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43% of Teens Say they Text & Drive; 77% Say Adults Warn Against Risks; but Text & Drive 'All the Time'

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:14:04 AM CST

A new survey commissioned by AT&T as part of the “It Can Wait” campaign indicates that while 97 percent of teens know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving – and 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends.

Teen-Led, Teen-Focused State Summit Educates Peers on Dangers of Texting While Driving

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:45:52 AM CST

Nearly 800 teens from throughout the state learned today about the dangers of texting while driving and Wisconsin’s law banning the deadly practice during a day-long State Summit on Teen Distracted Driving in Wisconsin Dells.

AT&T To Launch "The Heritage Calendar: A Celebration of the N.C. African-American Experience"

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:54:34 PM CST

AT&T*-North Carolina today announced plans to launch “The Heritage Calendar: a Celebration of the NC African-American Experience” and began accepting nominations of honorees for the 2013 Inaugural Edition.

AT&T Announces Quarter-Billion-Dollar Expansion Of Education Commitment

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:23:07 PM CST

As access to skilled workers becomes increasingly vital to the U.S. economy, AT&T is launching a quarter-billion-dollar campaign to help more students graduate from high school ready for careers and college, and to ensure the country is better prepared to meet global competition.

New AT&T Eco-Rating System to Help Consumers Learn About Environmental Features of Mobile Devices

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:04:33 AM CST

People eager to check out the newest, fastest and coolest mobile handset devices will soon be able to learn about its environmental features too.

GM Wentzville Plant to Build New CNG Vans for AT&T

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:22:46 PM CST

Fresh on the heels of the announcement that is has deployed its 5,000^th alternative fuel vehicle, AT&T announced today that it plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo vans to be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. It is the largest-ever order of GM CNG vehicles.

AT&T Makes Donation to Support Children's Cancer Charity Camp Quality

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:29:53 PM CST

AT&T Inc. continues to support Australian charities and has donated US$29,000 to Camp Quality, a charity that supports children living with cancer and their families in Australia.

AT&T Named Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:32:04 PM CST

Recognizing AT&T’s supplier diversity efforts, DiversityBusiness.com awarded the company the top spot in the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities,” for providing the most business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States.

AT&T Marches Toward 15,000 Cleaner-Fuel Fleet Vehicles with Milestone 5,000th Alternative-Fuel Deployment

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:36:38 PM CST

Five thousand — and counting. That’s the newly-announced tally of alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) placed on U.S. roads by AT&T since the company embarked on a 10- year commitment of up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles through 2018, including one of the largest U.S. corporate commitments to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to date.

AT&T Honors Suppliers for Contributions in Sustainability

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:35:31 PM CST

AT&T today announced the 2011 AT&T Supplier Sustainability Awards, honoring suppliers for outstanding contributions that supported AT&T’s sustainability efforts during the past year. AT&T will celebrate the winners at a Dallas event on Tuesday, January 24.

Causes.com and AT&T Launch New Social Engagement Platform to Encourage Activism

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:46:26 AM CST

Just in time for the holiday season, Causes.com and AT&T unveiled a first-of-its-kind community to encourage activism: Connect For Good. Through this platform, millions of people will be able to directly and positively impact some of the most relevant issues we face today: the dangers of texting and driving, the importance of recycling cell phones and the crisis of declining high school graduation rates.

MBA Teams Answering "Challenge" to Help Small Businesses Tackle Cloud Technology

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:28:58 AM CST

Top college athletes can imagine themselves carrying off a national championship trophy, for MBAs there’s The Innovation Challenge^®. These teams aren’t competing in stadiums with thousands of cheering fans. They’re developing innovative business ideas to give small business owners with limited IT budgets the tools available to the pros. AT&T is ready to tap into that pool of creativity as a sponsor of The Innovation Challenge^®, an annual contest pitting MBA teams in a battle of innovation and creative thinking.

AT&T and Alexi Lalas Kick Off MLS Cup 2011 in Los Angeles

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:13:25 PM CST

As fans gear up to watch the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo go head-to-head in the epic finale of the season, AT&T*, along with Major League Soccer, L.L.C. (MLS), announced today that Young the Giant and Grammy^® Award-winning artist Ozomatli will host a free, live concert in Los Angeles to usher in MLS Cup 2011. As a sponsor of MLS Cup, AT&T will also be providing fans exclusive access to Alexi Lalas, former MLS All-Star and U.S. National team standout, as well as current MLS players through on-site activation and exclusive online and mobile content.

AT&T and United Way Release Family Engagement for High School Success Toolkit

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:37:50 AM CST

Recognizing the role that family engagement plays as part of a comprehensive strategy to keep teens in school and ensure that they graduate prepared for the future, AT&T,* United Way Worldwide, and Harvard Family Research Project today unveiled a toolkit that will help schools, educators, community organizations and PTAs develop and execute more effective strategies that engage families in helping at-risk high school students get back on track.

Girl Scouts and AT&T Unite to Advance Underserved High School Girls in Science and Engineering

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:58:42 AM CST

As minority students and women are gravitating away from science and engineering toward other professions, and employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are increasing at a faster pace than in non-STEM fields, educational experts say the U.S. must increase proficiency and interest in these areas to compete in the global economy.

AT&T Sees Opportunities to Cool Its Energy Costs with Help from Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps Program

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:13:50 AM CST

Bringing outside air in can pay big returns, according to a comprehensive new study of AT&T facilities conducted by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as part of the EDF Climate Corps program. AT&T today revealed a potential savings of up to 50% associated with cooling costs at 250 AT&T facilities by using a technique called “economizer mode” – a process in which cool external air replaces the need for mechanically chilled air during cool months.

Teen-Led, Teen-Focused Anti-Texting-and-Driving Summit Assembles in D.C.

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:30:49 AM CST

According to a new study by the Texas Transportation Institute, when drivers read or send a text message, their reaction time is doubled. When asked to respond to a flashing light while texting behind the wheel, drivers were more than 11 times more likely to miss the light altogether.

AT&T DriveMode Update

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:19:23 AM CST

To reduce the temptation to text while driving, AT&T offers a simple – and free – mobile application, AT&T DriveMode – now available for its Android and BlackBerry customers.

'My Idea' Mobilizes High School Students To Be Grad Nation Leaders

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:24:59 AM CST

One in four public school students drop out before they finish high school. That is over one million students each year. Through the My Idea program, made possible due to generous funding from AT&T, America’s Promise Alliance unleashed the power of young people to become a critical part of the solution in reversing the dropout crisis and improving outcomes for themselves and their peers.

Ten Academies of Engineering to Receive $150K in Support from AT&T

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:44:14 AM CST

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) announced today that 10 urban high schools from around the country will receive funding from AT&T’s $150,000 contribution to support NACME’s Academies of Engineering (AOEs).

AT&T To Use Plant Plastic In Accessory Packaging

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:45:11 AM CST

AT&T today announced plans to introduce new plastic in AT&T-branded accessory packaging, which is composed of up to 30 percent plant-based materials sourced from ethanol harvested from natural sugarcane. The sugarcane used is this plant plastic is a rapidly renewable agricultural crop and replaces nearly a third of the fossil fuels traditionally used in this accessory packaging with material made from plants.

Hispanic Business Names AT&T No. 1 for Diversity

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:19:45 PM CST

Hispanic Business magazine this week joined a long list of organizations recognizing AT&T’s leadership in diversity and inclusion, naming AT&T the No. 1 company for diversity in its 2011 ranking. This is the fifth consecutive year that the company makes the magazine’s prestigious top-10 list, placing twice as No. 1 (2008 and 2011) and twice as No. 2 (2007 and 2010.)

AT&T Named To Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America For Second Consecutive Year

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:09:08 PM CST

AT&T announced today that it will be included in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America (DJSI), the second consecutive year the company received this honor. The index will be announced on September 19, 2011 at the opening of the equity markets. One of the world’s most recognizable sustainability indexes, the DJSI North America is based on a rigorous analysis of corporate, economic, environmental and social performance. The index tracks the performance of the top 20 percent of the 600 biggest North American companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability.

AT&T Employees Honor National Day of Service and Remembrance Through Volunteerism in Their Communities

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:17:59 PM CST

In commemoration of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AT&T Cares, the company’s volunteer initiative, is supporting the efforts of more than 140,000 AT&T employees and retirees who will honor this day by participating in acts of service. In remembrance of the 10-yearanniversary of the attacks, 9/11 nonprofit group MyGoodDeed and HandsOn Network, the volunteer activation division of Points of Light Institute, are co-leading efforts to organize one million Americans in acts of charitable service.

New HTC Jetstream™ Tablet Available Exclusively To AT&T Customers

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:47:55 AM CST

Customers can purchase HTC Jetstream, AT&T’s first 4G LTE/HSPA+ tablet, online and in company-owned retail stores starting September 4.