Founding AthletesAndre Agassi NewsThe Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation is dedicated to transforming U.S. public education for underserved youth. The Foundation drives reform by engaging practice, policy and partnerships that provide quality education and enrichment opportunities. Andre Agassi Inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame July 12th, 2011 Posted: Jul. 12, 2011 | 2:06 a.m. Andre Agassi's Saturday induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame was less a commemoration of his on-court achievements than it was a celebration of the person he has become. The Las Vegas native first July 13th, 2011 By Paul Takahashi (contact) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | 2 a.m. Nevada’s state and local leaders say the key to education reform is in charter schools. The Nevada Legislature, urged by Gov. Brian Sandoval, recently passed a law creating a charter April 26, 2010 2010 CONCERT BENEFITS ANDRE AGASSI COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY AND SUPPORTS FOUNDATION’S WORK TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION Las Vegas (April 26, 2010) The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education (AAFE) today announced that Sir Elton John and Rob March 2, 2010 Event Supports Foundation’s Efforts to Transform Education Las Vegas (March 2, 2010) The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education (AAFE) today announced that it will host a special benefit at the 2010 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. February 4, 2010 Las Vegas (February 4, 2010) Launching his partnership with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and Las Vegas headliner Carlos Santana today joined Andre Agassi for a tour of the Andre Agassi College August 31, 2009 Associated Press NEW YORK -- Andre Agassi walked back onto the Arthur Ashe Stadium court and bowed and blew kisses to the U.S. Open crowd. Then he gave a speech on education policy. His passion made Agassi beloved among the New York fans. Now that June 12, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV This week will mark a very special moment in history for the Andre Agassi Foundation - June 12 is the inaugural Agassi Prep graduation. As Andre's vision becomes reality, the students will cross the bridge to higher education. In doing so, they January 15, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV Posted by: Darren Rovell Andre Agassi’s credentials are impressive. Eight grand slams, an Olympic gold medal and a permanent place in sports fashion and endorsement. But what you might not know that Andre Agassi will probably go down Oct. 11, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Lifehouse, Ray Romano and David Spade headline Andre Agassi’s 13th Annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Lifehouse, Ray Romano and May 1, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV Andre Agassi was named to the prestigious TIME 100, a list of the world's most influential people in the May 12th issue. Andy Roddick, current No. 1 US tennis player wrote the tribute essay to Andre: "From what we get, we can make a living; Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf recently traveled to Baden Baden, Germany, where they received the German Media Award from Media Control Company for their humanitarian and philanthropic work on behalf of children. Past recipients of the honor The 13th annual Grand Slam for Children, presented by Genworth Financial, will be held October 11, 2008, at Wynn Las Vegas, it has been announced by Steve Miller, CEO of The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. Already committed to perform at Military veteran Dr. Roy W. Kekahuna, chief, voluntary service for the Southwest Clinic of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, is shown with students from the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy recently. Students produced more than DaVaun Johnson is just 23, but his voice carries a tone of calm reassurance one would expect from a man quite a bit older. Maybe that's because Johnson, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, has a personality that's been tempered by life Las Vegas,NV - October 6, 2007 The Grand Slam for Children benefit concert presented by Genworth Financial came up aces tonight as a star-studded line-up came together at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in an event to benefit the Andre Agassi Andre and Tony surprise contestants on March 16th Show Houston, TX - March 16, 2008 In week three, eight contestants land in Houston. More than 1,000 children are depending on them to make big dreams come true. But will | PDF version of the AFH playbook is available now |
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