About: Dina Barabash

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Aug. 11, 2026) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has partnered with Red Flag Mania (RFM) to modernize its Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP), an online ethical leadership training course provided to approximately 5,000 college students across the country annually.  The ELCP equips college students to identify ethical issues, navigate…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how individuals, businesses and organizations work, communicate and make decisions. As these technologies become more integrated into everyday life, understanding their capabilities, limitations and ethical implications is essential to maintaining public trust and promoting responsible leadership. These principles are at the heart of the NASBA Center for the Public…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The 2026 Ethics in Action Video Competition wrapped in April! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s competition. View the winners below:  Short Film Category:    Judges’ Choice:  1st Place Grand Prize ($1,000) Florida State University    Runner Up ($500) University of Alabama at Birmingham    Viewers’ Choice:  1st Place ($700) East Central University  Runner Up ($300)…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Tier Program began in FY25 to better measure the impact and success of the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT). Ambassador tiers have a StudentCPT Chapter on campus and use one additional CPT Program, Champion tiers use two StudentCPT Programs, and Pioneer tiers implement one StudentCPT Program. Now, in its second year, the Tier Program is experiencing steady growth and success.  As the…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has added new appointments to its Board of Directors for 2026. New appointments include:  Secretary, Delbert Madison of Montgomery, Alabama – Madison, who has served on the CPT Board of Directors since  2023, will now serve as secretary. Madison is the senior vice president and cash management officer…