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President Steve Kang Received an Honorary Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University
At its 71st Commencement held on May 20, 2014, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in Teaneck, NJ, conferred an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Science) on President Steve Kang. FDU is President Kang’s alma mater. He received a bachelor’s degree from FDU in electrical engineering in 1970.
For details, please refer to the press statement released by FDU on May 20, 2014.
Fairleigh Dickinson University holds 71st Commencement on May 20
During the Commencement ceremony, the University will confer honorary degrees on Joyce Carol Oates, Rachel Robinson, and Sung Mo “Steve” Kang (BSEE’70).
http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/71st_commencement.html
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President Sung-Mo Steve Kang received an alumni award, PINNACLE, from his alma mater.
The following press release is provided by courtesy of Fairleigh Dickinson University:Teaneck, NJ (June 12, 2013) The FDU PINNACLE Society recognized the contributions and achievements of three distinguished alumni at a ceremony preceding the Charter Day reception and dinner on June 7, 2013.
This year’s PINNACLE honorees are: Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang, BSEE’70, president, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea; Neil Koenig, BS’72, co-founder and managing partner, Imowitz Koenig & Co., LLP, New York City; and Robert Silberling, BA’69, special adviser to the CEO, T&M Protection Resources, LLC, New York City.
The annual class of The PINNACLE is chosen by past inductees, based on the following criteria: success or distinction in one’s chosen field of endeavor, significant contributions to society and humanity through public or humanitarian service and outstanding service to the University or reflection of the unique character of FDU in one’s life.The PINNACLE was introduced by Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1989 to formally recognize and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of its most distinguished alumni. Today’s ceremony honors the newest members of what has become an ongoing organization for leading FDU alumni. Since its founding in 1942, the University has been committed to providing its students with the education, values and encouragement needed to become active and contributing members of the larger world community. More than 118,000 FDU alumni have gone on to enrich and improve society through their work, volunteer activities and personal actions. Among their ranks, a select few have achieved the highest possible level of performance — the pinnacle — in their respective pursuits.
From left are PINNACLE inductees Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang, Neil Koenig, FDU President Sheldon Drucker and Robert Silberling. Photo Credit: Fairleigh Dickinson University
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