Wine Industry Scholars Program Provides Needed Support for Children of Workers – Feb 15, 2018

Sonoma State University recently announced that 15 students have been awarded up to $10,000 each in scholarships. The new Wine Industry Scholars Program joins the school’s Educational Opportunity Program and its Wine Business Institute to support first generation students.

Karen Thompson is Interim Dean of the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State. She brought to our studio a student recently awarded support –Rosie Zuniga, a 4th year psychology student. They talked with KRCB News Director Steve Mencher.

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