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Article: Basketball Star Rebecca Lobo and Mother Establish Lobo Scholarship to Assist UConn Hispanic Allied Health Students.
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- October 3, 2001
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Byline: University of Connecticut
STORRS, Conn., Oct. 3 (AScribe News) -- Rebecca Lobo, one of the nation's best known women's basketball players, and her mother, RuthAnn, today announced they are establishing an endowed scholarship at the University of Connecticut School of Allied Health for students from diverse backgrounds.
The scholarship, established with a pledge of $25,000, and a goal of $100,000 is designed to assist future health providers. The Lobos, whose surname is Hispanic, have committed to helping the University raise funds for the scholarship. Their $25,000 pledge will be matched with $13,500 from the state, bringing the total value of ...