The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses and three nationally affiliated laboratories Milliken has been serving as the chancellor of the University of Texas (UT) system since 2018 His distinguished career also includes serving as chancellor of The City University of New York (CUNY) from 2014 to 2018 president of the University of Nebraska from 2004 to 2014 and senior vice president at the University of North Carolina from 1998 to 2004 “The University of California is universally regarded as the preeminent public research university in the world and I am deeply honored to have an opportunity to join the many talented faculty It is more important than ever that we expand the education and public service for which UC is so widely admired and which has benefited so many Californians,” said Milliken Guided by his commitment to expanding opportunity and student success Milliken has been a leader in expanding access to higher education for low-income students he led a bold initiative to cover the full cost of tuition and fees for qualifying students whose families have incomes under $100,000 Milliken’s leadership at UT also includes record-setting enrollment levels and almost $5 billion in annual research expenditures is one of the largest health care providers in the nation “Chancellor Milliken embodies the qualities and leadership experiences the University of California community needs at this moment,” said Janet Reilly “He understands how critical UC’s contributions are to the state and the country and he has decades of experience leading public institutions during times of unprecedented change in higher education Chancellor Milliken is simply the right person for UC at just the right time.” Download UC President-designate James B. Milliken’s bio (PDF) View and download media assets (Includes video remarks from UC President-designate James B Milliken and UC Board Chair Janet Reilly.) UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly’s remarks UC President Michael V. Drake’s remarks UC President-designate James B. Milliken’s remarks Milliken expanded a pilot program called ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) nearly doubling the three-year graduation rate of community college students and oversaw the launch of the CUNY School of Medicine focused specifically on underserved communities in New York City Milliken was a distinguished professor of Law Public Policy and Education at The CUNY Graduate Center Milliken led a record fundraising campaign and launched a partnership with the United States Strategic Command creating one of the few University Affiliated Research Centers in the country he provided free tuition and mandatory fees for students whose family income was less than $50,000 he held faculty positions in the schools of law and public policy “Chancellor Milliken has the depth of wisdom and experience to handle the challenges and opportunities of this position,” said current UC President Michael V “I have great confidence in both his leadership and his commitment to the University’s enduring values I’m excited about his appointment and look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish at the University.” Milliken was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Nebraska and earned a law degree from New York University He has received numerous prestigious honors including the Distinguished Nebraskan Award presented by the state’s governor the Lifetime Achievement Award from City & State New York and the President’s Award from One Hundred Black Men of New York Milliken is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education and previously served on the board of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations “Over the last year we heard extensively from students alumni and partners about the profound impact UC has had on their lives and their aspirations for the future In Chancellor Milliken we found common ground in support of a leader who will serve with integrity openness and a deep commitment to the promise of public education — to advance opportunity access and outcomes in service to the diverse communities of this state,” said Carmen Chu UC regent and chair of the Special Committee to Consider the Selection of a President “Chancellor Milliken’s distinguished career and lifelong commitment to public education prepares him to lead the University of California in this new era it is critical we engage leaders adept at navigating change and positioning the institution for long-term success I am proud to welcome Chancellor Milliken and look forward to working with him I would be remiss if I did not thank my colleagues on the Special Committee for their unwavering dedication and guidance in the process and our amazing search team for their partnership and advice through this process.” Milliken will assume his role as UC president on August 1 with a Board-approved annual salary of $1,475,000 who has served as the University’s president since 2020 and who announced that he would step down in July 2025 “Chancellor Milliken’s strong track record of collaborative leadership and his talent for building consensus serve him well as we enter a time of great change in higher education,” said Steven W we have found a highly respected leader who shares our highest aspirations for UC I am confident that he will build on the University’s tradition of academic excellence and exceptional talent to ensure its continued positive impact on society and the world.” The six-month-long search for the University’s next systemwide leader began in November 2024. Guided by rigorous criteria approved by the regents the extensive search process incorporated valuable input from a broad range of stakeholders With nearly 300,000 students and generating over $80 billion in economic activity UC enhances the daily lives of people in California and across the country through world-class educational opportunities “Serving on the search committee was a tremendous responsibility and an opportunity to represent student voices,” said Student Regent Josiah Beharry we were searching for more than just a leader — we were looking for someone who could speak the language of equity with action who understands that affordability is not a privilege we found someone who not only believes in the transformative power of public higher education but who knows how to communicate its worth — to students He is someone who will champion those within the UC system and honor our responsibility to the communities beyond its walls His collaborative spirit and unwavering belief in the power of education to open doors make him the kind of leader this moment demands." For media inquiries (reporters only), please email media@ucop.edu For Health-related media inquiries, please email uchealthnews@ucop.edu The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 40 students the UC system has more than 295,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff with 2.0 million alumni living and working around the world Print University of Texas Chancellor James B who will step down July 31.Milliken will oversee the nation’s top public university system as the Trump administration cuts federal funding on top of expected state budget cuts the chancellor of the University of Texas who has led among the nation’s largest higher education systems and navigated GOP politics has been named the next president of the University of California announced Friday afternoon by the UC Board of Regents comes at a tense time for the state’s vaunted system and elite universities nationwide which are under attack by President Trump’s actions to purge higher education of what he derides as “woke” and “Marxist” ideologies and slash federal support for medical and scientific research critical to the universities’ mission Milliken’s selection culminates a six-month-long search to replace UC President Michael V. Drake, who has been in his role since 2020 and will step down July 31 Milliken avoided mentioning Trump by name but addressed the surge of actions against universities while speaking to regents at UC San Francisco after they announced his selection He acknowledged the “unprecedented times in higher education,” saying that “we need to do everything we can to right that ship the rest of the evolution of technology and knowledge is not going to wait for us to do that AI will tremendously change how we offer education how we do many of the things that we do every day.” “what will not change is the University of California’s historic mission has led large public university systems for more than 25 years pivoting to the top roles in deep red and blue states alike He leaves the 256,000-student University of Texas system of 14 campuses including seven medical schools — and a Republican state where political leaders are close to Trump “These times call for a president who is an effective advocate a clear communicator and a collaborative partner to our many constituents someone who can lead with vision and humility,” said Janet Reilly She added that Milliken “understands the transformative power of a public university system” and will “build on UC’s legacy as a global leader in research and academics and public service.” Drake said Milliken “has the depth of wisdom and experience to handle the presidency and will be committed to “the university’s enduring values.” In spoken remarks he quipped that “these jobs aren’t as easy as they look.” Milliken has consistently described his belief in increasing access to higher education to low-income and first-generation students spoken of the importance of immigrant students and diversity in enrollment and promoted the role of college as an “engine of mobility.” “Talent is universal but opportunity is not,” he said Friday public higher education is the most effective bridge we have found to connect talent and opportunity.” in December 2016 when he was the CUNY Chancellor met with students at a rally in support of undocumented students (Erik McGregor / Getty Images) Before taking the Texas position in 2018 he spent four years as chancellor of the 25-campus City University of New York he served for nearly 10 years as president of the four-campus University of Nebraska system and six as a vice president of the 16-campus University of North Carolina where he worked in external affairs for the university the nation’s most prominent public university system — a $53-billion enterprise of 299,000 students 26,000 faculty and 192,000 staff members across 10 campuses six academic health systems and three affiliated national laboratories California As the Trump administration threatens to pull federal funds from universities including for medical and scientific research the University of California has announced a hiring freeze and additional cuts who will relocate from Austin to the Bay Area this summer The department is investigating the University of California saying there could be a ‘potential pattern’ of discrimination against Jewish employees The system’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs face scrutiny as the president broadly declares such efforts to be illegal race-based discrimination. Federal lawyers are probing the selective UC admissions process, claiming it illegally considers race in admission. California is also among the Democratic-led states that have sued the administration — with the support of UC and California State University — over cuts to higher education funding, including cancellations of billions in National Institutes of Health grants. The UC system, which has lost $300 million in federal awards since January, has instituted a hiring freeze in expectation of further cuts that could dramatically shrink campus ambitions. About $1 billion, or roughly 10%, of the budget at UCLA comes from Washington, a figure that leaders say cannot be made up by endowments or other funds if lost. Drastic cuts to National Institutes of Health ‘indirect funds’ for medical research has prompted deep concerns at UC over how to continue studies into ‘life-saving treatments.’ Faculty, students and staff have also criticized the university system for not more forcefully defending itself against Trump’s attacks In Texas, Milliken is not known for significantly challenging Trump and the state’s GOP initiatives to reshape campuses. In recent interviews, including one published by Gallup last summer during the presidential campaign, he has delicately handled questions about Trump, opting instead to tout his belief in the unifying role of education. Under his leadership, the Texas system — which has a budget of roughly $30 billion — has achieved record enrollment, increased transfers from community colleges, and set up a $500-million endowment to cover full tuition for in-state students from families making under $100,000. The system has also created a $16.5-million mental health initiative to address student needs and formed a partnership to provide free professional certificates to students from Microsoft, Google and other major companies. Milliken also championed the launch of UT’s Education and Research Center at Laredo, an academic health research hub in south Texas. In 2024, the year after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges, Milliken testified at the state house that UT closed 21 DEI offices, removed 311 DEI-related jobs and canceled more than 600 contracts connected to diversity issues. The moves allowed for $25 million to be shifted to other programs, he said. “You may not like the law, but it is the law,” Milliken said at the time. During the same May 2024 hearing, the UT chancellor also answered a question from a state senator who asked whether pro-Palestinian protests were “anti-Jewish in their very nature.” Milliken replied that there were “elements” of protests that were “fairly anti-Jewish and antisemitic” but said protests were not all antisemitic. The system’s flagship Austin campus is battling accusations that it illegally considers the race of applicants in admissions. The university is being sued by Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that won its affirmative action case against Harvard at the Supreme Court in 2023. A federal appeals court held a hearing on the UT case Thursday. In a statement, UC Regent Carmen Chu, who chaired the selection committee, nodded toward Milliken’s experiences amid challenging political terrains. “As the university evolves, it is critical we engage leaders adept at navigating change and positioning the institution for long-term success,” she said. UC Faculty Academic Senate chair Steven W. Cheung added in a statement that Milliken’s “talent for building consensus serve him well as we enter a time of great change in higher education.” Milliken is a lawyer by training who rose through university ranks not via academic credentials but by developing a reputation for skilled government relations and management, working at times with competing constituencies — students, parents, faculty, taxpayers and politicians. Speaking to Texas Monthly shortly after beginning his University of Texas role in 2018, Milliken also addressed his take on his new home when an interviewer asked, “What does the UT System need to do to catch up with UC?” The journalist cited UC campuses regularly appearing in top national rankings. “I don’t look at the world through the UC prism. In my view it isn’t about catching up with UC — there are many things going on in Texas that I much prefer to California,” Milliken said. “You measure success by looking at what you want to achieve. Which elements of those highly rated California institutions are meaningful to Texas? Do we want to increase our research productivity? Do we want to enhance our programs to attract the best scholars and give the best education. Yes, we certainly do. Do we want to measure ourselves by the percentage of students that we reject? I have a bit of a problem with that,” he said. In the same interview, the incoming chancellor addressed another subject familiar to California: looming budget cuts. “I do firmly believe that we need to offer public higher education in Texas that will allow students to succeed and allow the state to thrive,” Milliken said. He described college as “one of the best investments that states can make. It’s an investment in the future of their people.” During Trump’s first term, Milliken was at CUNY, where the diverse population includes a significant number of immigrants with and without legal documentation. Shortly before the president’s first inauguration, Milliken released a statement urging Trump to “retain the humane and beneficial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program and said the university would “take any steps available under the law to protect and support its undocumented students.” The theme of educating immigrants also rose during Milliken’s tenure in Nebraska. Writing to state legislators in 2011, Milliken defended a state law that was under attack for giving undocumented students in-state tuition. He also spoke out against a 2008 Nebraska ballot initiative that won approval and banned affirmative action in public education and employment. “If we are to prepare our students to be successful in a global economy, we should offer an educational environment that reflects the diversity of the world,” Milliken said at the time. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Freya Milliken (’23) arrived in Wolfville for her Bachelor of Music in 2019 with a life already steeped in music Growing up with two musician parents and a youth spent in performance she was ready to take to the stage at Acadia’s School of Music (SOM).  she built on her performance and songwriting background fast-tracking her development as an artist In a video feature Freya reflects on what she gained from her School of Music education “One of my biggest takeaways from what I learned is to be open and also just to let go of what you know and allow yourself to be surprised,” she says.  the students retraced the steps of the Acadia students-turned-soldiers that they researched beforehand they performed two formal concerts and sang at memorial sites across England Now an accomplished singer-songwriter, Freya has collected accolades from across the Maritimes. She won Song of the Year at the Music New Brunswick Awards in 2023 for her song, “Wholeheartedly”, the title track off her debut EP she snagged a nomination for Folk/Roots Recording of the Year at the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Awards.  Freya says that the connections she made in Wolfville are what has had the biggest impact on her “I have a lot of really great memories from my time at Acadia,” she says “But I have to say the thing I’m most grateful for and feel so fond of is the collaboration it was easy to get to know each other very fast.”  Freya continues to nourish those connections that she established at Acadia the main focus in her music career is writing new music with her friend and colleague whom she met at Acadia and has been co-writing with since 2022 The two are building toward Freya’s first full-length album “We have a very organic way of creating together plus our diverse interests in genre and creative approaches make writing all the more fun,” she says.  Freya and Tyler have called on another Acadia voice “His mentorship and friendship have had an immeasurable impact on each of our development as musicians,” says Freya “It's a real honour to work with him in this way.”  Outside of the recording studio, Freya is connecting with other Wolfville community mainstays, like Music in Communities and Food Art Nature, to develop a nature-inspired songwriting workshop that will be offered in the coming spring and fall.  And while she works on recording and leading workshops, Freya is still regularly hitting stages all over the Valley and in Halifax; you can catch her at these upcoming shows. Be sure to check her website for more dates to be announced soon!  March 14 - Dartmouth - Woodside Tavern w/ DoubleSpeak * March 15 - Wolfville - Al Whittle Theatre w/ Craig Cardiff March 21-22 - Lunenburg – TBA March 23 - Port Williams - The Noodle Guy * April 13 - Wolfville - Horton Ridge Malt House * April 27 - Halifax - The Carleton w/ Pillow Fite May 1 - Halifax - Propeller Brewery w/ Noah Tye May 31 - Wolfville Farmers Market *  Go back Acadia University 15 University AvenueWolfville Acadia University is located in Mi'kma'ki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw nation Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Milliken is stepping down at the end of this month to lead the University of California system the West Coast institution's board of regents announced Friday afternoon Milliken, who has served as the UT System’s chancellor since 2018, will be succeeded by John Zerwas as acting chancellor Zerwas is a physician who serves as the system’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs and is a former seven-term state representative UT System board Chairman Kevin Eltife announced Friday Zerwas has worked with regents over the five past years on initiatives that not only are strengthening the capabilities of the system’s vast health enterprise but also implementing new partnerships between UT’s academic universities and health institutions to broaden educational and operational opportunities across the entire board," Eltife said in a news release Zerwas’ long and distinguished service in the Texas Legislature as a higher education advocate and budget expert who will become the UT System's acting chancellor beginning June 1 served as chairman of the House Appropriations and Higher Education Committees as well as the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Milliken is set to become the University of California president on Aug 1 and will earn a board-approved annual salary of $1.475 million who has served as the institution’s leader since 2020 and announced he will step down in July 2025 Milliken’s departure leaves another leadership position open in the UT System. UT-Austin alone has had eight major leadership changes from January 2024 to January 2025 I am confident that he will build on the university’s tradition of academic excellence We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money With sorrow the family of Patricia Elaine Milliken (nee Miner) announce the death of mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years David Milliken (2021). Mother to Sarah Milliken-Tomlinson and Scott Tomlinson... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Patricia Elaine Milliken created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories With sorrow the family of Patricia Elaine Milliken .. Made with love by funeralOne By Milla Surjadistaff writer Milliken is leaving to be the next president of the University of California UC officials announced Friday afternoon that Milliken will lead that system which has more than 295,000 students and 10 campuses as well as health centers and research labs His departure comes as other longtime leaders in the system are leaving as well including UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell and UT-Dallas President Richard Benson and campus leaders in their vital work,” Milliken said in a release The Education LabReceive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy “It is more important than ever that we expand the education and public service for which UC is so widely admired and which has benefited so many Californians.” Milliken’s move comes as Texas lawmakers debate a major overhaul at public universities that would shift more control over what’s taught and who is hired to politically connected regents UT regents named John Zerwas, executive vice chancellor for health affairs, as the system’s acting chancellor, according to a release Milliken will remain chancellor until May 30 In 2018, Milliken, a former chancellor of the City University of New York and former president of the University of Nebraska, was tapped to lead the Texas system Milliken oversaw 256,000 students across 14 campuses UT enrolled record-high numbers of students under his leadership Annual research expenditures across the system neared $5 billion Milliken emphasized increasing access to higher education for low-income and first-generation students “We need to do a better job of providing access to the social and economic opportunities of higher education,” he told The Dallas Morning News in 2019 “I tell people within university communities that I speak to that tuition is not going to be free,” he said at the time “we should raise more private money and do everything we can to hold costs down.” UT announced a groundbreaking financial aid program that offers free tuition to students whose families make less than $100,000 annually “We are fortunate to have had Chancellor Milliken at the helm of the UT System for almost seven years,” UT Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife said in a Friday release “The board and I are grateful for our close and very productive relationship with him and we are proud of what we accomplished together He has led the UT System admirably and innovatively.” Drake said Milliken has the “depth of wisdom and experience to handle the challenges and opportunities” of the presidency Texas higher education institutions are under increased scrutiny following a 2023 state law that bans diversity equity and inclusion efforts at public colleges and universities UT closed 21 DEI offices, eliminated 311 DEI-related jobs and canceled 681 contracts, Milliken said in a 2024 Senate hearing Milliken will take over a system that has taken an outsize role amid President Donald Trump’s higher education targets, The Los Angeles Times reports. UC is under federal investigations into alleged antisemitism against employees stemming from widespread pro-Palestinian protests and encampments last spring Federal lawyers are also probing the selective UC admissions process, claiming it illegally considers race in admission The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. She has previously reported for The Wall Street Journal She is a recent graduate of Duke University company discloses detailed assessment of sustainability metrics and targets The report details the company's strides across its people "Sustainability is at the core of Milliken's business strategy and our 2024 sustainability report highlights our performance "The progress we have made would not be possible without the contributions and commitment of our associates We recognize that sustainability is a complex challenge and together we are committed to continuous improvement in our practices." The 2024 Sustainability Report includes updates on each of Milliken's key impact areas "Milliken's 2024 Sustainability Report reflects our progress and demonstrates our commitment to our sustainability journey," said Kasel Knight Chief Legal Officer and head of sustainability at Milliken "We remain committed to driving positive change and motivated by the strides we've made." Milliken's 2024 Sustainability Report can be found at milliken.com/sustainability alongside additional net-zero resources and prior years' reports weltweit tätige Hersteller Milliken & Company hat heute seinen siebten jährlichen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht veröffentlicht Le fabricant mondial diversifié Milliken & Company a publié aujourd'hui son septième rapport annuel sur le développement durable qui présente les.. General Manufacturing General Manufacturing Mining & Metals Mining & Metals Do not sell or share my personal information: a Digital Content Producer with 25 News KXXV and 15 ABC KRHD (KXXV) — Officials announced Friday that James B a veteran leader of major public university systems in New York and Texas has been appointed president of the University of California who has been chancellor of the University of Texas System since 2018 His appointment marks the latest chapter in a higher education career that spans leadership roles at The City University of New York and campus leaders in their vital work,” Milliken said in a statement released by UC and public service for which UC is so widely admired and has benefited so many Californians.” The University of California system includes 10 campuses This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Company News, News | April 21, 2025 | By: North Carolina State University’s (NC State) Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) has received a $1.5 million investment from Milliken & Company it has been renamed to Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation TPACC The center is housed in the Wilson College of Textiles and focuses on advancing comfort in high-performance protective apparel “This generous investment from Milliken & Company is a powerful affirmation of our shared mission to lead in textile innovation,” says David Hinks “It will expand research in protection and performance open doors for student discovery and fuel the next generation of breakthroughs at the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center.” “Milliken and TPACC are aligned in a bold vision to develop breakthrough materials and technologies that shape the future of protective apparel textiles,” says Halsey Cook president and CEO at Milliken & Company and chair of the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation “This collaboration reflects our deep commitment to purposeful textile innovation that impacts lives transforms industries and ensures that NC State remains a global leader in the field.” TPACC has generated almost $80 million in research and technical service awards since its founding in 1994 the center’s faculty and staff mentor 15 graduate students with 60 students using the center’s 9,500-square-foot laboratories office and collaboration spaces in TPACC-related courses Herculite Products Inc. acquires Strata Film Coatings Jones Family of Companies appoints Dennis St. Louis to chief sales officer Ultraflex Systems appoints Steven Spriggs as central territory sales manager Registration now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 GALLS announces acquisition of Her BlueWear Uniforms Hohenstein supports Global Textile Scheme initiative for structured data exchange Specialty Fabrics Review is a publication of the Advanced Textiles Association Copyright © 2025 Advanced Textiles Association Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy University of Texas System Chancellor JB Milliken will leave the 256,000-student system to take a new out-of-state position as University of California president "We are fortunate to have had Chancellor Milliken at the helm of the UT System for almost seven years,” said UT System Regents' Chair Kevin P He has led the UT System admirably and innovatively." Milliken was appointed as UT System chancellor in 2018 after spending years as chancellor for City University of New York and has also served as president of the University of Nebraska Milliken was named the new president of the University of California on Friday according to statements from UC and the UT System the University of Texas System’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs and a former Republican member of the Texas House will serve as acting chancellor when Milliken leaves in June according to a news release from the UT System retired from the Legislature in 2019 after seven terms in the House at one point serving as chair of the budget-writing House Appropriations committee Eltife praised Zerwas’ work as vice chancellor and his ability to strengthen partnerships between UT and health institutions Zerwas’ long and distinguished service in the Texas Legislature as a higher education advocate and budget expert,” Eltife said Milliken’s exit is not the only pre-summer leadership shakeup at UT and other major Texas universities. was appointed as interim president of the University of Texas at Austin campus in February months before former president Jay Hartzell indicated he would step down for a new role as Southern Methodist University’s next president the university’s longest-serving chancellor Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will take on the role July 1 The transitions in university leadership come at a time where college campuses across Texas and the nation are under increased scrutiny from lawmakers A bill passed by the state Senate would limit how universities could teach about race and history while another passed by the House would require schools including universities adopt a controversial definition of antisemitism Those bills come in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests across university campuses in Texas and the United States last year and as lawmakers continue to crack down on diversity Milliken was one of several university leaders who testified during a 2024 state Senate subcommittee hearing aimed at ensuring campuses were complying with a 2023 ban on DEI offices and programs “Those degrees change the lives of our graduates for the better But they also change the trajectories of families and communities,” Milliken said in remarks to the UC Board of Regents during their meeting on Friday we know that confidence in higher education is at the lowest levels in the decades since it’s been measured Yet I remain firmly convinced that higher education is more important than at any point in our history.” University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas System have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism Tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival Texas’ breakout ideas and politics event happening Nov TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase Choose an amount or learn more about membership the California Board of Regents approved the appointment of James B Milliken to serve as the 22nd president of the UC system The 68-year-old will assume his position on Aug and will receive a Board-approved annual salary of $1,475,000 Milliken has been serving as the chancellor of the University of Texas system since 2018 where he led an initiative to fully cover the cost of tuition for qualifying students whose families have incomes under $100,000 and almost $5 billion in annual research expenditures -the second most in the nation- shared the University of California system in press release Friday He previously served as chancellor of The City University of New York from 2014 to 2018 and was president of his alma mater the University of Nebraska from 2004 to 2014 "The University of California is universally regarded as the preeminent public research university in the world and campus leaders in their vital work," shared Milliken regarding the announcement "It is more important than ever that we expand the education and public service for which UC is so widely admired and which has benefited so many Californians." and 300,000 students that make up the University of California system "Chancellor Milliken embodies the qualities and leadership experiences the University of California community needs at this moment," said Janet Reilly Chair of the University of California Board of Regents "He understands how critical UC’s contributions are to the state and the country Chancellor Milliken is simply the right person for UC at just the right time." Milliken is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education and previously served on the board of the Association of Public Land-grant Universities He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a current member of the Council on Foreign Relations "Serving on the search committee was a tremendous responsibility and an opportunity to represent student voices," shared Student Regent Josiah Beharry Andrew is a Digital Content Producer and Assignment Desk Assistant for News Channel 3-12. For more about Andrew, click here. News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. 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ML Development has submitted plans designed by ZO1 for a mixed-use development at 4440 Steeles Avenue East just across from Toronto’s northern city limits and the Milliken GO station east of Kennedy Road The proposal features three towers spanning 28 to 53 storeys introducing density to this designated Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Spanning approximately 8,700m² at 4438-4440 Steeles Avenue East the site occupies the southwest and northwest corners of Thelma Avenue and Turff Avenue It currently contains a single-storey commercial and industrial building The site is bordered by the Metrolinx-operated rail corridor to the west low-density commercial and industrial buildings ttop the east and low-rise residential townhouses to the north An aerial view of the site and surrounding area MHBC Planning has submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the City of Markham The proposal includes three high-rise towers across two parcels with a combined Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 99,747m².  The North Parcel would be developed as Phase 1 featuring a 28-storey tower standing 98.65m with 247 purpose-built rental units and a GFA of 23,030 m² would consist of two towers of 41 and 53 storeys would house 782 condominium units and provide a GFA of 76,718 m² while 299m² is designated for retail space at grade The building would have a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 8.72 and a total of 1,014 m² of indoor and outdoor amenity space distributed across the ground and third floors The design incorporates three residential elevators for an approximate ratio of one elevator per 82 units A three-level underground garage would house 185 vehicular spaces split between 202 long-term and 70 short-term spots The towers of Phase 2 would contain 76,219m² allocated to residential use with 499m² to serve as retail space at grade The podium includes 3,274m² of indoor and outdoor amenity areas including a rooftop patio on the 8th floor There would be 597 vehicular parking spaces across a three-level underground garage and the podium levels there would be 627 long-term and 157 short-term bicycle spots Nine elevators across the two towers' combined 782 suites — approximately one for every 87 units — indicate minimal wait times for residents providing connections along the Stouffville Line between Downtown Toronto and Whitchurch-Stouffville The station’s recent expansion by Metrolinx includes a pedestrian connection from the north side of Steeles Avenue East Local transit options include TTC bus routes on Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road and York Region Transit routes on Kennedy Road Cyclists benefit from cycle tracks along Steeles Avenue and shared roadway signage on Old Kennedy Road UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ chancellor of the University of Texas system will serve as the next University of California President beginning August 1 Milliken is the 22nd president of the University of California system and a longtime leader in higher education Milliken wil be the 22nd president of the University of California After a six-month search to replace incumbent University of California (UC) President Michael V. Drake, the Regents — the governing body of the UC — approved the appointment in a special meeting this afternoon All Regents present voted in favor of appointing Milliken with one abstention from Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis who sits on the board in an ex officio capacity Drake has served as UC president for five years since his appointment in July 2020, and announced his retirement from the position in July 2024 The Regents approved a base salary of  $1,475,000 for Milliken, according to a press release sent after the meeting Milliken also served as the chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY) from 2014 to 2018, president of the University of Nebraska from 2004 to 2014 and senior vice president of the University of North Carolina from 1998 to 2004. As part of his work at CUNY, Milliken aided to almost double the graduation rate of community college students Milliken] exemplifies the values and qualities we sought; someone who will build upon the work and the legacy of President Drake; someone who brings decades of leadership experience at major public research universities and a deep understanding of UC’s vital role in advancing opportunity and progress,” Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly said “He has a demonstrated track record of expanding access improving affordability and driving student success especially for low-income and historically underserved communities.” Milliken discussed the importance of higher education at this time citing how confidence in higher education is “the lowest in decades since its been measured.” He said the UC holds a “special place” among American and global universities with “unparalleled” success in the history of higher education “And while this history is hugely impressive the nation and the world is greater today than at any other time in history,” Milliken said saying he “successfully” navigated the UC through a global pandemic made strides in expanding enrollment for Californians prioritized affordability and student support and ensured the UC health enterprise spreads through the state Milliken and Drake are friends who met 20 years ago “I have the great confidence that you possess the qualifications and the vision and the wisdom to be able to lead this great university and uphold our values moving forward,” Drake said Milliken emphasized the importance of higher education to bridge gaps of opportunity but opportunity is not.” He said that public universities are tools for social and economic mobility He acknowledged that higher education as a whole faces unprecedented challenges and changes but through this the UC’s mission will not change — “teaching Regents Staff Advisor Mayté Frías asked what Milliken’s plan is to address the current challenges in higher education Milliken said that “we need to do everything” to “right that ship” in terms of public perceptions of higher education and potential funding cuts from the federal government but emphasized at the same time the UC focus on keeping up with the evolution of technology Regent José Hernández advised Milliken to remember students in the decision-making process for the foregoing year when the UC will need to make budget cut decisions due state budget losses “I don’t want to ever forget that we’re here for the students and that when we talk about cuts and affecting the students that we think about this long and hard because these students need programs like that so they can come up to the level and be successful in our university system,” Hernández said mentioning tutoring services he relied on as a student Several speakers during the public comment session of the meeting brought up the ongoing contract negotiations between UC service workers healthcare workers and other UC employees and administration with hopes that the new president will help the unions reach solutions Two UC unions went on their third joint strike of the academic year on Thursday Milliken did not mention the ongoing union issue in his remarks After the meeting, Chancellor Henry T. Yang shared a message welcoming the president-designate to the UC community “I would like to take this opportunity to offer our appreciation to UC President Michael V and strong support over the past five years He has led the UC system with great integrity and been a tremendous champion for our shared values and mission,” Yang said Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 19, 2024) — Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster manufacturer offering non-PFAS fabric for every layer of turnout gear we're proud that these fabrics exceed performance standards,” said Marcio Manique SVP of Protective Fabrics for Milliken. “Our team is passionate about helping to protect first responders and our certification results prove that firefighters don’t have to compromise on health or comfort when choosing the right turnout gear.” The three layers in the non-PFAS composites include: The recently published NFPA 1970-2025 standard was issued with reduced performance criteria in anticipation of non-PFAS products having poorer performance; however the Milliken composites were able to meet and exceed the more stringent NFPA 1971-2018 standard during the third-party testing process in November Every individual layer that make up both composites are UL certified Detailed results from the third-party testing include: Composite 1: Horizon/Assure/Equinox 3-Layer Composite 2: Horizon/Assure/Equinox 2-Layer NFPA requirements = THL: 205 (minimum) and TPP: 35 (minimum) Massachusetts and Connecticut have already passed bans on the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective equipment beginning as early as 2027 Milliken's composites are the only high-performing non-halogenated FR options readily available on the market today The company eliminated the use of PFAS chemistry from its fire service fabrics in 2021 and across its entire textile fibers and finishes portfolio in 2023 These fabrics are available for use in wear trials now. For more information, visit https://contact.milliken.com/assure To receive future episodes as soon as they’re live please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription You can also subscribe to the free tier below: Share Gary Milliken, Founder of Vista Map Milliken geared up at the now-closed Highmount, New York as a child. Photo courtesy of Gary Milliken.Recorded onJune 13, 2024 No matter which region of the country you ski in, you’ve probably seen one of Milliken’s maps (A list captures current clients; B list is past clients): The robots are coming. Or so I hear. They will wash our windows and they will build our cars and they will write our novels. They will do all of our mundane things and then they will do all of our special things. And once they can do all of the things that we can do, they will pack us into shipping containers and launch us into space. And we will look back at earth and say dang it we done fucked up. To which you might say, “who cares? Robots don’t ski. They don’t need to and they never will. And once we install the First Robot Congress, all of us will be free to ski all of the time.” But let’s bring this back to something very simple that it seems as though the robots could do tomorrow, but that they may not be able to do ever: create a ski area trailmap. This may sound absurd. After all, mountains don’t move around a lot. It’s easy enough to scan one and replicate it in the digital sphere. Everything is then arranged just exactly as it is in reality. With such facsimiles already possible, ski area operators can send these trailmap artists directly into the recycling bin, right? My pattern with new technology is often the same: scoff, resist, accept, forget. But not always. I am still resisting e-bikes. I tried but did not like wireless headphones and smartwatches (too much crap to charge and/or lose). I still read most books in print and subscribe to whatever quality print magazines remain. I grasp these things while knowing that, like manual transmissions or VCRs, they may eventually become so difficult to find that I’ll just give up. There are some positives. In general I do not like owning things and not acquiring them to begin with is a good way to have fewer of them. But there’s something cool about picking up a trailmap of Nub’s Nob that I snagged at the ticket window 30 years ago and saying “Brah we’ve seen some things.” Ski areas will always need trailmaps. But the larger ones seem to be accelerating away from offering those maps on sizes larger than a smartphone and smaller than a mountaintop billboard. And I think that’s a drag, even as I slowly accept it. On Highmount Ski CenterMilliken grew up skiing in the Catskills, including at the now-dormant Highmount Ski Center: As it happens, the abandoned ski area is directly adjacent to Belleayre, the state-owned ski area that has long planned to incorporate Highmount into its trail network (the Highmount trails are on the far right, in white): Here’s Belleayre’s current trailmap for context - the Highmount expansion would sit far looker’s right: That one is not a Vista Map product, but Milliken designed Belleayre’s pre-gondola-era maps: I wouldn’t be shocked to see Belleayre move ahead with the project at some point This sounds like some sort of wacky conspiracy theory, but there really is a global overlord dictating a standard set of emoji on our phones. You can learn more about it here. Lookout Pass, Idaho/MontanaEven before Lookout Pass opened a large expansion in 2022, the multi-sided ski area’s map was rather confusing: All vintage maps sourced from skimap.org.For a couple of years, Lookout resorted to an overhead map to display the expansion in relation to the legacy mountain: That overhead map is accurate, but humans don’t process hills as flats very well. So, for 2024-25, Milliken produced a more traditional trailmap, which finally shows the entire mountain unified within the context of itself: Mt. Spokane, WashingtonMt. Spokane long relied on a similarly confusing map to show off its 1,704 acres: Milliken built a new, more intuitive map last year: Mt. Rose, NevadaFor some mountains, however, Milliken has opted for multiple angles over a single-view map. Mt. Rose is a good example: Telluride, ColoradoWhen Milliken decided to become a door-to-door trailmap salesman, his first stop was Telluride. He came armed with this pencil-drawn sketch: The mountain ended up being his first client: Gore Mountain, New YorkThis was one of Milliken’s first maps created with the Vista Map system, in 1994: Here’s how Vista Map has evolved that map today: Whiteface, New YorkOne of Milliken’s legacy trailmaps, Whiteface in 1997: Here’s how that map had evolved by the time Milliken created the last rendition around 2016: Sun Valley, IdahoSun Valley presented numerous challenges of perspective and scale: Grand Targhee, WyomingMilliken had to design Targhee’s trailmap without the benefit of a site visit: Vail Mountain, ColoradoMilliken discusses his early trailmaps at Vail Mountain, which he had to manipulate to show the new-ish (at the time) Game Creek Bowl on the frontside: In recent years, however, Vail asked Milliken to move the bowl into an inset. Here’s the 2021 frontside map: Here’s a video showing the transformation: We use Stowe to discuss the the navigational flourishes of a trailmap compared to real-life geography. Here’s the map: And here’s Stowe IRL, which shows a very different orientation: Mt. Hood Meadows, OregonMt. Hood Meadows also required some imagination. Here’s Milliken’s trailmap: Here’s the real-world overhead view, which looks kind of like a squid that swam through a scoop of vanilla ice cream: Killington, VermontAnother mountain that required some reality manipulation was Killington, which, incredibly, Milliken managed to present without insets: And here is how Killington sits in real life – you could give me a thousand years and I could never make sense of this enough to translate it into a navigable two-dimensional single-view map: Loon Mountain, New HampshireVista Map has designed Loon Moutnain’s trailmap since around 2019. Here’s what it looked like in 2021: For the 2023-24 ski season, Loon added a small expansion to its South Peak area, which Milliken had to work into the existing map: Mt. Shasta Ski Park, CaliforniaSometimes trailmaps need to wildly distort geographic features and scale to realistically focus on the ski experience. The lifts at Mt. Shasta, for example, rise around 2,000 vertical feet. It’s an additional 7,500 or so vertical feet to the mountain’s summit, but the trail network occupies more space on the trailmap than the snowcone above it, as the summit is essentially a decoration for the lift-served skiing public. Oak Mountain, New YorkMilliken also does a lot of work for small ski areas. Here’s 650-vertical-foot Oak Mountain, in New York’s Adirondacks: Willard Mountain, New YorkAnd little Willard, an 85-acre ski area that’s also in Upstate New York: Caberfae Peaks, MichiganAnd Caberfae, a 485-footer in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula: On the New York City Subway mapThe New York City subway map makes Manhattan look like the monster of New York City: and does not include the 7 or Q train extensions the MTA’s official map is password protected because the agency operates with the efficiency of a rose garden planted in concrete.That is a product of the fact that nearly every line runs through “the city” as we call it Manhattan is the smallest of the five boroughs The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round This podcast hit paid subscribers\u2019 inboxes on Nov To receive future episodes as soon as they\u2019re live Share Gary Milliken, Founder of Vista Map No matter which region of the country you ski in, you\u2019ve probably seen one of Milliken\u2019s maps (A list captures current clients; B list is past clients): To which you might say, \u201Cwho cares? Robots don\u2019t ski. They don\u2019t need to and they never will. And once we install the First Robot Congress, all of us will be free to ski all of the time.\u201D But let\u2019s bring this back to something very simple that it seems as though the robots could do tomorrow, but that they may not be able to do ever: create a ski area trailmap. This may sound absurd. After all, mountains don\u2019t move around a lot. It\u2019s easy enough to scan one and replicate it in the digital sphere. Everything is then arranged just exactly as it is in reality. With such facsimiles already possible, ski area operators can send these trailmap artists directly into the recycling bin, right? My pattern with new technology is often the same: scoff, resist, accept, forget. But not always. I am still resisting e-bikes. I tried but did not like wireless headphones and smartwatches (too much crap to charge and/or lose). I still read most books in print and subscribe to whatever quality print magazines remain. I grasp these things while knowing that, like manual transmissions or VCRs, they may eventually become so difficult to find that I\u2019ll just give up. There are some positives. In general I do not like owning things and not acquiring them to begin with is a good way to have fewer of them. But there\u2019s something cool about picking up a trailmap of Nub\u2019s Nob that I snagged at the ticket window 30 years ago and saying \u201CBrah we\u2019ve seen some things.\u201D Ski areas will always need trailmaps. But the larger ones seem to be accelerating away from offering those maps on sizes larger than a smartphone and smaller than a mountaintop billboard. And I think that\u2019s a drag, even as I slowly accept it. Milliken grew up skiing in the Catskills, including at the now-dormant Highmount Ski Center: As it happens, the abandoned ski area is directly adjacent to Belleayre, the state-owned ski area that has long planned to incorporate Highmount into its trail network (the Highmount trails are on the far right, in white): Here\u2019s Belleayre\u2019s current trailmap for context - the Highmount expansion would sit far looker\u2019s right: That one is not a Vista Map product, but Milliken designed Belleayre\u2019s pre-gondola-era maps: I wouldn\u2019t be shocked to see Belleayre move ahead with the project at some point This sounds like some sort of wacky conspiracy theory, but there really is a global overlord dictating a standard set of emoji on our phones. You can learn more about it here. Even before Lookout Pass opened a large expansion in 2022, the multi-sided ski area\u2019s map was rather confusing: All vintage maps sourced from skimap.org.For a couple of years, Lookout resorted to an overhead map to display the expansion in relation to the legacy mountain: That overhead map is accurate, but humans don\u2019t process hills as flats very well. So, for 2024-25, Milliken produced a more traditional trailmap, which finally shows the entire mountain unified within the context of itself: Gore Mountain, New YorkThis was one of Milliken\u2019s first maps created with the Vista Map system, in 1994: Here\u2019s how Vista Map has evolved that map today: Whiteface, New YorkOne of Milliken\u2019s legacy trailmaps, Whiteface in 1997: Here\u2019s how that map had evolved by the time Milliken created the last rendition around 2016: Grand Targhee, WyomingMilliken had to design Targhee\u2019s trailmap without the benefit of a site visit: In recent years, however, Vail asked Milliken to move the bowl into an inset. Here\u2019s the 2021 frontside map: Here\u2019s a video showing the transformation: We use Stowe to discuss the the navigational flourishes of a trailmap compared to real-life geography. Here\u2019s the map: And here\u2019s Stowe IRL, which shows a very different orientation: Mt. Hood Meadows, OregonMt. Hood Meadows also required some imagination. Here\u2019s Milliken\u2019s trailmap: Here\u2019s the real-world overhead view, which looks kind of like a squid that swam through a scoop of vanilla ice cream: And here is how Killington sits in real life \u2013 you could give me a thousand years and I could never make sense of this enough to translate it into a navigable two-dimensional single-view map: Loon Mountain, New HampshireVista Map has designed Loon Moutnain\u2019s trailmap since around 2019. Here\u2019s what it looked like in 2021: Mt. Shasta Ski Park, CaliforniaSometimes trailmaps need to wildly distort geographic features and scale to realistically focus on the ski experience. The lifts at Mt. Shasta, for example, rise around 2,000 vertical feet. It\u2019s an additional 7,500 or so vertical feet to the mountain\u2019s summit, but the trail network occupies more space on the trailmap than the snowcone above it, as the summit is essentially a decoration for the lift-served skiing public. Oak Mountain, New YorkMilliken also does a lot of work for small ski areas. Here\u2019s 650-vertical-foot Oak Mountain, in New York\u2019s Adirondacks: Willard Mountain, New YorkAnd little Willard, an 85-acre ski area that\u2019s also in Upstate New York: Caberfae Peaks, MichiganAnd Caberfae, a 485-footer in Michigan\u2019s Lower Peninsula: the MTA\u2019s official map is password protected is a product of the fact that nearly every line runs through \u201Cthe city\u201D as we call it Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again a global biomolecular technologies company unlocking the power of chitosan to develop scalable solutions for critical industries This strategic partnership will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across the markets that Milliken serves and is the latest in a series of investments made as part of Milliken's ventures program prioritizing partnerships that will drive meaningful growth," said Halsey Cook "Our approach is grounded in thorough research and a commitment to creating lasting value for our customers." Milliken's investment will increase the availability of reliable, responsibly sourced materials with biodegradable properties in multiple applications. This is made possible by Tidal Vision's proprietary technologies that transform chitosan "We recognize the growing demand for responsible solutions that meet the highest standards of performance — and creating a path to offering biodegradable technologies represents an important step in that direction," said Cindy Boiter EVP and President of Milliken's Chemical Business "Our partnership with Tidal Vision is a natural fit as their innovative approach to sustainable materials aligns with our commitments to collaboration with more than 200 employees and facilities in five states Tidal Vision leverages advanced manufacturing technologies and partners with industry leaders like Milliken to offer new and powerful chemistries at scale Tidal Vision is built on the belief that chitosan solutions have the unique potential to help humanity on an industrial scale "Tidal Vision is thrilled to partner with Milliken combining our complementary strengths to expand the use of chitosan-based chemistries into new applications on a global scale," said Craig Kasberg "By replacing non-biodegradable alternatives at scale we're driving meaningful environmental impact Milliken's commitment to sustainability and culture of innovation creates an ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of Tidal Vision's technologies." Environmental Products & Services Chemical Chemical Computer & Electronics Sign In Register Visit the Needham-Jay Funeral Home website to send your condolences and support With sorrow the family of Patricia Elaine Milliken (nee Miner) announce the death of mother Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years David Milliken (2021) Mother to Sarah Milliken-Tomlinson and Scott Tomlinson and Rev Wendy Milliken and Evan “Jay” Lucas Spending her childhood throughout Southwestern Ontario moving with her family elder sister Ethel Miner-Clare and younger brothers Charles and John Pat attended Teachers college and taught kindergarten until her marriage and continued to supply teach until the birth of her first child Farming with her husband she also worked as a conference minister in the United Church of Canda later achieving her master’s degree from Huron College and was proficient in many types of handcrafts a memorial potluck picnic celebrating the lives of Pat and Dave will be held on Saturday hug a friend or donate to the Mennonite Central Committee A division of Sarnia Media Group Inc.Locally Owned and Operated 2024 /CNW/ -- Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company is pleased to announce Allen Jacoby as EVP and president of its textile business assuming full operational responsibility for the company's textile product portfolio Jacoby has served as the company's Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Corporate Development and Innovation since 2021 and will succeed David Smith who is retiring after 45 years of dedicated service to Milliken starting as an intern and working his way to the board room "Allen is known for his enterprise thinking and has demonstrated the ability to drive growth and value creation through strategic initiatives," said Halsey Cook "We look forward to all that he will accomplish as the new leader of our textile business and wish David the very best as he moves toward his well-earned retirement." Jacoby led the growth of several product lines in the textile business he took responsibility for the plastic additives segment of Milliken's chemical business where he successfully led technology transitions and implemented new strategies for growth Jacoby worked as a consultant for Scient and Arthur D He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania "I am honored to lead Milliken's textile business and eager to work alongside our dedicated team to serve our customers and continue our legacy of industry leadership," said Jacoby "Having spent a decade in this business early in my Milliken career and I am grateful to the board and senior leadership for trusting me to lead." Betsy Sikma, [email protected] Company News, News | January 3, 2025 | By: chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material which can minimize delays and get gear to firefighters faster we’re proud that these fabrics exceed performance standards,” says Marcio Manique senior vice president of protective fabrics for Milliken “Our team is passionate about helping to protect first responders and our certification results prove that firefighters don’t have to compromise on health protection or comfort when choosing the right turnout gear.” Massachusetts and Connecticut have already passed bans on the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective equipment beginning as early as 2027 Milliken’s composites are the only high-performing non-halogenated fire-resistant options readily available on the market today These fabrics are available for use in wear trials now. For more information, visit https://contact.milliken.com/assure — Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company today announced the launch of Milliken Assure™ flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear The new fabric is UL certified and exceeds NFPA 1971-2018 requirements "Milliken is committed to providing firefighters with cutting-edge fabrics to help them work comfortably "We see moisture barriers as the missing piece in the fire service market when it comes to high-performance Our expertise in eliminating PFAS chemistry from textile products makes us well-suited to take on this challenge." Assure exceeds the requirements of the NFPA 1971-2018 standard successfully passing a more stringent testing process for moisture barrier performance than the newly published NFPA 1970-2025 standard Two of the most difficult tests to pass for a non-PFAS moisture barrier are the Light Degradation Resistance test and the Viral Penetration Resistance test as outlined in the NFPA 1971-2018 standard There is a modification to the Light Degradation test and an alternate Liquid Barrier test allowed in place of Viral Penetration Resistance in the NFPA 1970-2025 standard Assure passed both of the more challenging tests “Getting a non-PFAS solution that meets the highest possible standards to our first responders as quickly as possible is everyone’s goal,” said Manique “Milliken is proud to lean on our centuries-long expertise in textile manufacturing and do our part to get this product to the market in support of that effort.” Milliken works with all fire service garment manufacturers and not only provides fabrics for structural turnout gear Milliken is the only textile manufacturer in the United States to offer outer shells Assure is available for specification and purchase now. For more information, visit contact.milliken.com/assure 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company today announced that it earned a gold rating on its 2024 EcoVadis assessment EcoVadis provides trusted business sustainability ratings for more than 130,000 organizations representing more than 220 industries again places the company in the top 5% of organizations rated This is the third consecutive year that Milliken has earned a gold rating from EcoVadis "We are honored to receive a gold rating from EcoVadis once again," said Halsey Cook "This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and the significant strides we have made on our journey Our dedication to promoting transparency and innovation is what drives us to continually improve and reach new heights in our sustainability efforts." Earlier this year, Milliken released its sixth annual sustainability report disclosing performance against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and 2050 science-based net-zero targets The report details the company's key impacts across its people and net-zero measures and provides an understanding of Milliken's governance processes and procedures to monitor and manage sustainability matters "Our sustainability journey is all about making a positive impact on everyone connected to Milliken," said Kasel Knight "Third-party assessments keep us accountable and show us where we're doing well and where we need to improve." Textiles Health Care & Hospitals SPARTANBURG 2025 — Milliken & Company is honored to be included on Ethisphere’s 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the 19th consecutive year reflecting the diversified global manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to integrity and ethical business practices Milliken is one of only six honorees to make the list every year since the award was first created in 2006 “Our consistent inclusion on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list reflects the collective efforts of our associates worldwide who embody our core values,” said Halsey Cook president and CEO of Milliken & Company “We are grateful to once again be recognized by Ethisphere and stand firm in our resolve to uphold the highest standards of ethics across our operations.” Milliken continued to make strides in the areas of corporate governance Key initiatives include the implementation of updated policies on data protection as well as the launch of new training programs and compliance courses for company associates Milliken also achieved ISO 27001 certification conducted a comprehensive third-party risk management audit and maintained a Gold rating from EcoVadis “We strive to uphold a culture where doing the right thing is ingrained in our daily actions,” said Kasel Knight chief legal officer and head of sustainability at Milliken “Ethical business practices are fundamental to Milliken’s role as a trusted partner and industry leader and this recognition inspires us to continue to identify ways to enhance our standards.” The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient® an extensive questionnaire that requires companies to provide more than 240 proof points on their culture of ethics and initiatives that support a strong value chain “Recognizing Milliken as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 19th time is an honor for Ethisphere Our mission is to advance business integrity and the Milliken team’s dedication to business ethics and continual improvement exemplifies the qualities that define a long-time honoree,” said Erica Salmon Byrne Ethisphere’s chief strategy officer and executive chair “Congratulations once again to Milliken for achieving this recognition.” Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Partners seek to exploit powerful and biodegradable compound in high-performance chemistries Medical/Hygiene is investing in and partnering with biomolecular technology company Tidal Vision Tidal Vision is developing products based on chitosan for critical industries Milliken’s investment will increase the availability of reliable responsibly sourced materials with biodegradable properties in multiple applications made possible by Tidal Vision’s proprietary technologies that are transforming chitosan – a powerful and biodegradable compound – into high-performance chemistries Chitosan is a refined derivative of chitin the second most abundant biopolymer on earth after cellulose It is found in the formation of structural cells in all insects Chitosan molecules and the enzymes to degrade them are abundant in the decomposition ecology of every ecosystem Chitosan is also the only industrial biopolymer that has a naturally positive electrostatic charge giving its a strong affinity to ions Tidal Vision says this property makes it useful in more than 400 applications on the market today that otherwise require problematic materials or chemicals The company also has a partnership with Leigh Fibers the largest textile fibre processing and upcycling company in North America with which it has formulated a scalable and eco-friendly solution for providing flame retardant and antimicrobial performance its Tidal-Tec solutions and are now displacing millions of pounds of synthetic chemicals in the textile industry prioritising partnerships that will drive meaningful growth,” said Halsey Cook “Our approach is grounded in thorough research and a commitment to creating lasting value for our customers.” “Tidal Vision is thrilled to partner with Milliken combining our complementary strengths to expand the use of chitosan-based chemistries into new applications on a global scale,” said Craig Kasberg “By replacing non-biodegradable alternatives at scale we’re driving meaningful environmental impact.” www.milliken.com www.TidalVision.com It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2023 to 2031.Europe luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring market is segmented into Germany European consumers have shown a growing inclination toward LVT flooring due to its durability This trend is particularly observed in Germany the value of residential renovation in Europe reached approximately US$ 498.5 billion in the year 2023 the construction revenue in Europe was valued at approximately US$ 1.45 trillion in 2023 which can replicate the look of natural materials such as hardwood and stone appeals to European consumers who value both style and practicality in their flooring 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Industries Inc and Kahrs BondCo AB are among the leading players in the Europe luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring market These companies are adopting mergers & acquisitions and product launches to expand their geographic presence and consumer base Introduction1.1 Research Report Guidance1.2 Market Segmentation2 Executive Summary2.1 Key Insights2.2 Market Attractiveness3 Research Methodology3.1 Secondary Research3.2 Primary Research4 Europe Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Market Landscape4.1 Overview4.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis4.3 Ecosystem Analysis4.3.1 Raw Material Suppliers4.3.2 Manufacturers4.3.3 Distributors/Suppliers4.3.4 End Users4.3.5 List of Vendors in the Value Chain5 Europe Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Market - Key Market Dynamics5.1 Europe Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Market - Key Market Dynamics5.2 Market Drivers5.2.1 Growing Residential Construction5.2.2 Cost-Effectiveness of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring5.3 Market Restraints5.3.1 Environmental Concerns5.4 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market data We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets Transport/​Aerospace, Sustainable Experts from two giants in the textiles and nonwovens supply chains provide their perspectives on the path to net zero manufacturing in the latest webinar from ITMAconnect that is now available to view online In a discussion chaired by Behnam Pourdeyhimi executive director of the Nonwovens Institute in North Carolina Indorama’s sustainable programs director for fibres and Jeff Strahan discuss in detail the comprehensive strategies their companies are putting in place in moving to a more sustainable future With sales of $16.6 billion in 2023 and 26,000 employees at more that 140 sites worldwide Indorama is the world’s largest fully-integrated producer and recycler of PET polyester and also a major supplier of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) to nonwovens manufacturers Between 2011 and 2023 it has recycled more than 21 billion PET bottles and in looking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by a further 30% by 2030 is investing $9 billion in advanced recycling and biobased technologies the company aims to be recycling 100 billion PET bottles annually and has also set targets to increase its use of biobased feedstocks from 1% to 16% and its use of circular feedstocks from 5% to 30% that will apply to 20% of its annual production “Our strategy is focused on optimising our global model and leveraging existing assets and we are investing in key new technologies that are ready to scale,” Mattelet says Mattelet observes that automotive customers are currently leading the field in the adoption of such technologies pushed by stricter regulations than the general textile and nonwovens industries “Circularity will initially come at a premium but the large-scale adoption that will hopefully follow will drive down costs,” she says “Financial and regulatory support is crucial in making the recycling industry more competitive and we believe there should be a mandatory percentage of recycled content in all new products put on the market going forward and rising over the years on our way to net zero.” is active across a range of sectors including speciality chemicals performance and protective textile materials and healthcare and has been granted more than 5,500 patents worldwide Around 8,000 people are employed at its 70 operations worldwide Jeff Strahan emphasises the importance of the UN’s Science-Based Targets (SBTs) relating to Scope 1 2 and 3 emissions which are already being adhered to by 39% of the world’s corporations – equating to almost $50 trillion of global annual business “The SBT’s now call for a commitment to reaching net zero by 2050 “Milliken is currently on target to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 direct emissions by 50% and our scope 3 indirect emissions by 30% in 2030 so its Scope 1 and 2 emissions are part of our scope 3 emissions.” Strahan emphasises the importance of energy as a lever for positive change with 24% of greenhouse gas emissions already subject to carbon tax “This is a staggering number already accounted for so carbon is going to cost money and it’s important to explore options for its reduction now in order to reduce future bills,” he observes Measures already implemented at Milliken include a €25 million investment in a co-generation energy plant cutting energy usage by 20% at one of its major integrated US sites Milliken is also a major supplier to the automotive industry with more than 50% of North American cars including at least one of its nonwoven components It has developed a system for recycling the waste material of one Tier 1 automotive customer that has already diverted 1.8 million pounds of waste from landfill or incineration since 2021 and is now exploring routes for also recycling the waste from OEM manufacturers Accommodating recycled fibres in Milliken’s own materials is also yielding impressive savings since 1kg of virgin PET chip equates to around 3.4 kg of CO2 emissions The substitution with recycled PET can yield a reduction of around 80% of CO2 emissions as well as a 60% reduction in the use of chemicals Milliken is also investing in partnerships, including with polypropylene recycler PureCycle, as well as with Circ, which is commercialising a process for recycling blended fabrics PP and PE remain the major plastics in use in the world and if we can develop circular systems for recycling them at scale we’ll have won,” Strahan concludes “The world went for plastics for good reason and their usage is not negative It’s just the waste we have to successfully handle now.” The ITMAconnect webinar can be viewed here www.itma.com Benji Bagwell joins Textile Division at Milliken & Company Taking further step towards circular economy Benjamin Milliken was arrested Thursday in Nacogdoches County and charged with freshwater fishing tournament fraud The charges stem from Milliken’s submission of a Legacy Class ShareLunker largemouth bass he caught at Lake Naconiche in February of 2024 Texas Parks and Wildlife officials said Milliken falsified his contest entry form According to a redacted image of the Nacogdoches County Sherrif’s Office booking summary and was released just 29 minutes after he was brought in “During the due diligence process this fall prior to distributing program prizes at the Toyota ShareLunker Banquet it was discovered that Milliken did not have a valid fishing license at the time the fish was caught and knowingly falsified the contest/tournament entry form.” Milliken has been disqualified from the program and cited for fishing without a valid license To qualify for the Legacy Class ShareLunkers program a bass must weigh more than 13 pounds and be caught during the spawning period of January through March The angler who made the catch can then loan the bass to Texas Parks and Wildlife for use in the state’s breeding programs Those anglers are eligible to receive prizes in excess of $10,000 Ben Milliken is set to begin his second year as a competitor on the Bassmaster Elite series. / BASSMilliken’s Official Response to the AllegationsLate Friday afternoon, as word of the arrest started showing up online, Milliken posted a multi-part statement on his Facebook page, Milliken Fishing saying his arrest was “due to a complete misunderstanding” and not related to any Bassmaster Elite tournament the incident arose while I was recreationally fishing I very much look forward to creating a video(s) explaining this entire situation I’m going to continue working seven days a week to film and produce the best fishing content possible to help spread my love of the outdoors and promote the sport of fishing to as many people as possible Thank you all for your patience and understanding.” The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of February 2nd He worked as a truck driver and in road construction David and Judy raised 6 children before his retirement in 1983 David and Judy owned several businesses which kept David busy during his early retirement and after selling the businesses purchased a motor home to follow their dreams of traveling David and Judy traveled extensively throughout the US for many years going as far as Alaska in their home on wheels They enjoyed seeing the countryside together until 2015 when they purchased their current home in Zumbrota David is survived by his wife Judy; Children Theresa (Bruce) Jeske and sisters Mollie (Leo) Riess and Velma (Art) Honeyman A Celebration of Life will be held on February 20th at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes from 3-6 pm (5421 Royal Place NW Rochester Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Milliken family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text a professional bass fisherman and popular YouTuber was arrested in Nacogdoches County on Thursday and charged with fishing tournament fraud This redacted image taken from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office booking summary shows Benjamin Milliken's arrest details a Bassmaster Elite Series Fisherman with a large YouTube following who is accused of cheating in the state’s ShareLunker bass program was arrested Thursday in Nacogdoches County and charged with freshwater fishing tournament fraud surrendered on the misdemeanor charge Thursday and was released quickly from the Nacogdoches County jail Milliken caught a Legacy Class ShareLunker largemouth bass at Lake Naconiche and falsified his contest entry form it was discovered that Milliken did not have a valid fishing license at the time the fish was caught and knowingly falsified the contest/tournament entry form,” Maggie Berger spokesman for Texas Parks and Wildlife said in an email Milliken was disqualified from the program and also cited for fishing without a valid license Legacy Class ShareLunkers are bass weighing more than 13 pounds caught during the spawning period of January through March Anglers can loan the bass to Texas Parks and Wildlife for use in the state’s breeding programs Milliken in a statement released on social media said his arrest was “due to a complete misunderstanding” and not related to any Bassmaster Elite tournament it’s best I wait,” he said Friday afternoon The arrest will not affect his YouTube work Milliken was named to the Bassmaster Elite Angler Advisory Board It was unclear Friday if his arrest would affect that position The Bass Angler Sportsman Society — the parent organization of Bassmaster — is looking into the details of the arrest and declined to comment further Friday “This is the first we have heard about this,” said Chad Gay Milliken has appeared in 19 Bassmaster tournaments and one Bassmaster Classic, according to his profile on the Bassmaster website He has five top 20 finishes and one first place win for career earnings of more than $181,000 and several of his videos have millions of views apiece Milliken has an endorsement deal with 6th Sense Fishing Josh Edwards’ email is josh.edwards@dailysentinel.com. 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