Union University to Accommodate Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Union University to Accommodate Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

JACKSON, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Union University has extended its enrollment deadline for the fall semester until Sept. 12 to accommodate those students affected by Hurricane Katrina.

"We join many in the higher education community who desire to assist students adversely affected by the hurricane," said Rich Grimm, Union's vice president for enrollment services. "Union pledges its full support to these students and their families, and will be responsive to their needs, financial and otherwise."

Union President David S. Dockery said a number of students displaced by the hurricane have contacted the university to inquire about enrolling.

"I have instructed our staff to be as accommodating as possible to these individuals," Dockery said.

Students requiring more information may contact Robbie Graves, director of admissions and recruiting, at (731) 661-5590 or e-mail him at rgraves@uu.edu.

Union University is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Source: Union University

CONTACT: Tim Ellsworth, Director of News and Media Relations of Union
University, +1-731-661-5215

Web site: http://www.uu.edu/

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