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The TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence is named in honor of Reverend Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame and former member of the TIAA- CREF Board of Overseers for 28 years.

Father Hesburgh is considered one of the most influential figures in higher education in the 20th century, revered for his work on a wide range of social issues and his outstanding leadership qualities. He led Notre Dame as president for 35 years. The first person from highe r education to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, Father Hesb urgh also received the Meda l of Freedom , the nation’s highest civilian honor. Now 91 years old, he has held 16 presidential appointments and served four popes.

The TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence recognizes a current college or university president or chancellor who embodies the spirit of Father Hesburgh, his commitment to higher education and his contributions to the greater good. The award is administered by the TIAA-CREF Institute and presented at the annual meeting of the American Council on Education.

GRAHAM SPANIER 2009 TIAA-CREF THEODORE M. HESBURGH AWARD WINNER

Dr. Spanier has served the public through an academic career that has spanned 36 years, including 32 years in university administration. Trained as a family sociologist, demographer and marriage and family therapist, Dr. Spanier has a deep commitment to social justice and the power of scholarly inquiry to transform society. On a national level, Dr. Spanier has been able to influence dialogue on the need for our universities to more fully engage with the communities they serve and the nation at large.

Graham Spanier was appointed Penn State’s 16th president in 1995. President Spanier served as chair of the Association of American Universities and chairs the National Security Higher Education Advisory Board. He is a member of the National Counterintelligence Working Group, the Board of Advisors of the Naval Postgraduate School and the board of Junior Achievement Worldwide. A distinguished researcher and scholar, he has written more than 100 scholarly publications and was the founding editor of The Journal of Family Issues.

Within academe, Dr. Spanier has focused on “humanizing the university,” “student centeredness” and the “integration of teaching, research and service.” His vision and exceptional leadership skills have had a global impact and his energy, optimism and good humor have created an “unconventional” approach to the modern university presidency.

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TIAA-CREF is dedicated to serving the retirement needs of those in the academic, medical, cultural and research fields. With our strong nonprofit heritage, we subscribe to guiding principles directly influenced by the people we serve.

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The TIAA-CREF Institute helps those we serve make informed decisions about the business of higher education and lifelong financial security. A respected source of knowledge and expertise, the TIAA-CREF Institute sponsors and conducts objective, relevant research, allies with expert nationally-recognized thought leaders and researchers, convenes conferences and symposia on key strategic issues, and administers highly regarded awards programs.



TD Bank is thrilled to enter Rhode Island and provide its residents and businesses with the most convenient banking services in the state

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), announced today it will expand its 1,000-plus branch network into the state of Rhode Island.

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The bank expects to open its first Rhode Island location in Barrington, Bristol County, later this year, and plans to expand throughout the state. TD Bank's current footprint comprises 12 states throughout New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and Florida, as well as the District of Columbia.

"TD Bank is thrilled to enter Rhode Island and provide its residents and businesses with the most convenient banking services in the state," said Fred Graziano, head of retail banking, TD Bank. "Rhode Island is a natural extension of our existing footprint, and we feel this state presents us with great opportunities to grow our franchise."

The bank also announced today that Robert A. Kolb has been named market president for TD Bank in Rhode Island. He will oversee the growth and expansion of all business lines for the bank's operations in Rhode Island. Kolb has 28 years of banking experience and currently serves as market president for TD Bank's Central and Western Massachusetts markets. A resident of South Kingstown, R.I., Kolb serves on the boards of the Business Improvement District of Springfield, Mass., and the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce in Western Massachusetts.

"I am excited to take on this new role, and look forward to introducing Rhode Islanders to the TD Bank brand as we grow and hire throughout the region," said Kolb.

Supporting Kolb in Rhode Island will be Louise J. Trottier, senior vice president retail banking. Trottier will manage retail sales and service within the market. Presently, Trottier oversees TD Bank's retail banking operations in Northeastern, Central, and Western Massachusetts. Trottier has 34 years of banking experience and has been a member of the TD Bank team since 1996.

TD Bank focuses on delivering award-winning customer service by providing the longest banking hours in the markets it serves, free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines, hassle-free products, free online banking and bill pay at www.tdbank.com , and treats for kids and dogs. The bank's lending professionals are local bankers making local loans, and they establish customer relationships focusing on service and the delivery of individualized financing solutions. Customers also have access to a network of 2,600 ATMs from Maine to Florida.

In 2009, TD Bank, ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the Mid-Atlantic region according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction Study(SM). This was the fourth year in a row TD Bank ranked highest in customer satisfaction.

TD is a growth company that grows without taking undue risk and is a leader in maximizing return on every dollar of risk it takes. As a result, TD is one of the only banks in the world to avoid write-downs due to the subprime mortgage market and have a triple-A rating from Moody's.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R)

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 15 largest commercial banks in the United States with $142 billion in assets, and provides customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,000 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. TD Bank, N.A., is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. TD Bank is a trade name of TD Bank, N.A. For more information, visit www.tdbank.com.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Financial Group of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of just three triple-AAA-rated banks on the New York Stock Exchange.

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TD Bank

CONTACT: Lauren S. McClintock of TD Bank, +1-856-470-3714,lauren.mcclintock@yesbank.com

Web site: http://www.TDBank.com/

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