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Rukeia Draw-Hood Named to Head 4-H at Prairie View A&M University

Rukeia Draw-Hood was named director of 4-H and youth development for the Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program. She was a district educator in 4-H youth development at Michigan State University.

Dr. Draw-Hood is a graduate of Michigan State University. She holds a master’s degree from Oral Roberts University and a doctorate in educational studies from Trinity International University.

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