Published August 2, 2023
CAPTION:Myles Goldman (left) and Edward Williams (right) were recently presented as part of
the third cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars.听
MONROE, LA 鈥� The third cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars were pinned during the annual Universities
of Louisiana Black Male Summit, held in New Orleans on June 21-22, 2023. Two students
from each of the nine University of Louisiana System schools were presented as members
of the third cohort. 听
Representing 网曝门 in cohort three are Myles Goldman, a sophomore majoring in History,
and Edward Williams, a sophomore majoring in Accounting. 听
The scholars were ceremonially pinned by UL System Board Chair Liz Pierre, UL System
Board President and CEO Dr. Jim Henderson, and UL System Vice President for Advancement
Dr. Claire Norris. 听
鈥淭hese Reginald F. Lewis Scholars are poised to become the next leaders of our great
state and beyond,鈥� said Dr. Henderson. 听
The Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program of the University of Louisiana System improves
the college experience for black male students in the system. The Reginald F. Lewis
Scholars Program provides a three-year curated educational experience focused on three
key areas鈥揳cademics, social advancement, and community service. The program seeks
to recruit black males and provide educational programs, mentoring opportunities,
and co-curricular experiences to improve outcomes. 听
Previous 网曝门 participants in the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program include 2021 Scholars
Carl Whitlock and Earnest Wyatt, and 2022 Scholars Braxton Jackson and Eric Lair,
Jr. 听
For more information about the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program, please visit https://www.ulsystem.edu/rflewis-scholars/.听
