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Prince George's 社区 College Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $152,560 to Support Student Success
宽广的博士. (2021年9月22日) – The Prince George’s 社区 College (PGCC) Foundation held its biennial Scholarship Golf Tournament on September 9, at Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, 马里兰. The event raised $152,560 to provide scholarship opportunities for students in need.
“We are grateful for the many enthusiastic partners who helped to make our Scholarship Golf Tournament an overwhelming success,”医生说。. Falecia Williams, Prince George’s 社区 College president. “现在比以往任何时候都更重要, our students need access to opportunities that allow them to improve their outcomes and finish strong. Your support affirms that you share our vision of advancing the greater good for our region, and that gives us a reason to celebrate.”
Prince George’s 社区 College sponsors and friends participated in the event, including County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, 代表安德里亚·哈里森, State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, and representatives from Gilbane Building Company who participated as a Grand Slam Sponsor. Dr. Falecia Williams, Prince George’s 社区 College president, provided remarks. View the full list of sponsors 在这里.
CareFirst, a dedicated partner of the College for more than 25 years, joined as an Ace Sponsor. “It was wonderful to be able to participate in the golf outing,汤姆·芒恩斯说, director of municipal accounts for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. “Despite the wet start to the day, we were happy to have a sunny finish on such a beautiful course.”
“As the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, our partnership with the College is a testament to our shared vision of providing high-quality educational and workforce development opportunities for future leaders and all students in Prince George’s County and the region we not only serve but also reside,他补充道.
校友 Ardania Williams of Lendana Construction, LLC and Dr. 大卫E. Harmon of Harmon Orthodontics served as the event co-chairs, welcoming a host of corporate sponsors, 校友, 教师, 和工作人员.
Prince George’s 社区 College serves a high percentage of low-income students, and 75% of current students identify as Black or Hispanic. 当地的, 状态, and national data show a higher unemployment rate and lower than average income in select areas from which the College recruits students.
The Scholarship Golf Tournament provides resources for the College to remove barriers in order to enhance and expand its efforts to address need-based aid for students and promote equitable outcomes for all learners, including those from underrepresented groups.
To learn more, register, and donate, click 在这里, or simply text “PGCCSCHOLARSHIP” to 41444. For more information, contact foundation@rotafarma.com.
About Prince George’s 社区 College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of 首页land Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s 社区 College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, 背景, 和目标. 服务近35人,每年000人, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. 协作伙伴关系, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the College website at cgq.rotafarma.com. Prince George’s 社区 College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 市场街3624号, 费城, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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