U-CAN GO TO COLLEGE: Taking Las Vegas students higher

Taking Las Vegas students higher

Thoughts from some of the 40 recruiters coming to Las Vegas for the U-CAN Black College Fair, taking place at Sept. 17 (Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and Sept. 19 (Pearson Community Center, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). For more information, call (916) 921-8226 or (702) 615-8216.

Sherissa Gaitor, Senior Admissions Recruiter/PDSO for Talladega College:

“On behalf of Dr. Billy C. Hawkins and the entire Talladega College family, I would like to say thank you to Mr. Alan H. Rowe and U-CAN for giving us the opportunity to connect with the students in Las Vegas. We are grateful to invite them to come grow with us at Talladega College, the Alpha Lyrae Vega of them all.”

Aaries Reed, Morgan State University, Admission Officer:

“I am very excited to represent Morgan State University at the 2013 U-CAN College Fair. It is never a disappointing trip when I recruit in Las Vegas. I am honored to share with the students all that Morgan State University can offer them along with the HBCU experience. It is important that the schools, parents and community know that the college representatives who participate in the U-CAN college fair care about the Las Vegas students attending college.”

Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College:

“We feel as if we have found kindred spirits in U-CAN and the city of Las Vegas. In the Quinnite Nation, we embrace innovation, dedication, and service. These are trademarks of both U-CAN and Las Vegas. This is why we have opted to make Las Vegas a major part of our institutional growth campaign and why we are thrilled to be partners with U-CAN and Las Vegas. For us, this year’s college fair is just the beginning of a long and meaningful relationship. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to recruit your students.”

Crystal Jones, Assistant Director of Admissions for Hampton University:

“We are so excited to come to Las Vegas for the U-CAN Black College Fair, and look forward to meeting and accepting many qualifying community youth to our university.”

Krystal G. Toney, Admissions Counselor for Bennett College:

“Bennett College is a single-sex institution that has been educating and celebrating women since 1873. As a 2007 graduate of Bennett, this year I am excited and ready to hit the ground running, prepared to share the Bennett her-story with young ladies in the state of Nevada! Are you ready? #BennettBuilds”