Arkansas Online (Wire): D.C. event celebrates LR college professor WASHINGTON — Philander Smith College math professor Frank James has worked for years to funnel promising students into science and engineering programs, and on Tuesday the White House recognized his efforts. LINK<http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2015/feb/25/d-c-event-celebrates-lr-college-profess/?f=news-arkansas>
Black Enterprise (Connley): White to Honor HBCU Staff Members and Faculty On February 24th, the White House will host its “Champions of Change” event, where staff members and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be recognized for their efforts in successfully promoting college completion and success amongst minority students. LINK<http://www.blackenterprise.com/education/white-house-honors-hbcu-staff-members/>
Black America Web: The White House to Honor HBCU Leaders, Black Woman To Head Elite College Despite the distressing state of historically black colleges and universities, there are individuals working within the education institutions who are working hard to drive change. Tomorrow, the White House will honor faculty and staff members at HBCU’s for their efforts in promoting college completion by recognizing them as “Champions of Change.” LINK<http://blackamericaweb.com/2015/02/24/higher-ed-the-white-house-to-honor-hbcu-leaders-black-woman-to-head-elite-college/>
ESSENCE (Lewis): White House to Recognize HBCU Faculty with ‘Champions of Change’ Panel Tomorrow morning, the White House will host “Champions of Change,” a special panel honoring the work, mission and dedication of 11 staff and faculty members from a select group of HBCUs. LINK<http://www.essence.com/2015/02/23/white-house-recognize-hcbu-faculty-champions-change-panel>
Morgan State: White House Honors MSU’s Tanya Rush as Champion of Change Tanya Rush, Morgan State University’s associate vice president for Student Affairs was among those recognized by the White House on Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2015) as what it calls the “Champions of Change who drive the college completion agenda.” Rush and ten other Historically Black College and University administrators, faculty and staff members were honored for their work to ensure the success of students at their universities. She was nominated for the recognition by Morgan students. LINK<http://news.morgan.edu/white-house-honors-msus-tanya-rush-as-champion-of-change/>
NewsOne: WATCH NOW: The White House Honor HBCU Leaders [LIVE STREAM] Despite the distressing state of historically black colleges and universities, there are individuals working within the education institutions who are working hard to drive change. Tomorrow, the White House will honor faculty and staff members at HBCU’s for their efforts in promoting college completion by recognizing them as “Champions of Change.” LINK<http://newsone.com/3093314/higher-ed-the-white-house-to-honor-hbcu-leaders-black-woman-to-head-elite-college/>
Pittsburgh Courier: White House to honor HBCU leaders; Black woman to head elite college Despite the distressing state of historically black colleges and universities, there are individuals working within the education institutions who are working hard to drive change. Tomorrow, the White House will honor faculty and staff members at HBCU’s for their efforts in promoting college completion by recognizing them as “Champions of Change.” The Champions for Change program was designed to highlight individuals who have made the effort to empower and uplift people within their local communities. The group of individuals joined forces with students, families, and policymakers to create strategies for success for those who attend their institutions of higher learning. LINK<http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2015/02/23/white-house-to-honor-hbcu-leaders-black-woman-to-head-elite-college/>
WESM: White House recognizes UMES faculty member PRINCESS ANNE, Md. –– UMES math professor Rob Johnson is among 11 African-Americans who will be recognized Tuesday as national Champions of Change for their contributions teaching at historically black institutions. LINK<http://wesm913.org/post/white-house-recognizes-umes-faculty-member>
WSFA (Robinson): ASU, Tuskegee faculty members receive award at White House Alabama State University’s Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Tuskegee University’s Director of the Integrative Biosciences PhD Program were two of eleven individuals that were honored at the White House on Tuesday. LINK<http://www.wsfa.com/story/28193417/asu-tuskegee-faculty-members-receive-award-at-white-house>
ETV 2/24/2015 7:34:35 PM
Terrence Jenkins covers Champions of Change
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