Jay-Z ventures into the world of higher education by starting a university in New York.
The rap mogul and entrepreneur has partnered with the bosses of Long Island University in Brooklyn to inaugurate the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, which will provide students with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies in music, music technology, entrepreneurship and production, and sports management.
“Our proximity in and around New York’s music and sports epicenter clearly positions us to provide unparalleled learning and access to professional opportunities that will set students on the path to success,” said Dr. Kimberly Cline , president of the LIU, in a press release. We look forward to partnering with Roc Nation to offer an unprecedented educational resource that opens up the world of entertainment and sport to an enthusiastic new generation. “
The school will begin accepting applications this fall for the fall 2021 semester, and 25% of new students are expected to receive the Roc Nation Hope Scholarship.
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