Pullman Scholar Symposium Archives - George M. Pullman Educational Foundation

Renowned Scientist Thanks Scholarship Foundation with Surprise $50,000 Gift

Posted on May 24, 2018 (September 23, 2024) by doug

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”] From a Refugee Camp in Europe to the National Academy of Sciences and Interstellar Space May 21, 2018, Chicago, IL –Dr. George Gloeckler, renowned physicist, member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished professor emeritus of the University of Maryland, surprised the audience at the 5th annual Pullman […]

The 2017 Pullman Scholar Symposium Keynote Speaker is Pamela Bloomquist

Posted on May 4, 2017 (September 23, 2024) by doug

We are excited to announce Pullman Scholar Alumna Pamela Bloomquist, Rockford College, 1974, as our Fourth Annual Pullman Scholar Symposium keynote speaker! Pamela is the Assistant Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a very active volunteer with the Foundation. When the Foundation began planning the first Annual Pullman Scholar Symposium in […]

2016 Pullman Scholar Symposium: More Scholar Interaction & Learning

Posted on June 21, 2016 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Current Pullman Scholars and all 31 of the new scholar cohort attended our third annual Pullman Scholar Symposium on May 20, 2016, dedicated to developing our scholars’ financial literacy, life skills, and professional expertise, while building a stronger Pullman Scholar Community. Based on scholar feedback from last year, this year’s sessions were made as interactive […]

First Scholar Keynote: Corie Wilkins

Posted on May 13, 2016 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Corie Wilkins is a recent graduate of the University of Missouri, where he received a Bachelors of Journalism in broadcast with an emphasis in production. However, there’s much more to his story, and that doesn’t define who he is. His journey through college was a challenging one and it produced a lot of growth. […]

Third Annual Pullman Scholar Symposium Keynote Speaker: Patrick T. Murphy, MS

Posted on May 3, 2016 (September 23, 2024) by doug

We are pleased to announce Patrick T. Murphy, MS as our keynote speaker for the Third Annual Pullman Scholar Symposium. Patrick graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. In 2015, he earned a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management with a Concentration in Fundraising Management from the Spertus […]

2015 Pullman Scholar Symposium Keynote Speech

Posted on May 25, 2015 (September 23, 2024) by doug

We were honored to have Valarie King-Bailey, Pullman Scholar Alumna, ’82, and CEO of OnShore Technology Group, as our keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Pullman Scholar Symposium. Not only was King-Bailey relatable, but she was inspirational. She shared her journey as a young Pullman Scholar from the Stateway Garden Projects to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to […]

What It’s Really Like to be in the Pullman Community

Posted on May 15, 2015 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Billy Leung, Pullman Scholar, University of Michigan, ’16 In my senior year of high school, I remember being constantly stressed trying to figure out how I was going to afford a college education. Thankfully, my high school counselor told me about the Pullman Foundation. With the Pullman Foundation’s generosity and support, I’m glad to say […]

The Importance of Building Connections

Posted on May 14, 2015 (September 23, 2024) by doug

By Robin Redmond, Executive Director. The last few months have been busy and exciting for the Foundation. With roughly 550 high school seniors applying this year to become Pullman Scholars, we have spent many hours reading, sorting, scheduling and reviewing applications. Soon, a new class of Pullman Scholars will be welcomed into the vibrant community […]