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In recognition of the positive influence he has had on the educational landscape in the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Stephen Jones, Associate Dean for Student and Strategic Programs, will be honored by The Ivy Legacy Foundation at its 鈥淎 Knight to Remember鈥� celebration on Nov. 19.

To mark the organization鈥檚 twentieth anniversary, the foundation has selected 20 local 鈥渒nights in shining armor鈥� who exemplify the organization鈥檚 mission to make an educational, cultural, and societal difference in the community. 鈥淚t is an honor to be recognized for a focus that has driven my career 鈥� to diminish the academic gap that prevents students from achieving their dreams,鈥� says Dr. Jones.

In his role as Associate Dean for the College of Engineering, Dr. Jones oversees a number of strategic STEM outreach programs designed to improve local middle- and high-school students鈥� interests and abilities in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. He is also an advocate for study skills, leadership, communication, and management development for students. He is the author of Seven Secrets of How to Study, the Parent鈥檚 Ultimate Education Guide, and the Ultimate Scholarship Guide.

The recognition ceremony will take place during the organization鈥檚 marquee annual event, 鈥淧hilly鈥檚 Men are Cookin鈥�,鈥� which draws more than 100 amateur and professional chefs and more than 1,000 attendees annually to raise funds for the foundation. This year鈥檚 event will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. For more information about The Ivy Legacy Foundation or the event, please visit .