Five Roanoke Students Awarded Scholarships Through the Cox Communications & Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association

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Jul 25, 2011, 07:00 ET

ROANOKE, Va., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Roanoke students were recently awarded the Virginia's Future Leaders scholarships through a partnership between Cox Communications and the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association. The winners will all be attending Virginia colleges or universities in the fall of 2011. This year's scholars and the schools they will be attending are:

Madhura Chitnavis, Roanoke College
Rachel Davis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Jacob Equi, College of William & Mary
Gabriela Titilola Peregrino, Old Dominion University
Kelsey Rae Tripp, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

"We congratulate these Roanoke students who are beneficiaries of the Virginia's Future Leaders Scholarships. Cox is very proud to be a part of this relationship with the VCTA, and helping young people pursue their educational goals" said Kim Stanley, Vice President of Operations for Roanoke.

The mission of the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association (VCTA) is to promote the cable television and telecommunications services of member companies in the Commonwealth of Virginia to the public, the business community and state officials. The VCTA offers helpful information on the cable industry's positive impact on Virginia's economy and its citizens.

Cox Communications has long been a supporter of the development of youth through education initiatives. In Virginia, this support includes a long-standing partnership with area Boys & Girls Clubs, along with Cox supported scholarships for students through ACCESS College and the Jim Kennedy Scholarship program. Cox Communications is also proud of its own Cox Charities, philanthropic initiative that provides grants to non-profit organizations throughout the community who support the academic achievement and development of young people.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or [email protected].

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications