broncos from 46 states and 30 countries or regions across the world. The 212 students joining as transfers come from 140 other institutions, including 60 commu

Corridor Program: Mercedes-Benz and Hydro extend their strategic partnership to support the long-term development of communities along the aluminum supply chain in the state of Pará, Brazil.Just Transition: Lighthouse project to create positive impacts for both people and nature throughout aluminum supply chain in Brazil.Joint efforts: Mercedes-Benz, Hydro and local NGOs form a steering committee to enhance community involvement in mining area.Decarbonization: In 2022, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz agreed to work together on a technology roadmap for producing low-carbon aluminum.

Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today issued the following statement at the start of Climate Week NYC.“Under the leadership of Iberdrola’s Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán, Avangrid has embarked on a journey to purposefully and confidently lead the clean energy transition in the United States. We recognize that we stand at a pivotal moment in our history, as we mark the beginning of Climate Week NYC, where t

As many states and communities prepare for Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day on Sept. 22, Face the Fight (FTF) is announcing a new round of nonprofit grant recipients. These grants will support initiatives focused on preventing veteran suicide and breaking the stigma around seeking help within the military community.The grants total $13.9 million and will fund 27 projects from 23 grantees in communities across the country; to date the initiative has awarded $25 million. The grantees

Funds to support Barrington Stage Company, Hancock Shaker Village, Mahaiwe Performing Arts and MASS MoCA

Moore Foundation awards more than $4 million to advance the ideas and innovations of five scientist-inventors

MAAC and The Southern Conference achieve C.A.R.E. Champion distinction for full implementation of C.A.R.E. Model principlesMAAC and The Southern Conference lead on gender equitable performance incentivesThree Division I Conferences awarded Knight Commission C.A.R.E. Model Grants for their commitment to educational values and financial responsibility in college athletics

The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today published its Citizen Travelers Playbook, a guide to help organizations better support a civically engaged workforce.Based on the company’s nonpartisan civic engagement initiative, Citizen Travelers, the playbook outlines proven strategies and ideas for developing corporate programs that empower employees to get involved in the civic life of their communities.“While we’ve always aspired to be a good corporate citizen, we started Citizen Travelers in

A budding entrepreneur, Summer™ joins the brand’s popular line of character dolls and books that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of characterTo champion children’s literacy, brand donates more than $100,0001 in American Girl books to longtime education partner and leading children’s nonprofit Save the Children