Dr. George Santiago Jr., president of
Briarcliffe College (Long Island City, Bethpage & Patchogue N.Y.) and a prominent advocate of advanced education opportunities within the Hispanic community, received the
2009 Nassau County Hispanic Heritage Award and was named
Educator of the Year by the
Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Alarmed by the underrepresentation of Hispanics in America's colleges, Santiago has committed to reaching out, including financial support through the
Briarcliffe College Hispanic Scholarship Program.
Source:
The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine
