Kennesaw State student accepted to Newcastle University Summer Institute
Jonathan Henry of Atlanta one of 60 students worldwide invited to program in England
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Georgia
(May 25, 2011) —
Jonathan Henry of Atlanta one of 60 students worldwide invited to program in England
Kennesaw, Ga. (May 24, 2011) Jonathan Henry, a rising sophomore at Kennesaw State University, has been accepted
to the prestigious Newcastle University Summer Institute in England.
Henry, a student in the President’s Emerging Global Scholars program at KSU, also
received a scholarship to offset a portion of the cost of the institute.
“This is a major accomplishment for Jonathan and Kennesaw State,” said Jerome Ratchford,
Vice President for Student Success. “The university’s reputation and emphasis on global
studies will spread as students of his caliber become involved in programs such as
this.”
The Institute is a five-week cultural and academic program for U.S. students at Newcastle
University in northeast England. Participants explore the culture, heritage and history
of the United Kingdom; further develop leadership skills and meet people from all
over the world. This year’s institute tales place July 3 to Aug. 8.
Henry, an Atlanta resident and international business major, plans to take courses
on “21st Century Leadership.”
“There’s a global environment in the world of business,” he said. “I hope to learn
more about that.”
Brian M. Wooten, assistant professor for university studies and director of the Center
for Student Leadership, said only 60 students from around the world are accepted yearly
into the Newcastle program
The President’s Emerging Global Scholars Program, part of the Center for Student Leadershipand
University College, is designed to build future leaders. Students enroll in specific
classes, travel internationally and take part in civic engagement projects on the
local, national, and international scale.
They enjoy a variety of experiences that enhance their applications for prestigious,
nationally competitive scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall and Fulbright scholarships.
For more information about the Newcastle University Summer Institute program, click
here.
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KennesawState University is the third-largest university in Georgia, offering more
than 70 graduate and undergraduate degrees, including doctorates in education, business
and nursing, and a new Ph.D. in international conflict management. A member of the
35-unit University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a comprehensive, residential
institution with a growing population of more than 23,400 students from 142 countries.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
