The Honorable John Warner Recognized for his Advocacy of Independent Higher Education

Former U.S. Senator John W. Warner was honored on Tuesday with the NAICU Advocacy Award. John Warner retired from the U.S. Senate in January 2009 after a remarkable career of service to our nation. Last year Warner authored a special provision to Sen. Jim Webb's new GI bill to ensure that today's veterans have the same higher education choices he had after his service in both World War II and the Korean War. Under the new Yellow Ribbon program, private colleges receive a dollar match for every scholarship dollar they provide veterans above the new GI bill's basic allowance.

The NAICU Advocacy Award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals outside of academe who have championed the cause of independent nonprofit higher education. The Advocacy Award recognizes a lifetime of service, initiative and determination.

Listen to Mark Warner's congratulatory remarks.

Listen to a excerpt from John Warner's address.

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