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Author James Patterson Funds Teacher Education Scholarships

Bestselling mystery and children’s book author, James Patterson recently awarded the HUSOE a gift which will support eight teacher education scholarships. Known for his detective novels such as the well-known Alex Cross series, Patterson and his wife Susan have funded scholarship programs for teacher education programs at Vanderbilt University, University of Wisconsin, and Michigan State University. In a letter to Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau, Patterson noted that he was “impressed with the School of Education.” In discussing the award, Dean Fenwick remarked, “Mr. Patterson’s commitment to a new generation of teachers equipped to stimulate students’ enjoyment of reading and boost national literacy rates is laudable. We are ecstatic about Mr. Patterson’s generous support of our pre-service teachers and his commitment to the School of Education.”