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Jinx Patel Named Athens Area Chamber Citizen of the Year
March 21, 2024, Athens, Ga. ― Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Virginia “Jinx” Patel as its 2023 Upshaw Bentley Citizen of the Year. Honored at the Chamber’s 120th […]
Nationally recognized tribal college president, Dr. Sandra Boham, to present keynote address at annual Jeannette Rankin Legacy Lecture
The public is invited to the feature presentation March 13 at UGA’s Russell Library. February 22, 2024, Athens, Ga. ― Dr. Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College and an […]
51 Indigenous women receive grants for tribal college education in Montana
May 31, 2023 By: Nora Mabie The Jeannette Rankin Foundation has awarded grants to 51 Indigenous women attending Montana tribal colleges. The Native Woman Scholar Grant program launched earlier this year and […]
‘I want to be an example for my children:’ Mother to graduate from Lehman College after 17 years of deferring
May 29, 2023, 5:58pm Updated on May 29, 2023 By: News 12 Staff A mother will be walking across the stage at Lehman College this week and earning a bachelor’s […]
Before retiring in Oconee, Jeannette Rankin was elected as the first woman in Congress
The Oconee Enterprise Lifestyles MARCH 9, 2023 BY CAITLIN FARMER
Jeannette Rankin historical reenactment kicks off Women’s History Month at UGA’s Russell Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lori Warden, Megan Torgersonpr@upwardpr.com, 406.360.2825 or 406.480.5591 Jeannette Rankin historical reenactment kicks off Women’s History Month at UGA’s Russell Library The Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Athens […]
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation’s National Scholar Grant Program Awarded Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is awarded a $60,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation to help women 35-plus pursue college degrees.
Rankin Foundation awarded three-year grant for Bay Path University students
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is awarded a three-year grant as partner with Bay Path University from Strada Education Network to Connect adult women with in-demand jobs.
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