Students must focus on changing job market, world
3/31/2016, 8:05 p.m.
The first African-American president of the University of Richmond delivered a powerful message at Chester’s Second Baptist Church Men’s Fellowship, emphasizing the importance of mentoring and providing an education that allows all students to thrive.
Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher is also a distinguished classical musician. He expressed the need to celebrate change and talked about the opportunities available at the University of Richmond.
Recognizing today’s graduates may experience 15 to 20 jobs before they retire, he insisted that students must look beyond the present job market and focus on a changing world.
He pointed out UR has programs that support students who are the first in their families to attend college. For families whose incomes are less than $60,000 a year, their students may qualify for free tuition.
Dr. Crutcher responded to questions on PELL grants, the STEM program and the diversity the university has achieved.
He agreed that both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois had it right — education is the best weapon against racism.
L.J. McCOY JR.
Chester
