Media Advisory: Gov. Deal Honored by ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System Foundation
Atlanta — March 21, 2014
WHO: ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System of Georgia Foundation
Board of Regents of the ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System of Georgia
Governor Nathan Deal
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ Chancellor Hank Huckaby
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ Foundation Chair Neill Pruitt
WHAT: RegentsÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ™ Celebration of Educational Excellence
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ 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 ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System of Georgia will be named to the RegentsÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ™ Hall of Fame, and five exemplary ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ 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 ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System and honors an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary service to higher education in Georgia.
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