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DePaul Students Create New Sustainability strategies for FOX Sports and MLB as Part of FOX Sports University
Public Relations students at DePaul University in Chicago met with senior executives from 21st Century Fox, FOX Sports, and Major League Baseball on June 5 to pitch new project ideas and marketing campaigns for the companies’ joint environmental sustainability efforts. The presentation was the result of a semester-long partnership between DePaul and the FOX Sports University program, which allows college students the chance to work directly with sports industry professionals on a real-world problem facing their business. DePaul students were charged with creating new public messaging strategies that raise awareness of FOX Sports and MLB’s sustainability initiatives throughout the baseball season.
Motivated by Tragedy, Tim Anderson of the White Sox Launches Charity to Guide Chicago’s Youth
Tim Anderson, the 17th overall pick in the 2013 draft, is already well on the way to establishing himself as one the top young shortstops in the Major Leagues. After batting .283 as a rookie in 2016, Anderson began 2017 as the White Sox’ everyday shortstop.
Five Lessons from Walmart’s CSR Strategy Efforts
How is being a “social change strategist” different from traditional CSR leadership roles? Here are 5 lessons you can learn from Walmart's CSR efforts.
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Digging Into the Data: Why Advancing Women is Good for Business
At Intel, we have tracked and published our workforce diversity data for many years in our Corporate Responsibility Report, and when our data indicated that we were not doing enough to attract and retain the women who work here, we took action.
Subaru of America and Lambs Farm Plant a New Set of Skills in Non-Profit Participants
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced support of Lambs Farm, a premier non-profit organization whose mission is helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives. The support is part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative and Subaru funded the development of Lambs Farm’s first-ever sustainable garden, located outside of the organization’s Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, providing a “farm-to-table” experience with the restaurant as well as providing healthy produce to the participants.
When Politicians Cherry-Pick Data and Disregard Facts, What Should We Academics Do? – (The Conversation)
When politicians distort science, academics and scientists tend to watch in shock from the sidelines rather than speak out. But in an age of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” we need to step into the breach and inject scientific literacy into the political discourse.
Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Austin-Area Revitalization Efforts
Wells Fargo & Company today announced a total of $500,000 in donations for three local nonprofits to help revitalize Austin neighborhoods through the Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT® program.
Education, Workforce Development in North Carolina Energized by $2.7 Million in Duke Energy Grants
Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and the workforce of the future by investing $2.7 million in more than 70 education and training initiatives across North Carolina.
STEM-ing the Summer Slide
At AT&T, we want to make sure students don’t fall behind or lose skills that are crucial to future success. That’s why we’re teaming up with several organizations that help students learn STEM skills – and have fun while doing so. It’s all part of our signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire.