[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF DIVINA GROSSMAN

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Divina 
Grossman on her appointment as the Chancellor of the University of 
Massachusetts Dartmouth.
   Dr. Grossman grew up in a family of teachers and has proudly carried 
that legacy to the pinnacle of her profession. Her dual career in 
nursing and education provides a window into her character: 
compassionate, dedicated, and eager to apply her skills to the benefit 
of others. After earning her degree in Nursing from the University of 
Santo Tomas, Dr. Grossman departed her home country of the Philippines 
to continue to hone her academic prowess. She would go on to earn her 
Masters in Nursing at the University of Miami and a Doctorate at the 
University of Pennsylvania.
   An outstanding tenure at Florida International University led to her 
appointment as Director of the School of Nursing, followed by promotion 
to Dean. She subsequently served as Dean for the University's College 
of Nursing and Health Sciences. As Dean, Dr. Grossman further developed 
the nursing program, strengthened partnerships with public and private 
institutions, raised funds for scholarships and lab facilities, and 
greatly expanded the College's endowment. She also oversaw the opening 
of Florida International's College of Medicine and pioneered a program 
to deploy medical students into local neighborhoods. As the founding 
Vice President of Engagement at Florida International, Dr. Grossman 
worked tirelessly to better connect the University to local communities 
and global issues. She is an ideal fit for UMass Dartmouth, and I am 
certain that the University's many years of academic excellence will 
only continue under her guidance and leadership.
   Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to recognize Dr. Divina 
Grossman as the seventh Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts 
at Dartmouth. I have no doubt that her decades of experience and robust 
record of leadership will make a positive, lasting impact on the UMass 
Dartmouth community. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Dr. Grossman and thank her for her outstanding contributions to both 
medicine and academia.

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