FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Office of Admissions has announced that José Ricardo, a graduate intern and doctoral candidate from the University of Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2005 Multicultural Scholarship to attend the upcoming Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO) conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

SACRAO provides the Multicultural Scholarship to promote diversity in higher education by providing travel, hotel, and food expenses for recognized individuals pursuing a career in higher education. Recipients are members of an under-represented population and are new to the profession or who have never had an opportunity to attend a SACRAO conference. The conference is an annual event hosted by member institutions throughout the southern region of the United States. The three-day conference attracts 600 to 800 participants from member institutions who exchange ideas of common interest.

José is one of only two scholarship recipients awarded, and is recognized for his efforts in promoting multicultural involvement within the state. “I am proud of the award, and hope that I will bring back knowledge that I can use to extend the Hispanic outreach offered by the university,” stated José. “I also look forward to sharing and promoting the projects we have started here in Arkansas. I applaud organizations who seek to advance diversity throughout U.S. colleges by offering awards designed to develop the leadership skills of multicultural students.”