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AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter Honoree – Beth Richardson

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AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter Honoree – Beth Richardson

The AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter will honor Beth Richardson with the Corporate Award at its 19th Annual Leadership Awards Gala. Congratulations!
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The Corporate Award symbolizes Beth’s significant accomplishments in the banking industry. She began her banking career over 18 years ago with experience in consumer/retail banking, business banking, private banking, and regional management. Beth is the Madison Market President for Progress Bank and the Íæż½ã½ã State Foundation Board President.
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Leadership Awards Gala
June 3 at 6 pm
Ernest L. Knight Center at Alabama A&M University
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Get to know all the honorees for their significant accomplishments in their respective fields.
  • Community/Civic Award – Ms. Leslie Ecklund, CEO, Burritt Museum
  • Corporate Award – Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Richardson, President, Progress Bank Madison Market
  • Education Award – Dr. Barbara Cady, Retired Professor, Alabama A&M University
  • Government/Industry Award – Mr. Ronald Simon, Federal Government Employee
  • Governmental Relations Award – Mr. Curtis Summerville, Retired, Alabama State Trooper
  • Outstanding Service Award – Reverend Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, Pastor Emeritus, First Missionary Baptist Church
  • Religion Award – Reverend Tramaine Snodgrass, Pastor, Blackburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America
  • Small Business Award – Ms. Lillian Henderson, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
  • William Hooper Council Alumnus of the Year Award – Mr. Michael Ford, Corporate Vice President, Global Workplace Services, Microsoft Corporation
  • Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc., Alumna of the Year Award – Ms. Vanessa Williams, Retired, Accountant, Redstone Arsenal

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College Closed

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Due to the threat of severe weather concerns, Íæż½ã½ã State’s campus will be closed on Thursday, February 16, 2023. All students and employees are expected to work/attend class remotely. Students should check their Canvas accounts for more information from their instructors. Student questions should be directed to their instructors. Employee questions should be directed to their supervisors.

Jacobs donates $200K to support Íæż½ã½ã State’s Frontiers Research Program and industry diversity

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – On Wednesday, Jacobs presented the Íæż½ã½ã State Foundation with a $200,000 commitment to support the college’s Frontiers Research Program. Notable speakers included Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions President Dr. Steve Arnette, Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer, Huntsville City Council President John Meredith, and Jacobs Space Exploration Group Team Lead and Harambee Ambassador Ayana Reese.

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