WHAT: Florida International University President Mark B. Rosenberg will join university presidents and chancellors from around the country at a Washington, D.C. event highlighting the importance of Pell Grants for minority college students and the nation’s economic health. Rosenberg will be one of eight university presidents from institutions with significant minority populations who will participate. Also present will be dozens of college students who will come to Capitol Hill to tell lawmakers how important Pell Grants are for their futures and to maintaining a competitive labor force. Pell Grants are especially vital for Hispanic and African-American students, who often come from low-income families, making the program key to their graduation prospects.
WHO: Pres. Mark Rosenberg, Florida International University
Pres. Wim Wiewel, Portland State University
Chan. Charles Bantz, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Pres. Mark Becker, Georgia State University
Pres. John Welty, California State University, Fresno
Chan. Leo Morton, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Interim Pres. Mortimer Neufville, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Pres. David Wilson, Morgan State University
Dozens of Latino and African-American college students whose professional futures depend on the nation’s investment in Pell Grants.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: SD-106, Senate Dirksen Office Building
Note: The event will be webcast and can be viewed by clicking on http://democrats.senate.gov/pell-grants