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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Beyoncé's Father Joins HBCU as Executive-in-Residence
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Prairie View A&M University, one of the nation's leading HBCU institutions, is taking its commitment to academic excellence and cultural relevance to new heights with the launch of a Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program. At its helm: Dr. Mathew Knowles, the music mogul and business strategist best known for shaping the global careers of Destiny's Child with his daughter Beyoncé. Dr. Knowles, a celebrated architect of pop culture, will serve as the program's inaugural Executive-in-Residence for the 2025–2026 academic year. His appointment signals more than a marquee name on campus; it reflects the institution's growing effort to fuse classroom learning with real-world industry leadership. Over the course of two semesters, Knowles will lead four master classes in partnership with PVAMU's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Department of Languages and Communication. Students will explore branding, media strategy, entrepreneurship, and narrative power-disciplines Knowles has mastered through decades of influence in entertainment and business. Titles like "From Solopreneur to Entrepreneur" and "Strategic Visibility: Brand, Business, and the Power of the Narrative" speak to Knowles' mission: teaching students not only how to build ventures, but how to shape stories that move markets and culture alike. Knowles' residency includes faculty development sessions to help educators integrate entrepreneurial thinking and storytelling into their curricula-ensuring his impact extends beyond the lecture hall. The Knowles family's bond with HBCUs is more than symbolic. Beyoncé, a fierce advocate for HBCU culture, famously channeled the experience in her Homecoming performance at Coachella. She's also backed that admiration with major investments-including her recent donation to support the HBCU band program at Texas Southern University. Now, Mathew Knowles' appointment at Prairie View A&M brings that connection full circle. As he steps into the classroom, he joins a growing number of cultural icons turning to HBCUs not just as alma maters or philanthropic partners-but as places to educate, innovate, and inspire the next generation of leaders. With over $100 million in business exits, corporate partnerships with brands like L'Oréal and Samsung, and a rare Master of Influence Award from the National Speakers Association, Knowles brings more than star power-he brings a blueprint. His residency at PVAMU marks a new chapter in how HBCUs are redefining higher education: integrating celebrity, entrepreneurship, and academic rigor to offer students access to unmatched real-world opportunities. In many ways, Prairie View A&M's latest move affirms what the Knowles family has always known-and what Beyoncé declared through her Coachella homage: HBCUs are not just relevant; they are revolutionary. The post Beyoncé's Father Joins HBCU as Executive-in-Residence appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Newport Beach artist transforms children's drawings into collages that ‘pop'
Art adorns much of the space in C.C. Knowles' Corona del Mar home. It's eclectic, and also deeply personal, as Knowles created it all herself. She's proud of the output, but she knows it's not marketable. Her best friend from college, Julie Teel, would sometimes offer good-natured ribbing, telling her that she needed to find something that people wanted to buy. During one commiserating session, Teel told Knowles she should create collages based on children's drawings. That suggestion led to Knowles' new business, Attic to Art, was launched last fall. Empty nesters can now have full walls, as Knowles puzzles and converts their children's scribblings into art pieces with a wood base that are highly displayable. Georgianne Ramm of Newport Beach is a happy customer. Her daughters Katie and Kelly are both now in their mid-20s, but Ramm had much of their artwork from nearly two decades ago at Andersen Elementary School just sitting in her attic. 'I had asked my daughters at Christmastime, 'Do you guys want this stuff?'' Ramm said. 'They were like, 'Throw it away.' But then I saw what C.C. had done for my friend Tracy, so I went through the art.' Knowles produced a 36-inch by 36-inch piece for each daughter, and Ramm gifted them to Katie and Kelly as Easter presents. Her hope is that down the road, it will be in their babies' nurseries as a generational gift. 'C.C. is so talented, and she did such an incredible job,' Ramm said. 'She positioned things well. The whole process was really cool. Cutting everything, sorting it, positioning it. She would always email me pictures and ask my opinion.' Knowles said she's made about 36 collages so far through Attic to Art and she's constantly working on more in her home studio. The retired elementary school teacher started off testing out pieces with her own children, Olivia, a junior at USC and Kaelen, an incoming senior at Corona del Mar High School. Parents will typically drop off buckets of their children's artwork at her home, often putting Post-it notes on pieces that they want to have featured and are important to them. Knowles keeps them involved through the process of creating their order, which usually takes about two to three weeks. She enjoys the process of puzzling the art, but there's more to it than that. She adds color to sketches that are on white paper with paint. 'It's not just a bunch of stuff shoved together,' she said. 'I'm looking for it to make not so much a story, but just a good flow. Is it kind of funny? Are there pieces right next to each other that make you laugh or are such a weird juxtaposition that they're funny?' When the art is formed and the parents have approved, Knowles tacks the piece with a quick-drying glue before applying two rounds of Mod Podge, a glue, sealer and finish. Finally, she'll apply paper tape on the piece before spray painting the sides in her garage. The final step is two coats of resin epoxy, which makes the piece 'pop' and also protects it. She signs the back of the collage, but also notes there that the art was created by the child and collected by the parent. Knowles said she charges $100 per square foot, but the result is often priceless for her clients. 'There's something so special about it,' said Leslie Ann Harty, a Newport Beach mother who had two art pieces made featuring work by her 10-year-old daughter, Everly. Harty said she painted the wall in her living room matte black, so that the artwork really stands out. 'When you're looking at it, it's like you're having a long-lost conversation with your child when they were 3, 4, 5 years old, you know?' she said. 'You remember that time. Who doesn't want to save that feeling forever?' Colleen Taricani does. She has known Knowles for about 15 years and said she was one of the first Attic to Art clients, getting a pair of pieces done for her college-age children, Joey and Kate. 'Not only are they just these modern, amazing pieces of art, but they highlight the essence of each of my children in a profound way,' Taricani said. 'This whole project was so perfect for C.C. to take on, because it's using things that have already been created and then turning them into something else. That's her sweet spot in all of the art that she creates.' Knowles said she's thought about renting studio space elsewhere, but at this point the business remains a home-based operation. Of course, that can mean some growing pains. Last December, she accidentally left a 5-gallon jug of resin epoxy on the floor of her garage, then pulled her car in. The walls and items in the Knowles family garage have been a lot stickier since that day. 'It's a huge mess,' she said with a laugh. 'My husband hates what I've done to our garage.' She can rest easy knowing that her clients love the creations she makes out of items that were often long-forgotten. 'I'm happy that I got to know a lot of people that are kind of in the same boat I'm in.' she said. 'Our kids are leaving us, and we're trying to figure out where we are now in life. We're not old, we're not young. We're still parents, but we're not parenting as much. I've met a lot of kindred spirits through doing this.'
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing King Mack's 2025 season after return to Penn State
You've heard of Return of the King and Return of the Mack, but this offseason marked the return of King Mack, a former 4-star safety. Mack committed to Penn State out of high school and spent his freshman season in Happy Valley before transferring to Alabama for one season. After a year with the Crimson Tide, Mack transferred back to Penn State, where he'll likely become a contributor on the two-deep in 2025. Here's a preview of his 2025 season with the Nittany Lions. 2024 in review In his lone season in Tuscaloosa, Mack saw time as a rotational piece, recording 14 tackles. The Crimson Tide took a step back in its first year led by coach Kalen DeBoer, finishing the regular season 9-3 before losing to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Biggest question in 2025 Mack's biggest question in 2025 is how he'll adapt to new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme. Knowles has said his defense will be a combination of what he ran at Ohio State and what Penn State ran last year under Tom Allen, but Mack has no experience with either scheme. Knowles has been praised for his creativity, specifically on blitz packages, but his playbook can be hard to learn in one season. 2025 will be a success if… This season will be a success if Mack sees a significant bump in playing time, setting the stage for him to take over as a starter in 2026. With veteran safety Zakee Wheatley likely to depart after this year, Mack can put himself in position to start next fall with a strong year off the bench. 2025 will be a disappointment if… One of Mack's biggest weaknesses is his size, listed at 5-foot-10 and 187 pounds. This makes it difficult for him to tackle larger receivers or running backs, something he struggled with at times throughout his first two collegiate seasons. Adding size and strength this offseason will be critical in preparing him for many of the Big Ten players he'll match up against. If Mack can't improve as a tackle, the season may not go the way he wants. Realistic outlook for 2025 Penn State lost safeties Kevin Winston Jr. and Jaylen Reed to the NFL, opening the door for more playing time for Mack. The expectation is he'll contribute on the two-deep, likely setting career bests in tackles. Given Knowles' exotic blitz packages, he may also record his first tackles for loss since arriving in college.
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta
Washington — Computer drives containing unreleased music by U.S. superstar Beyonce Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police said Monday, with a suspect still at large. Article content The items were stolen from a rental car used by Knowles's choreographer and a dancer on July 8, two days before the pop icon kicked off the Atlanta leg of her Cowboy Carter Tour, a police incident report said. Article content Article content Inside were multiple jump drives that 'contained water marked music, some un-released music, footage plans for the show, and past and future set list (sic),' the report said. Article content Also missing were an Apple MacBook, headphones and several items of luxury clothing. Article content Police investigated an area where the MacBook and headphones had pinged their location, but the report did not mention any items being recovered. Article content Atlanta Police said in an online statement that a warrant had been issued for an unnamed suspect's arrest, but that the suspect remained at large. Article content
Forbes
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Knowles Balanced Armatures Will Power Status Audio's New Pro X Premium Earbuds
A hybrid arrangement of two balanced armatures and a dynamic driver make up each earpiece in the new ... More Status Pro X true wireless earbuds. Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), the leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency filters, advanced medtech microphones and balanced armature drivers has announced that Status Audio has selected Knowles BA drivers for its new Status Pro X true wireless earbuds. Featuring a triple-driver hybrid configuration that uses two Knowles balanced armature transducers and a dynamic driver in each earbud, this distinctive combination is designed to deliver clear sound that can rival many other hybrid true wireless stereo earbuds currently in the market. Hybrid Driver Arrangement As consumers increase their expectations of what high-definition audio can deliver, this latest collaboration showcases the technical advantages of using a hybrid driver arrangement in a pair of true wireless earbuds. The new Status Pro X premium earbuds use a tripe hybrid driver arrangement that brings together two ... More Knowles balanced armatures and a 12mm diameter dynamic driver. Status Pro X earbuds have a sophisticated acoustic system that uses two miniaturized Knowles balanced armature drivers with the raw muscle of a 12mm diameter dynamic driver. The result is a frequency response that captures subtle sonic textures and dynamic range that a single-driver configuration simply can't achieve. The Status Pro X users have the option of selecting an equalizer adjustment including the Status Signature setting or the Knowles Curve setting, based on the Knowles Preferred Listening Response Curve. More Satisfying Listening Experience. The Knowles Preferred Listening Response Curve is a breakthrough in audio engineering and is based on research that shows how listeners across all age ranges and hearing abilities prefer expanded treble response beyond 10kHz for a more satisfying listening experience. By leveraging Knowles balanced armature technology, Status Audio says it can reach the higher frequencies necessary to produce optimal audio performance which unlocks intricate musical details while preserving the natural tonal balance that most audiophiles demand. The Status Pro X earbuds use high sensitivity balanced armatures that make it possible to improve ... More hearing personalization while still maximizing power efficiency. 'Our balanced armatures represent the pinnacle of miniaturized audio engineering,' says Jon Kiachian, president of medtech and specialty audio at Knowles Corporation. 'The collaboration with Status Audio exemplifies how our BA drivers can help innovative brands deliver truly exceptional audio experiences in remarkably compact form factors. The Status Pro X showcases exactly what becomes possible when cutting-edge driver technology meets thoughtful product design—an audio experience that reveals all the nuances and details of music that conventional earbuds simply cannot reproduce.' Knowles balanced armature drivers produce an unprecedented sound performance for their size, allowing Status Audio to produce an earbud that's 21% smaller than its previous model without compromising sound quality, frequency range or battery life. The high sensitivity of the balanced armatures also makes it possible to improve hearing personalization while still maximizing power efficiency. The Status Pro X earbuds are now available for pre-order and will start shipping early September. For more information on Knowles balanced armatures, visit To find out more about the new Status Pro X, visit the company's website.
