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Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons, who previously served as president of both Brown University and Smith College, will deliver the keynote address at Princeton University’s 2021 Baccalaureate ceremony. Simmons was selected by the Committee on Honorary Degrees, which includes University trustees, faculty members and students, and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Ruth Simmons
Photo courtesy of Prairie View A&M University
“Ruth Simmons is a visionary leader who has throughout her career demonstrated the commitments to education, civic engagement, and social responsibility that we hope our graduates will exemplify in their lives,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber. “She is also a wise and thoughtful counselor. I have benefited on many occasions from her insightful guidance, and I am confident that our students will do so as well.”
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April 7, 2021 2 p.m.
Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons, who previously served as president of both Brown University and Smith College, will deliver the keynote address at Princeton University’s 2021 Baccalaureate ceremony. Simmons was selected by the Committee on Honorary Degrees, which includes University trustees, faculty members and students, and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Ruth Simmons
Photo courtesy of Prairie View A&M University
“Ruth Simmons is a visionary leader who has throughout her career demonstrated the commitments to education, civic engagement, and social responsibility that we hope our graduates will exemplify in their lives,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber. “She is also a wise and thoughtful counselor. I have benefited on many occasions from her insightful guidance, and I am confident that our students will do so as well.”
December 17, 2020
Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily D. McNair has been named to the Board of Directors for BIO Alabama. BIO Alabama is the leading advocate for Alabama s bioeconomy which represents Alabama s bio related industries, research scientists, clinicians and business professionals who are working together to foster, develop and support the life sciences in Alabama. BIO Alabama is the state affiliate in Alabama of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the preeminent national association for biotechnology companies.
McNair joins a long list of executives that represent several industries as well as universities located in the state of Alabama. “It is important that Tuskegee University have representation when it comes to the bioscience industry. Our faculty members are performing groundbreaking research in many disciplines on our campus and this membership allows us to have access to valuable resources and opportunities.” said McNair.