Community Conversation

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wilder Foundation Auditorium

Wallin Education Partners will host a Community Conversation with Dr. Michael J. Sorrell of Paul Quinn College. The visit will explore a new approach to serving low-income students interested in pursuing a college degree at an HBCU but may prefer to remain in Minnesota. Dr. Sorrell is also interested in a potential collaboration with Agribusiness, Healthcare, Tech, Financial Services, and Retail sectors to co-develop industry-specific curriculum to strengthen the future talent pipeline and increase job retention.

Wallin Education Partners supports students from low-income backgrounds through a unique scholarship that includes financial aid as well as comprehensive support throughout college. A unique and highly effective model, Wallin scholars have a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Since 1992, Wallin has supported over 6,000 students who have attended 80 different colleges throughout the upper Midwest and many who attend HBCUs across the country.

Paul Quinn College, an HBCU located in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1872. It is one of nine federally funded work colleges and the only urban and Minority Serving Institution in the Work College Consortium. Dr. Michael Sorrell has led Paul Quinn College for the past 16 years, making him the college’s longest-serving president.

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Schedule

8:00 AM • Registration
8:30 AM • Presentation
9:15 AM • Question & Answer

Address

Wilder Foundation
451 Lexington Parkway N,
Saint Paul, MN 55401 • Link

Questions? Please email us.