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LEXINGTON, Ky.—The Board of Directors of The Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship has named Eduardo Nino-Moreno as the center’s new executive director. The center, a partnership between Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and the center’s board, strives to honor the legacy of Henry Clay by promoting compromise as a means of solving our nation’s problems. The flagship program of the center, the Student Congress, invites rising high school seniors to the Transylvania campus each summer for a week-long program of activities where they learn about diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution. Nino-Moreno brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served around the world as a senior United Nations official for three decades. In that role, he had first-hand experience facilitating dialogue and developing consensus to avoid serious national confrontations. Nino-Moreno has a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Prior to his appointment, Nino-Moreno was Transylvania’s director of campus diversity and inclusion. “I am thrilled to accept the challenge of leading the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship,” said Nino-Moreno. “It is crucial for new generations of students to become acquainted with the rich legacy of one of Kentucky’s most illustrious sons who showed that compromise is an effective tool for strong leadership.” The executive director is responsible for establishing the strategy for the center and overseeing the center’s programming, including the annual Student Congress. For more information about the Henry Clay Center for

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University has named Amy Jo Gabel director of student involvement and leadership and Aaron Roberts assistant director. Gabel has been at Transylvania since 2009 as advisor in Greek affairs and assistant director of residence life and student activities. In her new role, Gabel will advise and support over 70 campus groups and clubs and coordinate programs to give students practical leadership experience. “I am most excited about offering meaningful opportunities for our students to develop the skills necessary to better themselves and their communities,” Gabel said. Gabel has a master’s in education and a bachelor of science in middle grade education from Eastern Kentucky University. In her prior positions, Gabel provided leadership and support to campus groups such as the Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and Order of Omega. She also led the training for Transylvania’s resident advisors and oversaw all residence hall programs and staff.   As assistant director, Roberts will create a holistic campus leadership curriculum for students to supplement their liberal arts education. The curriculum includes identity development and skills identification through experiential leadership opportunities with faculty and campus groups. “I am humbled to join the seasoned, diverse and visionary student life staff,” Roberts said. “I am most looking forward to working with students directly and helping them acquire the skills necessary to obtain an education, graduate and hold the keys necessary to being responsible-minded individuals in their families and communities.” This May, Roberts completed a

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