***ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and IHG Unveil Renovated Student Lounge & Announce Partnership Renewal***

**WHAT:** [ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ](https://web.archive.org/web/20231212050646/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cau.edu/__;!!EOxaMA!SnoFaalEQpDy-892gzW90RMTA5EMlLNAPM94ffc636DGU9_fnOM0ChIOI1zubx_Ct9Ja09e93Qv2w0Uy$) (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ), the first HBCU in the southern United States, and [IHG Hotels & Resorts](https://web.archive.org/web/20231212050646/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ihgplc.com/en/__;!!EOxaMA!SnoFaalEQpDy-892gzW90RMTA5EMlLNAPM94ffc636DGU9_fnOM0ChIOI1zubx_Ct9Ja09e93b53cgJk$) (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, are hosting an event which will highlight the importance of corporate partnerships to HBCUs and demonstrate how IHG is supporting the success of future leaders from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. As part of the agenda, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will unveil a renovated student lounge, funded by IHG, which has been reimagined with hospitality design signatures for a more enriched lounge experience. The event will also include a student and leader discussion focused on supporting students in their academic and professional careers.

**WHY:** Leaders from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and IHG will discuss how corporations can support students’ career goals by contributing resources and expertise, and building a strong pipeline of employment opportunities for diverse talent in Atlanta.

**WHO:** Speakers include:

- George T. French Jr., Ph.D., President, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
- Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts

**WHEN:** Friday, October 13, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

**WHERE:** ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, School of Business, Classroom 129

- Address to visitor’s parking deck: **190 Mildred Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30314**

**CONTACT:** Katie Shuford, IHG Hotels & Resorts: [Katie.Shuford@ihg.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20231212050646/mailto:Katie.Shuford@ihg.com)

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