Academic Awards Announced by William Howard Taft University.Business Editors/Education Writers SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 26, 2003 The faculty of William Howard Taft University William Howard Taft University is a private, accredited online university headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Founded in 1976 as a source of continuing education for certified public accountants (CPAs), the school expanded into a specialized distance education university that has announced the presentation of the following academic awards: The Earl Warren Awards The Earl Warren Awards are named in honor of the former Governor of the State of California and Chief Justice of the United States the presiding judge of the Supreme Court, and Highest judicial officer of the republic. See also: Chief justice Supreme Court. They are awarded to the first, second, third, and fourth year Juris Doctor students who have earned the highest yearly grade point average in an academic year. The following individuals were honored with Earl Warren Awards: First Year Student, Boris Z. Karbachinsky, Valley Village, Calif. Second Year Student, Jeff C. Chang, Beverly Hills, Calif. Third Year Student, Donna L. Rappaport, Palmdale, Calif. Fourth Year Student, Vivian Y. Fong, Oakland, Calif. The Kaiser Award The Henry J. Kaiser Henry John Kaiser (May 9, 1882—August 24, 1967) was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. Early life Beginning as a cashier in a dry-goods shop in Utica, New York, Kaiser moved many times as he pursued the Award is named in honor of the American industrialist. Among other achievements, Mr. Kaiser directed the construction of Boulder Dam, managed Pacific-coast shipyards during World War II, founded Kaiser Steel and established one of the first health maintenance organizations for the benefit of his employees. The Kaiser Award is presented annually to the M.B.A. student who, in the opinion of faculty, submits the best business plan. Gregory O. Haughton of Raleigh, N.C., is the recipient of the Kaiser Award. In addition to his scholastic achievements, Mr. Haughton is a former Olympic medal winner in track and field. The Justice Learned Hand Award The Justice Learned Hand Award, named in honor of the late United States Appeals Court Justice, is presented to the individual who graduates from the University's Master of Science in Taxation The Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is a professional graduate degree (Master's degree) specifically designed for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and other tax professionals. or Masters of Laws in Taxation Program with the highest grade point average. Zola Dluzhevskaya of Highland Heights, Ohio Highland Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in the United States. Highland Heights is a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Highland Heights was originally part of Mayfield Township. The population was 8,082 at the 2000 census. is the recipient of the Justice Learned Hand Award. About William Howard Taft University For over two decades William Howard Taft University (www.TaftU.edu) has offered distance learning graduate degree programs to students throughout the world. Presently the University offers nationally accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. programs in law (Juris Doctor and Master of Laws Noun 1. Master of Laws - an advanced law degree LLM law degree - degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school ) as well as business (Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Taxation.) |
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