ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Hosts Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell Day in honor of former Georgia Senator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, family man and long-time ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú supporter. The day will include a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell / House of Cheatham Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development.
The event will take place on today, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Research Center for Science & Technology Environmental Science Building.
Mr. Bell the founder of the House of Cheatham, a manufacturer of multicultural hair care brands such as Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils and Africa’s Best, will be remembered, and honored throughout the day’s activities. During graduation in 2021 the Bell family and the House of Cheatham donated $3 million to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú in Bell’s honor. The donation helped to fund the Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell / House of Cheatham Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development and will be used to provide much needed resources for ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú scholars.
For more information about the event, or if you are interested in attending contact Jolene Butts Freeman, Associated Vice President of Media Relations and Communications at (404) 456-8371 or email her at .
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