Coppin and 100 College Access Program to Hold Press Conference
New Grant Aims to Inspire College Ambitions at an Early Age
(BALTIMORE - October 15, 2009) - Coppin State University (CSU) and 100 Black Men of Maryland, Incorporated and its College Access Program (100 CAP), have partnered to take a hands-on-approach to encouraging students from five inner-city middle schools to prepare for college.
The 100 Black Men of Maryland, Incorporated, 100 CAP and CSU’s American Humanics Program will service 125 students at the following five Baltimore City Middle schools: The Dr. Nathan A. Pitts/Ashburton Elementary /Middle School, Barclay Elementary/Middle School, William Pinderhughes Elementary/Middle School, Grove Park Elementary/Middle School, and Winston Middle School.
A press conference and kick-off reception to announce these initiatives will take place tomorrow October 15, 2009 at 5:30 pm in the 2nd floor of CSU’s New Dining and Meeting Hall. Students from each of these schools and their parents will be in attendance.
100 CAP was awarded a $123,000 grant from The Maryland Higher Education Commission this fall. The grant is awarded to 13 non-profit organizations and higher education institutions to provide career planning services, and college awareness information for first generation/at-risk youth and their parents. Coppin is the only HBCU in Maryland selected to receive this award.
“These grants will provide academic enrichment, college awareness and career exploration activities for students who may be at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education,” said James E. Lyons, Sr., Secretary of Higher Education. “Support and information will also be provided to the parents of these students to help them understand the college admissions and financial aid process.”
Kick-Off speakers will include Dr. Reginald S. Avery, President of Coppin State University; Mr. Raymond Lucas, President of 100 Black Men of Maryland Inc.; Dr. Tracey L. Durant, Executive Director of 100 CAP; and a Representative from Delegate Barbara A. Robinson’s office will also be in attendance.
“100 CAP and Coppin State University’s American Humanics program share a goal to prepare inner-city middle school students for college, and to be leaders in the community,” says Ronald Howell, Director of Development for CSU’s School of Professional Studies.
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