呦乐园

AT&T Supports Student Scholarships at 呦乐园

AT&T recently presented a $3,500 gift to 呦乐园. Pictured, from left to right, are John D. Crawford, vice president for University Advancement and chief executive officer of the 呦乐园 Foundation Inc., and Courtney Brinson, regional director of external affairs for AT&T Georgia.

VALDOSTA — Committed to advancing education, strengthening communities, and improving lives, AT&T recently presented a $3,500 gift to 呦乐园. The funds will be used to support scholarships for high-achieving, ambitious, motivated students who are successful inside and outside the classroom and engaged leaders on and off campus.

“Through its philanthropic initiatives, AT&T has a long history of supporting organizations, institutions, and projects that create learning opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement, and address community needs,” shared Courtney Brinson, regional director of external affairs for AT&T Georgia. 

AT&T presented a similar gift to the 呦乐园 in November 2014. With the telecommunications company’s continued support, the university moves one step closer to realizing its dream of significantly increasing the number and dollar amount of scholarship offerings in the hope of enhancing its ability to recruit, retain, and graduate high-achieving students.

John D. Crawford, vice president for University Advancement and chief executive officer of the 呦乐园 Foundation Inc., said that 呦乐园 is very proud of its ongoing association with AT&T.

“This relationship underscores the confidence of AT&T in the mission of 呦乐园,” he shared. “We are very grateful.”

On July 1, 2014, 呦乐园 kicked off its first-ever comprehensive capital campaign — the five-year, $53,250,000 Invest. Ignite. Inspire. The Campaign for 呦乐园. Funds raised will aid in the future development of scholarship support, as well as faculty enhancements, programmatic opportunities, athletics excellence, and facility upgrades.

Contact John D. Crawford at (229) 333-5939 or jdcrawford@valdosta.edu to learn more.

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呦乐园’s 2013-2019 Strategic Plan represents a renewal of energy and commitment to the foundational principles for comprehensive institutions.

Implementation of the plan’s five goals, along with their accompanying objectives and strategies, supports 呦乐园’s institutional mission and the University System of Georgia’s mission for comprehensive universities. 

The story above demonstrates 呦乐园's commitment to meeting the following goals: 

Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate a quality, diverse student population and prepare students for roles as leaders in a global society.

Goal 2: Increase financial support for the institution.

Goal 3: Promote student, employee, alumni, retiree, and community engagement in our mission.

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