Universal Technical Institute Foundation and C and R Racing Group Establish Scholarship
PHOENIX, March 17, 2010 – C&R Racing Group wanted to give back to the industry it loves – and it
brought some friends along to help. The motorsports component manufacturer, in partnership with the
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, today announced the $3,000 C&R Racing Brienne Davis
Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for female students attending any one of UTI’s nine campuses
that are interested in pursuing a motorsports career.
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San Jose, Calif. Woman Awarded $10,000 Brienne Davis Scholarship to Attend Universal Technical Institute
PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2010) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation has awarded Jennifer
LaFever of San Jose, Calif. a $10,000 Brienne Davis Scholarship to attend Universal Technical Institute in
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The scholarship is part of the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund – a scholarship
program designed to help women gain the education they need to pursue careers in the automotive
industry. Davis, a UTI alumnus who became a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series official, died tragically in 2008.
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Universal Technical Institute Foundation Establishes Collegiate Housing Services Grant at NASCAR Tech
PHOENIX, March 10, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced the
creation of the Collegiate Housing Services, Inc. (CHS) grant to help deserving NASCAR Technical
Institute (NASCAR TECH) students relieve the financial hardship related to housing costs that might
jeopardize their ability to attend or to remain in school. The program, started by a $10,000 donation
from CHS, offers students a one-time cash grant, not to exceed $800, towards housing expenses.
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Universal Technical Institute Foundation Announces Knight Transportation Diesel Scholarship Program
PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced that Knight
Transportation has established a scholarship program for students seeking degrees in UTI’s diesel
industrial program at Avondale, Ariz., Glendale Heights, Ill., Houston, Texas and Sacramento, Calif.
campuses. Three $2,500 grant-in-aid scholarships will be awarded annually to students who understand
and exhibit the traits necessary to have a successful career in the diesel repair industry.
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Salisbury, N.C. Woman Awarded $25,000 Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute
PHOENIX, AZ (Feb. 18, 2010) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation has awarded Bobbie
Newgard of Salisbury, N.C. the $25,000 Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship, made possible through the
donation of NASCAR team owner and chairman of Penske Corporation, Roger Penske.
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Hino Motors Donates $25,000 Diesel Truck to Universal Technical Institute Foundation
PHOENIX, Jan. 7, 2010 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced that Hino Trucks
has donated a MY 2005 GVW Model 11773 - medium-duty diesel truck valued at $25,000 to advance hands-on
training for students seeking a technical degree at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) in Norwood,
Mass. UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals pursuing careers as professional automotive,
collision repair, diesel, marine or motorcycle technicians at its 10 campuses nationwide.
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Roger Penske Donates $25,000 Scholarship for a Female Seeking a NASCAR Career
PHOENIX, Dec. 3, 2009 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced Roger Penske
has donated $25,000 toward the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship for one qualified female to attend
UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute, in Mooresville, N.C. The Penske award is part of the Brienne Davis
Memorial Scholarship Fund for women pursuing careers in the automotive industry. Davis, a UTI
graduate and NASCAR Sprint Cup official, died tragically in 2008.
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Universal Technical Institute Elects Barry Fodor to Board of Directors
PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2009 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit,
today announced the election of Barry Fodor of Nissan North America to its board of directors.
Fodor brings more than 35 years of experience in the automotive industry to the board that supports
technical education at UTI (NYSE: UTI) for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine
and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs.
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UTI Foundation and JHE Production Group Award Scholarship
PHOENIX, May 15, 2009 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and JHE Production Group
selected Paul Amico of Mooresville, NC to receive the first JHE Production Group Scholarship. The $1,000
tuition scholarship was established to help a current UTI NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) student continue
their education path to pursue a motorsports career.
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Universal Technical Institute Foundation Partners With Grainger
Universal Technical Institute Foundation today announced that local facilities maintenance supplier Grainger donated $4,500 in scholarships for students studying automotive technology at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (NYSE:UTI) in Houston.
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