‘Press Releases’ Category
5/30/2023 – Commuters Encouraged to “Dump the Pump” On June 15 for Opportunity to Win Prizes
Tuesday, May 30th, 20235/23/2023 – WGU Expanding Nursing Prelicensure Program: Announces New State-of-the-Art Nursing Simulation Lab in Kansas City, Missouri to Train 1,000+ Nurses By 2026
Tuesday, May 23rd, 20235/18/2023 – Western Governors University and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Announce Partnership
Thursday, May 18th, 20235/4/2023 – UScellular Donates $56,300 in Wireless Hotspots and Service to Project 360 Youth Services
Thursday, May 4th, 20235/1/2023 – 2023 Air Quality Forecasting Season Kicks Off as Latest “State of the Air” Report Reveals Good and Bad News for the St. Louis Region
Monday, May 1st, 20235/1/2023 – WGU Missouri Launches Teacher Appreciation Scholarships in Honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 1st, 20235/1/2023 – WGU Missouri Launches Scholarship for Nurses in Honor of National Nurses Week
Monday, May 1st, 20233/14/2023 – Partners Announce Winner of “College Transit Challenge”
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
To help underscore the benefits of public transit and encourage consistent use among the St. Louis area’s college students, faculty and staff, Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District recently held a weeklong “College Transit Challenge” initiative with partnering institutions St. Louis Community College, Saint Louis University, Southwestern Illinois College, University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis. From Friday, March 3, to Friday, March 10, nearly 300 individuals affiliated with these respective schools used their Metro U-Pass to take transit as often as they could. A total of 480 transit trips were tracked via mobile texting, and the school with the most participation and the winner of bragging rights for the 2023 “College Transit Challenge” is Washington University in St. Louis.
“Congratulations to Wash U and all the colleges and universities that participated in this challenge – it was a fun,” stated Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “The leaderboard shifted throughout the week, with UMSL and Wash U battling for the top spot and STLCC, SLU and SWIC competing in a tight race for third.”
An opportunity for bonus points brought participants to Sugarfire Smoke House’s downtown location, just steps away from the Convention Center MetroLink Station. UMSL students, faculty and staff took the lion’s share of the bonus points for their school, and UMSL’s Environmental Adventure Organization student group came away with the $250 prize for bringing the most attendees. Throughout the weeklong challenge, participants were entered to win a selection of prizes including St. Louis Symphony and St. Louis Cardinals tickets.
“The challenge succeeded at what we set out to do – get student, faculty and staff to utilize the region’s safe, integrated public transit system, along with their Metro U-passes to get to and from campus, work, doctor appointments, grocery stores, area attractions, nightlife or wherever else they needed or wanted to go,” Cella added.
To learn more about the College Transit Challenge or the Metro U-Pass Program, visit www.CollegeTransitChallenge.com.
Citizens for Modern Transit is a nonprofit, member supported organization that leads efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
(314)898-8116
3/14/2023 – Citizens For Modern Transit Elects Howard to its Board of Directors
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has elected Catina Howard, vice-president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 788 (ATU 788), to its Board of Directors. She will serve a two-year term.
Howard has more than two decades of transit industry experience. As Vice President of ATU Local 788, she represents MetroBus operators, Metro Transit Call-A-Ride, clerical, maintenance, mechanic and light rail bargaining unit employees, as well as 600 school bus operators. Prior to her current role, she served as a Metro Transit operator for 10 years.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Catina Howard to our Board of Directors,” said Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “Her background and expertise in the transit arena will greatly support the organization in its ongoing efforts to promote safe, convenient and cost effect transit access regions wide.”
To learn more about CMT visit www.cmt-stl.org, call (314) 231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @cmt_stl.
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
(314)898-8116
3/13/2023 – UScellular Announces Three Winners of 6th Annual Black History Month Art Contest
Monday, March 13th, 2023
Today, UScellular announced the three winners of its 6th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield at a celebration at the club.
Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following amounts:
- Ayonna Cheek received $250 for 1st Place for the portrayal of Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Abby Henderson received $150 for 2nd Place for the portrayal of Mae Jemison
- Mariah E. received $100 for 3rd Place for the portrayal of George Washington Carver
In recognition of influential Black STEM icons, Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield members were encouraged to create original pieces of artwork of important historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators who have made vital contributions to the world of STEM.
Ten finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression and featured Marie M. Daly, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Mae Jemison, among others. Public voting for the finalists was made available online throughout the month of February. In addition, the finalists’ artwork was digitally displayed at the UScellular store at 2623 N. Kansas Expressway in Springfield.
“Working with Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield to celebrate Black History Month and to highlight the achievements of Black STEM icons such as Mae Jemison and George Washington Carver has been extremely gratifying,” said Mark Bennett, store manager for UScellular in Springfield. “The creativity that Club members displayed in their artwork was inspiring and we congratulate our participants and winners in this year’s contest.”
Since 2009, the company has donated more than $22.6 million along with countless experiences and technology items to nonprofit organizations across the country. Additionally, through its After School Access Project, UScellular has pledged up to $13 million in hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet in its markets. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://newsroom.uscellular.com/community/.
No Purchase Necessary. Entrants who are minors must have parental consent to participate in the Contest. Official Contest Rules, including full entry details and Finalist and Winner selection criteria/voting are available by email request to USCDLMediaRelations@uscellular.com.
About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has pledged to provide hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet. Additionally, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2024. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Club offers daily access to a broad range of programs in six core program areas: The Arts; Education; Workforce Readiness; Character & Leadership; Health & Wellness; and Sports & Recreation, giving the youth of our community the proper tools they need to become successful students and citizens is an important part of our mission. Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield provides program opportunities to over 13,000 local youth each year. Parents interested in having their children join the Club and learn more about its youth programs can contact the organization at 417.862.9249 or visit www.bgclubspringfield.org.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
(314)898-8116