TI donations supports scholarships, college

A $100,000 donation from Texas Instruments (TI) to the College of Engineering will support scholarships and recruitment efforts for internship opportunities. SU System President Ralph Slaughter (standing, third from right) thanked the company for the ongoing support of Southern University during a reception in their honor, February 20 at University Place.

SU Texas Instruments scholars attending the reception were (seated left to right) Kourtney Jackson, senior, electrical engineering, Port Allen; Julian Herbert, senior computer science, TI Intern, Port Allen; Charena Robinson, senior, electrical engineering, Enid, Oklahoma; Gregory Puckett, senior, electrical engineering, Tallulah; Frank Alexander (second from left, standing), junior, electrical engineering, Warner Robins, Georgia; and Jason Winfrey, senior, electrical engineering, Lake Charles. Making the presentation of behalf of Texas Instruments was LaQuitta Thomas (standing, third from left), eCommerce specialist, Electronic Commerce, Information Technology. Thomas said that the company is committed to the rewarding partnership with Southern and is pleased to offer support to help enhance classroom and practical learning experiences.

Thomas and fellow SU alumnus Arthur George, senior vice president, High Performance Analog business unit, Texas Instruments, were instrumental in bringing the award to Southern University. Also on hand for the presentation were Habib Mohamadian (second from right, standing), dean, College of Engineering; Pradeep Bhattacharya (far left, standing), chair, Department of Electrical Engineering; and Janifer Peters (seated far right), assistant to dean, College of Engineering.