Blog Posts by "JRF"
Limited access to higher education for Hispanic population
Posted on Aug 2, 2010 by JRF |
An article in USA Today, “87% of Hispanics value higher education, 13% have college degree,” reports on the disparity between the number of people who think higher education is important and those who can actually attend college. “The poll revealed some of the roadblocks: Latino...
What's Holding Women Back?
Posted on Jul 19, 2010 by JRF |
Adriana Gardella attended the annual Aspen Ideas Festival and participated in one discussion called “Women + Girls: The Solution.” The title refers to the belief of the panel that “only by helping women and girls achieve their full potential and using all of the brainpower available to us, can we...
Scholar Spotlight - Leonida
Posted on Jul 9, 2010 by JRF |
One of our 2010 Scholars, Leonida, recently expressed her gratitude to JRF for the Edith Memorial Award. Leonida is pursuing her Nursing degree full time while simultaneously working and caring for her daughters. She says, “It’s not easy for me to attend school, take care of my family...
JRF Board Director Receives High Honor
Posted on Jun 25, 2010 by JRF |
Ruth Bettandorff, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of the University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus, was recently named Outstanding Adult Educator in Georgia by the Georgia Adult Education Association. The award highlights Ruth’s amazing contributions to adult/continui...
Staff News
Posted on Jun 17, 2010 by JRF |
Shalondan Hollingshed joined the staff of JRF as Financial Program Assistant. Ms. Hollingshed earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance and is pursuing her Master’s of Public Administration at UGA. April Greene has been promoted to the position of Program Coordinator. Ms. Green is responsible...
High Hat Tea '10: good friends, tasty food and a great time!
Posted on Apr 23, 2010 by JRF |
This year’s High Hat Tea had JRF’s highest attendance record yet for this event! The turn out as well as all of the generous donations received for the JRF scholarship fund could not be more pleasing! Keeping with tradition, JRF invited guests to wear a hat of their choosing. Unlike ...
Make your reservation for the High Hat Tea
Posted on Mar 30, 2010 by JRF |
Join us at JRF’s High Hat Tea Party on Sunday, April 18th. This fun event features a silent auction, live auction, and games for kids. In keeping with tradition, guests are encouraged to wear hats. In fact, prizes will be awarded for the most fanciful, elegant and outrageous hats! This y...
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JRF Scholar Mimi Daniel included in ASUA Art Show
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 by JRF |
JRF is proud to announce, that current scholar Mimi Daniel has recently been highlighted for her artwork by the University of Arizona art club, FACE. Mimi is a single-parent, an art teacher at a local Arizona elementary school, as well as a full-time BFA 3D student at the University of Arizona. ...
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Mayor Heidi Davison to present Proclamation with JRF
Posted on Mar 5, 2010 by JRF |
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund invites you attend an event in recognition of International Women’s Day. Mayor Heidi Davison will present a Proclamation expressing the importance of education to women’s progress worldwide. The event will take place on March 8, 2010 at ...
Take Action! – Students and Colleges Can’t Afford to Wait!
Posted on Feb 26, 2010 by JRF |
Last September, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221) was passed in the House. Accounting for one of the single largest investments in higher education ever, this act will make college more affordable for millions of people – with no cost to taxpayers. Because the Senate has...
