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Laredo College is the recipient of one of 10 financial awards being presented by popular video-sharing platform TikTok in the amount of $1 million.
The college is the only community college selected for the award in the country and also the only college in Texas to have received the ward.
With the funds, Laredo College is charged with helping to improve healthcare in South Texas. The funds can be used for scholarships, academic support, recruitment, and equipment that will help to improve healthcare in the region.
“We feel honored to have been selected for this generous gift," Laredo College President Dr. Ricardo Solis said. "This partnership will help hundreds of students pursue their educational goals in health sciences and make an immediate, extraordinary impact in our community as we continue innovating and being a leader in education across the nation. TikTok has selected Laredo College as the sole community college recipient amongst an extensive pool of colleges and universities nationwide. I believe that this is due to our leadership, innovation and excellence.”
The grants are part of the platform's initiative to support the health care industry in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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