NEW
ORLEANS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In
partnership with Xavier University of
Louisiana, Circle Internet Financial celebrates 55 students
who completed Circle's Circle U: Digital Financial Literacy pilot.
The free, comprehensive blockchain-based financial services
curriculum was launched via four Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) as part of a pilot program announced in
September 2022.
"At Xavier, we believe in providing students with access to a
wide range of content to help them make sound decisions personally
and professionally as they develop into distinguished young
professionals," said Dr. Shael
Wolfson, assistant professor in Xavier's Business Administration and Economics
department. "Xavier was already working
on blockchain projects when Circle U became available, and offering
the content to our XCOR 3020 Blockchain, Crypto and
Society students was a logical next step in our program's
progression. We are excited to share this content with more
students as we move out of the pilot phase."
Circle U, a component of the Circle Impact pilot program
promoting digital financial literacy in underserved and
marginalized communities, provides a comprehensive overview of
blockchain-based financial services and e-learnings and
micro-learnings covering timely topics. The curriculum features
seven modules and assessments, tackling fundamental concepts,
including the evolution of money; Bitcoin and
blockchain technology; Ethereum and tokenization;
layers and interoperability; Web3 and applications; policy and
regulation; and a Web3 tutorial. Students who complete the Circle U
curriculum will have early access to apply for internships and
employment with Circle.
"Circle U is greatly beneficial to Xavier students and is a great program not only for
business students, but any students interested in learning about
cryptocurrency and blockchain," said Kenson Barnes, a senior at Xavier University of Louisiana studying business
management. "I have learned more through Circle U than I would have
if I read on my own. The program provides knowledgeable information
that allows students to gain hands-on experience." Circle U is
provided as a pilot to HBCUs through Circle Impact, Circle's
initiative to focus on financial inclusion, digital financial
literacy and humanitarian aid distribution via blockchain
technology. Partnership with HBCUs is critical to expanding access
to digital financial literacy and ensuring a more inclusive
financial future.
"Xavier University is keenly aware
of the importance of providing its students with the critical
foundational knowledge provided in Circle U," said Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head
of Global Policy at Circle. "We're thrilled that faculty and
students at Xavier are extracting
value, and we look forward to expanding the pilot to include even
more HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in 2023."
"As a firm believer in blockchain and
cryptocurrency technology, programs like Circle U help
African Americans to start having a seat at the table," said
Barnes. "The stock market has been in place for generations, and we
could be doing the same to attain generational wealth. The
cryptocurrency market is a growing venture and needs
more people like us in it."
About Xavier University of
Louisiana
Xavier University of
Louisiana, America's only historically Black and
Catholic University, is ranked among
the top three HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities)
in the nation. Recognized as a national leader in STEM and health
sciences, Xavier produces more African
American students who graduate from medical schools each year than
any other university in the United
States. Additionally, Xavier's
College of Pharmacy is also among the top producers of African
American pharmacists in the country.
Established in 1925, by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters
of the Blessed Sacrament as a place for African American and Native
Americans to receive quality education, Xavier has since expanded its programs in art,
business, education, biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy and
political science. More recent additions in robotics,
bioinformatics, engineering, data science, neuroscience and
genetics, in addition to new STEM-based master's programs, have
provided Xavier students (2,749
undergraduates and 849 graduates) an unbeatable combination of
traditional classroom study, hands-on research, service-learning
opportunities and life experiences. Xavier students collaborate with world-renowned
faculty, who are experts in their fields, to produce award-winning
research and notable work. The winning Xavier formula is to provide students with a
well-balanced curriculum and an environment that nurtures their
intellect and feeds their souls, thereby facilitating a more just
and humane society for all. For more information about Xavier University of Louisiana, visit us online at
www.xula.edu or contact Regi Reyes
at (504) 520-5425 or rreyes@xula.edu.
About Circle
Circle is a global financial technology
firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of
digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce
and financial applications worldwide. Circle is powering always-on
internet-native commerce, payments, and custody and is the issuer
of USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EUROC). Circle's open and
programmable platform and APIs make it easy for organizations both
large and small to run their internet-scale business, whether it is
managing their internal treasury, making international payments, or
automating supply chains. Learn more at https://circle.com.
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