Month: August 2026
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has been named one of Yello and WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs of 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned national recognition for its internship and co-op experience.
The annual recognition, announced in connection with National Intern Day, highlights MPC’s commitment to providing internship and co-op experiences that help students build skills, stay engaged and explore pathways to successful full-time careers.
“At MPC, we believe the future of energy starts with the people we invest in today. Through hands-on projects and mentorship, our interns and co-ops develop valuable skills, build professional connections and see how their contributions are part of something bigger. Their fresh perspectives strengthen our organization and help us meet the evolving energy needs of tomorrow,” said Salina Cinco, Talent Acquisition Director. “Being recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program for a third consecutive year is an honor and a reflection of our continued commitment to creating meaningful early-career opportunities.”
Since its launch by Yello and WayUp, the yearly Top 100 Internship Programs list has recognized standout internship programs based on factors including compensation, program structure, career development opportunities and company culture. MPC first earned a spot on the list in 2024 and has remained on the list through 2026, reflecting strong intern and co-op return rates and positive career outcomes across the company’s early talent pipeline.
For more than 50 years, MPC has been committed to developing early career talent supported by the company’s Campus and Emerging Talent program. Each semester, MPC’s Campus and Emerging Talent team visits colleges and universities across the country to recruit students for opportunities that support business needs and help build the company’s future workforce.
2025 Intern and Co-op Program Highlights
- MPC engaged with 45 universities across 18 states
- 540+ interns and co-ops joined MPC from 80+ institutions spanning 32 states
- 140+ interns and co-ops transitioned to full-time roles
As MPC begins the fall recruiting season, the Campus and Emerging Talent team expects to fill more than 600 intern and co-op positions through the end of 2027, giving students more opportunities to gain practical experience, build professional skills and explore career paths in the energy industry.
Learn more about how MPC’s internship and co-op program supports our strategy to build a strong talent pipeline in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report.
Originally published by Essence
By Cristina del Canto
Sponsored by Entergy
For more than a century, Entergy has provided reliable, affordable power to the communities they serve across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. But the company’s mission extends far beyond delivering electricity. Their commitment comes to life through an extensive set of customer programs designed to support families facing financial challenges, and partnerships that are expanding economic opportunity across the Gulf South region.
Many households in the Gulf South’s communities experience persistent financial hardship, and energy insecurity can affect every aspect of life, from health to housing to economic mobility. Entergy invests in targeted solutions that help customers stay connected and maintain stability. In 2000, Entergy was one of the first public utilities to develop specific low-income customer assistance programs. Today, the company offers a wide range of resources that make it easier for individuals and families to navigate difficult circumstances. These include direct financial assistance, flexible billing options and partnerships with community organizations that help customers access federal and state aid.
One of Entergy’s most helpful tools for customers is the Bill Toolkit website, which provides bill management resources, energy efficiency guidance and links to financial assistance programs. The Power to Care program offers emergency bill payment relief for older adults and customers with disabilities, ensuring that those who are most vulnerable can maintain access to essential electric service. Through Entergy’s partnership with Single Stop, a one-stop online platform, their customers can also easily identify available financial assistance, education, training and other support resources.
During the extreme heat of summer 2025, Entergy shareholders, customers, employees and retirees together donated $3 million to help customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Through the “Beat the Heat” program, Entergy offers bill payment assistance, cooling fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization help and collaboration with local community organizations.
Entergy’s customer programs even extend to their hosting of Super Tax Days at various Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites, which provide free tax preparation services that help eligible families maximize refunds and access critical tax credits. Those tax refunds can make a big difference to a household struggling to make ends meet.
“Of course we offer things like other utilities, including home energy audits, rebates and incentives that help customers lower their consumption and reduce monthly bills,” said John Hudson, Entergy’s chief external affairs officer and president of the Entergy Charitable Foundation. “But what we are really trying to achieve is a comprehensive set of programs that create a more stable path forward for our customers who may otherwise face difficult choices.”
Entergy’s approach to affordability extends beyond their customers’ current energy bills. The company is investing in grid modernization and energy efficiency improvements that lower long-term delivery costs, enhance reliability, and build a more sustainable energy future. Customers and communities benefit through fewer outages, stable energy rates, and programs that help reduce usage and expenses.
Affordability also ties to economic growth for the Gulf South region. Entergy’s specialized services for large commercial users and data centers are attracting major industries, creating jobs and strengthening local economies. Through the company’s Fair Share Plus pledge, these large customers are paying the full cost of their required infrastructure upgrades, helping keep rates lower for households and small businesses. Across Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, these projects are expected to save Entergy customers about $7 billion over 20 years.
Entergy remains committed to supporting its most vulnerable customers and fostering more resilient communities through partnerships that are transforming the Gulf South region.
For 115 years, Whirlpool Corporation appliances have been part of America’s most important moments from childhood kitchen memories to daily laundry routines. To celebrate, Whirlpool is inviting consumers to share photos of memories featuring its iconic brands and enter a sweepstakes for 115 new appliances — one for every year they’ve all been a part of America’s homes.
The Whirlpool Corporation 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes invites consumers to submit photos at www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com clearly showing Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and/or InSinkErator playing a meaningful part of their story.
Whirlpool Corporation is the only American-owned kitchen and laundry appliance company and its products can be found in 3 out of 4 U.S. homes. The sweepstakes is designed to commemorate the company’s legacy, brought to life in homes throughout the country.
“Generation after generation, Whirlpool has been proud to earn and maintain the trust of its consumers by delivering innovative home appliances that improve life at home every day,” said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO. “This milestone is a celebration of the memories we’ve helped create and a glimpse into the special moments – large and small – that we’ll continue to be a part of for decades to come. After 115 years, we are proud to be the only major appliance company that started in America, stayed in America, and continues to invest in workers and factories across the country.”
How to Enter
To learn more about the anniversary sweepstakes, giveaway and to submit a photo for a chance to win, visit www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com and follow the on-screen instructions. Each submission should also include a caption of up to 300 characters that tells the story of the memory the photo contains. Participants will also be able to see a gallery of the photos others have submitted.
Entry deadline:
Entries may be submitted beginning at noon ET on August 20, 2026 and must be received by 11:59pm ET on September 27, 2026. Winners will be notified via email on September 28, 2026.
Prizes:
The sweepstakes winners may receive one of the following prizes:
- 30 KitchenAid® Pure Power Blenders
- 70 KitchenAid® Artisan® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixers with Premium Accessory Pack
- 5 Whirlpool® Smart Front Load Washers with FreshFlow™ Vent System
- 5 Maytag® 5.0 cubic foot Smart Front Load Washers with Pet Pro Option
- 5 Whirlpool® Third Rack Dishwashers with Advanced ProDry™ System
Where applicable, Whirlpool Corporation will arrange and pay for standard delivery, installation and haul-away of an existing appliance.
Eligibility:
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Void in Alaska, Hawaii and where prohibited by law.
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At Henkel, our pioneers are driven by an unwavering spirit to explore, create, and transform possibilities into progress and improve life for generations to come. Learn their stories.
In this story, you will discover:
- Creating Community Impact: The experiences that shaped Lissette’s commitment to helping people feel supported, prepared and seen.
- Turning Ideas into Purposeful Innovation: How she brings resilience, learning and future-focused thinking into her Henkel role.
- Taking the First Step: Lissette helps colleagues prepare for the future by encouraging action today and making AI more approachable through hands-on learning.
Introducing Lissette
Lissette Cruz, Director of Blue Sky Innovations and AI Solutions for Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) in the hair professional category, is always looking for what could be next. Her role is grounded in exploring new possibilities and turning promising ideas into solutions that can support the future of the business. Drawing on 23 years of experience as a licensed hair professional, Lissette brings a firsthand understanding of the people and needs behind the ideas she explores.
That perspective extends beyond her day-to-day role. As a community volunteer and President of the Culver City chapter of the Henkel Women’s Network, an employee resource group (ERG), Lisette brings the same approach to supporting others: understand the need, imagine a better experience, and bring others along to make an impact.
Lissette shares what inspires her to be a pioneer for good
Creating Community Impact
Long before Lissette was helping Henkel explore what could be next, a personal experience sparked ideas and actions to make life better for others.
As a high school student who couldn’t afford a prom dress, Lissette remembers having to sort through donated options in her school’s front office. “You would have to sift through a box in front of other students,” she says. “It didn’t always feel good.”
That experience stayed with her. Years later, as a stylist, Lissette saw an opportunity to give other students a different experience. She partnered with a nearby boutique to display donated dresses on racks so they could choose a free prom dress in a more dignified way.
Years later, she mobilized colleagues to bring that prom dress initiative to Henkel’s Culver City office in partnership with the local Boys & Girls Club. What began with an experience from her own life became an opportunity to help a new generation of students feel supported and respected.
That same instinct to see a need and act on it inspired Lissette’s “Care to Go” package initiative at Henkel in 2025. After seeing someone who appeared to be unhoused tending to a wound and wishing she had supplies to help, she saw an opportunity to prepare employees to respond when they encountered someone in need.
The team assembled nearly 400 bags containing essentials such as water, bandages, wipes, and food that employees could keep in their cars and distribute as needed. The effort gave employees a practical way to help, extending its impact beyond the office and into the communities where they live and travel each day.
Turning Ideas into Purposeful Innovation
For Lissette, the instinct to understand a need and imagine something better also shapes the way she approaches innovation.
In her Blue Sky role, Lissette draws on her previous experience behind the chair as a licensed hair professional, to bring a firsthand perspective to the innovation process. She understands the realities hairdressers face and helps teams consider how new ideas can better support them, the clients they serve and the future of the business.
She also helps teams look beyond immediate priorities and stay open to ideas that may not fit today, but could create value with the right timing, learning or collaboration. For Lissette, ideas are something to revisit, reshape and learn from overtime.
“It’s never looking at your missed innovations or ideas as a graveyard. It’s a treasure chest.”
– Lissette Cruz, Director of Blue Sky Innovations and AI Solutions for Henkel Consumer Brands
That mindset was shaped in part by one of her most challenging innovation experiences: a first-to-market innovation that did not go as planned. What initially felt like a setback became a defining lesson in resilience and reinforced Lissette’s belief that every idea can create value through the lessons you learn to make the next idea stronger.
Lissette holds a Guinness World Record for the most natural hair extensions applied in one hour. After nearly a year of working up the courage to try, she broke the existing record on her first attempt. When a recording issue meant the achievement could not be verified, she found the resilience to do it all over again. For Lissette, the experience was ultimately about finding the courage to take the first step and persevering when things didn’t go as planned.
Taking the First Step
As Henkel celebrates its 150th anniversary under the motto “Future? Ready!,” Lissette sees future readiness as something that begins with what you are willing to do today.
“Truly being future ready means taking action today,” she says. “It doesn’t mean that you have to solve for the future. It means you have to take the first step.”
Lissette has put that philosophy into practice by helping colleagues take their own first steps with emerging technology. One example is the Copilot Cup. Lissette designed a team-based challenge for colleagues to build their AI skills, explore new ways of working and generate product ideas. The challenge engaged more than 480 colleagues and reached a 98% participation rate.
From creating a more dignified prom experience for students, to turning an impulse to help into hundreds of “Care to Go” packages, to helping colleagues feel more confident exploring AI, Lissette turns ideas into purposeful action.
“Lissette has a remarkable ability to identify opportunities to make a difference and bring people together to create action. Whether supporting students, helping community members in need, or empowering colleagues through her work with Henkel Women’s Network, Lissette leads with heart and purpose, creating an impact that extends far beyond her day-to-day role.”
– Linda Leonard, Regional Head of D&I and Corporate Citizenship, Henkel North America
Homeownership is more than a roof over your head. It’s security, identity, legacy, and a powerful path to building wealth. But for many first-time buyers, rising costs and stagnant wages are putting that dream out of reach.
KeyBank and Arrive (formerly Portland Housing Center) are making the path to homeownership more attainable and turning more dreams into reality. Watch the video to learn more.
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Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom
WOONSOCKET, R.I., August 27, 2026 /3BL/ – CVS Pharmacy®, the retail division of CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), announced the launch of its Home Team Heroes contest, a new, nationwide initiative that’s designed to recognize youth soccer players who are making a meaningful difference in their communities. The contest, which is an extension of CVS Health’s ongoing, multi-year commitment to strengthening its communities through soccer, is now accepting nominations for soccer athletes ages 7-15 who exemplify leadership, service and positive community impact, both on and off the pitch.
Two grand prize winners will be awarded a $25,000 grant in their name to their non-profit soccer organization, and their photo will also be featured on packaging for select Well Market® snacks, CVS Pharmacy’s store brand consumables line. The limited-edition winners’ packaging will be available in select CVS Pharmacy stores next year. Additionally, the grand prize winners will receive a block party for their team at a nearby CVS Pharmacy location. CVS will also select two runner-up winners, who will receive a $10,000 grant to their non-profit soccer organization.
“The Home Team Heroes contest exemplifies CVS Health’s commitment to not only improving community wellbeing, but also to celebrating the everyday players who help make their communities stronger,” said Sid Tenneti, Senior Vice President and Interim President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health. “We’re thrilled to share the winners’ stories through packaging on select Well Market snacks. This first-of-its-kind initiative for our brand will help elevate the winners’ stories to a broader audience, reflecting how these players’ positive impacts can reach far beyond their hometowns.”
Additionally, CVS is continuing its collaborations with major soccer faces to help amplify the contest – including NWSL and U.S. national team players as well as Alex Morgan, an NWSL icon and two-time Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist. The stars will share their own stories of what soccer and community support has meant to them and encourage parents to celebrate the young players who are demonstrating leadership among their teams and giving back to their communities.
“Soccer didn’t start for me under stadium lights; it started on a local field in Diamond Bar, California, surrounded by coaches and teammates who believed in me. I know firsthand how playing soccer and being part of a team can help build confidence, belonging and leadership, which is why I’m proud to work with CVS to recognize young players through the Home Team Heroes contest,” said Alex Morgan. “It’s about honoring these players not just for their accomplishments on the field, but for how they’re showing up for the people around them.”
Parents or guardians can enter their children to win at CVSHomeTeamHeroes.com now through September 25, 2026. To enter, nominators must complete the online entry form, which includes answering three short-response questions about how their nominee is making a difference in their community, how soccer has shaped who they are on and off the field, and what being named a Home Team Hero would mean to them.
Entries will be evaluated based on the nominees’ demonstrated community impact, such as their ongoing acts of service or volunteerism with a nonprofit, their school or community organization; mentorship of younger teammates or schoolmates; proven leadership in school clubs, teams or similar programs; demonstration of good sportsmanship; and more. For full official contest rules and details, please visit CVSHomeTeamHeroes.com.
Winners will be selected and announced later this year, with their stories brought to life across national CVS channels and in the communities each calls home.
To learn more about how CVS Health is supporting its communities through soccer, visit cvs.com/content/soccer.
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About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.
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CAMDEN, N.J., August 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced Treasure Valley Subaru, located in Boise, ID, as the winner of the 2026 Subaru Love Promise® Retailer of the Year Award, recognizing the retailer for their deeply personal approach to embracing the Subaru Love Promise. The award is presented annually to one Subaru retailer (within the automaker’s network of over 640 retailers) who has made a significant commitment to their customers and their community throughout the year, going above and beyond in their efforts to be More Than a Car Dealer®.
Rob Studebaker, General Manager of Treasure Valley Subaru: “The Subaru Love Promise inspires me each day to empower our employees in their own personal lives, and to elevate the customer experience for everyone walking through our doors. Together, we are focused on the larger purpose of supporting our community and we know that by approaching every interaction with compassion and empathy, we are making a measurable difference with our charitable partners and the many lives they impact each day.”
When Treasure Valley Subaru opened as a standalone retailer in 2020, they went all-in on a brand new 54,000 square foot facility, complete with off-road test track, dog park, and 48 service bays, knowing that their dedication to the Love Promise would deliver. Their team has always believed that leading with compassion and empathy will inherently improve the bottom line, ultimately providing more sustainable opportunities to help those in need, and over the last six years their sales have nearly tripled.
Treasure Valley Subaru has been recognized as a Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Gold winner from 2021 to 2025 and a HEART Award winner in 2026, supporting 19 local charities and community organizations in 2025 alone. One of their steadfast partnerships has been with Boise Rescue Mission, the largest provider of services to people experiencing homelessness in the state of Idaho, where employees volunteered over 860 hours in 2025. From the Subaru Share the Love® Event, to volunteer work including monthly meal-making, food drives, trash pickup events, back-to-school preparation, and vehicle donations, the entire Treasure Valley Subaru family consistently shows up to help with full hearts and sleeves rolled up.
Subaru created the Love Promise Retailer of the Year Award to shine a spotlight on exceptional Subaru retailers who contribute to their local communities while making efforts to turn customer transactions into lifelong owner relationships. The Subaru Love Promise is a pledge to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru and to make a positive impact in the world.
This is the 12th annual Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year Award. For more information about the award, please visit: https://www.subaru.com/our-commitment/love-promise/retailer-recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year chosen/what is the process?
A: Subaru retailers (how the automaker refers to dealerships) are evaluated based on their commitment to the Subaru Love Promise through exceptional customer experience and community involvement. The proprietary evaluation covers multiple performance and recognition criteria, ultimately recognizing those who best exemplify what it means to be More Than a Car Dealer.
Q: What are the charitable and volunteer requirements?
A: While there is not a distinct charitable donation or volunteer-hour requirement to be considered for Retailer of the Year, retailers must meet internal Subaru Love Promise participation thresholds. This includes evaluation of charitable organization support, employee volunteer activities, meaningful community partnerships, and a sustained commitment to making a positive difference where they live and work.
Q: What does Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year receive for the acknowledgement:
A: The Retailer of the Year is honored during the annual Subaru National Business Conference and presented on stage with a physical award. The recipient is celebrated through national recognition on Subaru marketing channels as well as through marketing materials in the retailer’s local market.
Q: Why was the Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year established?
A: The Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year Award was established to recognize a retailer who exemplifies the Subaru Love Promise mission by going above and beyond in serving customers, supporting employees, and strengthening their communities. It highlights the meaningful work Subaru retailers do nationwide and showcases what it means to be More Than a Car Dealer.
Q: Who are the previous winners of the Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year?
A: 2015 – Concordville Subaru, 2016 – Evanston Subaru, 2017 – Subaru of Jacksonville, 2018 – Mark Miller Subaru, 2019 – Dewy Griffin Subaru, 2020 – Schulte Subaru, 2021 – Crews Subaru of Charleston, 2022 – Adventure Subaru, 2023 – Subaru of Las Vegas, 2024 – Five Star Subaru of Grapevine, 2025 – W&L Subaru.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $357 million to causes that Subaru and its customers care about, and Subaru employees have logged more than 130,000 volunteer hours. Through these actions and more, Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place.
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aleiter@subaru.com
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