Barbara Jordan campus statue to be unveiled April 24

Courtesy UT - Office of Public Affairs  Fri, 04/17/2009 - 11:40am

A bronze statue of civil rights champion Barbara Jordan will be unveiled April 24, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, following a week of special events honoring the late congresswoman.

Jordan will be the first female public figure so honored on the university's campus. The ceremony will begin at noon at the site of [...]



 

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