10 Pima Adult Learners Inducted into National Adult Education Honor Society

TUCSON, AZ -- Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College and Career will host its 20th Annual Adult Education Honor Society Induction Ceremony March 10 virtually at 3:30 p.m.

•         What: National Adult Education Honor Society Induction Ceremony
•         When: 3:30 p.m., March 10
•         Details: Watch on Zoom

Ten students will be inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society and will be recognized for their achievements by a representative from U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s office.

The 10 inductees are:

1.     Amina Muktar
2.     Anfal Hasan Hussein
3.     Antonia Molina Grijalva
4.     Cornell Elem
5.     Frohar Akbary
6.     Jean-Claude Niyongabo
7.     Luis Dávila-Lara
8.     Norma Alicia Velasco
9.     Samer Altoqa
10. Vanessa Valenzuela

For more than 50 years, Pima’s Adult Basic Education for College and Career has played a critical role in promoting adult literacy in the community. Each year, it helps 4,000-5,000 adult students who need to strengthen their basic literacy and math skills, improve their English, study for a High School Equivalency diploma, and prepare for college and career.

For more information about Adult Basic Education for College and Career classes, call 520-206-7330 or visit Adult Basic Education for College and Career and High School Equivalency at pima.edu/adulted.

CONTACT:

Libby Howell, APR, Executive Director

Media, Government and Community Relations

520-549-9093, ehowell1@pima.edu