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Charisma Virtual Social Coaching is billed as virtual social coaching for the real world. [Image: The Center for BrainHealth]
Charisma’s Next Level: How UT Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth and AWS Are Using Gen AI and Gametech to Boost Social Coaching
by Lance Murray | Sep 24, 2024
Charisma, a social coaching program developed by the Center for BrainHealth, uses generative AI and gaming technology to create realistic virtual environments, helping individuals improve social skills with the guidance of a coach—and now it’s scaling up with AWS.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 24, 2024
The North Texas organizations will each receive $74,900 to help support their missions. ArtsHERE is a new pilot program in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, designed to expand access to arts participation across America.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 24, 2024
Dallas' Conscience Conduit is partnering with the Hurst nonprofit Livegy and local city agencies to provide free opioid-overdose-treating Narcan packages across North Texas. It's doing that with the help of local artists, refurbished vending machines, and a growing team. Here's a look at what they're crafting—and why.
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EarthX Half-Earth Day Conference in October To Explore the Future of Energy
by Lance Murray | Sep 18, 2024
The highly interactive conference, titled "Maximizing Energy, Minimizing Environmental Impact: Shaping a Policy and Regulatory Strategy for the Future of Energy," will be held Tuesday, October 22, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 17, 2024
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe leads a star-studded sports team of players and legends from the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas, and Dallas Wings in encouraging even more donations on North Texas Giving Day.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 16, 2024
The Generation Hope Scholar Program offers teen parents much needed support, including one-on-one mentoring, tuition assistance, and a vibrant peer community, the nonprofit said. Dallas marks the third site for the program after the Washington, D.C., region and Greater New Orleans.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 13, 2024
Anne Readhimer will oversee several critical areas, including the SNAP and Social Services Assistance team, NTFB programs such as the Food 4 Kids backpack initiative, the Senior Meal program, Nutrition and Garden Education, and the Community Partner Relations team.
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Susan G. Komen to Host Fort Worth ‘More Than Pink’ Walk and Plano ‘Race for the Cure’ in October
by Lance Murray | Sep 9, 2024
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the "Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure" will take place in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 19, and the Fort Worth "More Than Pink" Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2024
The Dallas honorees among 10 new honored leaders are Sheri Mathis, president of Mammogram Poster Girl, which provides support and resources for early breast cancer screenings for women of limited means; and Dr. Tonya Stafford, founder and executive director of It's Going To Be OK, which provides direct trauma-informed services and support to survivors of human trafficking.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 28, 2024
The collaboration could have a big payback for high school students aiming for a high-tech future. The foundation and Codecademy aim to supply educational tools, resources, and bootcamps to develop essential technology, AI, and coding skills for the future.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 23, 2024
Leaders light up LinkedIn thread on ex-Google CEO's work-life balance comment.
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Sarah Jakes Roberts [Courtesy photo]
Sarah Jakes Roberts’ Woman Evolve Conference Slated for Sept. 26‑28 at Globe Life Field
by Lance Murray | Aug 21, 2024
The sixth annual conference will bring together "globally recognized voices" to address faith, business, finance, emotional health, physical well-being, and relationships. Last year's conference had an economic impact on the DFW region of roughly $35 million, organizers said—with more than 40,000 attending from around the world.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 21, 2024
“Texans are rarely all hat and no cattle.”
Taylor Kennedy Frenchi
Program Manager – Nature and Health Alliance
Texan by Nature
.…sharing the organization’s 2023 Conservation Impact Report on LinkedIn
Texan by Nature, founded by former First Lady Laura Bush in 2011, has released its 2023 Impact Report....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 20, 2024
The project will expand the county's middle-mile digital infrastructure. “Dallas County is committed to improving its digital infrastructure and literacy resources to enable equitable Internet access and digital opportunities for every member of the community,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 19, 2024
Once intended to become Dallas' first Mandarin Oriental hotel, the property sits between the historic Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. Opening Oct. 25, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House will showcase the work of noted interior designers while benefitting nonprofits.
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