Tran aims to address workforce needs as long-term president of Gateway Technical College SAMANTHA DIETEL Apr 21, 2026 Apr 21, 2026 1 of 2 Nicole Ryf, left, moderates a forum with Veronique Tran at HARIBO Hall in Gateway Technical College's Madrigrano Conference Center on Tuesday. Screenshot from Gateway Technical College livestream Veronique Tran speaks during a forum at HARIBO Hall in Gateway Technical College's Madrigrano Conference Center on Tuesday. 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Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner
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