The St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education Honors Chancellor James T. Minor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, will be honored with the Stellar Performer Award during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, Saturday, Nov. 4 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.
Minor will be receiving one of the top awards that evening, for his work in education, from a foundation that has distributed more than $14 million dollars in scholarships to students in the St. Louis region. During the 2022 celebration more than $2.8 million dollars in scholarships were presented to high achievers, under-financed students, community grants to schools and service organizations.
Recently becoming SIUE chancellor, Minor’s goal for the University is to enroll a diverse body of students with the mission to help them graduate with degrees, to help develop careers, that help grow the region. Minor was formerly with California State University as assistant Vice Chancellor and senior strategist. He was appointed by President Barack Obama, during his term, to serve as deputy assistant secretary in the office of Postsecondary Education at the U. S. Department of Education.
The St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Awards was created 36 years ago by the current publisher of the St. Louis American Newspaper, Donald M. Suggs. This signature event recognizes local educators for the work they do to elevate the minds and spirits of young people in the community.
The newspaper has continuously printed local news for the Black community since 1928. It has received numerous national awards for its hard-hitting journalism and photography. The publication was founded by Judge Nathan B. Young and several Black businessmen, including Homer G. Phillips. It started out as an eight-page tabloid with a circulation of just over 2000. Today it is the single largest weekly newspaper in the state of Missouri with a distribution of 60,000 printed copies. The St. Louis American is published weekly on Thursdays and can be found in 845 locations through-out St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and portions of Illinois.
The St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 at the America’s Center. Reception at 5 p.m. The Banquet and Awards program at 6 p.m. The post gala entertainment starts at 9 p.m. For more information go to stamerican.com or call 314-533-8000.
Photo: SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD
