University of the District of Columbia Applauds Former President Ronald Mason Jr. for Receiving Marie Fielder Medal
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on July 10, 2024 The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly announces that former UDC President Ronald Mason Jr., J.D., will be honored with the esteemed Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation as part of Fielding Graduate University’s convocation ceremony on July 10, 2024. The event will be live-streamed from UDC’s Theater of the Arts starting at 4 p.m. ET and available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/c/FieldingEdu. The Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation, presented annually by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership and Social Innovation, is awarded to an individual for a lifetime of achievements devoted to efforts that support equal educational access and success. Ronald Mason Jr. served as the ninth and longest-serving president of UDC, leading the institution from 2015 until June 2023. Mason's tenure at UDC was marked by significant collaborations and innovations, including the establishment of the pioneering UDC-Fielding Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship doctoral program in partnership with Fielding President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. Launched in 2019, this program has already produced a cohort of graduates committed to advancing leadership and entrepreneurship within urban communities. “President Mason left an indelible mark, not only on the UDC community but also the broader landscape of higher education,” said Dr. Maurice D. Edington, UDC’s 10th and current president. “His dedication to equity and innovation has set a benchmark for leadership in our institution and beyond. We congratulate him warmly on this well-deserved honor.” # # # The only public university in the nation's capital and the only exclusively urban land-grant university in the country, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a proud HBCU committed to a broad mission of education, research and community service. Established by abolitionist Myrtilla Miner in 1851, UDC offers workforce training, professional certification and more than 80 academic programs designed to create opportunities for student success. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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