Media Advisory: Gov. Deal Honored by University System Foundation
Atlanta — March 21, 2014
WHO: àËÅöÊÓƵ Foundation
Board of Regents of the àËÅöÊÓƵ
Governor Nathan Deal
àËÅöÊÓƵ Chancellor Hank Huckaby
àËÅöÊÓƵ Foundation Chair Neill Pruitt
WHAT: Regents’ Celebration of Educational Excellence
àËÅöÊÓƵ Foundation Chair Neill Pruitt will present Gov. Nathan Deal with the Elridge McMillan Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his leadership to preserve the HOPE Scholarship program and championship of education innovations. Three accomplished alumni of the àËÅöÊÓƵ will be named to the Regents’ Hall of Fame, and five exemplary àËÅöÊÓƵ faculty members will receive the Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty award.
WHEN: Saturday, March 22, 2014
Chairman Pruitt and Chancellor Huckaby will deliver greetings at approximately 7:00 p.m. followed by the awards presentation and program.
WHERE: The World of Coca-Cola 121 Baker Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313
WHY: The event raises significant funding for scholarships, recognizes distinguished faculty and alumni of the University System and honors an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary service to higher education in Georgia.
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