Jane Heffelfinger Receives P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant
The Graduate College is pleased to announce that Jane Heffelfinger, currently in the history program, has been selected by Chapter IW (Horseshoe Bay) of the P.E.O. Sisterhood to receive a $1,500 grant through its Program for Continuing Education. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization, and its mission is to support educational opportunities for women. The Program for Continuing Education provides need-based grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who return to school to complete a degree that improves their marketable skills for employment. This is the first time students from Texas State have applied for and received these grants.
Jane was the first in her family to attend college at the age of 49. Now 56, she is currently examining the African-American experience in Texas during the late 19th century through the mid-20th century as it relates to the lost and forgotten histories of African-American military servicemen interred in a local cemetery. Jane learned of this opportunity through our Shop Talks professional development series (and recommends these workshops to all grad students!) and applied shortly thereafter. She’ll be using the grant to visit museums and archives, purchase a new computer and other supplies, and attend two conferences. Congrats, Jane!