Indeed, in the first ever "State of STEM" address delivered in February, John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, stressed the critical importance of students achieving higher levels of education in these subjects.
Big Booze held its first ever State of the Alcohol Industry briefing at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. -- site of the very first liquor license issued after the repeal of prohibition -- followed by a booze-soaked reception.
In 1904 the Florida State football team became the first ever state champions of Florida after beating both the Florida Agricultural College and Stetson University.
He began New York's first-ever State of Upstate address with a story about a snowstorm that paralyzed Oswego County last year and told how he met plow operators, firefighters and ordinary New Yorkers who worked to dig out their neighbors, feed the hungry and help those in distress.
First Round Capital just published its second-ever State of Startups report, and it's chock full of interesting sentiments from a survey of more than 700 founders — some of whom have ties to the early-stage venture firm and some who operate outside it.
In former President Bill Clinton's first-ever State of the Union address, he announced that if America's debt were stacked in thousand dollar bills, it would "reach 267 miles" into space.
At the first-ever "State of the Alex" presentation to board members on Tuesday, Glickman said the task force will study three areas — fundraising potential, income opportunities, such as rental rates, and operations, including staff costs — and then make recommendations, Glickman said.
By Chris Niles NEW YORK, USA, 5 December 2011 – The United Nations General Assembly paid tribute to the work of its 'unsung heroes' today, launching the first-ever State of the World's Volunteerism Report during a special General Assembly session.
Inaugural 'State of the World's Volunteerism Report' recognizes contributions of volunteers worldwide NEW YORK, USA, 5 December 2011 – The United Nations General Assembly paid tribute to the work of its 'unsung heroes' today, launching the first-ever State of the World's Volunteerism Report during a special General Assembly session.
Aaqil Ahmed, BBC commissioning editor for television and head of religion and ethics, said: "This is the first papal visit to Britain for 28 years and the first ever state visit and is of great significance not only to the millions of Catholics in this country but to the countless others who will be watching in the UK and around the globe.
It is the first public event of a four-day visit - the first ever state visit by a Pope.
