Acxiom Awards Diversity Scholarships to 10 College Students

Scholarships cultivate technology leaders in the workforce of tomorrow

CONWAY, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acxiom, the customer intelligence company whose data-driven solutions create business growth by enabling better customer experiences, today announced the ten recipients of the company's annual Diversity Scholarship.

This initiative offers $5000 scholarships to U.S.-based students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a full-time post-secondary degree program in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, information quality, information systems, engineering, mathematics, and statistics or related areas of study. Through this scholarship, Acxiom aims to create a more inclusive pipeline of future technology talent and help close the equity gap by providing access to education for individuals underrepresented in the field.

The Acxiom Diversity Scholarship Program, now in its tenth year, also offers summer internships to willing recipients. Scholarship winners are selected based on their ability to demonstrate academic achievement, field of study, and professional interest related to Acxiom's business needs.

"Supporting the education of the next leaders in our industry is the most direct way we can effect change and encourage diversity within the computer science and information technology fields," said Chad Engelgau, Acxiom CEO. "We congratulate this year's group of exceptional scholarship recipients and look forward to their educational achievements and career contributions in the years ahead."

This year’s Acxiom Diversity Scholarship recipients are:

• Oluwaseyi Adeliyi – Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Abiola Sylvester Akinnubi – Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Dayo Banjo – Computer Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Nanfwang Dawurang – Computer Science at Morgan State University
• Mayor Gurung – Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• John Intifunie Nsaman – Business Information Systems and Analytics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Sam Davis Omekara – Computer Science and Mathematics at Philander Smith College
• Oluwakemi Oshunkeye – Information Systems at University of Central Arkansas
• Sodiq Oyedotun – Business Information Systems and Analytics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Connice Trimmingham – Computer Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

"Acxiom is committed to providing an avenue for students from all backgrounds to pursue their dreams through computer science and information technology careers," said Mary Ward, chief people officer at Acxiom. "In our increasingly global economy, building a diverse workforce leads to better innovation, culture, and outcomes for everyone."

About Acxiom

Acxiom is a customer intelligence company that provides data-driven solutions to enable the world’s best marketers to better understand their customers to create better experiences and business growth. A leader in customer data management, identity, and the ethical use of data for more than 50 years, Acxiom now helps thousands of clients and partners around the globe work together to create millions of better customer experiences, every day. Acxiom is a registered trademark of Acxiom LLC and is part of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). For more information, visit Acxiom.com.