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BLOOMINGTON – Carl Darnell was recently appointed as the new director of the Hudson & Holland Scholars Program, IU’s largest merit-based scholarship and support program. Darnell’s involvement with the program dates back to his time as a graduate student at IU when he worked as an assistant instructor.
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The Hudson & Holland Scholars Program was established in 1987 as the Minority Achievers Program by Herman C. Hudson and James P. Holland. Designed as a scholarship and support program for high-achieving, underrepresented minorities, the program provides funding, as well as a variety of opportunities to enrich and support the holistic needs of deserving students. In 2020 Hudson & Holland scholars received $28 million in total IU gift aid.