ExxonMobil Foundation and Tulane's Cowen Institute Launch College Preparatory Program in Four Local High Schools

WHO:

President Scott Cowen, Tulane University

Gerald McElvy, President, ExxonMobil Foundation

Paul Vallas, Superintendent, Recovery School District

Participating high school principals and distinguished faculty and guests

WHAT:

The announcement of the largest gift of its kind from the ExxonMobil Foundation to support the launch of a comprehensive college preparatory program in four local public high schools over the next five years.

WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: John McDonogh High School library

2426 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans