Horizon Therapeutics plc Provides $1 Million in Scholarships to Help Economically Disadvantaged Students & Students of Color ...
December 03 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today announced that it
has provided $500,000 in scholarships to Lake Forest College and
created a $500,000 Horizon Therapeutics Endowed Scholarship Fund at
Howard University. The scholarships at both institutions will be
awarded to economically disadvantaged students and students of
color.
“Equity in education is a significant global issue and we feel
it is important for companies and individuals who have the
resources to help remove obstacles that exist for marginalized
populations,” said Tim Walbert, chairman, president and chief
executive officer, Horizon. “Financial support is an important
step, but in order to make an ongoing impact, it is also our
responsibility to provide mentoring, internship and post-graduate
employment opportunities. We look forward to developing long-term
partnerships with Lake Forest College, Rosalind Franklin University
and Howard University and building a global network of Horizon
Scholars.”
At Lake Forest College, two Horizon Scholars will receive
four-year, full-ride scholarships to join the Health Professions
Program (HPP), which Lake Forest has developed in partnership with
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. The HPP
prepares students for cutting-edge careers in medicine, nursing,
pharmacy, physical therapy and the entire range of health
professions. Lake Forest faculty members and admission counselors
will select the first two Horizon Scholars, who will matriculate in
the fall of 2021 as members of the Class of 2025. Selection will be
limited to economically disadvantaged first-year students, with
preference given to students of color from Lake County or greater
Chicago.
“Thanks to Horizon’s generosity, two fortunate students will be
able to further their education in the College’s Health Professions
Program, as well as take advantage of opportunities provided by our
partnership with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and
Science,” said Stephen Schutt, president, Lake Forest College. “We
have a longstanding commitment to educating students of color and
first-generation students, and we are now ranked second in the
nation by U.S. News and World Report for our success in this
regard. The new Horizon Scholars initiative is a wonderful
development for our students and the College.”
The Horizon Therapeutics Endowed Scholarship Fund at Howard
University will enable talented young women and men of color in the
Chicagoland region to obtain a degree of their choice. Preference
will be given to high school students graduating from Horizon’s
partner school, Perspectives Math and Science Academy located in
the Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago.
“We are pleased to partner with Horizon Therapeutics on a new
endowment that will support Horizon Scholars at Howard,” said David
P. Bennett, vice president of Development and Alumni Relations. “We
believe that student success requires multifaceted support,
including access to mentors and internships, which will equip them
for future employment. Horizon understands and is committed to
providing that support.”
Horizon Scholars at Lake Forest College and Howard University
will join the network of 15 existing Horizon Scholars majoring in
public health or bioinformatics at the Asian University for
Women.
About Lake Forest College
Founded in 1857, Lake Forest College is a selective residential,
national liberal arts institution located 30 miles north of
downtown Chicago. The College has 1,550 students representing
nearly every state and 85 countries. Lake Forest has a long
tradition of academic excellence and is known for its innovative
curriculum and focus on career preparation. For more information,
visit lakeforest.edu.
About Rosalind Franklin University
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is
committed to serving humanity through the interprofessional
education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery
of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. Founded in Chicago in
1912, RFU embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by
its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to
solving the structure of DNA. Recognized for its research in areas
including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited
disorders, diabetes, obesity, and gait and balance, the university
encompasses the Chicago Medical School, College of Health
Professions, College of Pharmacy, School of Graduate and
Postdoctoral Studies and the Dr. William M. Scholl College of
Podiatric Medicine. Learn more at www.rosalindfranklin.edu.
About Howard University
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research
university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students
pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate,
graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a
commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one
Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars,
11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165
Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus
African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the
United States. For more information on Howard University, visit
www.howard.edu.
About Horizon
Horizon is focused on researching, developing and
commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people
impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases. Our pipeline is
purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring
clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and
compassion must work together to transform lives. For more
information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives,
please visit www.horizontherapeutics.com and follow us on Twitter,
LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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