Pat Brandenburg gives scholarship money to CAAS for UTA students
The Center for African American Studies (CAAS) has announced the Pat Brandenburg Scholarship is open for submission until Monday, March 19. According to CAAS, “Pat Brandenburg is a UT Arlington alumnus who wants to help heal our nation’s racial wounds by assisting promising students who are interested in African American Studies… Recipients will be announced during An Evening of Black Excellence: Achievements and Graduation in early May.”
Pat Brandenburg who is a long-time supporter for UTA’s Center for Mexican American Studies, stated in a UTA News article, “I’m excited to now support the Center for African American Studies and all its remarkable work. I strongly believe in the missions of both programs, and I’m proud to support their students.” The article continues by stating, “[Brandenburg] was inspired by recent social justice movements related to racial inequity to expand her philanthropy to include CAAS… She has contacted the University and asked what she could do to further those causes at her alma mater.”
Read more about Alumna Pat Brandenburg and her dedication to support UTA students. For more information about the award amount and other requirements, please visit the Mav Scholarship Shop.