ROC NATION AND LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY ESTABLISH SCHOOL TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRY CHANGEMAKERS AT LIU BROOKLYN
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oc Nation, a preeminent global entertainment company, and Long Island University have engaged in a historic collaboration to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, enrolling students at LIU Brooklyn beginning Fall 2021.
The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will prepare students for a wide range of careers in performance, entrepreneurship, all aspects of music and sports business management. Students will engage with university professors, alongside visiting guest artists and lecturers, while participating in immersive internships, ensuring they graduate with both hands-on experience and a network of professional contacts. Located in JAY-Z’s hometown of Brooklyn, the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will provide Roc Nation Hope Scholarships for 25 percent of enrolled students. These scholars will graduate from the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment debt-free, and will receive individualized support and mentorship. The Roc Nation Hope Scholars will be selected from a pool of academically competitive, New York based first-time freshmen with the highest need.
Roc Nation Hope Scholarships will support a debt-free education for 25% of students enrolled in the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will offer undergraduate degrees in applied music; vocal performance; music technology, entrepreneurship & production; and sports management. "Pursuing higher education is an investment in one's future. This partnership, envisioned alongside LIU President Dr. Cline, is a true investment in our community and young people in
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LIUMAGAZINE | Fall 2020
