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DHS head Mayorkas reflects on Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'My mother lived this history'
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 1, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security joined individuals and organizations in the U.S. and worldwide in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27.
Boles 'honored and humbled' to be named First State National Historical Park superintendent
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 30, 2022
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has a new superintendent.
'I am honored': Bureau of Reclamation selects Morrow to lead Denver office
By David Beasley | Jan 27, 2022
Heidi Morrow has been named director of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Mission Support Organization in Denver.
'An honor and privilege:' Bose to head Federal Railroad Administration
By George Willis | Jan 25, 2022
Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
Blinken on the United States' request to lower tensions between Russia, Ukraine: 'We call on Russia to de-escalate'
By Trina Thomas | Jan 21, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently told NBC News that the Biden administration warned Russia of great repercussions if they pursue "acts of aggression toward Ukraine."
Uzra Zeya named new U.S. special coordinator for Tibetan issues
By Trina Thomas | Jan 21, 2022
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Dec. 20 announced a new U.S. special coordinator for Tibetan issues.
New assistant secretary for the CSO sworn in
By Trina Thomas | Jan 20, 2022
The U.S. Department of State on Jan. 10 announced that a new assistant secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) was sworn in.
Department of State welcomes Blanchard as new chief economist, 'looks forward to her contributions'
By Trina Thomas | Jan 20, 2022
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Jan. 6 announced through a press release that Dr. Emily Blanchard will be joining the Department of State as chief economist.
NOAA finds ‘perfect fit’ to serve as director of Operations, Management and Information Services Division at Alaska Fisheries Science Center
By Art Benavidez | Jan 19, 2022
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries recently appointed a new director for the Operations, Management and Information Services Division at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) following the retirement of Lori Budbill who held the position during 42 years of service.
New U.S. Census Bureau director 'honored and humbled' by appointment
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 12, 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau recently swore in Robert Santos as its 26th director, making him the first Latino person to hold the position in U.S. history.
'LM is small, but mighty': Office of Legacy Management's ECHO supervisor embodies ideals of public health and preservation
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 11, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Legacy Management's (LM) Education, Communication, History, and Outreach (ECHO) supervisor David Von Behren believes in both preservation and perseverance.
USDA creates 5 additional regional positions to aid in agency operations
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 11, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently created five new regional positions for the department’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) to aid in administering operations and fostering relationships with stakeholders.
USDA official receives Presidential Rank Award for work with agricultural industry, trade
By Bob Martin | Jan 11, 2022
The deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently received the prestigious Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive for his past and ongoing achievements on behalf of the United States.
State department names 30-year officer to role in energy diplomacy
By Art Benavidez | Jan 2, 2022
Laura Lochman, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is now a deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Energy Resources, the U.S. State Department announced last month.
Biden announces intent to appoint 9 to USDA regional positions
By Emily Bevard | Dec 28, 2021
President Joe Biden intends to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) and five Rural Development (RD) state directors.
'Exemplary performance': Marks receives award for first of its kind nuclear facility
By Bob Martin | Dec 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) has awarded Pam Marks of Savannah River Site the 2020 Federal Project Director of the Year Award for her work on a first of its kind $2.3 billion nuclear facility.
'You can’t get lost when you know where you’re from': Denny uses Navajo heritage for inspiration in her work with DOE Legacy Management
By Bob Martin | Dec 18, 2021
Angelita Denny is a site lead for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) office of Legacy Management (LM) and she is proud of the work she does in areas where fellow Native Americans have resided, which often were locations of nuclear testing in the past.
U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff additions and promotions
By Press Release | Dec 9, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions.
Kamian named to Bureau of Energy Resources post
By David Hutton | Nov 29, 2021
State Department veteran has been assigned to posts around the globe during 29-year career
State Department conducts first virtual STEM diversity career fair
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of State played host to its first virtual career fair Wednesday, revolving around fields of applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) alongside STEM policy careers in the U.S. Foreign Service and civil service.
