Kerry Washington Honored at Lehman College 50th Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Awards Dinner
Acclaimed actress, activist and producer Kerry Washington received the Lehman Award for Artistic Achievement at the Lehman College 50th Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Awards Dinner on April 11, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York.
Lehman College President José Luis Cruz and honoree Kerry Washington
The event raised over $600,000 to support Lehman College student scholarships and programs.
A Bronx native, Kerry Washington, said, “I have many precious memories of Lehman College and its beautiful campus. I’m honored to help usher in this next chapter in Lehman’s history of service to the Bronx.”
Lehman College President José Luis Cruz, said, “Ms. Washington is an outstanding role model for our students – an accomplished artist who works tirelessly for equality and education. We are thrilled to present her with the Lehman Award for Artistic Achievement.”
Lehman College also honored philanthropists and business leaders.
Iven Seidenberg, the former chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications and his wife Phyllis,...
Lehman College President José Luis Cruz and honoree Kerry Washington
The event raised over $600,000 to support Lehman College student scholarships and programs.
A Bronx native, Kerry Washington, said, “I have many precious memories of Lehman College and its beautiful campus. I’m honored to help usher in this next chapter in Lehman’s history of service to the Bronx.”
Lehman College President José Luis Cruz, said, “Ms. Washington is an outstanding role model for our students – an accomplished artist who works tirelessly for equality and education. We are thrilled to present her with the Lehman Award for Artistic Achievement.”
Lehman College also honored philanthropists and business leaders.
Iven Seidenberg, the former chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications and his wife Phyllis,...
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