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Great to be back again serving as emcee at the 17th Annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Randy Bowman, Community Partners of Dallas and the Lewisville ISD. Volunteerism transforms lives! Thanks to Volunteer Now CEO, Rachel Currie Triska, for inspiring her incredible team. Americans gave 4.1 billion hours of service to humanity as volunteers last year. There's nothing more impactful than making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. As I share in my keynote address: "Live your life as a go-getter, yet, forever share your life as a go-giver."

🌟 My oldest daughter is at it again! 💜 It's inspiring to see young people stepping up and making a difference. Joining a board isn't just for those with decades of experience. Talk to your teens and 20-somethings about their passions and how they feel they can make an impact. There's always a junior board or associate board hungry for your children's creative minds. 💡 #NextGenLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #BoardService #Leadership #MakingAnImpact #CreativeMinds #JuniorBoard #AssociateBoard

We've got a growing network, so let us reintroduce ourselves if you're wondering who we are. The Mean Green Infantry is an alumni-coordinated effort to increase fan engagement by making events of UNT games - usually away from Denton, and at a group-discounted rate. You know how schools like Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and other big-time programs always have a lot of fans in the stands, even when they're not playing at home? That's what we're trying to do. UNT Athletics are on the rise, and we have the numbers to show up no matter where. 47K current students (third largest in Texas), nearly half a million living alumni, and 300K in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex alone. So join us! Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gZNWqwyx Twitter: https://lnkd.in/gKCNWPnc Instagram: https://lnkd.in/grmz2Dr9

The practical approach taken by the School of Media and Communications at Murdoch has taken Georgia Earnshaw all the way to a successful career in digital media. Learn more about the School of Media and Communications: https://loom.ly/tHg9QEM

In this article from Cleveland Magazine, Maxwell Carfagna '33 and Mrs. Dragar, YEI Senior Manager of Outreach and Engagement, share how gaining real-world experience through innovative programs prepare students for future success. https://hubs.la/Q02Py-n10

Dive into our most recent issue of Heritage and discover how planned giving can create your legacy at Texas A&M.

APA celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth! Our Planning and the Black Community Division provides a forum to discuss and address issues of significance to the Black community. Interested in joining the Division? Learn more:

Imagine this: you're at a college or high school football game, immersed in the excitement, when the craving for a drink strikes. You reluctantly head to the concession stand, only to find yourself stuck in a long line, missing key moments on the field. We've all been there, and it's frustrating. But now, picture a different experience—one where you never have to leave your seat. UrHostLocal.com has created a game-changing solution for fans and stadiums. No more long lines, no more missed plays. Here’s how it works: 1. Order directly from your seat—no need to move. 2. Get notified by text when your order is ready for pickup. 3. At college games, enjoy the convenience of having your food delivered right to your seat. 4. At high school games, grab your order at the nearest gate with a designated pickup spot. 5. Stay in the moment and never miss a big play again! Rethink your game-day experience—because it’s about time you enjoyed every minute without the wait. Check out our demo for Nelson Field; an Austin Independent School District stadium.

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Wow - long time no post! It’s hard to believe that the 2024 NIJ National Research Conference concluded a full week ago. Apologies to all of you out there who were unable to attend (and were undoubtedly experiencing major FOMO 😉) for not posting updates earlier! I have much to share, but need to break the info up into a few separate posts over the next few days else it's too much to digest. In the meantime I’ve shared a sampling of pics in this post to give you a sense of the vibe, and promise more details in the coming days. Because, no exaggeration: This conference had SO much great content - a true embarrassment of riches! With 4 plenaries, 42 panels (including lightning rounds on emerging research topics and new methodologies), a poster session featuring 50 studies - 58% by students - a room full of exhibitors, over 600 attendees (including two dozen students receiving travel scholarships), there was a wealth of information and engagement! I want to thank all of the panelists, poster presenters, exhibitors and attendees for making the conference such a resounding success. And I especially want to lift up NIJ staff for the exceptional job they did in bringing the conference to fruition, in close partnership with SaxmanOne ( A Cape Fox Company ), our conference contractor. So many NIJ staff had essential roles to play in pulling the conference off – from behind-the-scenes logistics, to social media and web advertising, to the planning of the content of panels and plenaries, to onsite leadership and support – and everything in between! They demonstrated tremendous pride in and commitment to NIJ and our work, and were deeply engaged with and welcoming partners to attendees – from presenters and grantees to students and fellow DOJ colleagues. I could go on, but no number of words can express the extent of my pride and gratitude. It’s a true blessing to serve as director of such a fine and impactful institution. More to follow! Featured here from top left, clockwise: Dawnie Steadman of University of Tennessee, Knoxville along w/ her pup Dondo 🐶; NIJ's Dr. Angela Moore; Jocelyn Fontaine of Urban Institute and the Black & Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence w/ me; Maureen Q. McGough, ED of Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program at University of South Carolina and co-founder of the 30x30 Initiative; Ivonne Roman co-founder of the 30x30 Initiative, ret'd Chief of Newark Police Department, and board member of The American Society of Evidence-Based Policing; me; Shon F. Barnes PhD, Chief of Madison PD; Jeremiah Johnson, Deputy Comm, NYC DOC; Christian Peterson, Data Research Manager w/ Portland Police Bureau; Prof Justin Nix w/ University of Nebraska at Omaha; me w/ poster presenter.