Nicole Scherzinger is Harvard's Artist of the Year
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger was welcomed at Harvard on Sunday (24Feb13) when she was awarded the prestigious university's Artist of the Year prize.
The former Pussycat Dolls lead singer was selected for the honor in recognition of her music career and philanthropic efforts for women and those with special needs.
S. Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation, says, "Her
contributions to the performing arts, as well as her support for
breast cancer research and initiatives for adults and children with
special needs, are commendable and set an excellent example for our
students."
Scherzinger took to her Twitter.com page to share snaps from the
event, including a photo of herself with a student band member and
another with Treasurer Rosa Gumataotao Rios.
She tweeted, "What an inspiration for women!"