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Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD, leads the cheering at the Center for BrainHealth for one of its fundraising campaigns. "Our brain is the only thing we never think about until something goes wrong," the neuroscientist says. The institute focuses on brain health "left of boom"—a military phrase for being prepared before something goes wrong—and increasing cognitive performance. [Photo: Center for BrainHealth]
A ‘Moonshot’ for Strengthening the Brain: Founder Sandi Chapman on UTD’s Center for BrainHealth at 25
by Glenn Hunter | Feb 15, 2024
Now a quarter-century old, the Dallas-based cognitive neuroscience facility has grown from a "ragtag team" to a globally significant research institute dedicated uniquely to building better brain function. Here’s how it happened under chief director Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD.
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Feb 13, 2024
In this continuing series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to 15 real estate professionals in Innovan Neighborhood's Community Development Roundtable who aim to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.
Part 3: Meet Jay McIlveen, president of Five Star Properties, who is doing well by doing good and changing lives in the process.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 7, 2024
The Dallas-based foundation said the funding supports the creation of financial wellness and innovation centers, helps organizations convert underutilized land into affordable homes, and drives impactful change for college students across the U.S.
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Earthx2024 Congress of Conferences To Feature 80-Plus Speakers and Sessions on Global Sustainability
by David Seeley |
Feb 6, 2024
From April 22 to April 26, Dallas-based EarthX will be hosting Earthx2024, an "unprecedented" Congress of Conferences, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The overarching goal: to catalyze "unprecedented collaboration" through debates, roundtables, summits, and open dialogue among leaders across the ideological spectrum
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L to R: Byron Sanders, Kimberly Williams, and Taylor Toynes are the subjects of three "Giving Voice" short films in a series called "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words." The latest doc, tracking the life of Toynes, will be screened this Thursday at the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff. [Photo: The Dallas Foundation]
‘Black CEOs’ Docu Short on For Oak Cliff Co-Founder To Be Screened Thursday
by David Seeley | Feb 5, 2024
Screening this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the third film in the documentary short film series "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words" tells the life story of For Oak Cliff Co-Founder and Executive Director Taylor Toynes.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 2, 2024
As part of a nationwide effort, the NFEC chose Texas as one of its initial launch states because of the demonstrated need for greater economic empowerment among Texans.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 31, 2024
Formally known as the Entrepreneur of Color Credit Enhancement Fund, the program will provide loan guarantees and loan-readiness assistance to growth-oriented businesses.
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by Capital One |
Jan 31, 2024
Capital One partners with Dallas-Fort Worth universities to help first-gen students break down barriers to access and opportunity.
sponsored by Capital One
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Lisa Loy Laughlin, Interim CEO of Equest [Photo: Equest]
Equest Names Veteran Fundraiser, Philanthropy Leader as Interim CEO
by Lance Murray | Jan 26, 2024
As interim CEO, Lisa Loy Laughlin will "lead the charge" at Equest, which provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2024
The 2024 Board of Governors includes continuing members from Phillips Foundation, Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Co., Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, Rees-Jones Holdings, and Rainwater Charitable Foundation.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 26, 2024
New Chief Executive Officer Lisa New took the helm of the Dallas Zoo earlier this month as the zoo looks to make its "next big leap."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 25, 2024
At the annual Innovation Awards event, Dallas Innovates and D CEO revealed the winners in 17 categories and recognized all 74 North Texas finalists.
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Carlos Irula, the pharmacist director at the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy [Photo: SVdP Pharmacy]
The Last Word: Saint Vincent de Paul’s Luis Gonzalez on Closing the Gap for Uninsured North Texans
by David Seeley | Jan 23, 2024
North Texas' nonprofit Saint Vincent de Paul Pharmacy has worked to fill the gap for thousands of uninsured local people. The pharmacy provides free prescription medication for those in need, including those dealing with homelessness.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 22, 2024
In 2021, Dallas saw the launch of an extraordinary exhibition under the banner of the IF/THEN initiative, aimed at promoting women in science, technology, engineering, and math. The centerpiece: a collection of 120 life-sized, 3D-printed statues representing a diverse group of women STEM professionals.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 19, 2024
Don't let that name fool you—the center offers more than fitness and enrichment programs for young people in Southern Dallas. It also offers big assists—from internships to career readiness training and more. The open call this Saturday is seeking models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16 to 50, hosted by Dallas-based J3 Productions. Past participants have gone on to successful careers.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 17, 2024
Locally, the initiative will pair Baylor Scott & White Health with Uplift Education to launch a healthcare-focused high school in West Dallas later this year. "America needs more healthcare workers, and we need a stronger, larger middle-class—and this is a way to help accomplish both goals," billionaire Mike Bloomberg said.
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