Ben Becker Scholarship Winner Emily R. Regan to Attend University at Buffalo

Albany -- Albany High School scholar-athlete Emily Regan has received the 2011 Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship and will attend the University at Buffalo (UB) in the fall, the State University of New York announced today. Emily, who will major in biomedical sciences at UB, was presented with the award at Albany High’s graduation ceremony this past weekend.

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, "Congratulations to Emily Regan on receiving this year's Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship. Throughout her high school career, Emily has excelled in the classroom and in several different sports, deeming her more than qualified to receive this award. I applaud Becker Foundation founder Bob Becker for his dedication to Albany High School student athletes and thank him for his continued support of SUNY."

This prestigious scholarship carries on the legacy of its namesake, Ben M. Becker, who was internationally acclaimed for his achievements as an educator and Olympic boxing coach, as well as for his momentous contributions to mentoring and inspiring youth. The award recognizes participation in interscholastic athletics, strong academic achievement, and strength of character.

Ms. Regan was an outstanding scholar-athlete at Albany High School, participating in both indoor and outdoor track, as well as soccer, tennis, and bowling. She was named to the President’s List and has been involved in Key Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Student Government.

 "The Selection Committee has once again chosen a very deserving individual to bestow our award upon,” said Bob Becker. “The student recipients have consistently been the best of the best and Emily Regan is no exception. Her record is exemplary."

About the Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship

In 1996, Bob Becker, Ben’s son, founded The Becker Foundation with the mission of helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. The SUNY Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship Award, supported by The Becker Foundation, is provided annually to the most qualified Albany High School senior who will be attending a SUNY institution.

The Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship Award was increased in 2007 to $3,000, making it the most lucrative privately endowed college scholarship award at Albany High School. The scholarship is awarded at $1,500 per year over the first two academic years, with the second installment predicated upon good academic standing at SUNY at the end of the first year.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating more than 467,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses with nearly 3 million alumni around the globe. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu 

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