AU receives “Educators of Distinction” Award

Anderson University was recently awarded a “2001 Educators of Distinction” award by Saludos Hispanos/Saludos.com, the leading career and education site and magazine for bilingual Hispanics. The Educators of Distinction awards are given to institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to higher education success for Hispanics. “We are honored to be recognized with such a distinguished award,” said Dr. James L. Edwards, president of Anderson University. “Anderson University is committed to educate persons with a global perspective and we have learned much from our treasured friendships and connections both within this country and outside our borders.”

“Education is the key to success,” says Rosemarie Garcia-Solomon, publisher of Saludos Hispanos. “We congratulate these institutions that are leading the way, providing high standards of education, career planning and counseling to Hispanic students.”

Saludos Hispanos is a 30-year-old organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for the Hispanic community through education and career development. Its Web site, saludos.com is recognized as a leading Hispanic Web site and was one of 50 selected as the “Best of the Best” among 4,000 sites reviewed by CareerXroads.

Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts institution. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs of study in business, education and theology.