DECATUR, Ill. – The Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program will host the annual this Friday, May 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance in the University Commons.
To schedule an appointment, go to and search for the sponsor code “.” All blood types are needed for the drive.
the Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program
recognizes high scholastic achievement among underrepresented students with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, leadership and community service.
The L-V Scholars Program is named in honor of 's first two African-American graduates, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years if the student maintains a 3.2/4.0 cumulative GPA and actively participates in the program.
University
University is a private, comprehensive university with a diverse student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students. A education features Performance Learning, a unique learning approach offered only at that gives students the chance to build the confidence and skills to succeed before and after graduation. graduates enter the job market armed with experience and ready for success. In 2022, 99% of graduates gained employment or entry to graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation, compared to the 71% national average. offers more than 50 majors in the College of Fine Arts, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies and Tabor School of Business, and is located on a 75-acre residential campus in Decatur, Ill.
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