Tuesday, April 16, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: Morse High School Welcomes UC President Janet Napolitano
WHAT: University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla will join more than 500 students at Morse High School. Superintendent Cindy Marten, UC and community leaders will speak to students about the importance of preparing for college and the potential of every student to achieve a higher education degree. Morse students will have a rare opportunity to attend a rally emceed by President Napolitano to learn about the opportunities at UC campuses and demystify the UC admissions. After the rally, President Napolitano and Chancellor Khosla will participate in a panel discussion with Morse High School alumni and current UC students.
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
· Rally: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
· Media availability: 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
· Panel discussion: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114
Background: UC’s visit is part of Achieve UC, a multiyear effort to encourage students in communities with low college-going rates to aim for a high-quality college education. Eighty-five percent of Morse’s students comprise a minority ethnic or racial group, and 78 percent come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. A significant portion will be the first in their families to attend college. More than 57 percent of all UC California resident undergraduates pay no tuition based on their family’s income, and more than 40 percent are first-generation college students. Beginning with the graduating class of 2016, San Diego Unified students are required to complete A-G coursework to graduate. The A-G coursework sequence is required for admission to the UC and CSU systems.
On Thursday, reporters must check in at the front desk before proceeding to the driveway between the Early Childhood building and amphitheater.
CONTACT: Maureen Magee, Communications Director, (619) 381-7930.
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