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James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University

Nov 14

NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson’ s latest philanthropic project marks a deepening of ties to his undergraduate alma mater.

The bestselling author is teaming with Manhattan University on the James Patterson Honors Program, which has a mission to “provide a strong foundation in critical thinking, writing, and creative problem-solving to prepare top students for fulfilling careers in a wide range of industries,” the school announced Wednesday. The honors program, which launches next fall, will include workshops, internships, mentorships and networking opportunities.

“Our goal in this leadership program is to provide a solid foundation in the critical areas of writing and creative problem solving coupled with a robust professional preparation and exposure to leaders in a wide range of work environments,” Patterson said in a statement.