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 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 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 “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." 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 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 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 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 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 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 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" Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It’s with horrific sadness that I announce the passing of my husband but has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Don is preceded in death by his loving parents and Celeste (Willie) Milliken of Lafayette Don and Wanita are proud members of Faith Church in Summerville He was employed by Scientific Research Corp (SRC) for many years and retired from Honeywell Don was active with the following groups: Amateur Radio Club (KA3ZYP) FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) National Rifle Association of America (NRA) The family wants to thank everyone for all the prayers Queerner and staff at Summerville Medical Center Don has requested no funeral or memorial service to be held In lieu of flowers donations may be made to (wife) Wanita Milliken to help with the extensive medical bills and absence of life insurance Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation ~ Mt This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 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. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service Privacy Policy Community Guidelines FCC Public File EEO Public File Report FCC Applications Do Not Sell My Personal Information John was born in Bellville GA in 1937 and was raised by his grandparents in Vidalia GA He moved to Atlanta in his senior year where he graduated from Bass High School He attended Georgia Tech and earned an Associate’s Degree His career spanned over 30 years working his way up at Southern Bell Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill New Jersey and then back to Atlanta with Bell South where he was the Director of Planning and Strategic Development He designed and implemented data communication systems and was involved in protocols in the early development of the internet An achievement he was especially proud of was the design of data ground communications for NASA He then moved to Connecticut and worked for General DataComm where he oversaw the sales and manufacturing of electronic equipment He promptly jumped into public service where at age 60 he became a volunteer fireman was Chief Voter Registrar and on the Election Board He was on the Hospital Authority Board for Morgan Memorial Hospital where he implemented many changes that helped the hospital daughters Susan Blackburn (Marlin) of Sugar Hill and Gail Davis (Kent) of Eatonton He was predeceased by his grandparents Susan Ella Lynn and John Lester Lynn of Vidalia his parents Encell Lynn and Andrew Milliken A celebration of life will be held at First Methodist Church Greensboro Lake Oconee on Carey Station Road on Saturday May 3 © 2025 The Eatonton Messenger 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." 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.. Environmental Products & Services Chemical Chemical Computer & Electronics Do not sell or share my personal information: Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time) Martha Radeen Thomas was born on February 2 2025 at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker Her parents were Robert and Martha Milliken She was named after her mother but never liked her given name and so used her middle name She had a wonderful childhood with her older brother Gene and her younger brother Larry She was enamored by his attractive baseball uniform and made it her mission to meet him Apparently it worked as they were married May 12 To say that Pat and Radeen loved life to the fullest in the 1980’s would be an understatement Pat and Radeen joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and were sealed for time and all eternity on November 10 Radeen quickly gained a fast testimony of the Gospel which carried her through some of her most difficult days She faced each new challenge with courage and determination Her son Spencer served an honorable mission for the church and feeding the missionaries became one of her favorite pastimes Radeen is survived by her eternal companion Pat; son Gene and Larry; and last but definitely not least She loved her grandchildren more than life itself Her sweet grandson Riley predeceased her in 2020 Please join us to Celebrate Radeen's life at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints For those unable to attend in person, you are welcome to use the following link to participate virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81241801851?pwd=BMbGchTfVMvrQNYVKxoEnALvGCTV9s.1 Meeting ID: 818 6346 3205  /  Passcode: Radeen The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Parker/Main Street Chapel Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Jonah Milliken is seeking the Democratic nomination for Williamsport city council in the May 20 primary election Milliken is director of BAYADA Home Health Care’s Williamsport Skilled Nursing office Milliken is a graduate of both Williamsport Area High School and Lycoming College but was eventually drawn back to Williamsport by his love for the community and a desire to build a meaningful career in his hometown Jonah said he brings a strong background in organizational leadership His campaign centers on tackling two of Williamsport’s most pressing challenges: a declining population and a growing budget deficit — issues that impact everything from housing and vacant properties to the future of City Hall Jonah is actively engaged in community service He serves on the boards of the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation and the Lycoming and Clinton County Joinder Health and Services Advisory Board He is also the Board President of the Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity Jonah believes that good governance starts with listening His campaign emphasizes inclusive engagement ensuring that all neighborhoods have a voice He also believes in strengthening partnerships with city and nonprofit leaders to create a more vibrant To learn more or get involved with his campaign visit the “Jonah Milliken for Williamsport City Council” page on Facebook A pilot bike path to Shaw Place Park and possible connection to Brandon Park and the Susquehanna Riverwalk might be .. 2024 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland following a period of declining health a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Rehill) Milliken and had been a lifelong resident Until her retirement she worked for years as a secretary for the New England Telephone Company and its later iteration Ann loved spending time with her family and traveling with them or with friends she also had a special affinity for the Boston Bruins and was an ardent lifelong fan Arthur Milliken of Marlborough and Donna Wilgus of Hudson and several nieces Ann was also a sister of the late Robert Milliken and Lorraine Muizulis and great-aunt of Chad Milliken Family and friends will honor and remember Ann’s life by gathering for a graveside service at 9 a.m Memorial donations may be made to the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence, 10 Green Way, Wayland, MA 01778  or at https://gscommunitycare.org/Good-Shepherd-Hospice-Residence 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 General Manufacturing General Manufacturing Mining & Metals Mining & Metals 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 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 14at11Penn State Milliken’s Three Home Runs Power Ohio State Past Penn State4/13/2025 2:57:00 PM | Softball Buckeyes earn the series win with a 14-11 triumph COLUMBUS, Ohio – Reagan Milliken became just the third Buckeye to ever hit three home runs in a game as Ohio State (33-10-1 8-5) clinch a series win over Penn State with a 14-11 victory on Sunday afternoon at Beard Field in State College Milliken went 4-for-5 with home runs in the fourth She drove in five runs and paced an offensive attack that finish the day with 15 hits Milliken joins Amy Haug and Jamee Juarez as the only other Buckeye to hit three home runs in a game Juarez did it most recently against Oregon on Feb In addition to Milliken's big day, Morgan Frye went 3-for-3 with a three-run double in the fifth inning. Jasmyn Burns also collected three hits and scored three times while Skylar Limon drove in three runs. The Flyers are currently 19-13 on the season and are on a four-game winning streak headed into today's series finale at Loyola Chicago. Wednesday will be the 18th meeting all time between Ohio State and Dayton with the Buckeyes holding a 15-2 advantage in the series. Last season, Ohio State won 6-2 in Columbus. Receive the Latest News & Promotions Ohio University Chillicothe is bidding farewell to Dean Roberta Milliken according to an announcement from Vice Provost Lewatis McNeal Milliken has served in higher education for more than 29 years with her career beginning at Ohio University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Master of Arts in English Literature She later received a Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval Language and Literature from the University of Toledo “Roberta Milliken’s leadership over the past four and a half years has been transformational for Ohio University Chillicothe,” McNeal said in the announcement and community partnerships has left a lasting impact on our university and the greater Chillicothe area.” Milliken spent 24 years at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth before joining Ohio University Chillicothe chair of the English and Humanities Department and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Milliken was appointed dean of campus and community relations at Ohio University Chillicothe she orchestrated its 75th-anniversary celebration and played a pivotal role in refreshing campus spaces including the art galleries and the Stevenson Center Milliken also fostered significant community partnerships These collaborations contributed to the growth and development of key academic programs at Ohio University Chillicothe She helped establish new scholarship and internship opportunities for students including the OHIO Chillicothe Student Resource and Emergency Fund and the Bruce Lombardo Internship with the Hopewell National Historical Park Milliken also hosted the inaugural Women of Distinction event which celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding women who have contributed to the growth and success of Ross County during Women’s History Month “My time at OHIO Chillicothe has been one of the best and most gratifying experiences of my professional life,” Milliken said in the announcement “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with community members and OHIO Chillicothe faculty and staff All are extraordinary in their commitment to ensuring local students have access to the quality higher education at OHIO Chillicothe.” She expressed her gratitude for the campus community caring and engaged nature of the staff and faculty “I am filled with gratitude and admiration for the outstanding people who helped us energize and grow our campus so that it might better serve the students and future leaders in our Central Ohio region and beyond,” Milliken said a son of the late Carl “Bill” and Ruth Evelyn Jennings Milliken Dave is survived by four children; John (Helen) Milliken “Pooh” Petchsangrojn of Bangkok Thailand sisters-in-law; Janet (Phil) Post of Lebanon Leonard Hoppes and many cousins and nieces and nephews Dave was a 1959 graduate of Chillicothe High School and was an 8-year member of the United States Army Reserves Dave was an entrepreneur and civil servant many times over purchasing the Frankfort Dairy Cone in 1968 where many meals and cups of coffee were served He and Judy additionally owned Mitch’s Restaurant Dave owned and operated D&J Construction with his sons and many homes and businesses in Frankfort and surrounding communities were made better by Dave’s hands Dave was a bus driver for 33 years for Adena Local Schools He served as Concord Township Trustee for over 30 years He was an inaugural member of the Concord Township Emergency Services He was a founding member of the Frankfort Lions Club He was a member of the Joseph Ellsworth White Post 483 Frankfort American Legion Frankfort Masonic Lodge 309 Free & Accepted Masons Dave and Judy served as Chillicothe Paints host parents for more than 30 years Dave enjoyed driving his 1931 model A in Shriners’ Hillbilly parades He also loved family events and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events Dave and Judy enjoyed wintering at Tropic Isle Park Palmetto FL and have many friends from around the country Dave attended Walnut Street Church and most recently Freedom Ministries 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 When Mary Sue Milliken co-founded Regarding Her in the early days of the pandemic she wasn’t entirely sure what it would become “We didn’t know what it was going to be,” she says “hence the name.” But what started as an emergency response to support women-owned restaurants in Los Angeles quickly evolved into something much more lasting: a nonprofit platform dedicated to accelerating the careers of women in food and beverage and fostering community across generations Regarding Her has become one of the most robust and nimble organizations of its kind with 1,000 members across Los Angeles and North Orange County and programming that ranges from educational workshops and accelerator grants to collaborative dinners and public festivals and active mentor whose career has always combined advocacy with action Regarding Her set out to serve women entrepreneurs at every stage of their culinary careers “Over 50 percent of culinary students are women,” Milliken points out “but fewer than 20 percent hold executive roles That’s a huge drop-off.” Regarding Her was created to help bridge that gap offering support where the industry historically has not Regarding Her hosts year-round workshops on everything from marketing to financial literacy connects early-stage operators with seasoned restaurateurs through mentorship programs and organizes collaborative events that pair “OG chefs” like Milliken or Nancy Silverton with rising talent across LA That mentorship is more than symbolic—it’s hands-on “Nancy did a beautiful dinner last year during Women’s History Month with Danielle from Amiga Amore,” Milliken recalls “She was so thrilled to cook alongside her.” These kinds of chef-to-chef partnerships help demystify the industry and offer a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to be a solo endeavor Regarding Her’s flagship initiative is its 10-week accelerator program which supports women whose businesses are generating between $500,000 and $1.5 million annually and are ready to grow The cohort meets regularly throughout the year supported by a grant component and a curriculum of targeted coursework “We’ve now graduated 30 women,” Milliken says But just as important as the programming is the peer support system Regarding Her fosters “We have an internal platform where people can ask for help—anything from ‘my electrician’s ghosted me’ to ‘does anyone have an extra table base?’” Milliken says “It’s that hyper-local connectivity that makes this work.” Each March, Regarding Her brings its mission to the forefront with the Women’s History Month Festival a citywide celebration of women in food and beverage the festival has grown into one of the most dynamic showcases of female culinary talent in the country featuring over 80 events across Los Angeles County and special menus—all designed to spotlight the resilience Events are hosted in neighborhoods from Venice to Highland Park offering locals and visitors alike the chance to experience the strength of the Regarding Her community firsthand This year’s festival carries a particularly meaningful tone In response to the devastating January wildfires Regarding Her launched a fire relief fund to provide microgrants to women-owned businesses that experienced significant losses “We’re giving out 20 to 25 grants,” Milliken says “The women in our network show up when it matters—and this festival is one way to honor that.” While Regarding Her is rooted in Los Angeles The organization has already begun piloting programs in other regions with a goal to expand into 20 cities over the next five years Her focus remains on supporting women operators at all levels—whether through mentorships or accelerator programs—and continuing to build the kind of community she believes is essential for real progress “And the goal is to bring that model to more cities the late-night calls between restaurateurs the fire relief funds—is rooted in one belief: that hospitality can “This industry attracts women like crazy,” she says “But it hasn’t historically supported them once they’re in.” Changing that means more than offering a seat at the table—it means reshaping the table entirely Whether she’s mentoring early-career chefs or helping women find their footing as entrepreneurs Milliken remains focused on the same goal she’s carried throughout her career: to create a food world that is more inclusive “the better this industry is going to become.” 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 “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,” Maggie Berger 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 & Wildlife for use in the state’s breeding programs Those anglers are eligible to receive prizes in excess of $10,000 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 the incident arose while I was recreationally fishing I very much look forward to creating a video(s) explaining this entire situation it’s best I wait,” he said Friday afternoon The arrest will not affect his YouTube work 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.” 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 there are no recent results for popular commented articles 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how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (43) makes a diving catch during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports fans seem to either see a future All-Star or someone best suited for a super-utility role For anyone who will bring up his ridiculous defense in center field you’ll get the reminder that he’s a threat to chase any pitch out of the zone and the last guy to ever draw a walk While Rafaela was forced to handle shortstop for a significant portion of the season with Trevor Story down it was clear when he was in center field that he had a gear very few guys could reach He finished 8th in MLB in Outfield DRS (12) with only 634.1 innings but had his overall defensive metrics brought down due to a steep learning curve as an everyday shortstop (-2 DRS Before Rafaela’s 2024 season, no player in MLB history had ever played 60 games at both shortstop and center field. The closest players to ever accomplish the feat were Chris Taylor in 2018 and Mickey Stanley in 1969 That’s special territory for a 23-year-old rookie but one that points to an extremely rare level of athleticism and versatility especially when factoring in his short cameos at third base Throughout the offseason, the Red Sox front office has made it seem like they’re not too focused on Rafaela playing anywhere besides center field. Craig Breslow has said his preference is to keep him there as much as possible But it’s fair to wonder how possible that will be for Alex Cora especially with Roman Anthony having already torn up Triple-A at the end of 2024 and Roman Anthony could be the best outfield in all of baseball for years to come with all 3 expected to be above-average on both sides of the ball Abreu is fresh off a Gold Glove in the hardest right field in the sport and Anthony has shown the ability to handle center field throughout the minors even if he’s best suited for a corner long-term That turns the focus to the offensive side of things which is where Rafaela’s biggest red flags come into play which was the 4th-worst mark for any qualified regular last season the most concerning aspect was Rafaela’s swing-decisions which was always the biggest issue with his offensive profile He finished in the 1st percentile for Chase Rate he struggled to make hard contact with an Average Exit Velocity ranking in the 12th percentile and a K% in the 22nd percentile While Rafaela’s defense has a chance to be generational it’s going to be hard to justify playing him over any of the names above if his bat isn’t close to league-average His closest comparisons in terms of batted ball data last season were Christian Encarnacion-Strand None of those guys are confused for big league regulars right now but Sosa stands out as an intriguing example of what a versatile bench piece can do for a contender on a yearly basis Rafaela does offer the Red Sox another right-handed bat which feels crucial with where the lineup is at in terms of balancing right now Rafaela struggled badly against LHP last season with a 62 wRC+ It’s hard to justify a strict platoon with him or Abreu especially with Rob Refsnyder on the roster many might cite Rafaela’s extension from last spring as a reason he can’t be on the bench He’s carrying a $6.25 MM AAV on his 8-year That’s exactly what Harrison Bader signed for with the Twins earlier this week but he’ll offer his typical elite defense in center field My guess is Anthony will likely start the season at Triple-A for a short period of time with Kristian Campbell in the big leagues so Rafaela will have a chance to prove himself as an everyday regular That puts a lot of pressure on him to show that he’s taken a significant step forward if he wants to push the Red Sox into some uncomfortable conversations about Abreu or maybe even Duran down the road My hopes aren’t high of Rafaela ever showing he deserves playing time over those two Rafaela has also reportedly put on some weight this offseason so maybe that helps him tap into some more power and not run out of gas down the stretch His 33 wRC+ in September was by far his worst of any month June-July ended up being Rafaela’s peak as a rookie Rafaela offers upside with 87th percentile Sprint Speed He was able to steal 19 bags but he was also caught 10 different times as well You can see the path to him being in the realm of a 20/20 guy if things click right which isn’t going to beat out the likes of Duran Taking away Rafaela’s versatility feels like you’re deleting what might be his second best tool we’ve seen an injury or two make or break seasons for the Red Sox and having a guy like Rafaela always ready to step-in could go a long way with a fully fleshed out roster he’ll always be a defensive replacement or pinch-runner late in matchups Manuel Margot started 70 games for the Twins last season but appeared in 129 total while serving in a similar role This isn’t supposed to be some tear down of Rafaela I often get categorized as a hater of the player because I don’t believe it’s a profile that should be awarded an automatic starting position moving forward If he can’t start targeting the right pitches to do damage on then he’s going to continue to induce weak contact which leaves him as a victim of whether his BABIP luck is going to be good or not Rafaela is compared to Ezequiel Tovar quite a bit because both have similar concerns in terms of chase and swing-and-miss Tovar is a year younger than Rafaela and just posted a 3.7 fWAR for the Rockies because of his elite defense at shortstop He was only able to muster a 95 wRC+ while playing 81 home games at Coors Field (Tovar was awful at home that was significantly better than what Rafaela was able to do in 2024 because Tovar was able to barrel up balls more frequently It seems like the Red Sox are hoping to get Rafaela stronger instead of trying to completely re-work his approach again You only have to go back to early September to remember that Cora is a believer in Rafaela offensively “He’s going to be a good offensive player… as a 23-year-old kid he’s learning at this level.” Just like last year he will need to make his mark early with the Roman Empire looking to take over the city of Boston That shouldn’t be bad news for the Red Sox it might be putting Rafaela in the best position to succeed moving forward Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before 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 spokesman for Texas Parks and Wildlife said in an email Anglers can loan the bass to Texas Parks and Wildlife for use in the state’s breeding programs Milliken has appeared in 19 Bassmaster tournaments and one Bassmaster Classic, according to his profile on the Bassmaster website Josh Edwards’ email is josh.edwards@dailysentinel.com. Andrew Hodge’s email is andrew.hodge@dailysentinel.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox on our publication days Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Get the latest breaking news from The Daily Sentinel newsroom Get the latest local and national police report updates every day in your inbox  Receive monthly updates on the latest issues of Charm East Texas magazine Sign up to receive emails about our exciting Deals We are continuing to highlight small businesses that are "Locally Loved" We headed up to Bethpage to check out The Ole' Milliken Store It is a general store and restaurant with delicious home cooked food "We’re proud to bring back the charm of the old-fashioned general store with a modern touch Whether you’re stopping by for a home-cooked meal or joining us for one of our many community events you’ll always find a warm welcome here," their website said Locally Loved segments aim to highlight different small businesses recommended by you at home If you have a place you want me to check out email me at: Cole.Johnson@NewsChannel5.com RALEIGH 2025 — A new $1.5 million investment from Milliken & Company will further elevate groundbreaking research at NC State’s Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC)  through a five-year The newly named Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Textile Protection and Comfort Center housed within the Wilson College of Textiles The center will continue to build on its global reputation for advancing innovation and enhancing comfort in high-performance protective apparel This important work safeguards first responders military personnel and other frontline workers who depend on protective fabrics to keep them safe secure and able to perform in the line of duty TPACC remains the only academic center in the United States that researches tests and evaluates the comfort and protective performance of textile materials garments and ensemble systems in one location As a global manufacturing leader focusing on the science of materials flooring and performance textile materials for a variety of industries transforms industries and ensures that NC State remains a global leader in the field.” TPACC has generated nearly $80 million in research and technical service awards since its founding in 1994 using the center’s 9,500-square-foot state-of-the-art laboratories Source: NC State University – University Communications announced today it has acquired 100% of Anderson Wind Farm ("Anderson") from an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Anderson is a 14.95MW New Mexico. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed Anderson generates over 50,000 MWh of electricity per year The project achieved commercial operations in 2014 and sells power to Western Farmers Electric Cooperative under a long-term power purchase agreement "This transaction marks a significant milestone for Pacolet's Power & Infrastructure portfolio as we expand into wind energy for the first time and increase our presence in the Southwest We are excited to collaborate with our new partners and local regulatory authorities to advance our mission of delivering renewable energy solutions to the communities we serve," said William Crawford Co-Head and Chief Investment Officer of Pacolet Power & Infrastructure "Anderson is a high-quality asset that aligns with our sustainability goals while also delivering enhanced value for our shareholders We are excited about this transaction and hope to pursue additional wind energy investments in the region." Vinson & Elkins served as legal advisor for Pacolet on the transaction SC., Pacolet is a family-owned investment firm that owns and manages power & infrastructure and real estate assets located across the United States Pacolet's Power & Infrastructure consists of a diverse set of power an industrial utilities company and a substantial solar and landfill gas portfolio Pacolet Real Estate has a national portfolio of industrial and currently focuses on multi-family and industrial warehouse development in the Southeast the Southwest and Southern California In both Divisions, Pacolet seeks to positively impact the communities in which it operates and be a steward of the environment from a generational perspective https://www.pacoletmilliken.com and its wholly owned subsidiary Bushy Park announced today that Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Utilities Alternative Energies Banking & Financial Services Doug Milliken was named the Head Coach of the Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving programs prior to the start of the 2010-11 campaign Milliken has coached Spartan student-athletes to a combined 21 individual and seven relay NCAA All-American finishes and he has twice headed a University Athletic Association Coaching Staff of the Year The CWRU swimming and diving programs had their best season in a generation in 2023-24 with 11 members of the squad receiving All-America honors Nine members of the women's team and two members of the men's team qualified for the NCAA Championships and were named All-Americans its third-best finish in program history and highest since 2003 while the men's squad placed 33rd in the nation and junior diver Abigail Wilkov and sophomore swimmer Claire Kozma each received CSC Academic All-America honors Milliken won his 100th dual as coach of the CWRU men's team on November 4 with the Spartans defeating Rochester 227-60 five members of the women's swimming and diving team qualified for the NCAA Championships with sophomore diver Abigail Wilkov earning All-America honors in the 1-meter (7th) and 3-meter (10th) dives The men's team set six school records during the season and recorded 10 NCAA B cut times Both squads went 4-2 in dual meets and were consistently ranked in the top 25 nationally both Spartan programs tied for fifth in Division III in grade point average earning CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honors following both the fall and spring semesters Following a year off from competition due to the pandemic three Spartans qualified for the 2022 NCAA Championships First-year diver Abigail Wilkov earned All-America honors after finishing seventh in the three-meter dive at the national championship meet The women's team broke two school records while going 6-1 in dual meets and the men's team set seven school records and went 4-3 in dual meets Both teams were ranked in the top 20 nationally during the season and both squads earned CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honors for their work academically in the fall semester five Spartan women qualified for the 2020 NCAA Championships The women posted a 7-2 dual meet record and broke three school records while the men went 6-2 in dual meets and set five new school records the Spartan women finished the fall semester with a team grade point average of 3.63 the 10th-highest among NCAA Division III teams recognized The CWRU men recorded a 3.39 GPA during the semester senior Suhan Mestha claimed an individual All-America honor at the 2019 NCAA Championships Mestha earned All-UAA honors in both the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard freestyle at the annual conference meet while one school record fel during the campaign The 2017-18 Spartan women saw four members earn All-America accolades in one individual event and the 200-yard medley relay seven school records fell during the campaign while one school record fell during the campaign Milliken led the 2016-17 Spartans to dual-meet records of 8-2 on both the men's and women's side Junior Drew Hamilton claimed two All-America honors at the 2017 NCAA Championships the Spartan men finished the spring semester with a team grade point average of 3.61 the fifth highest among the NCAA Division III teams recognized The CWRU women recorded a 3.58 GPA during the semester The 2015-16 Spartan men saw five members earn All-America accolades in two individual events and the 800-yard freestyle relay for the second-straight season eight school records fell during the campaign and the Spartans won the UAA Championship in the 800-yard freestyle relay the first conference relay title in the program's history the women went a program-best 10-1-1 in dual meets while four records fell during the campaign Milliken led the 2014-15 Spartans to dual-meet records of 8-1 on the men's side and 5-4 on the women's side while mentoring UAA Rookie of the Year Drew Hamilton  Four Spartans claimed All-America honors at the 2015 NCAA Championships the Spartan men (8-2) set nine schools records and won a fourth consecutive team title at the Wooster Invitational Senior Sean Nickley became the program’s first men’s All-American since 2009 and classmate Heath Hudgins earned CWRU’s Bill Sudeck Outstanding Student-Athlete Award The Spartan women (6-4) broke five school records and senior Maggie Dillione earned the third and fourth All-American finishes of her career Dillione was also named CWRU’s Glenn and Peggy Nicholls Female Athlete of the Year During both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons he and his assistants were tabbed as the UAA Men's Coaching Staff of the Year The second award came after the Spartan men matched the best UAA Championship finish in program history finishing third at the conference championship meet In addition to their success in the pool under Milliken the Spartans have earned CSCAA Scholar All-America honors during each of his 12 seasons Milliken’s pre-CWRU resume includes 11 years of coaching and administrative experience at the collegiate level he helped the University of Chicago women and men to respective second- and third-place finishes at the UAA Championship marking the best performances for each team in school history he was named as a member of the UAA Coaching Staff of the Year the programs combined to produce eight All-Americans and 35 All-UAA selections Milliken served as athletic recruiting coordinator at North Park University (Ill.) from 2004-06 and as an assistant men’s and women’s swim coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Ind.) from 2002-04 Milliken got his start in coaching at his alma mater where he spent three years as a student assistant He graduated from DePauw in 2001 and received his bachelor’s degree in communications He later earned a master’s degree in recreation and sport management from Indiana State University in 2004 he was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development in addition to his responsibilities with the Swimming and Diving team  Milliken is the advisor for the CWRU Association of Student Athletes while also serving as a liason for compliance Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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 Milliken & Company has announced it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear The company stated that its offering ensures access to a complete system from a single U.S.-based supplier enabling garment manufacturers to test the layers as a system Milliken emphasized the importance of maintaining a chain of custody to reduce delays and facilitate faster distribution of protective gear to firefighters Senior Vice President of Protective Fabrics for Milliken said: “Milliken is proud to be the only U.S we’re proud that these fabrics exceed performance standards.” Milliken’s three non-PFAS composites are branded as Horizon™ The Horizon outer shell is lightweight and designed to maintain its strength and appearance over time flame-resistant moisture barrier that surpasses NFPA 1971-2018 standards Equinox is a thermal liner designed for moisture management Milliken’s products aim to provide high levels of safety and functionality while meeting industry needs for non-PFAS solutions Independent testing demonstrated that Milliken’s composites exceeded the performance criteria outlined in NFPA 1971-2018 despite reduced requirements in the newly published NFPA 1970-2025 standard Testing results showed the Horizon/Assure/Equinox 3-layer composite achieved a Total Heat Loss (THL) of 275 and a Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) rating of 40.9 The Horizon/Assure/Equinox 2-layer composite achieved a THL of 293 and a TPP of 38.2 exceeding the NFPA requirements of 205 for THL and 35 for TPP ensuring 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