Partners for a New Beginning, an organization that aims to improve relations between the U.S. and international Muslim communities, welcomed President Ruth Simmons to its steering committee yesterday, according to a University press release.
Simmons will use her knowledge and resources to enhance local public-private partnerships with Muslim communities in regard to economic opportunity, science and technology, and education.
The University's Heritage as Bridge project — which views heritage sites as potential growth areas for communication and understanding across cultures — is one of the first initiatives to be supported by the organization.
"Scholars have a fundamental role to play in advancing understanding and cooperation across cultures," Simmons said in the release. "I am pleased to participate in launching this effort."
