Fairfield University's partnership with Bridgeport Schools earns The New England Board of Higher Education State Merit Award

Fairfield University's partnership with Bridgeport Schools earns The New England Board of Higher Education State Merit Award

Press Conference: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
Alumni House, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Image: Fairfield University Who: Fairfield University's partnership with Bridgeport Schools earns 2014 Connecticut State Merit Award presented by The New England Board of Higher Education

What: Press Conference

Invited guests to include:

The Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx S.J., President, Fairfield University;
Mayor Bill Finch of the City of Bridgeport;
Amy Marshall , Chief Academic Officer for the City of Bridgeport;
Sr. Mary Grace Walsh , Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport;
Anita Glinecki , president of Housatonic Community College, and chair of the Bridgeport Higher Education Alliance.

When: 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2042

Where: Alumni House, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Details : The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) has honored Fairfield University with its 2014 Connecticut State Merit Award in recognition of its partnership with Bridgeport Schools. The NEBHE award recognizes Fairfield University's overall institutional commitment to Bridgeport Schools, its efforts to contribute to their goal of preparing students for post-graduate success, and its university commitment to access and success.

Posted On: 02-26-2014 11:02 AM

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