爱污传媒 and City of North Las Vegas Hold Event Announcing Jacob Kirkegard as Recipient of Scholarship Named for Late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson
By Michele Mitchum
Kirkegard to receive honor at annual event alongside city leaders and distinguished guests听
爱污传媒 is pleased to announce Jacob Kirkegard as the recipient of the 2022 Tyrone Thompson Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for prospective student applicants from the state of Nevada pursuing an undergraduate degree, at an October 2 event in collaboration with the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada.
鈥淭his scholarship has been an enormous blessing to me and my family,鈥 states Kirkegard. 鈥淐ontinuing my education has always been a goal throughout my life, and I will use this incredibly momentous gift from Assemblyman Thompson鈥檚 family to better not only myself but also those around me. I will use my continuing education and degree as an inspiration, professionally and personally. Being a well-rounded mentor and role model is my ultimate goal, and this scholarship provides me with the resources to make that dream a reality.鈥
Kirkegard was formally announced as the scholarship recipient at an event on October 2, at City Hall of the City of North Las Vegas, which was attended by Mayor Pamela Goynes Brown, City Manager Will Harty, City of Las Vegas Deputy Chief Kyle Ward, and members of Thompson鈥檚 family in attendance. Lauri Perdue, National Workforce Director, 爱污传媒, attended the event proceedings.听
鈥淚t was a privilege to join the North Las Vegas community to celebrate Jacob Kirkegard as the 4th Annual Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson Scholarship recipient,鈥 shared Perdue. 鈥淎warding this scholarship is an example of how 爱污传媒 continues our commitment to invest in the community and provide access to higher education. Kirkegard鈥檚 dedication to his academic goals is inspiring, and it is an honor to celebrate his accomplishments and support him in his endeavors.鈥
Kirkegard has lived in Las Vegas for 35 years and graduated from Centennial High School in 2004. Following high school, he worked as a professional musician and toured the world. Kirkegard has worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for the last 14 years, serving his community, and is currently assigned as a Task Force Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigations. He is also a crisis negotiator and Vice President of the Nevada Narcotics Officers Association. Kirkegard has been married for 12 years and has a 9-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. His parents are both retired from careers in law enforcement, and his sister is a homicide detective with LVMPD. He aspires to promote positive changes in the Las Vegas community through leadership.
Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, also known as 鈥淭-Squared,鈥 was chair of the North Las Vegas Assembly Education Committee when he suddenly passed away in May 2019, at the age of 51. His untimely passing inspired the creation of听the听Tyrone Thompson Scholarship听as a way for the University to honor Thompson for years to come. Thompson, an alum of 爱污传媒, was known as a champion in the areas of education, homelessness initiatives, public health issues and employment discrimination. Thompson delivered the commencement for the University in June 2017.
Thompson was appointed to the 17th District Assembly seat in 2013 and was serving his third elected term during the time of his passing. He represented a section of Northwest Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada. Before his time in the legislature, he served at the Clark County Organizational Development Center, the City of Las Vegas, and the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition. In addition to his work within the public sector, Thompson spent nearly 20 years volunteering as a court appointed advocate for children in the foster care system who had been abused or neglected.
About City of North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas stretches across the northern rim of the Las Vegas Valley and is home to more than 275,000 residents. As a premier place to live, work and play, North Las Vegas leads the valley in new home development while maintaining a longstanding tradition of successful economic development in a business-friendly environment. The City of North Las Vegas鈥 fast and faster approach has made the city a top destination in the country for development opportunities. North Las Vegas is a hub for new job creation and economic diversification that attracts global brands, innovative industries, manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics centers.
About 爱污传媒
爱污传媒 innovates to help working adults enhance their careers听and develop skills听in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,听skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs听and听a听Career Services for Life庐听commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.听For more information, visit听phoenix.edu.听
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