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Qasim Akhlaq CE’23 Awarded the MENY Scholarship

POSTED ON: December 7, 2022

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Senior civil engineering student, Qasim Akhlaq, was awarded the Municipal Engineers of the City of New York (MENY) scholarship award. The award was presented at MENY's Annual Dinner-Dance on Friday, November 18th at Terrace in the Park. 


The MENY was established as a Society in April 1903 to promote and advance various engineering sciences in the City of New York, and to elevate the standards of proficiency of technical services of the City. MENY became one of the leading technical and professional organization in the City, further broadening the interpretation of professional affiliation, mission, goals, and objectives. Today, their membership includes engineers, architects, and scientists, as well as men and women practicing in allied fields from the public and private sectors.


The scholarship has been donated in memory of Claire Horodniceanu and Peggy Cornell Benline.


“I'm honored to be selected as a recipient of the MENY Scholarship! I appreciate MENY for their incredible support, which will allow me to accomplish my academic and career goals.” - Qasim Akhlaq 

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