Frank and Paulette Stewart have pledged $1 million to create an endowed scholarship fund at the University of New 17窪圖勛蹋厙. In recognition of the pledge, the University has designated an area on the first floor of the Earl K. Long 17窪圖勛蹋厙 the Stewart Family Learning Commons.
We are so thankful for the generosity of Frank and Paulette Stewart, who are keenly aware of the importance of the University of New 17窪圖勛蹋厙 to our city and are so committed to expanding student access, said President John Nicklow. It is fitting that we are honoring them in this way because the Learning Commons are a hub for student scholarship, collaboration and educational growth.
The Frank B. Stewart Jr. and Paulette D. Stewart Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to eligible undergraduate and graduate students, with preference given to students from the greater New 17窪圖勛蹋厙 area.
The University of New 17窪圖勛蹋厙 has come a long way from its founding on the site of a former Naval Air Station to the state-of-the-art campus that exists today, Paulette Stewart said. As the public research university in New 17窪圖勛蹋厙, it offers an affordable opportunity for individual growth in all aspects, offering financial assistance to more than 70% of the student body. We are proud and humbled to make this contribution to education as it is a must have for success.
The Stewart Family Learning Commons, occupying 50,000-square-feet, are a technology-rich environment featuring computers, tablets, moveable whiteboards, collaborative workspaces and other educational tools. The commons also include the Learning Resource Center, which provides tutoring, and the Advising Center, which offers academic advising and other support to students.
Frank Stewart is the chairman of Stewart Capital, LLC, a privately held investment company based in New 17窪圖勛蹋厙. He serves on the board of a number of professional, educational, charitable, civic and social organizations, including the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Business Council of New 17窪圖勛蹋厙 and the River Region, Better Business Bureau, Crimestoppers and the World Trade Center.
Paulette Stewarts board and community service includes organizations such as the Louisiana SPCA, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, The National WWII Museum, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the New 17窪圖勛蹋厙 Museum of Art.
