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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HBCU administrator named Rutgers University-Newark chancellor
The post HBCU administrator named Rutgers University-Newark chancellor appeared first on ClutchPoints. North Carolina A&T State University Provost and Vice Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson has been named the new Chancellor of Rutgers University- Newark. The Rutgers Board of Governors overwhelmingly accepted her nomination, which was jointly announced by incoming President William F. Tate IV and departing President Jonathan Holloway. Dr. Smith-Jackson graduated from North Carolina State University with MS and PhD degrees in Psychology/Ergonomics and Interdisciplinary Industrial Engineering. She earned a BA in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill; and graduated from the inaugural class of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Before becoming Chancellor, she served as Department Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering, as interim director of a cybersecurity center; director of the Human Factors Analytics Lab and co-director of the laboratory for Cyber-Human Analytics Research for the Internet of Things (CHARIoT). She also worked as an assistant, associate, and full professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech for 14 years. In addition to teaching in universities and community colleges in North Carolina, New York, Virginia, and Germany, she was an engineer at IBM and Ericsson Mobile Communications. Dr. Jackson describes herself as 'first-generation, low-income student.' 'My lived experience taught me that higher education was not necessarily designed for everyone,' Smith-Jackson said. 'It's our challenge to continue to reimagine and redesign these important ecosystems that we build around the learners that we serve so that everybody can be successful,' she said. According to Rutgers, Dr. Smith-Jackson has spearheaded the development of three new doctoral programs, the first artificial intelligence bachelor's degree program in the state, and significant increases in graduate assistants and research staff at North Carolina A&T, the largest HBCU in the country. In addition, some of Dr. Smith-Jackson's recent research has been on helping formerly incarcerated individuals find employment and training in information technology. She has also written about the value of introducing undergraduates to STEM research. Dr. Smith-Jackson's appointment with Rutgers will take effect on August 1, 2025. As part of her agreement, she will receive $515,000 annually in base pay, along with an additional $25,000 to $77,000 per year in incentive compensation, with a guaranteed minimum of $51,500 in her first year. She will also receive $30,000 annually in deferred compensation.
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Collin Murray-Boyles & Ace Bailey Could Be In For A Draft Fight
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 29: Ace Bailey #4 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dunks the ball against ... More the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on January 29, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by) In the NBA draft, you'll always find teams with varying approaches to what type of player they're actively looking for. Some teams might lean a bit on positional need (although virtually no one opts for that if the talent discrepancy is vast), others will prioritize "NBA readiness" (i.e. age), and some will look at physical tools more than they focus on floor game, and vice versa. Given vast possibilities of how teams may rate a player, it should come as no surprise if teams differ greatly on Ace Bailey and Collin Murray-Boyles. Broadly speaking, Bailey out of Rutgers projects as an offensive-minded forward, with significant scoring upside, despite measuring out worse than expected at the combine. He averaged 17.6 points per game for the season, and was trusted to playing over 33 minutes per game, all while carrying a significant scoring responsibility. Bailey's inside/outside offensive touch, as well as his age (he won't turn 19 until August 13th), are certainly attractive factors. Who wouldn't want to pick a player who could become a type of version of Carmelo Anthony one day? Of course, he might also not turn into the next Carmelo. There's a world where Bailey becomes a backup wing scorer, who grabs the occasional rebound, and does little else. With Murray-Boyles, there's never the fear that he won't offer a team multiple elements. Let's get to the drawbacks first. Murray-Boyles is already 20, so he's more than a year older than Bailey, which does suggest there's less squeeze in the bottle of potential. He's also not much of a long-range shooter (26.5% on limited volume), and his offensive game flat-out doesn't come as easy to him as it does to Bailey. And... that's kind of it. In every other facet of the game, Murray-Boyles projects as superior - and far superior in quite a few categories. Defensively, he's a game-changer and a Day 1 NBA defender. His physical playing style also allows him to bully people to the rim, and forcing himself to the line, which has proven to be a solid counter for when the jumper isn't sticking. His playmaking is also far ahead of where Bailey's is, with the same being true of his overall touch inside the arc, particularly near the rim. Murray-Boyles' 16.8 points in 30.6 minutes compares well the raw scoring line of Bailey, but that should be taken with a grain of salt, given how easily Bailey can get to his shot, whereas Murray-Boyles has to work far more to get off quality looks. Every team considering Bailey over Murray-Boyles does so with the idea of Bailey exploding into one of the best offensive forwards in the NBA. Because he'd almost have to be to justify picking him over a player with so many more avenues to succeed. Will general managers have the guts to swing big for Bailey, or the safety net of Murray-Boyles prove more attractive? We'll learn a lot more in the weeks to come. Unless noted otherwise, all stats via PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference. All salary information via Spotrac. All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco hosted a one-day football camp for inner-city youth
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco hosted a one-day football camp for inner-city youth Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco recently held his one-day youth football event at Lincoln Prep. The former Rutgers football standout continued his efforts to give back to the community and encourage inner-city youth through the sport. 'This means a lot to me, the kids coming out here, their parents,' Pacheco said, according to the Kansas City Star. 'There are a lot of kids running around with your name on their shirt.' A seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Pacheco has shown the ability to overcome the odds and succeed. He began his career as the eventual starter and secured two Super Bowl titles. He was slowed last season with injuries but returned to contribute on the journey to Super Bowl LIX. 'I'm doing great,' Pacheco said when asked about his health ahead of the 2025 season. 'We're excited about this year coming up.' Pacheco collected 1,765 yards and 12 touchdowns in his first two seasons before the fractured fibula in Week 2 last season against the Cincinnati Bengals cost him nine games. He is awaiting word on whether the team will pick up the option on his rookie contract.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco hosted a one-day football camp for inner-city youth
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco recently held his one-day youth football event at Lincoln Prep. The former Rutgers football standout continued his efforts to give back to the community and encourage inner-city youth through the sport. 'This means a lot to me, the kids coming out here, their parents,' Pacheco said, according to the Kansas City Star. 'There are a lot of kids running around with your name on their shirt.' A seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Pacheco has shown the ability to overcome the odds and succeed. He began his career as the eventual starter and secured two Super Bowl titles. He was slowed last season with injuries but returned to contribute on the journey to Super Bowl LIX. Advertisement 'I'm doing great,' Pacheco said when asked about his health ahead of the 2025 season. 'We're excited about this year coming up.' Pacheco collected 1,765 yards and 12 touchdowns in his first two seasons before the fractured fibula in Week 2 last season against the Cincinnati Bengals cost him nine games. He is awaiting word on whether the team will pick up the option on his rookie contract. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco hosted a football camp for inner-city youth
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Chiefs Veteran Isiah Pacheco Adds Muscle For Contract Year
Isiah Pacheco of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second ... More quarter in the AFC Championship Game. (Photo by) After the final practice of the first week of organized team activities (OTAs), Isiah Pacheco appropriately wore a Rutgers jacket. Through taking online classes, the Kansas City Chiefs running back completed his undergraduate degree from that university. 'It means so much to me and my family,' Pacheco said. 'I'm so blessed.' Another offseason goal for Pacheco was to add weight, following a down year. He broke his right fibula against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week Two of 2024 and was limited to seven games. For the first time in his three years in the NFL, he finished under 4.0 yards per carry (3.7) for the season while rushing for just 310 yards. 'That's what happens when you're dealing with an injury,' Pacheco said. 'And you're just trying to rush back.' During the OTAs Pacheco said he felt 'great,' and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid echoed that description. 'He looks tremendous right now,' Reid said. 'He's put on a couple of pounds of good weight.' This is a critical year for Pacheco to be at his best. He's in the final season of his four-year, $3.7 million rookie deal with the Chiefs and is slated to be an unrestricted free agent in 2026. The Chiefs added another running back who will also be in a contract year. They signed former San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell to a one-year, $2.5 million, free-agent contract. They also brought back Kareem Hunt (also on a one-year deal) and drafted running back Brashard Smith, a converted wide receiver, to augment their running back room. 'It's a phenomenal room,' Pacheco said. One might not think a seventh-round pick like Smith could make an impact, but Pacheco was drafted in that final round too and went on start 11 games and rush for 830 yards during his rookie year en route to a Super Bowl LVII victory. Through his first three years with the Chiefs, all he's known is Super Bowls. 'To go three times in a row is surreal,' he said. Prior to Super Bowl LIX, Pacheco was officially listed at 216 pounds, but his weight likely was well below that. Though Pacheco declined to answer when asked for his objective as far as total weight for 2025, he returned to his roots, working out at the local YMCA to add muscle. Pacheco grew up in Vineland, N.J., which is 45 minutes away from Philadelphia, and used to root for the Eagles. While lifting weights he understandably saw several other workout warriors wearing Eagles hats. That team, of course, had just defeated the Chiefs, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX. 'I use it as a big motivation,' Pacheco said. He was also motivated to get his college degree, an impressive achievement for a successful, professional athlete who should not need to put his criminal justice major to use any time soon. 'He wants to make not only himself better for the community but generations to come in his family,' Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. 'That's special.'
