Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

Join us in congratulating the Consortium's Leroy "Lee" James, Director of Public Safety Programs, who received the HBCU-LEEA “Lifetime Achievement Award”! On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators (HBCU-LEEA) organization, presented Director James with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his 15 years of dedicated service to the organization. The presentation took place at the HBCU-LEEA’s 25th Anniversary Annual Training Conference Gala Dinner Event in Atlanta, Georgia. HBCU-LEEA President, Chief Debra Williams, of Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, introduced Director James to the audience, and Chief Joycelyn Johnson of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, delivered the presentation remarks. In her remarks, Chief Johnson highlighted a record of service and dedication that included Director James’ service as a Regional Vice President, the organization's long-time Training and Education Coordinator, and as a Senior Advisor and Executive Director for several years. Director James thanked the members of the organization for the recognition of his years of loyal and faithful service. He also highlighted the many members in attendance for their commitment and support in helping him over the years in helping to build a strong vibrant national organization dedicated to the safety and security of thousands of students attending HBCU institutions of higher education in the United States. About the HBCU-LEEA: The HBCU-LEEA is a 501c3 organization comprised of police chief executives, security directors, administrators, and supporters that advance campus safety for students attending the nation's HBCU institutions. The organization was formed in 1999 to provide a network of support for campus public safety and emergency preparedness initiatives and serves as an avenue for information sharing, best practices, and cutting-edge annual training. #HBCU #campussafety #lawenforcement #highereducation #highered

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The Consortium is proud to work with the four major regional organizations leading our region to address our greatest challenges, and leverage our greatest opportunities!!!

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area is so grateful for Sylvia Burwell's leadership as Vice Chair of our Board. It has been a personal privilege for me to work with and learn from her!

Inspiring to join my friends on the Education Committee for The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. honoring our David M. Rubenstein Scholars with a phenomenal keynote from George Mason University President and Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Board member Gregory Washington and welcomes from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and David Rubenstein.

Deeply moving to join fellow Board members of the Greater Washington Board of Trade for a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Very grateful to my friend Jack McDougle for his regional leadership and vision bringing us together to address big issues and opportunities, and to remember why our region is so special. Steve Proctor Maurice Edington Dr. David Ramadan Cary Hatch Jessica Shehadi Ashley Balis Desing George Longwell Daniel Flores

It was a fantastic ceremony and celebration for Catholic University's Solar Array, which is being built on the university's west campus. The university hopes this solar energy project, which it created in partnership with Standard Solar, will serve as a model for sustainable living in Washington, D.C. The solar panels reach collectively 19 football fields long and will bring power to not only the school but the community it serves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RcNzBp #CatholicUniversity #CatholicU The Catholic University of America Denis Dunn Jack McDougle George Longwell Peter Kilpatrick Standard Solar #solarpower #solarenergy #WashingtonDC #solar #solartech #solartechnology #technology #solarproject #solarpanel #solarpanels #solarprojects

60 MILLION meals. That's how many the Capital Area Food Bank will provide this year. Radha Muthiah and her incredible team have a visionary goal to put themselves out of business by lifting those they serve. I was so grateful to join their annual event this evening and for our ongoing Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area partnership with them to address student hunger. Because we can all do more, and because this is what hope and faith look like in action.

Terrific Federal City Council meeting at The George Washington University, welcomed by Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Board member, GW President Ellen Granberg and FC2 CEO Anthony Williams. Panels on gun violence interruption with Howard University professor Roger Williams and on school progress with CityWorks DC Pres.Jennie Niles and DCPS Chanellor Lewis Ferebee. GW's Elliot School has amazing views!

Terrific panel this morning with Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Board member and Northern Virginia Community College President Anne Kress, and our wonderful regional leaders Ahnna Smith and Antwanye Ford for the TalentReady panel on our regional talent pipeline. Key takeaways that we need pathways across the region that are sustainable and provide access to both jobs and wealth!