Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Improvements at Avila University

For those who attended Summer Excellence Insitute or have visited campus in the last few weeks, you were able to see the beginning of many projects started on the campus of Avila University. Between the renovations of the dining hall to the new pavilion, it was an exciting time.

As the new school year begins for most, the projects are on campus are completed. Upward Bound - Avila University is very excited for the changes on campus. UB students will soon have an opportunity to experience the new and improved changes.

Below is a video of the completed changes!



Monday, August 22, 2011

TRiO Programs Get Mentioned on MSNBC

University of Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi participated in MSNBC's "A Stronger America: Making the Grade," a live two-hour discussion on strengthening America through education, from the Detroit School of Arts, on Sunday, Aug. 14 from noon until 2 p.m. ET. The special was broadcasted live throughout America.


The special, hosted by MSNBC Anchor Tamron Hall and co-hosted by MSNBC Contributor and TheGrio.com Correspondent Jeff Johnson, brought together a roundtable of prominent national and local figures to discuss parenting and early education, how to help our students compete on a global scale, the effects of the economy on education and opportunity, and other essential topics.