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Criminal justice coordinator to explore leadership, ethics, and civil disobedience through Smithsonian collections

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Montgomery College criminal justice professor and program coordinator Bridget Lowrie has been selected for the 2026 MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship cohort, a yearlong academic partnership that connects college classrooms with Smithsonian collections, scholars, and digital resources. The 2026 fellowship theme, “Fostering a Culture of Critical and Ethical Learning to Shape Future Leaders,” will focus on leadership and ethics in a rapidly changing world.

The MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, housed in the College’s Paul Peck Humanities Institute, grew out of a collaboration with the Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology and the Smithsonian Learning Lab. The initiative, the first of its kind between the Smithsonian and a community college, has involved 256 Montgomery College faculty and more than 26,000 students and their families since 1998.

Lowrie will use the fellowship to develop a project on civil disobedience, leadership, and ethics that connects museum artifacts to contemporary questions in criminology. Her proposal includes potential partnerships with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian, as well as virtual artifact collections that help students examine the intersections of disability, protest and justice.

“As an attorney and criminal justice professor, I see students wrestling every day with questions about power, fairness, and accountability,” Lowrie said. “Working with Smithsonian collections on civil disobedience and social movements will give them concrete objects, stories, and images to ground those conversations, not just abstract theories.”

The interdisciplinary fellowship is open to faculty from all three Montgomery College campuses. Fellows participate in seminars with Smithsonian curators and educators, explore on-site and virtual exhibitions, and design projects that embed museum resources into their courses. Lowrie’s students will begin engaging with the fellowship project in fall 2026 through class visits, virtual collections, and research assignments focused on leadership, ethics, and civic engagement.

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College and serves as the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring coordinator for criminal justice. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice as a Maryland attorney and prosecutor and as a judicial law clerk.

For more information about the MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, visit the Paul Peck Humanities Institute’s fellowship page on the Montgomery College website.

https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/paul-peck-humanities-institute/smithsonian-faculty-fellowships.html

About Bridget Lowrie

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice. Lowrie holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she served as an associate editor of the Maryland Law Review and was a Rosa Zetzer Fellow, a B.A. in political science from American University, and an A.A. from Prince George’s Community College. She has been recognized by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges with its Top 40 Under 40 honor and remains active in civic and legal organizations, including service on nonprofit boards and advisory groups, work that informs her teaching and her efforts to connect students with criminal justice career paths.

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Criminal justice coordinator to explore leadership, ethics, and civil disobedience through Smithsonian collections

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Montgomery College criminal justice professor and program coordinator Bridget Lowrie has been selected for the 2026 MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship cohort, a yearlong academic partnership that connects college classrooms with Smithsonian collections, scholars, and digital resources. The 2026 fellowship theme, “Fostering a Culture of Critical and Ethical Learning to Shape Future Leaders,” will focus on leadership and ethics in a rapidly changing world.

The MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, housed in the College’s Paul Peck Humanities Institute, grew out of a collaboration with the Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology and the Smithsonian Learning Lab. The initiative, the first of its kind between the Smithsonian and a community college, has involved 256 Montgomery College faculty and more than 26,000 students and their families since 1998.

Lowrie will use the fellowship to develop a project on civil disobedience, leadership, and ethics that connects museum artifacts to contemporary questions in criminology. Her proposal includes potential partnerships with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian, as well as virtual artifact collections that help students examine the intersections of disability, protest and justice.

“As an attorney and criminal justice professor, I see students wrestling every day with questions about power, fairness, and accountability,” Lowrie said. “Working with Smithsonian collections on civil disobedience and social movements will give them concrete objects, stories, and images to ground those conversations, not just abstract theories.”

The interdisciplinary fellowship is open to faculty from all three Montgomery College campuses. Fellows participate in seminars with Smithsonian curators and educators, explore on-site and virtual exhibitions, and design projects that embed museum resources into their courses. Lowrie’s students will begin engaging with the fellowship project in fall 2026 through class visits, virtual collections, and research assignments focused on leadership, ethics, and civic engagement.

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College and serves as the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring coordinator for criminal justice. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice as a Maryland attorney and prosecutor and as a judicial law clerk.

For more information about the MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, visit the Paul Peck Humanities Institute’s fellowship page on the Montgomery College website.

https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/paul-peck-humanities-institute/smithsonian-faculty-fellowships.html

About Bridget Lowrie

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice. Lowrie holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she served as an associate editor of the Maryland Law Review and was a Rosa Zetzer Fellow, a B.A. in political science from American University, and an A.A. from Prince George’s Community College. She has been recognized by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges with its Top 40 Under 40 honor and remains active in civic and legal organizations, including service on nonprofit boards and advisory groups, work that informs her teaching and her efforts to connect students with criminal justice career paths.

Media Contact:
Bridget Lowrie
Email: 409713@email4pr.com
Phone: 240-567-5143

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Criminal justice coordinator to explore leadership, ethics, and civil disobedience through Smithsonian collections

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Montgomery College criminal justice professor and program coordinator Bridget Lowrie has been selected for the 2026 MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship cohort, a yearlong academic partnership that connects college classrooms with Smithsonian collections, scholars, and digital resources. The 2026 fellowship theme, “Fostering a Culture of Critical and Ethical Learning to Shape Future Leaders,” will focus on leadership and ethics in a rapidly changing world.

The MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, housed in the College’s Paul Peck Humanities Institute, grew out of a collaboration with the Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology and the Smithsonian Learning Lab. The initiative, the first of its kind between the Smithsonian and a community college, has involved 256 Montgomery College faculty and more than 26,000 students and their families since 1998.

Lowrie will use the fellowship to develop a project on civil disobedience, leadership, and ethics that connects museum artifacts to contemporary questions in criminology. Her proposal includes potential partnerships with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian, as well as virtual artifact collections that help students examine the intersections of disability, protest and justice.

“As an attorney and criminal justice professor, I see students wrestling every day with questions about power, fairness, and accountability,” Lowrie said. “Working with Smithsonian collections on civil disobedience and social movements will give them concrete objects, stories, and images to ground those conversations, not just abstract theories.”

The interdisciplinary fellowship is open to faculty from all three Montgomery College campuses. Fellows participate in seminars with Smithsonian curators and educators, explore on-site and virtual exhibitions, and design projects that embed museum resources into their courses. Lowrie’s students will begin engaging with the fellowship project in fall 2026 through class visits, virtual collections, and research assignments focused on leadership, ethics, and civic engagement.

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College and serves as the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring coordinator for criminal justice. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice as a Maryland attorney and prosecutor and as a judicial law clerk.

For more information about the MC-Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship, visit the Paul Peck Humanities Institute’s fellowship page on the Montgomery College website.

https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/paul-peck-humanities-institute/smithsonian-faculty-fellowships.html

About Bridget Lowrie

Lowrie teaches in the Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department at Montgomery College. She began teaching in 2013 after nearly a decade in law practice. Lowrie holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she served as an associate editor of the Maryland Law Review and was a Rosa Zetzer Fellow, a B.A. in political science from American University, and an A.A. from Prince George’s Community College. She has been recognized by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges with its Top 40 Under 40 honor and remains active in civic and legal organizations, including service on nonprofit boards and advisory groups, work that informs her teaching and her efforts to connect students with criminal justice career paths.

Media Contact:
Bridget Lowrie
Email: 409713@email4pr.com
Phone: 240-567-5143

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Today, singer and activist Sonita Alizadeh launches “Donate Your Voice” to fight the silence imposed on women in Afghanistan. A global initiative, in partnership with UNICEF, inviting people everywhere to donate their voices through a TikTok filter.

PARIS, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In Afghanistan, 21 million women and girls are systemically excluded from public life as the result a of a number of legislative actions. Since 2021, girls have been banned from education from the age of 12, marking the beginning of the spiral of oppression. In 2022, women lost the ability to move freely without the presence of a guardian (“mahram”). As of 2024, the effort to make them invisible reached its peak: they are now legally forbidden to speak, sing, or laugh in public. Now, in 2026, the situation has reached new levels of horror with the implementation of a criminal procedure code that permits violence and corporal punishment against women and children.

Sonita Alizadeh, a voice for those who no longer have one.

To combat this social and sonic oppression, artist Sonita Alizadeh raises her voice. A survivor who escaped two forced marriages in her childhood, she transformed her exile in Iran and her passion for music into a powerful tool for raising global awareness.

She wrote “Can Someone Find My Friends” for all the friends she has lost: some were forced into marriage and living in seclusion, others were killed or forced to flee to save their lives. In an Afghanistan where women can no longer speak in the streets or make their voices heard, the song pays tribute to those she has never seen again and to all the women silenced.

An unprecedented initiative to fight injustice: if Afghan women can no longer make their voices heard, the world will speak for them

Starting today, Sonita is releasing a video with a unique call to action: inviting people around the world to join the chorus of her new track, “Can Someone Find My Friends” produced by Prodigious France. The concept is simple: anyone can lend their voice by using the immersive TikTok filter designed by Atomic Design, or by visiting the platform donateyourvoice.net to record the chorus and share their video. With the participation of Grammy Award–winning producer John Foyle who, after being involved in the production of the track, will also assemble and mix all the collected voices to create a unique global choir.

While Donate Your Voice is a call for support of Afghan women, the project carries a universal message: freedom of expression is a fundamental human right for all women.

“I want everyone feeling powerless against injustice to know their voice matters”— Sonita Alizadeh

An initiative supporting UNICEF programs for girls in Afghanistan
UNICEF, present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years, is a key beneficiary of the initiative. Funds raised will support UNICEF programs for Afghan women and girls, and the campaign raises awareness and supports advocacy efforts for their rights. Second, UNICEF is mobilizing its ambassadors to amplify the reach of the campaign.

#DonateYourVoice #Sonita

About Sonita Alizadeh
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan singer and activist, born in 1996 in Herat, who became an international voice against forced marriage and violence against girls after escaping two arranged marriages herself. A refugee in Iran and later in the United States, she gained recognition in 2014 with the song “Brides for Sale,” denouncing the sale of young girls, and through the documentary Sonita, which won awards at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and helped establish her as a leading figure in the global fight for women’s rights. Since then, she has spoken on the world’s most prominent stages, including the United Nations, and continues to advocate for women and girls. Her efforts have earned her the 2025 Cannes Lionheart, the 2021 Normandy Region Freedom Prize, and recognition in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia.”

About John Foyle
John Foyle is a London-based British producer, mixer, and songwriter who emerged from Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 and the XL Recordings ecosystem, where he contributed to major pop and alternative music projects. He has collaborated with leading international artists such as London Grammar, Years & Years, Kali Uchis, Louis Tomlinson, FKA twigs, and Sampha, working across a wide range of genres making him a versatile and influential figure in contemporary music production.

About UNICEF
UNICEF has been present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years and works to protect the rights of every child, particularly girls and women in the context of a humanitarian crisis and severe restrictions. The organization takes concrete actions to ensure access to healthcare, education, nutrition, and water, so that every girl can survive and thrive. In the field of education, UNICEF advocates for the reopening of secondary schools for girls, while supporting formal and informal learning, early childhood development, and the reintegration of out-of-school children.

* https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/afghanistan-four-years-22-million-girls-still-banned-school 

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Today, singer and activist Sonita Alizadeh launches “Donate Your Voice” to fight the silence imposed on women in Afghanistan. A global initiative, in partnership with UNICEF, inviting people everywhere to donate their voices through a TikTok filter.

PARIS, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In Afghanistan, 21 million women and girls are systemically excluded from public life as the result a of a number of legislative actions. Since 2021, girls have been banned from education from the age of 12, marking the beginning of the spiral of oppression. In 2022, women lost the ability to move freely without the presence of a guardian (“mahram”). As of 2024, the effort to make them invisible reached its peak: they are now legally forbidden to speak, sing, or laugh in public. Now, in 2026, the situation has reached new levels of horror with the implementation of a criminal procedure code that permits violence and corporal punishment against women and children.

Sonita Alizadeh, a voice for those who no longer have one.

To combat this social and sonic oppression, artist Sonita Alizadeh raises her voice. A survivor who escaped two forced marriages in her childhood, she transformed her exile in Iran and her passion for music into a powerful tool for raising global awareness.

She wrote “Can Someone Find My Friends” for all the friends she has lost: some were forced into marriage and living in seclusion, others were killed or forced to flee to save their lives. In an Afghanistan where women can no longer speak in the streets or make their voices heard, the song pays tribute to those she has never seen again and to all the women silenced.

An unprecedented initiative to fight injustice: if Afghan women can no longer make their voices heard, the world will speak for them

Starting today, Sonita is releasing a video with a unique call to action: inviting people around the world to join the chorus of her new track, “Can Someone Find My Friends” produced by Prodigious France. The concept is simple: anyone can lend their voice by using the immersive TikTok filter designed by Atomic Design, or by visiting the platform donateyourvoice.net to record the chorus and share their video. With the participation of Grammy Award–winning producer John Foyle who, after being involved in the production of the track, will also assemble and mix all the collected voices to create a unique global choir.

While Donate Your Voice is a call for support of Afghan women, the project carries a universal message: freedom of expression is a fundamental human right for all women.

“I want everyone feeling powerless against injustice to know their voice matters”— Sonita Alizadeh

An initiative supporting UNICEF programs for girls in Afghanistan
UNICEF, present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years, is a key beneficiary of the initiative. Funds raised will support UNICEF programs for Afghan women and girls, and the campaign raises awareness and supports advocacy efforts for their rights. Second, UNICEF is mobilizing its ambassadors to amplify the reach of the campaign.

#DonateYourVoice #Sonita

About Sonita Alizadeh
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan singer and activist, born in 1996 in Herat, who became an international voice against forced marriage and violence against girls after escaping two arranged marriages herself. A refugee in Iran and later in the United States, she gained recognition in 2014 with the song “Brides for Sale,” denouncing the sale of young girls, and through the documentary Sonita, which won awards at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and helped establish her as a leading figure in the global fight for women’s rights. Since then, she has spoken on the world’s most prominent stages, including the United Nations, and continues to advocate for women and girls. Her efforts have earned her the 2025 Cannes Lionheart, the 2021 Normandy Region Freedom Prize, and recognition in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia.”

About John Foyle
John Foyle is a London-based British producer, mixer, and songwriter who emerged from Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 and the XL Recordings ecosystem, where he contributed to major pop and alternative music projects. He has collaborated with leading international artists such as London Grammar, Years & Years, Kali Uchis, Louis Tomlinson, FKA twigs, and Sampha, working across a wide range of genres making him a versatile and influential figure in contemporary music production.

About UNICEF
UNICEF has been present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years and works to protect the rights of every child, particularly girls and women in the context of a humanitarian crisis and severe restrictions. The organization takes concrete actions to ensure access to healthcare, education, nutrition, and water, so that every girl can survive and thrive. In the field of education, UNICEF advocates for the reopening of secondary schools for girls, while supporting formal and informal learning, early childhood development, and the reintegration of out-of-school children.

* https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/afghanistan-four-years-22-million-girls-still-banned-school 

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SOURCE Donate Your Voice

Today, singer and activist Sonita Alizadeh launches “Donate Your Voice” to fight the silence imposed on women in Afghanistan. A global initiative, in partnership with UNICEF, inviting people everywhere to donate their voices through a TikTok filter.

PARIS, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In Afghanistan, 21 million women and girls are systemically excluded from public life as the result a of a number of legislative actions. Since 2021, girls have been banned from education from the age of 12, marking the beginning of the spiral of oppression. In 2022, women lost the ability to move freely without the presence of a guardian (“mahram”). As of 2024, the effort to make them invisible reached its peak: they are now legally forbidden to speak, sing, or laugh in public. Now, in 2026, the situation has reached new levels of horror with the implementation of a criminal procedure code that permits violence and corporal punishment against women and children.

Sonita Alizadeh, a voice for those who no longer have one.

To combat this social and sonic oppression, artist Sonita Alizadeh raises her voice. A survivor who escaped two forced marriages in her childhood, she transformed her exile in Iran and her passion for music into a powerful tool for raising global awareness.

She wrote “Can Someone Find My Friends” for all the friends she has lost: some were forced into marriage and living in seclusion, others were killed or forced to flee to save their lives. In an Afghanistan where women can no longer speak in the streets or make their voices heard, the song pays tribute to those she has never seen again and to all the women silenced.

An unprecedented initiative to fight injustice: if Afghan women can no longer make their voices heard, the world will speak for them

Starting today, Sonita is releasing a video with a unique call to action: inviting people around the world to join the chorus of her new track, “Can Someone Find My Friends” produced by Prodigious France. The concept is simple: anyone can lend their voice by using the immersive TikTok filter designed by Atomic Design, or by visiting the platform donateyourvoice.net to record the chorus and share their video. With the participation of Grammy Award–winning producer John Foyle who, after being involved in the production of the track, will also assemble and mix all the collected voices to create a unique global choir.

While Donate Your Voice is a call for support of Afghan women, the project carries a universal message: freedom of expression is a fundamental human right for all women.

“I want everyone feeling powerless against injustice to know their voice matters”— Sonita Alizadeh

An initiative supporting UNICEF programs for girls in Afghanistan
UNICEF, present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years, is a key beneficiary of the initiative. Funds raised will support UNICEF programs for Afghan women and girls, and the campaign raises awareness and supports advocacy efforts for their rights. Second, UNICEF is mobilizing its ambassadors to amplify the reach of the campaign.

#DonateYourVoice #Sonita

About Sonita Alizadeh
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan singer and activist, born in 1996 in Herat, who became an international voice against forced marriage and violence against girls after escaping two arranged marriages herself. A refugee in Iran and later in the United States, she gained recognition in 2014 with the song “Brides for Sale,” denouncing the sale of young girls, and through the documentary Sonita, which won awards at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and helped establish her as a leading figure in the global fight for women’s rights. Since then, she has spoken on the world’s most prominent stages, including the United Nations, and continues to advocate for women and girls. Her efforts have earned her the 2025 Cannes Lionheart, the 2021 Normandy Region Freedom Prize, and recognition in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia.”

About John Foyle
John Foyle is a London-based British producer, mixer, and songwriter who emerged from Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 and the XL Recordings ecosystem, where he contributed to major pop and alternative music projects. He has collaborated with leading international artists such as London Grammar, Years & Years, Kali Uchis, Louis Tomlinson, FKA twigs, and Sampha, working across a wide range of genres making him a versatile and influential figure in contemporary music production.

About UNICEF
UNICEF has been present in Afghanistan for nearly 80 years and works to protect the rights of every child, particularly girls and women in the context of a humanitarian crisis and severe restrictions. The organization takes concrete actions to ensure access to healthcare, education, nutrition, and water, so that every girl can survive and thrive. In the field of education, UNICEF advocates for the reopening of secondary schools for girls, while supporting formal and informal learning, early childhood development, and the reintegration of out-of-school children.

* https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/afghanistan-four-years-22-million-girls-still-banned-school 

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SOURCE Donate Your Voice

The limited-run drops bring reality TV’s coveted, viral Scottish salmon and KIND’s new Protein Max Granola to breakfast tables nationwide.

• THE NEWEST ALLIANCE: KIND Snacks teams up with reality TV star, Rob Rausch, to bring a little more kindness to mornings everywhere with a limited-edition giveaway, the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box.
• WHAT’S IN THE BOX: KIND is giving away limited-run boxes that pair its newest product launch, KIND Protein MAX Granola, with reality tv pop culture’s breakfast sensation, Scottish salmon, showcasing how these protein-forward breakfast essentials can help banish hungry mornings and set the tone for the day ahead.
• CHOOSE KIND: A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. That’s why KIND partnered with reality TV star Rob Rausch, to show that everyone can spread a little kindness, starting with breakfast.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KIND Snacks, the brand known for its delicious and nutritious snacks, is bringing a little more kindness to mornings everywhere by partnering with reality TV star Rob Rausch to launch the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box, a limited-edition giveaway inspired by one of TV’s most-talked-about breakfast rituals.

Fans know Rob for his strategic gameplay, magnetic personality, and commitment to starting each day with a protein-packed breakfast—often featuring the now-iconic smoked Scottish salmon that quickly became a breakfast-room staple. Now, Rob and KIND are bringing that moment to fans everywhere, showing how a protein-forward breakfast can fuel both your body and a kinder mindset—all while making sure there’s plenty of the beloved salmon to go around.

THE NEWEST ALLIANCE
KIND and Rob Rausch have teamed up to prove that even the most strategic competitors can CHOOSE KIND. Rob’s love of breakfast inspired the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box giveaway, which pairs KIND’s all-new Protein MAX Granola with Scottish salmon, delivering satisfying, protein essentials straight to your kitchen.

“This partnership with KIND is about starting the day on a positive note,” said Rob Rausch. “The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box gives people something simple they can enjoy and share in the morning, like we shared the salmon. If kindness is the first thing you lead with, it can set the tone for everything that comes after.”

WHAT’S IN THE BOX & HOW TO CLAIM ONE

• Two bags of the NEW KIND Protein MAX Granola, Peanut Butter and Sweet & Salty Caramel, packed with 15 grams of protein per serving and 0g of sugar to fuel your mornings and power you through the day.
• Scottish Salmon, the now-iconic breakfast star that sparked endless internet chatter is now available for fans to enjoy at home.

Fans have the chance to claim their own RISE & KIND Box for free at https://riseandkind.kindsnacks.com/. The first boxes will be available at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 26, followed by additional daily weekday drops at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, February 27 through Tuesday, March 3, while supplies last.

CHOOSE KIND
The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box continues KIND’s CHOOSE KIND movement, which encourages simple, everyday actions that create meaningful, positive impact.

“Partnering with Rob is just another way for us to Choose KIND, and we hope consumers recognize that we’re just as obsessed with breakfast trends as the internet seems to be,” said Osher Hoberman, Chief Marketing Officer at KIND North America. “Having launched our purpose-led brand platform last year, we’re excited to now surprise and delight consumers with a Choose KIND moment that spotlights one of our latest product launches.”

Fans can visit riseandkind.kindsnacks.com and follow along on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for more information. The limited-edition giveaway RISE & KIND Breakfast Box helps fans start their day fueled, inspired, and ready to lead with kindness.

About KIND Snacks
Since Day 1, KIND was born with a vision for a kinder world. At KIND, we believe that the smallest acts of kindness can create meaningful change. A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. CHOOSE KIND.

Our iconic KIND bars – made with real, nutritious ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new, snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a diverse family of snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. Made with real, nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients, KIND helps nourish your body, so you can show up for yourself and others. KIND is a simple, delicious reminder to choose kindness every day.

To learn more about KIND, please visit www.kindsnacks.com and join us on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

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SOURCE KIND

The limited-run drops bring reality TV’s coveted, viral Scottish salmon and KIND’s new Protein Max Granola to breakfast tables nationwide.

• THE NEWEST ALLIANCE: KIND Snacks teams up with reality TV star, Rob Rausch, to bring a little more kindness to mornings everywhere with a limited-edition giveaway, the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box.
• WHAT’S IN THE BOX: KIND is giving away limited-run boxes that pair its newest product launch, KIND Protein MAX Granola, with reality tv pop culture’s breakfast sensation, Scottish salmon, showcasing how these protein-forward breakfast essentials can help banish hungry mornings and set the tone for the day ahead.
• CHOOSE KIND: A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. That’s why KIND partnered with reality TV star Rob Rausch, to show that everyone can spread a little kindness, starting with breakfast.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KIND Snacks, the brand known for its delicious and nutritious snacks, is bringing a little more kindness to mornings everywhere by partnering with reality TV star Rob Rausch to launch the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box, a limited-edition giveaway inspired by one of TV’s most-talked-about breakfast rituals.

Fans know Rob for his strategic gameplay, magnetic personality, and commitment to starting each day with a protein-packed breakfast—often featuring the now-iconic smoked Scottish salmon that quickly became a breakfast-room staple. Now, Rob and KIND are bringing that moment to fans everywhere, showing how a protein-forward breakfast can fuel both your body and a kinder mindset—all while making sure there’s plenty of the beloved salmon to go around.

THE NEWEST ALLIANCE
KIND and Rob Rausch have teamed up to prove that even the most strategic competitors can CHOOSE KIND. Rob’s love of breakfast inspired the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box giveaway, which pairs KIND’s all-new Protein MAX Granola with Scottish salmon, delivering satisfying, protein essentials straight to your kitchen.

“This partnership with KIND is about starting the day on a positive note,” said Rob Rausch. “The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box gives people something simple they can enjoy and share in the morning, like we shared the salmon. If kindness is the first thing you lead with, it can set the tone for everything that comes after.”

WHAT’S IN THE BOX & HOW TO CLAIM ONE

• Two bags of the NEW KIND Protein MAX Granola, Peanut Butter and Sweet & Salty Caramel, packed with 15 grams of protein per serving and 0g of sugar to fuel your mornings and power you through the day.
• Scottish Salmon, the now-iconic breakfast star that sparked endless internet chatter is now available for fans to enjoy at home.

Fans have the chance to claim their own RISE & KIND Box for free at https://riseandkind.kindsnacks.com/. The first boxes will be available at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 26, followed by additional daily weekday drops at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, February 27 through Tuesday, March 3, while supplies last.

CHOOSE KIND
The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box continues KIND’s CHOOSE KIND movement, which encourages simple, everyday actions that create meaningful, positive impact.

“Partnering with Rob is just another way for us to Choose KIND, and we hope consumers recognize that we’re just as obsessed with breakfast trends as the internet seems to be,” said Osher Hoberman, Chief Marketing Officer at KIND North America. “Having launched our purpose-led brand platform last year, we’re excited to now surprise and delight consumers with a Choose KIND moment that spotlights one of our latest product launches.”

Fans can visit riseandkind.kindsnacks.com and follow along on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for more information. The limited-edition giveaway RISE & KIND Breakfast Box helps fans start their day fueled, inspired, and ready to lead with kindness.

About KIND Snacks
Since Day 1, KIND was born with a vision for a kinder world. At KIND, we believe that the smallest acts of kindness can create meaningful change. A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. CHOOSE KIND.

Our iconic KIND bars – made with real, nutritious ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new, snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a diverse family of snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. Made with real, nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients, KIND helps nourish your body, so you can show up for yourself and others. KIND is a simple, delicious reminder to choose kindness every day.

To learn more about KIND, please visit www.kindsnacks.com and join us on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

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The limited-run drops bring reality TV’s coveted, viral Scottish salmon and KIND’s new Protein Max Granola to breakfast tables nationwide.

• THE NEWEST ALLIANCE: KIND Snacks teams up with reality TV star, Rob Rausch, to bring a little more kindness to mornings everywhere with a limited-edition giveaway, the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box.
• WHAT’S IN THE BOX: KIND is giving away limited-run boxes that pair its newest product launch, KIND Protein MAX Granola, with reality tv pop culture’s breakfast sensation, Scottish salmon, showcasing how these protein-forward breakfast essentials can help banish hungry mornings and set the tone for the day ahead.
• CHOOSE KIND: A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. That’s why KIND partnered with reality TV star Rob Rausch, to show that everyone can spread a little kindness, starting with breakfast.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KIND Snacks, the brand known for its delicious and nutritious snacks, is bringing a little more kindness to mornings everywhere by partnering with reality TV star Rob Rausch to launch the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box, a limited-edition giveaway inspired by one of TV’s most-talked-about breakfast rituals.

Fans know Rob for his strategic gameplay, magnetic personality, and commitment to starting each day with a protein-packed breakfast—often featuring the now-iconic smoked Scottish salmon that quickly became a breakfast-room staple. Now, Rob and KIND are bringing that moment to fans everywhere, showing how a protein-forward breakfast can fuel both your body and a kinder mindset—all while making sure there’s plenty of the beloved salmon to go around.

THE NEWEST ALLIANCE
KIND and Rob Rausch have teamed up to prove that even the most strategic competitors can CHOOSE KIND. Rob’s love of breakfast inspired the RISE & KIND Breakfast Box giveaway, which pairs KIND’s all-new Protein MAX Granola with Scottish salmon, delivering satisfying, protein essentials straight to your kitchen.

“This partnership with KIND is about starting the day on a positive note,” said Rob Rausch. “The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box gives people something simple they can enjoy and share in the morning, like we shared the salmon. If kindness is the first thing you lead with, it can set the tone for everything that comes after.”

WHAT’S IN THE BOX & HOW TO CLAIM ONE

• Two bags of the NEW KIND Protein MAX Granola, Peanut Butter and Sweet & Salty Caramel, packed with 15 grams of protein per serving and 0g of sugar to fuel your mornings and power you through the day.
• Scottish Salmon, the now-iconic breakfast star that sparked endless internet chatter is now available for fans to enjoy at home.

Fans have the chance to claim their own RISE & KIND Box for free at https://riseandkind.kindsnacks.com/. The first boxes will be available at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 26, followed by additional daily weekday drops at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, February 27 through Tuesday, March 3, while supplies last.

CHOOSE KIND
The RISE & KIND Breakfast Box continues KIND’s CHOOSE KIND movement, which encourages simple, everyday actions that create meaningful, positive impact.

“Partnering with Rob is just another way for us to Choose KIND, and we hope consumers recognize that we’re just as obsessed with breakfast trends as the internet seems to be,” said Osher Hoberman, Chief Marketing Officer at KIND North America. “Having launched our purpose-led brand platform last year, we’re excited to now surprise and delight consumers with a Choose KIND moment that spotlights one of our latest product launches.”

Fans can visit riseandkind.kindsnacks.com and follow along on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for more information. The limited-edition giveaway RISE & KIND Breakfast Box helps fans start their day fueled, inspired, and ready to lead with kindness.

About KIND Snacks
Since Day 1, KIND was born with a vision for a kinder world. At KIND, we believe that the smallest acts of kindness can create meaningful change. A kinder world starts with being kind to yourself. CHOOSE KIND.

Our iconic KIND bars – made with real, nutritious ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new, snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a diverse family of snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. Made with real, nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients, KIND helps nourish your body, so you can show up for yourself and others. KIND is a simple, delicious reminder to choose kindness every day.

To learn more about KIND, please visit www.kindsnacks.com and join us on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets, “Off-highway Plastics Market by Material Type (Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, Polyamide, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate, Polyoxymethylene, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Bio-based Plastics), Process Type (Injection Molding, Extrusion, Compression Molding, Blow Molding, Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, Other Process Types), End User (Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Material Handling), and Region – Global Forecast to 2030“, The off-highway plastics market is projected to reach USD 13.08 billion by 2030 from USD 9.44 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.

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Off-highway Plastics Market Size & Forecast:

• Market Size Available for Years: 2022-2030
• 2025 Market Size: USD 9.44 billion
• 2030 Projected Market Size: USD 13.08 billion
• CAGR (2025-2030): 6.8% 

Off-highway Plastics Market Trends & Insights:

• The off-highway plastics market is influenced by three main factors: the growing construction and infrastructure development, the increasing mining activities, and the global expansion of agricultural machinery use. The heavy equipment sector demands lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials that offer better fuel efficiency and operational performance than traditional metals. Additionally, the need to comply with stringent emission standards encourages manufacturers to utilize lighter materials in their products.
• Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of 40.5% of the off-highway plastics market in 2024.
• Polypropylene accounted for the largest market share of 33.6% in 2024.
• Additive manufacturing/3D printing is the fastest-growing process type segment, with a growth rate of 7.9% during the forecast period.
• By end user, the construction industry is expected to dominate the off-highway plastics market.
• Mack Molding Co. (US), Röchling (Germany), and Trelleborg AB (Sweden) were identified as some of the star players in the off-highway plastics market (global), given their strong market share and product footprint.
• Ashley Industrial Molding, Aztec Plastic Company, and Centro Inc., among others, have distinguished themselves among startups and SMEs by securing strong footholds in specialized niche areas.

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The off-highway plastics market has emerged due to the needs of sectors such as construction, agriculture, mining, and forestry, which require equipment that is both strong and lightweight, while also minimizing fuel consumption. The demand for advanced material solutions is growing, driven by rapid infrastructure development and farm mechanization in emerging economies, as well as the modernization of equipment in developed regions like North America and Europe. Manufacturers are increasingly replacing metal components with high-performance plastics to reduce vehicle weight, enhance corrosion resistance, and meet stringent emissions and safety regulations. This combination of cost efficiency, design flexibility, and ease of mass production makes these products appealing to customers.

The market growth rate is increasing due to advancements in technology, such as reinforced thermoplastics, fiber-filled composites, and high-temperature-resistant polymers that can withstand extreme conditions. Additive manufacturing enables rapid prototyping and the creation of lightweight lattice structures and customized products in small quantities, without the need for expensive tools. The combination of advanced injection molding and multi-material processing improves part integration while reducing assembly time. Additionally, smart plastics equipped with built-in sensors enable predictive maintenance and performance tracking. The emergence of recyclable and bio-based polymers is driving innovation, creating new business opportunities in sustainable next-generation off-highway equipment.

Polypropylene is the largest material type segment in the off-highway plastics market during the forecast period

Polypropylene holds the largest market share among material types in the off-highway plastics market due to its cost efficiency and versatile properties. This material offers excellent impact resistance, fatigue strength, and chemical stability, allowing components to withstand exposure to fuels, lubricants, moisture, dust, and extreme temperature variations, as encountered in construction, agricultural, and mining equipment. Furthermore, polypropylene enables designers to create custom vehicle designs because of its lightweight nature, offering multiple advantages, including improved fuel efficiency, easier operation, and compliance with emission standards. The material also demonstrates excellent moldability, allowing manufacturers to produce detailed designs for thin-walled components, fenders, engine covers, large exterior parts, battery housings, and interior trims. Additionally, polypropylene can be easily reinforced with glass fiber, mineral fillers, and elastomer additives, thereby enhancing its strength, stiffness, and durability for structural applications. Its suitable electrical insulation properties make it ideal for use in modern electrified off-highway machinery. Original equipment manufacturers prefer polypropylene due to its recyclability, widespread availability, well-developed supply chain, and low raw material costs, making it their top choice and ensuring its strong presence in the off-highway plastics market.

Injection molding is the second-fastest-growing process type in the off-highway plastics market during the forecast period

Injection molding is currently the second-fastest-growing process in the off-highway plastics market. This growth is driven by its ability to help manufacturers produce large quantities of products that consistently meet uniform quality standards and precise specifications while ensuring economic efficiency. Off-highway equipment manufacturers need durable, dimensionally stable plastic components, including dashboards, fenders, engine covers, fluid reservoirs, and structural housings. Injection molding can produce these parts with tight tolerances and an excellent surface finish. The process also supports the production of parts that require high-performance polymers and reinforced materials, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent mechanical, thermal, and chemical-resistance standards. Moreover, injection molding establishes an efficient production workflow, enabling the creation of complex shapes without additional assembly work, thereby reducing production costs. Advancements such as multi-cavity molding and gas-assisted molding, combined with automated production systems, have further enhanced production speed and material efficiency. Injection molding offers excellent scalability, making it suitable for manufacturing runs that exceed the typical volume requirements seen in construction and agricultural machinery. As a result, the off-highway plastics market is increasingly turning to injection molding, as manufacturers seek methods that allow for high-volume output while maintaining their design flexibility and product strength.

Construction is expected to be the largest end-user segment in the off-highway plastics market during the forecast period

The construction sector accounts for the largest share of the end-user segment in the off-highway plastics market. This is primarily due to the continuous operation of heavy machinery involved in infrastructure development projects worldwide. The demand for construction equipment is increasing as cities expand, industries develop, and public infrastructure projects progress, which include the construction of roads, bridges, airports, and commercial buildings. These machines require various robust plastic components, including engine covers, fenders, cabin interiors, dashboards, hydraulic tanks, and protective housings. Plastics have become a more popular choice than traditional metal components because they make equipment lighter, improve fuel efficiency, resist corrosion, and withstand extreme weather conditions, including dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations common at construction sites. Construction equipment operates for extended periods while handling substantial weights, creating a demand for engineered polymers that provide impact protection and high strength. The replacement and production cycles of this equipment are supported by ongoing infrastructure investments in both advanced and developing countries. Consequently, the construction industry has a high demand for off-highway vehicles, making this vehicle type dominant in the off-highway plastics market.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the off-highway plastics market during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region is the fastest-growing market for off-highway plastics, driven by industrial growth, construction projects, and an increasing reliance on machinery in farming and mining operations. The markets for construction and agricultural machinery are experiencing significant expansion, as countries like China, India, and Japan allocate substantial funding to enhance their transportation systems, develop smart cities, advance energy initiatives, and improve rural areas. Population growth and urban migration patterns are driving a construction boom for both residential and commercial buildings, in turn driving demand for off-highway vehicles that use lightweight, durable plastic components. Additionally, Asia Pacific serves as a key manufacturing hub for off-highway equipment, due to lower production costs, expanding supplier networks, and government policies that promote industrial growth. As awareness of fuel efficiency and emission control increases, manufacturers are turning to high-performance plastics as alternatives to metal. This combination of technological advancements, rising foreign direct investment, and the presence of both international and local equipment manufacturers positions the Asia Pacific as the fastest-growing market for off-highway plastics.

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Key Players

The off-highway plastics market report covers key manufacturers such as Bemis Manufacturing Company (US), EVCO Plastics (US), MacLean-Fogg (US), Gemini Group, Inc. (US), Lippert (US), Mack Molding Co. (US), Röchling (Germany), Mitsubishi Chemical Group (Japan), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), and Varroc Group (India), among others.

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