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Six\u00a0 College of Business students have been awarded the <\/span>College of Business Faculty Merit Scholarship. <\/strong><\/span>To be eligible, a student must be a full-time junior or senior undergraduate in the College of Business who demonstrates exceptional academic performance. Each recipient will receive $500. <\/span><\/p>\n

This scholarship was founded and funded by faculty and alumni of the College of Business for the purpose of\u00a0 honoring\u00a0 academic achievement. This initiative underscores the commitment of University of La Verne faculty to support and invest in our future leaders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipients<\/h2>\n

The students honored with this scholarship are<\/span>\u00a0Raquel Fritz, Aimee Nagengast, Courtney Okumura,\u00a0<\/strong> Analise Espinoza, <\/strong>William Contreras, and <\/strong>Jun Parangan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Impact<\/h2>\n

The scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also serves as a motivational factor for students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits. The faculty’s investment reflects their belief in the potential of these students and their future contributions to society and the community of alumni.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As these recipients continue their educational journeys, they exemplify the core values of\u00a0 Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. The College of Business Faculty Merit Scholarship is a testament to the university’s dedication to fostering academic excellence and supporting its students. We are immensely proud of our inaugural Merit Scholars!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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