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New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Congressional intern for Kansas Republican shot and killed by stray bullet in DC
A 21-year-old congressional intern for Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Washington, DC, on Monday evening, according to police. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a rising senior at University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Isenberg School of Management, was shot alongside two other victims when multiple suspects emerged from their vehicle and opened fire, the Metropolitan Police Department said. 3 Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was shot on Monday and died Tuesday. Linkedin Tarpinian-Jachym, who police said was not the intended target, was unconscious when authorities arrived at the scene. The other victims, a woman and a 16-year-old boy, were both conscious. All three were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, but Tarpinian-Jachym died Tuesday, the department said. The other two victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. 3 Tarpinian-Jachym worked as an intern for US Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas. Bloomberg via Getty Images Estes and his wife Susan offered their condolences to Tarpinian-Jachym's family in a statement. 'I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile. We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas' 4th District and the country,' Estes said. Tarpinian-Jachym was pursuing a BBA in Finance with a minor in Political Science, according to his LinkedIn. He was a dedicated public servant with four years of varied government experience under his belt. 3 Tarpinian-Jachym was set to graduate early with a BBA in Finance and a minor in Political Science next year. Getty Images He was set to earn his typical four-year degree early, according to his LinkedIn. The vehicle used by the gunmen was found, but no arrests have been made, police said. The department is offering a reward up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the group's arrest and convictions, which is usually offered for any homicide in the district.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UMass Amherst awards $65K to student ventures at Innovation Challenge finale
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – A kinetic energy startup and an AI-powered nutrition app were among five student ventures awarded a share of $65,000 during an entrepreneurial pitch competition at UMass. 'Innovation Challenge: The Final' is the University of Massachusetts Amherst's premier entrepreneurial pitch competition hosted by the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship. The event, held April 24 at the university's historic Old Chapel, marked the culmination of the academic year's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community programming at the Isenberg School of Management. Five finalist teams pitched their ventures before a live audience and a panel of accomplished alumni judges, including Norman 'Bud' Robertson '72, William 'Bill' Firestone '78, Chris Velis '89, Amy Hudson and Myron Kassaraba. Diel Technologies, a team developing cutting-edge kinetic energy-harvesting technology for the wearable tech market, earned the competition's top prize. Judges praised the team's forward-thinking approach and focus on sustainable energy solutions. Team members: Ben Hyjek '25, College of Engineering Flo Sabatini '25, College of Engineering Rishi Nandurbarkar '25, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences Max Loper '25, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences PlateMate, an AI-driven mobile app that estimates calorie and nutrient content from photos of meals, secured second place. The app aims to empower users to make healthier dietary choices using computer vision and food databases. Team member: Haamed Rahman '27, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences This fast-growing platform simplifies the student housing search nationwide, already serving more than 5,600 college campuses. helps students find rentals, roommates and sublets with ease. Team members: Samyak Choudhary '25, Isenberg School of Management Arman Agarwal '24, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences A local online marketplace that combines sustainable fashion, community service and e-commerce, X-Change Thrift earned recognition for its commitment to conscious consumerism and local partnerships. Team members: Grant Cooney '25, Isenberg School of Management Jack Mandy '25, Isenberg School of Management Manny Baczewski '27, Isenberg School of Management Mathew Cunningham '25, Isenberg School of Management Blending hydroponic agriculture and small business innovation, Supreme Microgreens is bringing fresh produce and plant-based wellness products to regional markets while emphasizing sustainability. Team member: Alexander Ayanian '26, Isenberg School of Management, Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Graduate School 'The ingenuity and professionalism these students demonstrated, from hardware design to digital experiences, speak volumes about the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at UMass Amherst,' said Gregory Thomas, executive director of the Berthiaume Center. The Innovation Challenge: The Final is part of the Berthiaume Center's larger mission to support entrepreneurial thinking on campus. In addition to pitch events, the center offers boot camps, access to incubators, and mentorship opportunities year-round to both current students and alumni up to 10 years post-graduation. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
