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Dr. Tracy Centanni, left overseeing EEG impedance testing at the TCU Centanni Lab. [Photo copyright Leo Wesson/TCU]
Sound Check: TCU Auditory Perception Lab Gets GRAMMY Museum Grant
by David Seeley | Jun 30, 2022
The Centanni Lab at TCU has received a $10,000 grant from the GRAMMY Museum for a study exploring connections between musical instruction and brain improvements that might help with dyslexia.
"We've found in the last few years that there may be some overlap here—a really interesting way of using our knowledge about musical training to learn some more about what's happening in the brain in individuals that have dyslexia," Dr. Tracy Centanni told Dallas Innovates.
by David Seeley |
Jun 28, 2022
The T.D. Jakes Foundation, Dallas Mavericks, and Goldman Sachs announced the winners of its free, two-week immersive 'Hackathon' for kids aged 14 to 18. Six local high school students won for developing an app for people suffering from mental illness to get the help they need.
The chairman of T.D. Jakes Foundation has today's "Last Word" on Dallas Innovates.
The chairman of T.D. Jakes Foundation has today's "Last Word" on Dallas Innovates.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 27, 2022
The Dallas City Council recently approved up to $31.4 million in tax increment financing for the first phase of the Dallas-based developer's planned mixed-use development near the UNT Dallas campus.
University Hills could ultimately include 1,500 multi-family units, hundreds of single-family homes, 1.5 million square feet of commercial properties, and more than 50 acres of green space.
University Hills could ultimately include 1,500 multi-family units, hundreds of single-family homes, 1.5 million square feet of commercial properties, and more than 50 acres of green space.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 23, 2022
Chicago-based AMLI Residential—which owns 4,350 apartment units in the Dallas area alone—is committed to sustainable living, reflected by its many LEED Gold-certified properties. AMLI's 2022 Sustainable Living Index is based on a "massive" survey of its residents nationwide.
Here's what its renters across the U.S. said about "green living" and sustainable communities—and the key findings from North Texas.
Here's what its renters across the U.S. said about "green living" and sustainable communities—and the key findings from North Texas.
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Fort Worth Photo: Barbara Smyers/iStock
‘Full-Strength Fort Worth’ Aims to Create Equitable Economic Vitality in Underserved Communities
by David Seeley | Jun 21, 2022
The city of Fort Worth has launched a new framework—Full-Strength Fort Worth—to bring economic vitality to every corner of the city. The comprehensive revitalization strategy "prioritizes equity and preservation, celebrates diversity, and creates exciting communities where everyone can thrive," the city says.
Read more about the "new vision" for the Panther City, and see a map of key revitalization target areas—from Stop Six to Historic Handley to River East.
Read more about the "new vision" for the Panther City, and see a map of key revitalization target areas—from Stop Six to Historic Handley to River East.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 16, 2022
Tarsha Hearns, the former director of LiftFund DFW, has been hired by The DEC Network as its senior director of the Southern Dallas ecosystem.
“I really see this role being a face of the small business community in the southern sector, being someone who is going to be a voice, an advocate, and ensure that entrepreneurs get access to the resources that they need,” Hearns told Dallas Innovates.
“I really see this role being a face of the small business community in the southern sector, being someone who is going to be a voice, an advocate, and ensure that entrepreneurs get access to the resources that they need,” Hearns told Dallas Innovates.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 10, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Catalyze Dallas, Flexport, Oceans Healthcare, Costar Technologies, TXOne Networks, North Texas Food Bank, Holt Lunsford Commercial, and others.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 10, 2022
The nonprofit's new officers and board members will carry forward the local NACD chapter's mission: promoting corporate governance and standards of excellence to elevate board performance across the region.
After a year that saw its virtual programs return to "cutting-edge" live events, NACD North Texas' talent-rich new lineup is taking the torch and looking ahead.
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Communities Foundation of Texas Kicks Off North Texas Giving Day With Mightycause, a New Digital Platform
by Kevin Cummings | Jun 8, 2022
North Texas Giving Day lasts more than a day—its 14th annual event will kick off September 1 and run through September 22. To get both nonprofits and North Texans ready for it, the Communities Foundation of Texas is partnering with software company Mightycause for a new fundraising platform this year.
“We want to continue to grow the spirit of giving by engaging and activating more donors as each individual gift, no matter the size, helps the collective,” says CFT Senior VP Monica Christopher.
“We want to continue to grow the spirit of giving by engaging and activating more donors as each individual gift, no matter the size, helps the collective,” says CFT Senior VP Monica Christopher.
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by Lance Murray |
May 20, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, DART, Aimbridge Hospitality, Acera, Fidelis Companies, The Rios Group Inc., Tech Titans, NEC Corp. of America, Texas Women’s Foundation, ATTPAC, LEARFIELD, and Hope Cottage.
Plus, Dallas ISD picks a lone finalist for superintendent.
Plus, Dallas ISD picks a lone finalist for superintendent.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 19, 2022
Development is currently underway for the startup's new high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in Seagoville
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 19, 2022
The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth wants to help launch the next batch of big ideas to shape the future of the industry.
Its Innovation Challenge accelerator program is open to members of HSC and to providers, employees, and residents within Fort Worth’s JPS Health Network. But hurry, applications are due May 30.
Its Innovation Challenge accelerator program is open to members of HSC and to providers, employees, and residents within Fort Worth’s JPS Health Network. But hurry, applications are due May 30.
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Left to right: Joanne Stephane, Heather McBride Leef, Dan Berner [Photos: Deloitte]
Deloitte’s New DEI Institute Announced at Westlake’s Deloitte University
by David Seeley | May 17, 2022
Deloitte University—the financial services and consulting giant's 'cultural home' in the Fort Worth suburb of Westlake—will be a key site for impactful events of Deloitte's new DEI Institute.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 12, 2022
The DEC Network, in partnership with Charles Schwab, is putting out a call for founders of color to apply for its BIG IDEA DALLAS cohort by May 16. It calls the seven-week program a "pre-step" in a founder's journey.
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by David Seeley |
May 9, 2022
Mommies in Need is a nonprofit that provides child care for children whose mothers are seeking healthcare, or whose siblings are in the hospital. Located near Parkland Hospital, the nonprofit's facility Annie's Place makes a difference daily. Now founder and CEO Natalie Boyle is getting the word out further about this compelling need—with her new "Culture of Caring" podcast.
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by David Seeley |
May 9, 2022
This Wednesday, May 11, the DFW Alliance of Technology and Women will hold its annual Women in Tech Summit at InnoTech Dallas 2022 at the Irving Convention Center. Themed "The New, Now, and Next," the summit will be a day-long, deep dive "into the next iteration of IT and next generation of technologists."
Today, DFW*ATW announced new board members as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its biggest event of the year.
Today, DFW*ATW announced new board members as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its biggest event of the year.
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