Press Releases
05.02.2012 press release
8,000 STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO REACH THEIR AMERICAN DREAM AT ‘OPPORTUNITY DAYS’ CONFERENCE
on May 02 2012
Opportunity Nation and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) today joined forces to hold a multi-day conference designed to identify strategies that can help repair the national economic ladder of opportunity; build local communities of opportunity; and inspire more than 8,000 area students to recognize the importance higher education plays in allowing them to reach their American Dreams.
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04.13.2012 press release
Wayne County Community College Event Spotlights Education Inequality
on Apr 13 2012
Opportunity Nation partnered with Wayne County Community College District to host a provocative event shining a light on the persistent and often unmentioned educational inequality that exists in today’s society.
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03.31.2012 press release
Delaware State University & Opportunity Nation Host Inspired Day of Service
on Mar 31 2012
More than 250 Inspire Scholars were joined by DSU President Harry Williams, U.S. Senators Thomas Carper and Chris Coons, Opportunity Nation Executive Director Mark Edwards, and many others for the inaugural Inspired Day of Service, an event designed to elevate the economic and community opportunities that can be stimulated through acts of community service.
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03.08.2012 press release
Opportunity Nation and Otterbein University Host Conference on Women & the American Dream
on Mar 08 2012
Recognizing the unique challenges American women of all ages face today with regard to opportunity and economic mobility, Opportunity Nation – a broad-based, cross-partisan coalition of more than 200 public, private, non-profit, civilian and military organizations working to create a shared plan to restore opportunity in America – and Otterbein University partnered to host a conference examining actions that can be taken to ensure that tomorrow’s female leaders are able to reach their fullest potential with fewer challenges and barriers.
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01.26.2012 press release
Iowa Governor Branstad Declares February as ‘Opportunity in Iowa’ Month
on Jan 26 2012
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad today became the first governor in the nation to issue a proclamation declaring an official ‘opportunity’ month on the calendar. The proclamation, signed today in the Governor’s office, establishes the month of February as ‘Opportunity in Iowa’ month, a time to harness and promote the best and brightest ideas from our public and private organizations in advancing opportunity in Iowa.
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01.09.2012 press release
Opportunity Nation Partners with Sister Campaign to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
on Jan 09 2012
In honor of the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Opportunity Nation and ServiceNation have joined together to highlight ways to increase economic opportunity in America through service. Dr. King worked for increased opportunity for all Americans. Now, more than ever, we need to work to create and support opportunities for Americans to strengthen economic security.
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