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Wiley Scholarship Awarded to Jacinto Saenz

06/20/2013

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa & JWb), announced today that the Wiley Scholarship at Hoboken High School has been awarded to Jacinto Saenz for his solid record of civic service and academic achievements. The $5,000 scholarship was presented June 18, 2013, at the Hoboken High School awards ceremony. Each year since 2003, Hoboken High School has selected an exceptional student with a strong academic record, excellent leadership skills, record of community service, and strong work ethic to receive the Wiley Scholarship.

"Wiley is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of Jacinto Saenz," said Linda Dunbar, Wiley’s Director, Corporate Media Relations. “His contributions to the community and academic achievements are a fine example of the qualities we value as an organization.” Wiley strives to be a good neighbor and places great value on giving back to local communities. In addition to the Wiley Scholarship at Hoboken High School, Wiley sponsors many local, national, and international awards and scholarships to recognize and foster ongoing excellence in scientific achievement and discovery.

In addition to maintaining a 4.00 GPA, Jacinto was a varsity member of the Hoboken High School soccer team for four years and president of the French and Math clubs. Jacinto also volunteers his time as a local EMT and tutors students in science.

Jacinto will attend St. Peters University in the fall.

About Wiley

Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. Our core businesses produce scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising; professional books, subscription products, certification and training services and online applications; and education content and services including integrated online teaching and learning resources for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners.

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa, JWb), has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.

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