Medill, in partnership with Reuters and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced the awarding of a fellowship to India Walton (MSJ21) of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Walton will receive more than $40,000 in tuition and credits for the 2020-2021 academic year funded...
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Xavier University Pharmacy Dean to help lead American Heart Association Kathleen Kennedy, PharmD to serve on regional board of directors Kathleen Kennedy, PharmD was elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Dr. Kennedy will serve on the board during the Association’s 2019-2020 fiscal year. The American Heart...
Delgado Welcomes New Chancellor
Earlier this month, Delgado Community College welcomed a new chancellor, Larissa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors selected Littleton-Steib, who previously served as chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, for the Delgado position in April. “I want to congratulate Dr. Littleton-Steib on her...
Byron R. LeCounte named OPSO Chief of Corrections
Byron R. LeCounte was recently named Chief of Corrections at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Chief LeCounte, who previously served as a major at the Atlanta city jail, is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Orleans Justice Center. He reports to Independent Compliance Director Darnley Hodge. Director Hodge said,...
LSU Professor, Former New Orleans PR professional named 2018 Scripps Howard Foundation’s Teacher of the Year
Jinx Broussard LSU Manship School of Mass Communication’s Jinx Coleman Broussard, Ph.D. was named the 2018 Scripps Howard Foundation’s Teacher of the Year. The national competition recognizes excellence in teaching in several areas, including innovative teaching practices, influence on curriculum, mentoring of students and faculty scholarship as it relates to teaching,...
NOEH’s Dr. Tekeisha Davis Receives National Recognition
The CEO of New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH), Dr. Takeisha Davis, has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review, a national healthcare publication, as one of the 143 Women in Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know. Dr. Davis leads New Orleans East Hospital, a hospital opened in 2014 and managed...
New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation Promotes Sybil K. Reed
The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) recently announced that Sybil K. Reed has been promoted to office manager. Reed will lead NOTMC in administrative operations, ensuring the organization is maximizing its efficiency. As office manager, she will oversee daily office operations of NOTMC including managing tourism merchandise and inventory,...
The Spears Groups Announces New Hires, Promotions
The Spears Group recently announced two new additions to its team and a promotion rounding out a successful year and celebration of the firm’s 10th anniversary. Heather Ferdinand, a long-time freelance production partner of the firm has joined The Spears Group as its events operations manager. A graduate of Florida...