Paul Quinn College Partners With Vistra, Texas Trees Foundation

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By Marva J. Sneed

There are many changes coming to the oldest liberal arts HBCU west of the Mississippi, Paul Quinn College, and unveiling of new trees planted on the campus, last week. Vistra partnered with the Texas Trees Foundation to plant 70 trees and install an irrigation infrastructure at the WE Over Me Farm, which aims to provide fresh, healthy food options to under-resourced communities in southern Dallas.

College President Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, Texas Trees Foundation Chairman of the Board Dr. Bobby Lyle, Texas Trees Foundation CEO Janette Monear, Vistra President and CFO Jim Burke, and Vistra Senior Director of Community Affairs Brad Watson participated in the Gold Shovel groundbreaking.

“The Paul Quinn College community is tremendously grateful for the investment that Vistra and the Texas Trees Foundation have made in our campus,” said Dr. Sorrell. “Their generosity will change not just the landscape, but the quality of life for our students, staff, and the families of the Highland Hills community,”

Mr. Burke said. “Our company is proud to play a role in enhancing this special campus and supporting an institution that works to inspire and challenge the next generation of Texas leaders.”