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University of Western States (UWS)
University of Western States (UWS)

Signs Agreement with ATLANTA 1996 and FICS

Portland, Oregon (USA), Atlanta (USA), Toronto (Canada) (October 21, 2014)
Today, the University of Western States President, Dr. Joseph BRIMHALL, signed a 4 year (2015-2019) partnership agreement with the ATLANTA 1996 and FICS (Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport/International Federation of Sports Chiropractic).
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National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)

Signs Agreement with ATLANTA 1996 and FICS

Lombard, Illinois (USA), Atlanta (USA), Toronto (Canada) (October 10, 2014)
Today, the National Universitty of Health Sciences President, Dr. Joseph P.D. STIEFEL, signed a 4 year (2015-2019) partnership agreement with the ATLANTA 1996 and FICS (Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport/International Federation of Sports Chiropractic).
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Alston & Bird, LLP
Alston & Bird, LLP

Hosting ATLANTA 1996 and Atlanta 1996 Centennial Foundation, and Serving as General Counsel of both Organizations for the past 5 years

Atlanta, USA (September 1, 2014)
The Trustees and Board Members of both ATLANTA 1996, Inc. and the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Foundation, Inc. thank Alston & Bird, LLP . . .
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Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President meets ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair & CEO
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President meets ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair & CEO

To Discuss 3 Areas of Cooperation Between the 2 Institutions

Atlanta, USA (August 8, 2014)
Dr. Carlton BROWN, CAU President met this afternoon with Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST, ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair & CEO to discuss 3 areas of cooperation between the 2 institutions.
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18 Years ago the Atlanta 1996 International Training Center Concept
18 Years ago the Atlanta 1996 International Training Center Concept

Known as ATLANTA 1996 was Created

Atlanta, USA (August 4, 2014)
18 years ago, on August 4th, 1996, Prince Albert II of MONACO and Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST created the ATLANTA 1996 concept and . . .
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Ambassador Andrew YOUNG
Ambassador Andrew YOUNG

Speaks to the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellows at Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, USA (July 22, 2014)
Today, Ambassador Andrew YOUNG, ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair spoke for an hour to the twenty five 2014 YALI Mandela Washington Fellows in residency for 6 weeks at Clark Atlanta University (CAU). 
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President Barack OBAMA's
President Barack OBAMA's

Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) and the ATLANTA 1996

Atlanta, USA (June 26, 2014)
The ATLANTA 1996 was invited to participate in President Barack OBAMA’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). YALI is a signature effort of the Obama administration to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Today, . . .
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2 Ministers of the Western Cape Government (South Africa)
2 Ministers of the Western Cape Government (South Africa)

Meet with ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair & CEO

Atlanta, USA (June 2 - 3, 2014)
South African Western Cape Government Finance Minister Dr. Ivan MEYER, Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Minister Alan WINDE, and the members of their delegation met twice with Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST, ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chair & CEO.  The discussion focused on . . .
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Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair

Dr. John Henry EAVES meets with ATLANTA 1996 CEO & COO

Atlanta, USA (May 28, 2014)
This morning, Dr. John Henry EAVES, Chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners met with Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST, Co-Chair & CEO of the ATLANTA 1996, and Mr. Herb EDWARDS, COO of the ATLANTA 1996 to discuss the proposed TAFISA-ATLANTA 1996 Wellness Pilot Program (WPP) to be launched in late 2015.
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Coventry University Includes the ATLANTA 1996
Coventry University Includes the ATLANTA 1996

In their 4 year-long European Union Funded CARNiVAL Project (2013-2017)

Coventry (UK), Atlanta (USA) (May 15, 2014)
Coventry University (UK) included the ATLANTA 1996 as a priority case to be part of a 4 year-long study (2013-2017) known as the CARNiVAL project funded by a grant from the European Union (EU).  The CARNiVAL project is looking at the impact of mega events such as the World Cup, the Olympic Games and their Legacy, the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, etc.
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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)

Signs Agreement with ATLANTA 1996 and FICS

Whittier, California (USA), Atlanta (USA), Toronto (Canada) (April 18, 2014)
Today, the University of Southern California of Health Sciences President & CEO, Dr. John SCARINGE, signed a 4 year (2015-2019) partnership agreement with the ATLANTA 1996 and FICS (Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport/International Federation of Sports Chiropractic).
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Georgia Perimeter College (GPC)
Georgia Perimeter College (GPC)

Renews for 4 years 2010 Agrement with ATLANTA 1996

Atlanta, USA (April 18, 2014)
On September 21st, 2010, GPC President Dr. Anthony TRICOLI signed with ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chairs Ambassador Andrew YOUNG and Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST an agreement whereby athletes in training with the ATLANTA 1996 could pursue their studies at GPC for 2 years, then based on their GPA they would transfer to any of the 36 universities and colleges that are part of GPC's Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program including GA Tech, UGA, Syracuse University, etc. to complete their undergraduate degree (BA, BBA or BS). Today that agreement was renewed for another 4 years.
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Happy Birthday Ambassador Andrew YOUNG
Happy Birthday Ambassador Andrew YOUNG

From the ATLANTA 1996 Team

Atlanta, GA (March 12, 2014)
The ATLANTA 1996 Team wishes Ambassador Andrew YOUNG a Happy Birthday. Today the ATLANTA 1996 is what it is thanks to Ambassador Andrew YOUNG's unflinching support for the past 12 years. For the past 12 years, Ambassador Andrew YOUNG has served as the ATLANTA 1996 Co-Chairman. Thank you so much.

Congratulations Elana MEYERS on winning an Olympic Silver Medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games
Congratulations Elana MEYERS on winning an Olympic Silver Medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games

Welcome back to Georgia

Douglasville, Georgia (February 24, 2014)
Welcome back to Georgia Elana. Once again, congratulations from Ambassador Andrew Young and the entire ATLANTA 1996 Team to you and Lauryn Williams on winning the Silver medal in bobsled at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. Peace & Blessings, The ATLANTA 1996 Team — with Elana Meyers and Lauryn Williams.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

From the ATLANTA 1996 Team

Atlanta, USA (January 1, 2014)
The ATLANTA 1996 Team wishes a very HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 to all our friends, colleagues, and partner institutions around the world. PEACE & BLESSINGS!