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The University of Cincinnati hosted an induction ceremony for the Marian Spencer Scholarship Program, keeping the spirit of service, equity, and excellence alive.
The scholarship was named in honor of 1942 UC graduate Marian Spencer and made possible by UC and a large donation by 1988 graduate Jim Goetz.
Both pioneers, in their own right, wanted to make sure the next generation, some who may face social and economic inequities, would be able to chart even greater territories than them.
The late Marian Spencer’s commitment to service, access, and equity lives on in these students, who will now start their journeys to success at UC.
“These students have a keen eye on educational equity, racial equity, and how they can have a positive impact in the community,” the director of the Marian Spencer scholarship program at UC, Cindy Jones, said. “They recognize that ordinary people like Marian Spencer can do extraordinary things when you’re supported.”
The scholarship allows full academic tuition, room and board, computers, and a trip to Tanzania for ten students who are in the top 10 percent of their CPS high schools.
So far, 40 students have received the life-changing scholarship, which is an opportunity to change their lives and communities.
Vice Provost Jack Miner said programs like this serve as a direct pipeline to the success of Cincinnati.
“We, the city of Cincinnati, see you as the future leaders of this city. This isn’t just an investment in these kids. This is an investment in these kids because it’s an investment in our future. These will be our doctors, our lawyers, our business leaders, our city leaders in years to come,” Miner said.
The first Marian Spencer scholar will graduate next spring. The other scholars will graduate every year through 2028.
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