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The White House Recognizes HBCU Leaders Who Are Champions of Change for Advancing College Completion Among African American Students

This Black History Month, the White House will recognize faculty and staff members at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that drive the college completion agenda. These leaders work with students, families, higher education leaders, and policymakers to build paths to graduation.
January 30, 2015 at 10:14 AM ET by Heather Foster

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Climate Education and Literacy

December 11, 2014 at 4:37 PM ET by Laura Petes

Helping Those Who Help Themselves

Les Lak is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM ET by Les Lak

Investing in Employees

Robert Hill is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM ET by Robert Hill

The U.S. Opens Its Doors, But Its Citizenry Welcomes Us In

Teresita Wisell is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM ET by Teresita Wisell

Using Our Business to Make Change

Jonathan Plutzik is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM ET by Jonathan Plutzik

Somali Women’s Advancement in Ohio: "New Americans Initiative"

Khadra Mohamed is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM ET by Khadra Mohamed

Why Supporting Citizenship is Good for Business

Barbara Kamm is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM ET by Barbara Kamm

Focusing on People and Partnerships are the Keys to Providing the Benefits of Citizenship to Employees

Wendy Kallergis is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM ET by Wendy Kallergis

Citizenship in the Workplace

David Huerta is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM ET by David Huerta

Citizenship: A New Strategy for Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Economic Growth

Bob Annibale is being honored as a Promoting Citizenship in the Workplace Champion of Change.
October 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM ET by Bob Annibale

Alleviating the Burden of Circumstance

Peter Yang is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Peter Yang

Serious Illness Taught Me the Value of Insurance

Cecelia Smaha is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Cecelia Smaha

The Affordable Care Act as Viewed by a Sister of Mercy

Joan Serda is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joan Serda

Promoting Libraries for Affordable Care Act Outreach

Jamie Markus is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Jamie Markus

Miami Dade College Leads with Initiative to Reach Students and Engage Community

Joe Pena is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joe Pena

You Too Can Make a Difference

Pat Halpin-Murphy is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Pat Halpin Murphy, Pat Halpin Murphy

Using Partnerships to Reach Into Communities

Mark LeBeau is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Mark LeBeau

Changing Lives of Working Americans in Communities of Color

Joshua Gray is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Joshua Gray

Connecting Muslims to Coverage

Khadija Gurnah is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Khadija Gurnah

Dedicating His Life So Others Could Live Their Own

Andrew Cray is being honored posthumously as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Andrew Cray

Bringing the Benefits of Health Insurance to Low- and Moderate-Income Americans

Bill Forbes is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Bill Forbes

The Impact of Positive Change

Vanessa Abernathy is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Vanessa Abernathy

At the Intersection: Community, Policy, and Engagement

Niiobli Armah IV is being honored as an Affordable Care Act Champion of Change.
October 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM ET by Niiobli Armah

Hands On @ Hyatt – A Public-Private Partnership That Works

John Ficca is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by John Ficca

That Won’t Work—Let’s Do This Instead

Tim Springer is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by Tim Springer

Disability Is My Strength

Jenny Lay-Flurrie is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by Jenny Lay Flurrie, Jenny Lay-Flurrie

Recruitment of All Abilities Is Just Good Business

Oswald Mondejar is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by Oswald Mondejar

Inclusion Is Imperative in Today’s World

Angela Mackey is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by Angela Mackey

It’s the Economy!

John Robinson is being honored as a Disability Employment Champion of Change.
October 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM ET by John Robinson