All articles tagged with #2025 class
Citi announced the promotion of 276 employees to managing director in 2025, marking the smallest class since 2020, with a focus on markets, banking, wealth, and services, reflecting the bank's strategic growth and restructuring efforts.
Goldman Sachs announced its Managing Director Class of 2025, comprising 638 leaders across 54 offices who have significantly contributed to the firm's success and culture, with a focus on client service, operational excellence, and leadership development.
NASA announced its all-American 2025 astronaut candidate class, selected from over 8,000 applicants, who will undergo nearly two years of training for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, supporting NASA's exploration goals.
NASA will announce its new astronaut class on September 22 via a livestream, selecting from 8,000 applicants, with training to follow. The agency will also host briefings on the Artemis 2 mission, scheduled to send astronauts around the moon in 2026, featuring notable firsts such as the first Black woman and non-American astronauts.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, celebrated the induction of the Class of 2025, including Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe, with speeches highlighting their careers, personal stories, and gratitude, marking a historic moment with the first pair of brothers enshrined together.
The Dodgers, along with the Yankees and Mets, were among the 'biggest losers' of the MLB Draft first round due to exceeding the luxury tax threshold, which resulted in them losing their top picks. This strategic decision to extend payroll and sign high-profile free agents reflects a focus on winning now rather than rebuilding through the draft, especially in a potentially weak draft class.
The Recording Academy has extended membership invitations to over 3,600 music professionals for the 2025 class, emphasizing diversity with nearly half women, over half people of color, and a majority under 40. New members gain opportunities for career development, advocacy, and participation in initiatives like DEI progress and Grammy voting. Notable invitees include Addison Rae, Grupo Firme, Joey Bada$, and others, who expressed pride and excitement about joining the organization.
The article discusses the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 NBA Draft, highlighting the Dallas Mavericks' luck in landing Cooper Flagg, the San Antonio Spurs' strong draft with Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper, and the Orlando Magic's successful picks. It also points out the Brooklyn Nets' poor draft choices, the New Orleans Pelicans' questionable trades, and the Portland Trail Blazers' questionable selections, providing insights into how these decisions may impact their future.
The SEC's 2025 recruiting class saw varied success across its programs on National Signing Day. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas A&M received high grades for securing top recruits and making significant flips, while Florida, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, and South Carolina also performed well with notable additions. Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt had more modest outcomes, with some key signings but also significant losses. Overall, the SEC remains competitive with several programs securing top-10 recruiting classes.
The Early Signing Period for the 2025 college football class saw significant shifts, with Oregon overtaking Georgia and Ohio State for the top recruiting class after securing key commitments, including Na'eem Offord. Meanwhile, top prospects like David Sanders and Justus Terry have yet to finalize their commitments, with Sanders expected to sign with Tennessee soon and Terry deciding between several top programs. Some recruits are delaying their decisions until later signing periods, adding further intrigue to the recruitment landscape.
BYU football coach Kalani Sitake is prioritizing fit over flash in building the 2025 signing class, which currently includes 18 high school recruits. The focus is on players who align with BYU's program values both on and off the field. The class, ranked 55th nationally, includes a mix of offensive and defensive players, with an emphasis on offensive linemen. Many recruits plan to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before enrolling. Sitake emphasizes culture and development over immediate talent acquisition.
Maryland football is actively signing recruits for its 2025 class on early National Signing Day, with 23 commits ranked as the No. 25 class nationally by 247Sports Composite. Key signings include four-star recruits Jaylen Gilchrist and Malik Washington. The day is being updated live with developments and fan discussions.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Class of 2025, including six first-year eligible players like Eli Manning and Luke Kuechly. This list, reduced from 167 nominees, will be further narrowed to 15 finalists by December. The final class, comprising 4-8 new members, will be revealed at the "NFL Honors" in New Orleans.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 5-star offensive lineman Ty Haywood from Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, marking the Crimson Tide's 22nd verbal commitment for 2025 and fifth composite 5-star prospect in head coach Kalen DeBoer's first full recruiting class. Haywood, rated the No. 11 overall player and No. 2 offensive tackle by 247 Sports, chose Alabama over offers from LSU, Miami, and Michigan.
The Tennessee Volunteers have climbed to No. 13 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after securing a commitment from top-100 wide receiver Travis Smith. Smith, ranked No. 81 overall and No. 12 among wide receivers for the 2025 cycle, chose Tennessee over Georgia and Alabama, citing the program's offensive productivity and fit. The Volunteers' 2025 class also includes notable recruits like four-star quarterback George MacIntyre and four-star defensive lineman Ethan Utley.