[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
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              UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2019

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I congratulate the University of La 
Verne on being ranked 5th in the nation for social mobility of 
graduates, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2019 Best 
Colleges rankings. These high marks affirm the university's record of 
success in helping students from low-income families achieve equity 
with graduates from families with stronger financial backgrounds.
   I recently had the honor of addressing the University of La Verne's 
2019 graduating class during the commencement ceremony on May 31, 2019, 
where I noted this distinguished ranking, and I was grateful to meet 
several students from all backgrounds and their families. These future 
leaders are poised to enter the workforce, continue their studies, and 
make a difference in our communities and the world around them.
   For its social mobility rankings, U.S. News & World Report focused 
on how effective universities are at serving and graduating students 
who receive federal Pell Grants. Pell Grants are awarded to students 
from families with a household income that is typically less than 
$50,000 annually.
   We congratulate University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman 
and all students, alumni, faculty, and staff on this well-deserved 
national recognition, and we wish them continued success.

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