New Dean Appointed to Duke University School of Law Blog Post
Karen L. “Kerry” Abrams has been appointed as the next dean of the School of Law at Duke University, effective July 1, 2018. Abrams will succeed David F. Levi, who…
Governor Jim Justice Appoints New Director of West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy Blog Post
During a press conference on February 5, 2018, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice appointed Dr. Michael Brumage as the next director of the Office of Drug Control Policy. The office,…
HBC Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Blog Post
Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced today that Helena Foulkes was appointed the company’s new chief executive officer, starting February 19, 2018. Foulkes will be joining HBC from CVS Health Corporation…
AP Names Lisa Mascaro as Chief Congressional Correspondent Blog Post
Julie Pace, AP’s Washington bureau chief, announced today that Lisa Mascaro has joined the Associated Press as a chief congressional correspondent. Mascaro fills a position that has been vacant since…
Avon Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Blog Post
Today, Avon Products, Inc. announced that Jan Zijderveld has been appointed the chief executive officer of the company and a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Zijderveld succeeds Sheri…
DNC Names Interim CEO Blog Post
On February 1, 2018, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced the appointment of Mary Beth Cahill as its interim chief executive officer. Cahill replaces Jess O’Connell, who is departing after…
DISA Holds Change of Command Blog Post
The Defense Information Systems Agency held a change of command ceremony on Thursday, February 1, as Navy Vice Adm. Nancy Norton replaced retiring Army Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn. DISA, an…
Marisa Bellack Named Europe Editor at Washington Post Blog Post
Foreign Editor Douglas Jehl and Deputy Foreign Editor Mary Beth Sheridan at the Washington Post announced the appointment of Marisa Bellack as the newspaper’s new Europe editor, effective February 26, 2018….
Contra Costa County Selects New Health Services Director Blog Post
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Anna Roth as the new director of Contra Costa County Health Services (CCHS) this week. Roth succeeds Dr. William Walker, who served…
Resolute Forest Products Appoints New President and CEO Blog Post
Today, Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced that Yves Laflamme had been appointed the new president and chief executive officer of the company, as well as a member of its Board of…
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews Promoted to EVP of CBS News Blog Post
CBS News announced today that Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, senior vice president of news administration, has been promoted to executive vice president, reporting to David Rhodes, president of CBS News. Ciprian-Matthews will…
Rep. Robert Brady (R-PA, 1st) Announces Retirement Blog Post
Representative Robert Brady (R-PA, 1st) announced on Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the year. Brady’s announcement came in the wake of allegations that his campaign paid…
AIP Names New CEO Blog Post
On January 31, 2018, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) announced that Michael H. Moloney has been named the new chief executive officer of the association, starting March 5, 2018. Moloney’s…
High-Ranking Diplomat Announces Departure from State Department Blog Post
Tom Shannon, the under secretary of state for political affairs, announced today, that he will be retiring from the Department of State. Shannon, a career State Department official, has been…
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Announces Retirement Blog Post
Representative Trey Gowdy (R-SC, 4th) said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection this year and that he plans to leave politics to work in the justice system. Gowdy,…
Altria Announces Retirement of Chairman & CEO, Names Successor Blog Post
Today, Altria Group, Inc. announced the retirement of Martin J. “Marty” Barrington as chairman, chief executive officer and president, effective at the end of this year’s annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled…
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ, 11th) Announces Retirement Blog Post
Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ, 11th) announced on January 29, 2018, that he would not seek reelection in 2018, opening up another seat that Democrats could potentially win next fall. Frelinghuysen,…
Broward Health Names Permanent President and CEO Blog Post
On January 31, 2018, Broward Health announced the appointment of Beverly Capasso as the permanent president and chief executive officer of the health system. Capasso previously served as president and…
Jan Malcolm Chosen as Minnesota Health Commissioner Blog Post
On January 30, 2018, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton chose Jan Malcolm to serve as the state’s commissioner of health. The appointment follows the resignation of Ed Ehlinger, who left after over…
Saint Michael’s College Names First Woman President Blog Post
On Tuesday, January 30th, Saint Michael’s College gathered their students, faculty, administrators, and staff to meet and welcome their new President Dr. Lorraine Sterritt. The college’s presidential search committee announced on…
