Virginia State University Receives Funds for Student Scholarships

Alexandria, Va.  – Since the founding of Idealliance in 1966 a key ingredient of the Association has been to engage the diverse partners across the graphic communications supply chain to participate and collaborate for the betterment of the industry.

Richard D. Ryan, Idealliance CEO, said, “Our belief is that distinct and different backgrounds and perspectives will ultimately create advancements and opportunities for all in our industry. Amid the current equal justice and opportunity movement in our nation, Idealliance recommits to diversity and inclusiveness within the supply chain in which we serve.”

To support the underrepresented in our industry Idealliance announces a two-year scholarship program with Virginia State University, a Historically Black College/University, located in Ettrick, Virginia.

“We are pleased to work with Idealliance to create a scholarship program to support the next generation in the graphic communications industry. Our plan is for Idealliance to mentor our students to kick-start their careers,” said Charmica E. Harris, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Director of Alumni Relations, Office of Institutional Advancement, Virginia State University.

The Idealliance Board of Directors with the work of its Industry Relations Committee chaired by Traci L. Lucien, Director & Vice President, Print Center, AARP, developed the scholarship program. Ms. Lucien said, “As professionals we are part of the changes in our business and political environment. The Idealliance Board of Directors looked at how we can support diversity in our workforce – and those entering our industry. We decided to start a scholarship program for two (2) students at the Virginia State University and hope others will take our lead to develop the next generation of leaders.”

As a component of the scholarship program, Idealliance Members will serve as mentors to the students. In addition, Idealliance will provide access to Virginia State University to take Idealliance online curriculum as part of the Idealliance Higher Education Program.

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For additional information, please contact David Steinhardt, Managing Director, Idealliance, at 703.887.7680 or [email protected].