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MGCCC student awarded prestigious Guistwhite Scholarship
SUMMARY: Kiyoshi Takahashi, a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been named a 2024 Guistwhite Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). This prestigious honor includes a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies. Takahashi is a dedicated student involved in various campus organizations and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in biological science (pre-med). His long-term goal is to become a physician in the U.S. Air Force. The Guistwhite Scholarship recognizes outstanding scholarship and leadership among PTK members, with winners selected based on academic excellence and engagement in PTK programs. Takahashi's achievement is celebrated by MGCCC and the Phi Theta Kappa community.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
SUMMARY: The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America as part of a significant shift towards inclusion and to increase membership numbers. The organization has made seismic changes in recent years, including allowing gay youth, welcoming girls, and accepting them into its flagship program. The move to accept girls strained the organization's relationship with the Girl Scouts of the USA but they reached a settlement. The Boy Scouts emerged from bankruptcy last year, compensating victims of sexual abuse. The organization aims to provide structured activities for children and teach important life skills, with the official name change set for 2025.
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USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
SUMMARY: Sanjuana Valtierra-Pettaway and Jennifer Canaan, senior social work students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have participated in the IMPACT Community Work Study Program, giving back to the community through organizations like Women of Wisdom and the Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence. Canaan received the Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication, while Valtierra-Pettaway has gained valuable skills working with Women of Wisdom. The program allows students to connect with local communities, improve their career readiness, and make a positive impact. It also creates beneficial partnerships between USM Gulf Park Campus and local nonprofits. Learn more about the program and experiential learning opportunities.
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Symposium Aims to Build Mississippi’s Future in Aerospace and Defense
SUMMARY: Industry experts at the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi Symposium emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure, policy, and research to support the growth of the aerospace and defense industry in the United States and Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the role of this industry in the economic rebirth of Mississippi. The symposium brought together industry leaders to collaborate on developing the state's aerospace and defense sector, which includes companies involved in space exploration, satellite technology, and commercial space activities. Protecting the commercial industry in space was also emphasized, along with the need for a skilled workforce to support this growing sector.
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