BELLEVUE, Wash. - (Business Wire) As part of its partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, City University of Seattle announced today that starting Cornerback Kelly Jennings has been named as its higher education spokesperson. Jennings recently made his first appearance on behalf of the university at South Seattle Community College
’s College Night, signing autographs and taking pictures. A true advocate of education, Jennings will be working closely with CityU of Seattle as it begins the 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship application process. The 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship will be awarded to an individual who exemplifies a strong need for career advancement and desire to improve their life and community.
Drafted by the Seahawks with the 31st selection in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft, Jennings holds two degrees in Finance and Business Management from the University of Miami. “I am honored that CityU has asked me to speak on behalf of the importance of higher education,” comments Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Kelly Jennings. “Education has always been a priority for me, and I truly value the significance of it. The 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship is just another example of how the university and the Seahawks both have a strong commitment to helping others advance their career goals.”
Scholarship applicants must have completed one year of college coursework (45 quarter credits) or equivalent military experience, or credits from the America Council of Education (ACE) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to apply. The recipient of the 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship will receive tuition and books for an award of up to $15,000 to be used at any of the City University of Seattle sites in the United States or online. Scholarship application forms will be available at any of the City University of Seattle info sessions held from May 20, 2008-November 21, 20080. For info session dates, times and locations go to www.cityu.edu/seahawks.
By providing flexible class options, City University of Seattle provides working adults around the world, the opportunity to take courses in-class and online while earning their college degrees, increasing their earning potential and creating opportunities for advancement.
“Kelly Jennings is a true example of how hard work and perseverance pays off,” comments City University of Seattle’s President Lee Gorsuch. “His dedication to higher education and the career advancement of working adults is inspiring. We are excited to welcome him to the CityU family.”
About City University of Seattle
Founded in 1973 in Seattle, Washington, City University of Seattle is a private, not-for-profit university that has awarded over 45,000 degrees and certificates worldwide. City University of Seattle’s goal is to change lives for good by offering high quality and relevant online and in-class education options to any person in the world with a desire to learn. The university is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Management, and the Division of Arts and Sciences. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, City University of Seattle offers classes at locations throughout Washington, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Slovakia, Switzerland, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and China.
About the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks organization was founded and joined the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team in 1976. They are currently members of the western division of the National Football Conference (NFC), in the NFL. Seattle is the only team to play in both the AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC Championship Games, and played in Super Bowl XL. The Seahawks are a division of Football Northwest, based in Seattle, Washington.
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