VSU Receives Caterpillar Foundation Grant for Students to Study in China
|
Posted By: How May I Help You NC on November 15, 2012 November 13, 2012 Virginia State University received a $64,000 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation that enables students to study abroad in China. The grant is part of a $1 million pledge by the Caterpillar Foundation in support of the U.S. Department of State’s “100,000 Strong Initiative” to increase the number of American college students studying abroad in China. Previous funding from the Caterpillar Foundation led to the creation of the VSU Caterpillar Foundation Global Citizens program under which nine VSU students in the Reginald F. Lewis School of Business and the School of Science, Engineering and Technology studied Mandarin language and completed coursework in international business and Chinese cultural studies in Shanghai. This year's VSU Caterpillar Global Citizens will spend a semester at Beijing Normal University starting in January 2013. They are: Shakira Taylor, a junior Business Management major; DeLydia Lawrence, a junior Accounting major; Alana Dawson, a junior Business Marketing major; and Deshanay Bigelow, a junior Industrial Logistics Technology major. The funding will cover students’ round-trip airfare to China, tuition and program fees, housing and meals, and textbooks. "The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to support U.S. college students studying abroad in China through our $1 million pledge to the 100,000 Strong Initiative. It is our hope that this experience will give students some valuable insights on the global economy, China's importance on the world stage, and an unforgettable cultural experience. U.S. companies, including Caterpillar, have been rapidly expanding operations in China, and students with a firsthand knowledge of the country and culture will have a strategic advantage in any field they choose to enter upon graduation," said Michele Sullivan, Caterpillar Foundation Vice President. Dr. Mirta Martin, Dean of the Reginald Lewis School of Business, acknowledged that this opportunity will “open the doors to the world for our students.” Last year, study abroad participation at VSU tripled, and Dr. Sample, Director of International Education, credits the increase to the efforts of students who choose to internationalize their academic experience by studying abroad and upon return convincing their classmates to do the same. “An important benefit of this partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation is that students can expand their understanding of China well beyond media sound bites and learn firsthand China's significance as a major global player,” added Dr. Sample. Caterpillar supports the philanthropic efforts of the Caterpillar Foundation. Founded in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has contributed more than $500 million to help make sustainable progress possible around the world by providing program support in the areas of environmental sustainability, access to education and basic human needs. To learn more about the global impact of the Caterpillar Foundation, please visit www.caterpillar.com/foundation. Source: http://www.vsu.edu/news/headlines/2012/11/... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
How May I Help You NC
Management, See Moss Interactive Bellarmine University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Blogs
 |
The Darryl Harper Story: The Sonic Architect Behind a GenerationInside the Life of the Producer Who Defined the Makaveli Sound
In the crowded mythology of hip-hop’s golden era—where legends are spoken of in shorthand and entire histories reduced to a few famili ...more
Robert Walker • 55 Views • February 25th, 2026 |
 |
More Ways to Customize The 2026 Ford F-250 TruckFord's approach to the F-250 Heavy Duty lineup is "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." But for 2026, the motto is "if it isn't broken, add more options." The new F-250 didn't need a complete overhaul t ...more
Randi Payton • 107 Views • February 23rd, 2026 |
 |
Billboard Charting R&B Artist DIAMONIQUE JACKSON Releases Sultry New Single "I Deserve More"@DIAMONIQUEJACKSON
#DIAMONIQUEJACKSON
New Video "I Deserve More" Below!
https://youtu.be/LjeJ-j4-Oso?si=1ukQoUkYOu...
BILLBOARD-CHARTING R&B ARTIST DIAMONIQUE JACKSON ENTERS 2026 WITH A NEW ER ...more
LaMarr Blackmon • 566 Views • February 17th, 2026 |
 |
The hidden risks of using Google’s Blogger platform
After reviewing a detailed Site Checker report, I discovered that many of my blog’s URLs were taking far too long to load. As a result, readers abandoned the pages before they even opened. This wasn ...more
Joel Savage • 188 Views • February 16th, 2026 |
 |
BLACK OWNED BEAUTY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION (BOBSA) AND JUNIQUES AD SERVICE CREATES DFY 30 SEC DISTRIBUTION SERVICEANNOUNCEMENT
Juniques Ad Service, a proud Juniques Company, is excited to share a powerful new collaboration with the Black Owned Beauty Supply Organization. Through this collaboration, members and s ...more
rickey johnson • 238 Views • February 11th, 2026 |
Popular Blogs
 |
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 2009 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,802,528 Views • January 27th, 2009 |
 |
VISINE ALERT!!!Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug.
When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,351 Views • May 23rd, 2009 |
 |
"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 75,450 Views • November 9th, 2006 |
 |
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing CardsVendor: Charles Jones
Item Price: $20.00
Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included
Item Description:
Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,617 Views • December 2nd, 2018 |
