FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 –– The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the reelections of Nneka Ogwumike as WNBPA President, and Layshia Clarendon as WNBPA First Vice President. Ogwumike and Clarendon, who were previously elected to the same roles in 2016, demonstrated their commitment to advancing the Union’s mission. …
November 6, 2019 NASA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association Team Up for Tech Transfer Partnership On the heels of last month’s first-ever all-women spacewalk, NASA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced a partnership to provide professional basketball players with opportunities to explore the agency’s technology licensing and its various applications. “Many athletes have pursued …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICROSOFT, WNBPA ANNOUNCE JOINT PROGRAM PREPARING PLAYERS FOR FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Microsoft LEAP for WNBPA to offer paid, 16-week integrated offseason apprenticeships featuring technology training, professional development and career networking NEW YORK, NY and REDMOND, WA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and the Global Talent Innovation Team …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WNBPA assembles its own “super team” with newly-formed Board of Advocates NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST, 29, 2019 –– The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is pleased to announce that it has formed its own Board of Advocates featuring a diverse group of paradigm-shifters and glass-ceiling breakers in business, politics, entertainment, media, …
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NEW YORK, NY, May 15, 2019 –– With the announcement that Cathy Engelbert has been hired as the next WNBA Commissioner, we are encouraged that the league has selected an individual who possesses a multi-dimensional understanding of the business of our game, with a proven ability to unlock real revenue and growth opportunities. We want …
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NEW YORK, NY, November 1, 2018 – The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced today, the decision to exercise their option to terminate the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, as provided in Article XXXVIII, TERM OF AGREEMENT, Section 1, Expiration Date. As such, the Agreement will terminate on October 31, 2019, or if later, the …
Following the league’s announcement that WNBA President Lisa Borders will step down from her position at the league and become the President and CEO of TIME’S UP, WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike provided the following statement: “The WNBPA joins me in expressing our sincerest appreciation for the service and leadership that Lisa Borders provided to our league. …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Women’s National Basketball Players Association recruits Arizona State University as Exclusive Educational Partner September 13, 2018, New York, NY – The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), who will serve as the association’s exclusive educational partner. Through this new partnership, …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 – NEW YORK, NY – The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the election of five Officers on its Executive Committee. Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, and Chiney Ogwumike were elected to the offices of Vice President; Elizabeth Williams was elected as Secretary; and Carolyn Swords was elected as Treasurer. With the addition of the new Officers, …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2018 Contact: Emma Weinstein-Levey (612) 703-1542 media@rockthevote.com Women’s National Basketball Players Association Builds Youth Political Power Athletes partner with Rock the Vote to engage rising American electorate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rock the Vote, the national leader in youth civic engagement, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to mobilize young fans …
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