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University of Texas Dallas: Draper's $2.5 Million Gift Fuels Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Draper's $2.5 Million Gift Fuels Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
By Daniel Steele
A $2.5 million gift from the Draper Foundation is helping The University of Texas at Dallas expand its entrepreneurial ecosystem -- from early-stage student ventures to high-profile startup competitions designed to launch companies into the marketplace.
Founded by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, the Draper Foundation is committed to strengthening entrepreneurship programming at UT Dallas through the University's
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RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Draper's $2.5 Million Gift Fuels Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
By Daniel Steele
A $2.5 million gift from the Draper Foundation is helping The University of Texas at Dallas expand its entrepreneurial ecosystem -- from early-stage student ventures to high-profile startup competitions designed to launch companies into the marketplace.
Founded by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, the Draper Foundation is committed to strengthening entrepreneurship programming at UT Dallas through the University'sInstitute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
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Tim Draper's investment philosophy is centered on identifying transformative founders and disruptive ideas before they reach the mainstream. At UT Dallas, that philosophy will help create a pipeline that supports student innovators from the earliest stages of idea development through venture acceleration, mentorship, funding and investor-ready pitch opportunities.
The foundation's five-year pledge already has transformed entrepreneurship initiatives across campus. In April, the University's annual Big Idea Competition was renamed the Draper Pitch Competition, including an expanded $330,000 in award funding. The gift also established the Startup Founders Awards, an initiative supporting early-stage student entrepreneurs as they develop minimum viable products and prepare to launch their ventures.
"This partnership represents a major step forward for entrepreneurship at UT Dallas," said UT Dallas President Prabhas V. Moghe, the Eugene McDermott Distinguished University Chair of Leadership, at the Draper Pitch Competition. "The dream is to take this kind of a pitch competition and multiply it by 10."
Chris Bhatti MA'06, associate vice president for development and alumni relations, said the gift reflects a growing recognition of the University as a place where breakthrough companies can emerge.
"Major venture capital firms regularly look to places like Stanford [University] and Silicon Valley for the next generation of founders," Bhatti said. "Tim Draper's investment signals that UT Dallas has the talent, ambition and ideas to belong in those conversations. We want UT Dallas to become a destination for entrepreneurship and venture creation."
Pitch Competition Showcases Expanded Venture Pipeline
The Draper Pitch Competition brought together student and alumni founders from across the University who presented startup ventures spanning healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability and consumer technology.
The competition drew 181 startup team applications, with finalists competing in undergraduate, graduate student and alumni categories. Nine teams advanced to the finals.
Winning ventures included SalesPilot, an artificial intelligence-powered dealership sales coaching platform; RadMap Robotics, which develops autonomous drones and robotic systems for advanced radiation mapping; and MusiQ Bio, a biotechnology company developing noninvasive drug delivery methods for the brain.
Carol Marcus-Rehtmeyer, executive director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said the Draper Pitch Competition demonstrates the growing strength of entrepreneurship programs at UT Dallas.
"The creativity and ambition we saw from these founders was remarkable," Marcus-Rehtmeyer said. "Programs like the Draper Pitch Competition create opportunities for students and alumni to move innovative ideas toward real-world impact."
Startup Founders Awards Train Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Launched in spring 2026, the $5,000 Startup Founders Awards were awarded to six undergraduates and four graduate students for a semester-long accelerator experience combining milestone-based funding, mentorship, accountability groups and structured entrepreneurial training.
Michelle Jones, program director for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Jindal School, said the program was created to help students move beyond classroom theory and begin actively building companies.
"We wanted to help students progress startups across campus and put entrepreneurship into action," Jones said. "This gave students an opportunity to move toward a minimum viable product and really test whether their ideas could succeed in the marketplace."
Students met weekly with faculty, mentors and facilitators while developing ventures ranging from technology platforms and consumer products to healthcare and entertainment concepts. Participants also worked in peer accountability groups designed to simulate startup advisory boards and collaborative founder networks.
"We had students from computer science, engineering and business all working together," Jones said. "What we're really building is an entrepreneurial community and ecosystem that helps students discover how to move ideas forward."
In the fall, the program will evolve into the Draper Accelerator, a more selective initiative that will incorporate interviews, expanded venture evaluation and stronger milestone requirements to accelerate startup readiness and long-term growth.
Jones said the goal is to create a system that supports entrepreneurship at multiple levels -- whether students launch companies themselves or contribute to startup innovation in other ways.
"Not everybody is going to become an entrepreneur," Jones said. "But startups create jobs, industries and opportunities. We want students to learn how innovation works and how they can contribute to building the future."
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Original text here: https://news.utdallas.edu/philanthropy/drapers-gift-2026/
University of Iowa College of Law: Darrow/Baldus College Brings Capital Defense Advocates to Iowa Law
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news:
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Darrow/Baldus College brings capital defense advocates to Iowa Law
The annual training program combines hands-on case preparation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialized instruction on intellectual disability in capital cases.
Written by: Blake Etringer
The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College returned to the University of Iowa College of Law to host its annual training program for capital defense attorneys, capital investigators, mitigation specialists, and law students.
Participants
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IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news:
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Darrow/Baldus College brings capital defense advocates to Iowa Law
The annual training program combines hands-on case preparation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialized instruction on intellectual disability in capital cases.
Written by: Blake Etringer
The Clarence Darrow/David Baldus Death Penalty College returned to the University of Iowa College of Law to host its annual training program for capital defense attorneys, capital investigators, mitigation specialists, and law students.
Participantsspend the week working on their own pending cases while learning from some of the nation's most respected capital defense trainers. Each day brings various learning activities, including small-group discussions, lectures, and strategy demonstrations focused on both the guilt/innocence and penalty phases of capital cases.
For practicing attorneys and mitigation specialists like Mary Kay Poirier, a mitigation specialist based in Kansas City, the training provides practical tools and opportunities for collaboration.
"The 'Art of Negotiation' plenary demonstrated the need for a collaborative negotiation process that includes mitigation specialists as key members of the defense team," she said. "Their insights can provide essential mitigating evidence that strengthens plea negotiations, sentencing advocacy, and overall case strategy in death penalty cases."
The program also featured specialized training on intellectual disability in capital cases through the conference's Intellectual Disability Track, which focuses on ensuring clients with intellectual disabilities are properly identified, understood, and represented. Participants learned about common intellectual disability misconceptions and strategies for ethical client advocacy.
Many participants, including Payam Fakharara, a public defender from San Diego, found the Intellectual Disability training especially informative and useful for their practices going forward.
"I learned so much about the common misconceptions of intellectual disabilities," he said. "Going forward, I plan to widen the scope of what I consider while working with clients, like the impact of neurotoxins and other environmental factors."
Juliet Yackel, an attorney and capital mitigation specialist who founded the Intellectual Disability conference that merged with the Darrow/Baldus program five years ago, said she was encouraged by the next generation of advocates participating in the training.
"I learned there is hope for the future of public defense," she said. "This week I met a group of talented young professionals ready to serve the next generation of clients."
A recurring theme among student participants was the importance of understanding the person behind the case. For Iowa Law 3L Cathleen Manivong, one of the program's most significant lessons was learning to shift the focus from "what" to "who."
"Rather than centering conversations solely on the crime, legal issues, or available defenses, it is equally important to understand the individual behind the case--their childhood experiences, personal history, and the trauma that has shaped their life," she said.
2L Megan Soria said the program strengthened her commitment to becoming a public defender.
"Seeing attorneys who have a lot of empathy for their clients and wanting to get the best result for them has inspired me to want to be a fearless advocate," she said.
The program, organized annually by Professor Emily Hughes, is held in honor of the late Professor David Baldus, whose groundbreaking capital punishment research significantly impacted the death penalty defense community and the legal profession as a whole. Through hands-on training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to understanding every client's story, the Darrow/Baldus College continues to advance excellence in capital defense representation nationwide.
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Original text here: https://law.uiowa.edu/news/2026/07/darrow-baldus-college-capital-defense-iowa-law
UMass Chan Research Shows Exciting Step Forward in Innate Immune Stimulation and Vaccine Platform Development
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan research shows exciting step forward in innate immune stimulation and vaccine platform development
By Jim Fessenden
Research by Katherine A. Fitzgerald, PhD, the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research Chair III, professor and executive vice chair of medicine, vice provost for basic science research and chief of the division of innate immunity, in collaboration with Elicio Therapeutics, Inc., shows potential for increasing vaccine efficacy. The findings,
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WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan research shows exciting step forward in innate immune stimulation and vaccine platform development
By Jim Fessenden
Research by Katherine A. Fitzgerald, PhD, the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research Chair III, professor and executive vice chair of medicine, vice provost for basic science research and chief of the division of innate immunity, in collaboration with Elicio Therapeutics, Inc., shows potential for increasing vaccine efficacy. The findings,published in Science Advances, have the potential to transform otherwise weak vaccine adjuvants into powerful innate immune system stimulators, opening new avenues for treatment of infections and cancer. Through their research, UMass Chan scientists have discovered how a novel vaccine platform using amphiphile (AMP) modified DNA adjuvants that target the lymph nodes stimulate the innate immune system to generate a potent T-cell response.
"AMP modified DNA adjuvants represent an exciting step forward in innate immune stimulation and vaccine platform development," said Dr. Fitzgerald. "These adjuvants generate a potent immune response by engaging inflammatory pathways that are crucial for vaccine efficacy. By making the immune system recognize the vaccine better, the platform can potentially increase effectiveness, allow for smaller dosage sizes and a lower number of shots required."
Adjuvants, pharmacological additives formulated to boost and shape the body's immune response or deliver antigens, are present in almost all vaccines. They make vaccines more effective and longer lasting by enhancing the immune system's ability to recognize pathogenic antigens. However, these adjuncts, the most common of which are aluminum salts, often are unable to elicit the long-term immunity or strong cellular immune response necessary for protection against pathogens such as malaria, tuberculosis and other viruses, because they diffuse away before reaching the immune system's command centers.
Experiments by Wei Zhan, a PhD student in the Fitzgerald lab, showed that the AMP modified adjuvants were jumpstarting the innate immune system by stimulating the TANK-binding kinase TBK1. This danger-sensing pathway generated strong innate immune responses which in turn promote robust adaptive immunity and long-term immune response memory with potent recall potential by driving robust production of interferon type-I, the body's early-warning system against pathogens. Interferon production then stimulates antiviral defenses in nearby healthy cells - in this case production of CD8 and CD4 T-cells.
"This study highlights our ability to precisely direct immune activation to the lymph nodes and unlock powerful, durable T cell responses through novel mechanisms, such as TBK1 and type I interferon (IFN-I) signaling. We believe these new AMP-DNA immuno-activators represent a meaningful step toward expanding the AMP toolkit of next-generation immunotherapies across oncology and infectious disease," said Peter DeMuth, PhD, chief scientific officer of Elicio.
Elicio provided the AMP modified reagents to the Fitzgerald lab. The funding for the pilot study came from the Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research Chair III. Data generated from this work will be used to apply for grant funding to further investigate the underlying mechanisms driving the innate immune response to these adjuvants.
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Original text here: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/articles/2026/07/umass-chan-research-shows-exciting-step-forward-in-innate-immune-stimulation-and-vaccine-platform-development/
UGA Tops AUTM Rankings for 4th Consecutive Year
ATHENS, Georgia, July 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year
In the last fiscal year, UGA industry partners, startups developed 58 products from research
By Brandon Ward
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to the 2025 annual survey conducted by AUTM. UGA has ranked either No. 1 or 2 for 11 consecutive years and has placed in the top five for
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ATHENS, Georgia, July 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year
In the last fiscal year, UGA industry partners, startups developed 58 products from research
By Brandon Ward
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to the 2025 annual survey conducted by AUTM. UGA has ranked either No. 1 or 2 for 11 consecutive years and has placed in the top five forall 13 years tracked by AUTM.
In fiscal year 2025, UGA industry partners and startups developed 58 new products from university research.
"UGA's continued leadership in bringing new products to market is a testament to the strength of our research enterprise," said Derek Eberhart, associate vice president for research and executive director of the Innovation Gateway. "Collaborating with industry partners to translate discoveries from the lab and field into products that improve lives is central to UGA's land-grant mission, and these results show our commercialization program continues to deliver."
AUTM conducts an annual survey of intellectual property licensing and startup activity at universities and research institutions, then compiles the results into a report ranking participating institutions across a range of technology-transfer categories.
Innovation Gateway, UGA's hub for technology transfer and startup support, works closely with faculty across campus to protect intellectual property, license technologies to industry and launch new startup companies.
The 58 products released include a sustainable textile dyeing technology developed by Suraj Sharma, professor in polymer, fiber and textile sciences, and Sergiy Minko, Georgia Power professor of fiber and polymer sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Using nanocellulose hydrogel and coating technologies, this novel dyeing process requires significantly less water and energy than current methods. This technology has been licensed to local company Genesis AdvanceTech Engineering LLC.
Qingguo "Jack" Huang, professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has fully developed to commercial scale a technology that uses specially designed electrodes to break apart the tough chemical bonds in PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances known as "forever chemicals," destroying them instead of just filtering them out. The patented technology has been licensed to global engineering firm AECOM as the basis for its DE-FLUORO system, which removes PFAS residue from wastewater generated from manufacturing products like Gore-Tex and Teflon and offers a more practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional extraction-based treatments.
Other products released showcase the breadth of UGA research: new autogenous poultry vaccines, a new research tool for detecting specific N-glycan core structures from UGA startup Lectenz Bio and numerous new plant varieties.
TifNV-HG is a peanut cultivar that was jointly released between UGA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is a high-yielding, high-oleic cultivar with an improved peanut root-knot nematode resistance, one of the most destructive pests for peanut crops. It is a large seeded, medium maturing cultivar with excellent resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus. Total acreage grew dramatically from just 450 acres in 2023 to 5,500 acres in 2024, and it logged the single highest expansion rate in the state heading into the 2025-26 planting seasons, totaling almost 21,000 certified seed acres.
Beyond new products, UGA posted strong results across several other key AUTM metrics in FY25:
* No. 5 among U.S. universities for number of active licenses with industry, marking 19 consecutive years in the top 10.
* No. 17 among U.S. universities for licensing revenue, marking 22 consecutive years in the top 40. UGA generated $19.2 million in licensing revenue in FY25, a jump from No. 28 in 2024. Among public universities alone, UGA ranked No. 7 and has placed in the top 20 nationally among public universities for 22 consecutive years, up from No. 12 in 2024.
* No. 20 among U.S. universities for deal flow, the number of licenses and options executed with industry, marking 19 consecutive years in the top 20. UGA executed 110 licenses and options in 2025.
* No. 20 among U.S. universities for the number of active startup companies, marking 23 consecutive years in the top 30. Among public universities, UGA ranked No. 8, up from No. 12 in 2024.
While not official AUTM rankings, two internally calculated metrics also reflect well on UGA: The university ranks No. 14 nationally (No. 7 among public universities) for licensing revenue as a percentage of research expenditures and No. 16 nationally (No. 7 among public universities) for "net licensing revenue" -- licensing revenue minus patent and legal expenses -- showing efficient use of UGA's patent budget. UGA also outperforms the average of its AUTM peer group of 36 universities with $500 million to $1 billion in research expenditures across nearly every major metric, including new product disclosures, licensing income and startups formed relative to research spending.
"These rankings reflect the talent and hard work of our faculty, staff and students, as well as the strength of the partnerships Innovation Gateway has forged with industry," said Chris King, interim vice president for research. "We're proud to support an innovation ecosystem that continues to translate UGA research into solutions that make a difference for the people of Georgia and far beyond."
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Fund Aims to Improve Addiction Care Through Simulation-based Training
SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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New fund aims to improve addiction care through simulation-based training
Central New York residents MaryBeth Oyer Dunnewold and Ezra Oyer have established the Julia E. Oyer Fund for Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Simulation Education through the Upstate Foundation to improve addiction care through simulation-based education for health care professionals.
The fund will support a pilot training program for internal medicine residents focused on improving
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SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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New fund aims to improve addiction care through simulation-based training
Central New York residents MaryBeth Oyer Dunnewold and Ezra Oyer have established the Julia E. Oyer Fund for Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Simulation Education through the Upstate Foundation to improve addiction care through simulation-based education for health care professionals.
The fund will support a pilot training program for internal medicine residents focused on improvingcommunication, recognition, diagnosis and counseling of patients with alcohol use disorder. The long-term goal is to expand simulation-based education that helps clinicians recognize addiction, navigate difficult conversations and provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
Simulation-based training allows clinicians to practice recognizing alcohol and substance use disorders, responding to medical emergencies and having difficult conversations with patients in realistic, risk-free settings.
Julia dedicated her young career to improving health care. A graduate of Northeastern University who earned a master's degree in public health, she was committed to addressing inequities in care and had begun building what promised to be a meaningful and impactful career in public health. Tragically, untreated alcohol use disorder cut that future short.
After 4 years of heavy drinking, Julia developed serious health problems and was prescribed medication to manage them. When her doctors suggested addiction treatment, she declined, saying that she wasn't ready. Like many people struggling with addiction, the conversation ended there. Neither she nor her family understood the potential dangers of alcohol withdrawal.
Julia died at age 29 from complications of alcohol withdrawal after attempting to stop drinking on her own.
Her family's experience inspired the creation of the Julia E. Oyer Fund for AUD/SUD Simulation Education, which seeks to ensure clinicians have the tools to recognize addiction risks and guide patients safely and compassionately.
"We're trying to break through the stigma that still exists in society and, too often, within the medical community around addiction," said Julia Oyer's mother, MaryBeth Dunnewold. "We need to change the conversation and talk about addiction more openly for what it is--a chronic, treatable disease.
"People need to understand that addiction is not a moral failing. It's not something a person can simply 'snap out of,' and treatment is not a one-time cure. Like other chronic diseases, it requires ongoing care, support and management. Through this program, we hope to make it easier for individuals and families to navigate the health care system and access the help they need when they need it most."
"One of the most important things we can do as educators is prepare clinicians not only with medical knowledge, but with the communication skills and empathy needed to care for patients with complex health conditions like alcohol use disorder," said Hesham Masoud, MD, director of the Upstate Simulation Center. "The Julia E. Oyer Fund will help us expand simulation-based training that teaches clinicians how to recognize warning signs, navigate challenging conversations and provide evidence-based care without judgment. Julia's legacy will help shape a new generation of health care professionals who are better equipped to meet patients where they are and help save lives."
The fund will support educational initiatives that reinforce several important principles:
* Addiction is a chronic medical condition--and it is treatable.
* Entering treatment does not require a commitment to lifelong sobriety from the outset.
* Detoxification is not treatment, and alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous or even life-threatening. Medically supervised withdrawal may be a necessity for some patients.
* Patients benefit when clinicians are equipped to discuss addiction with empathy, clarity and evidence-based guidance.
Through simulation-based education, clinicians, social workers, trainees and other health professionals will have opportunities to practice difficult conversations, recognize warning signs and develop skills that improve patient outcomes.
The Julia E. Oyer Fund will help expand those opportunities and support innovative educational approaches focused on addiction care.
For more information about the Julia E. Oyer Fund for Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder Simulation Education or to support the fund, contact the Upstate Foundation at 315-464-4416.
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Original text here: https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-07-02-oyer3.php
John Webb Appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 3 -- Polk State College issued the following news:
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John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb's Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a long-time community fixture who has leveraged his deep-rooted ties to support both the local economy and regional academic institutions.
Webb moved to Florida in 1971 and graduated from Winter Haven High School. After high school, he managed the Florida
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WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 3 -- Polk State College issued the following news:
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John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb's Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a long-time community fixture who has leveraged his deep-rooted ties to support both the local economy and regional academic institutions.
Webb moved to Florida in 1971 and graduated from Winter Haven High School. After high school, he managed the FloridaWebb's Candy location and received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida.
He has grown the popular candy story in Davenport, and owns Webb's Car Wash, Webb's Realty and medical and professional rental space at Webb Square. Webb and his son are also involved in a commercial real estate business, which includes real estate development and commercial rentals.
"We welcome Trustee Webb and look forward to his expertise and support, especially as we expand to Haines City-Davenport and enhance opportunities and services for all students across Polk County," President Anastasios Kamoutsas said.
The District Board of Trustees is made up of members who are vested with oversight of all College policies, including matters related to programs, buildings, finances and personnel. Florida's governor appoints the members who serve without compensation. All appointments are subject to Florida Senate confirmation.
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Original text here: https://www.polk.edu/news/john-webb-appointed-to-polk-state-district-board-of-trustees/
Jackson College Launches Region's First Accredited Blockchain Certificate Programs
JACKSON, Michigan, July 3 -- Jackson College issued the following news:
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College launches region's first accredited Blockchain certificate programs
This fall, Jackson College will become the first college in the region to offer accredited courses and certificates in blockchain technology. The new programs reflect the growing importance of blockchain in today's workforce and provide students with opportunities to develop skills in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.
Blockchain is a type of digital database shared across many computers and maintained collectively, making it secure
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JACKSON, Michigan, July 3 -- Jackson College issued the following news:
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College launches region's first accredited Blockchain certificate programs
This fall, Jackson College will become the first college in the region to offer accredited courses and certificates in blockchain technology. The new programs reflect the growing importance of blockchain in today's workforce and provide students with opportunities to develop skills in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.
Blockchain is a type of digital database shared across many computers and maintained collectively, making it secureand transparent. Often associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain now powers innovation across industries, including supply chain tracking, healthcare data, financial services, real estate transactions, digital identity verification, and voting systems.
Developed through a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education grant awarded to Professors Angel Fonseca and Dianne Hill, these programs introduce students to blockchain and its real-world applications.
"Blockchain is similar to an accounting ledger, but much more," Fonseca said. "It's quickly becoming a common business technology that is changing how companies operate."
Reinforcing its commitment to innovation and workforce development, Jackson College is pioneering access to financial aid-eligible credentials in one of today's fastest-growing technology sectors.
* Blockchain Foundations Certificate: Introduces students to blockchain technology, cryptography, smart contracts, and decentralized systems while building the analytical and digital skills needed for careers in emerging technologies.
* Blockchain Web3 Technician Certificate: Provides hands-on training in smart contract development, Web3 applications, and blockchain integration, preparing students for technical roles in the rapidly evolving digital economy. Web3 refers to the next generation of the Internet, designed to be decentralized and user-controlled through blockchain technology.
Learn more about these programs by visiting Jackson College's website at jccmi.edu or by contacting any Jackson College location (517.796.8425) to speak with an admissions representative. In the future, a non-credit module will be available free for businesses through JC's Corporate and Continuing Education programs.
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Original text here: https://www.jccmi.edu/college-offers-blockchain-certificates/
