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November 24, 2015: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation's Cartha (Deke) DeLoach Forensic Scholarship Awarded

The Cartha (Deke) DeLoach Forensic Science Scholarship of $10,000 for 2015 was awarded to Alison Simon of Florida International University. Ms. Simon is a PhD student in forensic chemistry. This award is a joint award presented by the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation and the Foundation for the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. Eileen J. Roemer, Florida Regional Trustee, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI Foundation made the presentation on behalf of both organizations to Ms. Simon.

September 24, 2015: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship Awarded

The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship of $25,000 for 2015 was awarded to Gina M. Dembinski by Chairman William D. Branon. Ms. Dembinski is a PhD student in biology at Indiana University - Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is pursuing a career as a forensic biologist focusing on various aspects of DNA analysis for forensic purposes.

September 29, 2014: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation's Cartha "Deke" DeLoach Forensic Scholarship Awarded

The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation, along with the Former Special Agents of the FBI Foundation, are proud to announce the recipient of the 2014 Cartha (Deke) DeLoach fellowship in the amount of $10,000. The recipient of the fellowship for 2014 is Barbara L. Fallon and Michigan State University.  Read More.

September 26, 2014: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship Awarded

David Preston Miller, a Marshall University Forensic Science graduate student from Dallas, Texas was presented with a check for the $25,000 scientific scholarship at the Forensic Science Center by William D. Branon, chairman of the board and director of the J. Edgar Hoover Scholarship Foundation.  Read More.

August 29, 2013: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship Awarded

Andrew Koutrakos, of Shelton, CT, was awarded the $25,000 J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship for 2013. William Branon, Chairman of the Foundation and retired FBI Agent, formally present Koutrakos with the scholarship on August 29 in a ceremony at the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science on the University of New Haven campus. In January, Koutrakos will begin course work at the University of Verona in Italy as part of a three-year international Ph.D. program in legal medicine and forensic science.  Read More.

August 2013: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation's Cartha "Deke" DeLoach Forensic Scholarship Awarded

Kayleigh Rowan, of Boston University School of Medicine, received the first Cartha "Deke" DeLoach Forensic Scholarship Award from William Branon, chairman of the board and director of The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation in a ceremony at the School of Medicine in August 2013. Ms. Rowan’s research focuses on understanding the impact of uncertainty in measurement and the impact on forensic DNA interpretation.

August 16, 2012: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scholarship Awarded

John McIlroy has been awarded a Scientific Scholarship from the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation. William Branon, Chairman of the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation and retired FBI Agent, visited the Michigan State University campus to present the $25,000 scholarship. John is currently working on a joint Masters in Forensics and a Ph.D in Chemistry. Each year, a Scientific Scholarship in the amount of $25,000 is awarded to a deserving candidate.  See John's letter to the Board.

March 23, 2012: Review of "Enemies: A History of the FBI" by Tim Weiner

Dina Temple-Raston reviews the book by New York Times reporter Tim Weiner about last year’s J. Edgar Hoover film. The book dismisses half a century of innuendo about Hoover in slightly more than half a page. Spoiler alert: The dishi-est story ever to come out of the bureau probably isn’t true.  See the review

December 5, 2011: In an open letter to Foundation supporters, the Board of Directors shares thoughts on the "J Edgar" movie.

Also, a few recent articles related to the movie:

The Telegraph - 2/7/2012:  In defense of J Edgar Hoover

The Journal Gazette - 12/1/2011:  Agents angered by Hoover film

Human Events - 11/29/2011:  How J. Edgar Hoover Saved the Nation

The Weekly Standard - 11/20/2011:  Hooverville Blues

Virginian-Pilot - 11/15/2011:  "J Edgar" Not the Hoover I Knew

CBS News - 11/13/2011:  J. Edgar Hoover: A law unto himself

The Atlantic - 11/11/2011:  What Really Happened Between J. Edgar Hoover and MLK Jr.

Wall Street Journal - 11/11/2011:  'J. Edgar': Hoover's Life, in a Dramatic Vacuum.

American Thinker - 11/9/2011:  Elise Cooper gets it right in her article 'The Real J. Edgar Hoover'.

New York Post - 11/5/2011:  Clint Eastwood tries to answer one of the FBI’s biggest mysteries.

Wall Street Journal - 11/4/2011:  Will Audiences Care Whether Hoover Was Gay?

October 26, 2011: MSNBC NewsNation interview with Foundation Chairman William D. Branon

NewsNation’s Tamron Hall talks to William D. Branon, Chairman of the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation, about Clint Eastwood’s latest movie. The Foundation is hoping the movie puts the focus on facts, rather than rumor.  Watch the interview

September 21, 2011: Letter to supporters of The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation

In a letter to Foundation supporters, Chairman of the Board & Director William D. Branon announces recent news about the J. Edgar Hoover Research Center, recent scholarships, the J. Edgar Hoover movie, and the new web site.  See the Letter

June 13, 2011: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Honors Jessica Placido with $25,000 Scholarship

In a small reception held in the D’Angelo Center on the Queens campus on Monday, June 13, Jessica Placido, a St. John’s University graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Toxicology was formally presented with the prestigious J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship award.  Learn More

May 1-2, 2011: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation holds Annual Board Meeting

The annual Board of Directors meeting was held on May 1, 2011 in Naples, Florida. The Annual Meeting is usually a two day event during which scholarships are awarded and foundation business is addressed.

In addition to making annual contributions to the Foundation each Director provides for their transportation and lodging costs associated with the meeting.

April 8-13, 2011: Foundation Defends J. Edgar Hoover Legacy in Anticipation of Upcoming Movie

The foundation exchanged correspondence with Director/Producer Clint Eastwood regarding the accurate portrayal of J. Edgar Hoover in Mr. Eastwood's upcoming movie.  See the Letters

July 7, 2010: National Law Enforcement Museum Announces Acquisition of J. Edgar Hoover Estate

When the National Law Enforcement Museum opens in Washington, DC, in 2013, it will house one of the most extensive collections of objects related to the life and work of long-time FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, Museum officials announced Wednesday.  Learn More

June 9, 2010: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Forensic Scholarship awarded to Shannon Bell

On June 9, 2010 Director William Baker, acting on behalf of the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation , visited The University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine, where in the presence of Dean Maxine Papadakis and other students and faculty, presented Ms. Shannon Bell, a third year medical student with the JEHF Forensic Scholarship in the amount of a $25,000 check from our foundation.