FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2009
COLLEGE PARK, MD - American Studies major Stephanie Stevenson introduced Barack Obama at the White House on Friday, April 24th. Her introduction preceded the President's speech about higher education at 1:30 p.m. in the Diplomatic Reception Room.
“It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget and I am glad that I was able to bring attention to the need for more access to Pell Grants and to the opportunity for a college education for all students,” said Stevenson. She is a junior in American Studies with a concentration in social justice. Stevenson plans to obtain a higher degree in Urban Planning and Public Policy after graduation next year.
View a video of her introduction and President Obama's speech here.
The American Studies Department and Program at the University of Maryland is one of the oldest such programs in the United States, having operated continuously since 1945. For much of its history, the Program has been nationally recognized for its contributions to the field, which initially entwined history and literature. The Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. For more information about American Studies at UMD, please contact americanstudies@umd.edu or visit www.amst.umd.edu.
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