Post University has announced the promotion of Jewel Williams to vice president of regulatory compliance and financial aid.
Williams, who previously served as the director of regulatory compliance, will use her knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines to keep the university in line with the highest standards. She will oversee all registrar functions, assuring compliance with data integrity standards and positioning the university at the forefront of regulatory compliance and best practices.
She will also continue to lead the financial aid department, working closely with students and their families to provide comprehensive financial support and guidance.
Williams has 20 years of experience in higher education with specialization in financial aid and student accounts. Before joining Post in 2019, she also worked as director of financial aid, director of student finance, director of operations and director of education at other institutions of higher education.
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Waterbury’s Cherron’s Beauty Supply has grand opening
Cherron’s Beauty Supply, 155 Thomaston Ave., Unit D12, Waterbury, held a grand opening Saturday.
The business is owned by Cherron Freeman and Cheryl Kee. It is the only African American woman-owned beauty supply store in Waterbury.
The store also provides braiding and wig installations.
Cherron’s Beauty Supply signed the first long-term lease under the new property management.
The store will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
To learn more, visit cherronsbeautysupply.com.
Need a piano? Watch for scammers
You’re scrolling through Facebook Marketplace or another social media platform and you see that someone is trying to get rid of their piano – for free! Someone you know might have even sent you the link because it is an amazing opportunity.
When you reach out to the “owner,” they explain that they are downsizing due to a move or other circumstances. They need to find a good home for the piano. It’s free … but you will need to cover the shipping cost. If you are interested, the owner will put you in touch with movers who will deliver it.
When you contact the movers, they ask you to send money via Zelle, PayPal or another digital wallet app. They may even ask you to wire or pay with prepaid debit cards. However, after you send the money, the piano never arrives. The piano and the movers were both part of a scam.
This scam is now common in our region, the Better Business Bureau reports.
Always confirm that high-value items are real – even if the seller claims they are free, and avoid deals that involve third-party shipping. And report scams to the platform that is being used.
