Officials from United Airlines will visit Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, to announce a partnership with the university. The partnership includes a significant, six-figure scholarship program and ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in TSU’s Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration.

There will be a photo opportunity with TSU President Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young and United Houston Hub Vice President Phil Griffith in the President’s Lounge (4th floor) in the Sterling Student Center during a check presentation, followed by additional photo opportunities when participants tour TSU’s Aviation Science program in the Spearman Technology Building.

United scholarship and mentorship program partnership announcement/check ceremony with Texas Southern University and its Aviation Science program

From United: Phil Griffith, Houston Hub Vice President; United employee mentors; Darrin Hall, director of government affairs; Andy Jamison, senior manager of airport operations; Aaron Stash, senior manager of social impact optimization. From TSU: Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, President; Dr. Lillian Poats, acting provost; Dr. Aladdin Sleem, interim dean; Dr. Yi Qi, chair of the Transportation Studies department; Dr. Terence Fontaine, director of aviation; Jacorey Adams, TSU Aviation Science/Professional Pilot student. Elected officials have been invited.