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Dominion Post
01-07-2025
- Business
- Dominion Post
WVU Board of Governors approves naming opportunities
MORGANTOWN — As part of the consent agenda considered during its June 13 meeting, the West Virginia University Board of Governors approved three items listed under 'Renaming of Buildings.' Among the trio was 'a paid sponsorship opportunity for a term of years' for a non-academic facility. It was explained the details would be withheld until a later date, when a formal announcement and ceremony could be scheduled. The vote took on added intrigue about a week later, when WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker told the 3 Guys Before The Game Podcast that WVU was 'down the path on one naming rights opportunity that's significant.' Baker went on to indicate it was a 'seven-figure opportunity.' Asked whether he was referencing Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium or WVU Coliseum, he responded, 'To be named soon, but we're shopping both of those. One of those is close.' In light of Baker's comments, The Dominion Post reached out to ask whether the paid sponsorship approved by the BOG was tied to either Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium or WVU Coliseum. Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications and marketing, said there was no additional information to share. Further, Johnson said there is no timeline for an announcement regarding facility names. Of the three naming considerations approved by the BOG, the details of one was provided. The Chestnut Ridge Research Building, which is located at 886 Chestnut Ridge Road, will be known as the Chestnut Ridge Building going forward. According to information provided in the BOG meeting packet, 'While the building has historically served as the home for WVU Research, it will now also house the University Police Department. This change acknowledges the building's broader role in supporting multiple campus functions, while maintaining a connection to its location and history.' The relocation of the University Police Department is necessary to make room for the new WVU Eye Institute currently under construction. In addition to the paid sponsorship for a non-academic facility, the board also approved a naming opportunity for a non-academic facility that is 'philanthropic in nature.' As with the paid sponsorship, the details were not made publicly available.
Business Upturn
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
$PUMPIT Relaunches as $BOG on Pump.fun – Revives Legendary Bogdanoff Crypto Meme Legacy
PARIS, FRANCE, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The spirit of crypto meme culture made a triumphant return with the recent relaunch of $PUMPIT as $BOG , the only memecoin officially backed by the Bogdanoff family and inspired by the iconic legacy of Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff. Launched on the Solana network via $BOG is set to be this cycle's standout meme launch. Wenceslas Bogdanoff, son of the late Igor Bogdanoff, is supportive of this initiative to honor his father and uncle's legacy in crypto. The project received a warm welcome from the community, driven by both nostalgia and the promise of a fresh, fair relaunch on Through a viral wave of memes and videos they became immortalized as cosmic figures, orchestrators of the now-iconic crypto chants: 'Pump it!' and 'Dump it!' The $BOG team successfully reclaimed the token from bad actors, issuing a strong stance against bots and snipers. To ensure fairness in the relaunch, previous investors will also be able to claim their holdings with the new $BOG token. The team has taken a snapshot of tokenholders, in order to reclaim, simply send the team your wallet address for verification and your tokens will be sent to you on a 1:1 basis within 24 hours. The Bogdanoff twins, once known for their eccentric genius and television stardom, have become enduring meme legends, immortalized as cosmic orchestrators of crypto's early narrative. From animated Telegram GIFs to forum folklore, their influence echoes across the culture of Web3. By relaunching on Solana, $BOG tapped into the fastest-growing memecoin ecosystem, where viral velocity and community engagement drive success. Its performance on is a testament to both the brand's cultural power and the lasting impact of the Bogdanoff mythos. About $BOG$BOG is a pioneering memecoin rooted in the Solana ecosystem. Bridging crypto culture and mainstream media, the project stands out through strategic partnerships (to be officially announced following launch), most notably with a focus on high-quality memcoins worthy of the 'Pump it' phone call. By combining nostalgic meme heritage with professional execution and authentic community engagement, $BOG is redefining the long-term potential of memecoins in Web3. For more information about $BOG, please visit Media contact: [email protected] Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kanpur set to host 58th convocation on June 23, RBI guv Sanjay Malhotra to be chief guest
Lucknow: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is set to host its 58th convocation ceremony on Monday to celebrate the academic achievements of its graduating students as they begin a new phase of their journey. The momentous occasion will be graced by RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus, as the chief guest. The chairperson, Board of Governors (BoG), IIT- Kanpur, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, director, IIT-K, will preside over the ceremony. Malhotra completed his bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering from IIT-K in 1989. He began his career as a bureaucrat in 2000 and held key roles across various ministries in Rajasthan and at the national level, including international experience with UNIDO. He served as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power and also served as the Chairman and MD of REC. In December 2024, he was appointed Governor of the RBI. The convocation ceremony for 2,848 students graduating this year (subject to the approval of the BOG meeting, to be held on June 22, 2025) will be held in two sessions, with the first session being conducted in the main auditorium of IIT-K, which has a capacity of 1250, awarding the high achievers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 29만원 이벤트 임플란트 더 알아보기 Undo The second session will be the conferring of degrees by the individual departments to the students across the different Lecture Halls led by the chairperson of the Senate Post-Graduate Committee (SPGC) and the Chairperson of the Senate Under-Graduate Committee (SUGC). The ceremony is being held in two sessions to ensure that all the graduating students can participate in this celebration of their academic accomplishments. The graduating students include 269 PhD recipients, 29 from MTech-PhD (Joint Degree), 2 from MDes-PhD (Joint Degree), 2 MS (by Research)-PhD (Joint Degree), 480 MTech recipients, 874 BTech and 204 BS recipients. The ceremony will also see 194 students from MSc (2-year), 145 from MBA, 20 from MDes, 83 from MS (by Research), 40 from PGPEX-VLFM, 26 from Double Major, 93 from Dual Degree, 26 from MS-PD (MS part of the Dual Degree), and 361 from the eMasters degree programs, subject to the approval of BOG meeting, to be held on June 22, 2025. This diverse cohort of graduates reflects IITK's wide-ranging academic programs and its dedication to promoting a multidisciplinary learning environment. In keeping with the flexibility that the institute's academic programme offers, 90 students are graduating with two minors, 192 students are graduating with one minor, and 30 graduate students are graduating with three minors.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WVU Board of Governors backs Hutson in split leadership vote
Jun. 13—MORGANTOWN — If it was a power grab — as one outgoing member suggested — it was a successful one. In Gordon Gee's final meeting as the school's president, the West Virginia University Board of Governors voted 9-6 Friday to select Robert "Rusty " Hutson Jr. as the body's next chairman, effective July 1. Hutson, who joined the BOG in September after being appointed by former Gov. Jim Justice, was selected over sitting Chairman Richard Pill. The co-founder and CEO of Diversified Energy Company, Hutson is a former chairman of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors. His selection ran counter to the recommendation of the BOG's nominating committee, which tapped Pill, Vice-Chair Patrice Harris and Secretary Robert Reynolds to keep those positions for the coming year. Following the vote for chairman, Harris declined the nomination for vice-chair and nominated Reynolds, who was unanimously approved. After Charles Capito and Susan Lavenski refused nominations for secretary, Paul Mattox accepted and was approved by the body. Mattox, a former state transportation secretary, was reappointed to a newly created seat on the BOG by Gov. Patrick Morrisey in May after his previous seat was eliminated by legislation. The selection of BOG leadership occurred in the first meeting since the West Virginia Legislature stripped faculty, staff and student representatives of voting power. Based on comments offered during the meeting, all four backed the Pill, Harris, Reynolds leadership team. While the discourse remained civil, there was an undertone of friction throughout the meeting as seemingly innocuous comments about "transparency " and "honor " landed as clear references to the recent public infighting surrounding, among other things, the process for selecting the university's next president. Frances "Frankie " Tack, attending her final meeting as a faculty representative, offered the most pointed remarks, explaining that the BOG has "weathered an array of dysfunctional practices " in the past year. She predicted those practices would continue Friday, explaining it was "unprecedented " for the body to not follow the recommendation of the nominating committee when selecting leadership. Further, Tack said the body traditionally promotes leadership — from secretary, to vice-chair to chair — from among experienced members for the sake of continuity. "So what's changed in the 2024-2025 year ? In a word, membership, " she said, later adding, "If there are attempts to nominate officers other than those the BOG members of the nominating committee have vetted and voted to bring forward to this board, you will know a power grab is being attempted ... " Hutson later countered that his interest in leading the body shouldn't be viewed as an indictment of Pill's leadership. "It's about whether I feel like I can add value to a very challenging time moving forward, that my skill set may be different than what Rick's is. It has nothing to do with whether I think Rick's done the best job or I could do the best job, " he said. "It has to do with the way I feel like the board can be managed going forward — and the challenges, and the issues that I believe are going to be on the horizon. That's all it's about." Almost lost in the proceedings was the fact the meeting was the last in Gee's tenure. He'll leave the university on July 14. Incoming President Michael T. Benson starts the following day. Pill was overcome with emotion in expressing his gratitude for Gee's efforts at WVU. In his final president's report — which took place prior to the selection of leadership — Gee spoke glowingly of Pill, Harris and Reynolds, and cautioned the body against allowing division to fester within the board, particularly in a time when the public regard for higher education is on shaky ground. "I make a plea to all of you today to think about the fact that the university is more important than you. You have individual interests, but the university is more important than any one person. The university is certainly more important than me, " he said.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
University of Florida trustees stand by their controversial choice for college president
Century Tower on the Gainesville campus of the University of Florida. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix) University of Florida trustees on Thursday stood by their selection of Santa Ono as the next president, despite his nomination being denied by the State University System Board of Governors (BOG). Mori Hosseini, chair of the UF Board of Trustees and a proponent of Ono, defended the UF trustees' decision to forward Ono to the BOG for final approval. 'Our Board of Trustees stands by the integrity of the search, the strength of the candidates it produced, and the principles that guided our work,' Hosseini said during a lengthy board meeting. 'This outcome is deeply disappointing to our Board of Trustees.' Ono was rejected by the Board of Governors in a 6-10 vote after he was questioned for hours about his conflicting stances on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The UF board voted unanimously in favor of Ono the week prior. Back to the drawing board: UF presidential finalist nixed for conflicting DEI stances Had he received the job, Ono's contract would have provided him about $3 million annually. 'We believe Dr. Ono was uniquely qualified to lead this university at this moment,' Hosseini continued. 'The symbolism and substance of the sitting president of a university as prestigious as University of Michigan, choosing to come to University of Florida should not be lost. It was a powerful signal that Florida's model for higher education grounded in merit, academic excellence, institutional neutrality, and accountability to students and taxpayers is earning the trust and interest of top team leaders across the country who are ready to advance this vision.' The UF presidency is being filled on an interim basis by former President Kent Fuchs. The permanent job has been open since July, when former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse resigned from the presidency. 'We will continue to pursue the kind of bold principle and forward thinking leadership that Gator nation deserves,' Hosseini concluded. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
