The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has selected Roger Penske as one of 11 recipients of an award which honors outstanding individuals who encourage youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. The Horatio Alger Association, named after a 19th century author, is a non-profit educational organization which annually honors and inducts “admirable leaders who have succeeded despite facing adversity, and who are committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their local communities.” Penske Corporation, through such subsidiaries as the Penske Automotive Group and Penske Truck Leasing, creates more than $26 billion in revenue, operates more than 3,300...
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