Education reform specialist to speak at commencement
by Allegra Abramson | Llama Ledger Staff
Issue date: 4/16/08 Section: News
Education reform specialist Dr. Blenda J. Wilson will be the speaker for the 39th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 17, according to a Simon's Rock press release sent to The Llama Ledger Tuesday night.
Provost Mary Macy stated that she is honored Wilson, who has "dedicated her life to providing educational opportunity", agreed to be the commencement speaker. "Her leadership has changed lives for the better; her presence as our speaker on this important occasion recognizes that Simon's Rock is also involved in the work of providing opportunity and educational excellence," Marcy said in the press release.
Wilson was formerly the president and CEO of Nellie Mae Education Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary of Sallie Mae that strives to "promote accessibility, quality and effectiveness of education, especially for undeserved populations, in the six New England states," according to its website, http://www.nmefdn.org/.
The press release stated that Wilson is currently the Acting Present of Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pa., where she is also a Board member and distinguished alumnus. She currently serves on the boards of Boston After School and Beyond, Boston College and Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses.
Wilson has received honorary doctorate degrees from more than 25 colleges and universities, according to the press release.
The Llama Ledger will have more in depth coverage of Wilson in its April 23 edition.
Contact the author: aabramson@llamaledger.com
Provost Mary Macy stated that she is honored Wilson, who has "dedicated her life to providing educational opportunity", agreed to be the commencement speaker. "Her leadership has changed lives for the better; her presence as our speaker on this important occasion recognizes that Simon's Rock is also involved in the work of providing opportunity and educational excellence," Marcy said in the press release.
Wilson was formerly the president and CEO of Nellie Mae Education Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary of Sallie Mae that strives to "promote accessibility, quality and effectiveness of education, especially for undeserved populations, in the six New England states," according to its website, http://www.nmefdn.org/.
The press release stated that Wilson is currently the Acting Present of Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pa., where she is also a Board member and distinguished alumnus. She currently serves on the boards of Boston After School and Beyond, Boston College and Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses.
Wilson has received honorary doctorate degrees from more than 25 colleges and universities, according to the press release.
The Llama Ledger will have more in depth coverage of Wilson in its April 23 edition.
Contact the author: aabramson@llamaledger.com
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