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News Release
July 12, 2007
Gates Millennium Scholar Program Names Six from BSU
The Gates Millennium Scholar Program has announced six Boise State
University award recipients. The program allows students to attend any
accredited college or university of their choice. Award recipients who
pursue graduates degrees in the fields of computer science, education,
engineering, library sciences, mathematics, public health and science are
also eligible to receive continued funding.
Gates Millennium Scholars who have enrolled at or been accepted to Boise
State are:
• Raylene Jim of Boise, an undergraduate who is studying early childhood
education.
• Michelle Perez of Caldwell, an undergraduate who is studying molecular and
cellular
biology.
• Caroline Sanchez of Nampa, an undergraduate.
• Erik Torres of Boise, a graduate student who is studying instructional and
performance
technology in the College of Engineering.
• Mario Venegas of Nyssa, Ore., an undergraduate.
• Magdalena Yado of Nampa, an undergraduate who is studying bilingual
education.
“The fact that these Gates Millennium Scholars have chosen to attend Boise
State speaks volumes about the university’s dedication to attracting the
best, brightest and most diverse student body possible,” said Michael
Laliberte, vice president for student affairs at Boise State. “Their
steadfast commitment to reaching their highest potential is truly admirable.
These students stand to become an asset not only to the university, but to
the community at large.”
Established in 1999, the program was initially funded by a $1 billion grant
from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of GMS is to promote
academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority
students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.
The program is administered by the United Negro College Fund.
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Contact: Michael Laliberte, vice president for student affairs, (208)
426-1418,
michaellaliberte@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208)
426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in
Idaho, offering more than 190 fields of interest in eight colleges. The
deadline for degree-seeking students to apply for fall admission is July 18.
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