Nick Shipley of Redlands, a business administration major at Crafton Hills College, has been awarded a University of Southern California grant to attend USC's Marshall School of Business. The grant is for more than $30,000 and will cover most of Shipley's costs to attend USC.
"It means a lot to me," said Shipley, who served as an Associated Student Body vice president of student affairs and external affairs for 2005-2006 after returning from service in Iraq.
Shipley began taking courses at Crafton in 2002 and, based on his interest in politics, got involved in student government. In addition to serving as the vice president of student affairs and external affairs, he has served as the ASB president and treasurer.
"It was very good to get leadership experience," he said.
Before attending Crafton, Shipley signed up for the Natonal Guard. Veterans Administration benefits helped him afford to attend Crafton.
"By joining the Army as a part-timer, I was able to serve my country and receive G.I. Bill benefits," he said. , In 2004, his San Bernardino National Guard unit, the First 185th Armored Division, was mobilized for duty in Iraq. While in Iraq, Shipley volunte "I talked to a lot of Iraqis," Shipley said. "They're good people and deserve freedom."
