Phil Griffith, United Airlines Houston Hub Vice President (2nd from right) presented Texas Southern University with a $100,000 scholarship, combined with mentorship opportunities, for students in TSU’s aviation science program. Also pictured are (l. to r.) Terence Fontaine, director of aviation at TSU; Pamela Medina, TSU Regent; Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, TSU President; and Mary Sias, TSU Regent.
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United Airlines, TSU announce major partnership
Scholarship and mentorship program expands pipeline of aviation professionals
Officials from United Airlines visited Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, to announce a partnership with the university's Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration. The partnership includes a $50,000 a year scholarship program and ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in the program.
