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Extraordinary Impact

Student Success

Philanthropy provides our students with access to a superior business education that emphasizes experiential learning, corporate partnerships and global experiences.

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Equipping Our Students

Your philanthropy allows Poole College to help students pursue dreams they could not have even imagined before walking our brick paths. Your gifts help our students realize the power of a world-class education that will develop their leadership skills inside and outside the classroom as they become the next generation of business leaders. Our students can think and do because of you.

Your Gifts Have:

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Launched and expanded scholarship opportunities

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Formed undergraduate- and graduate-level leadership development programs

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Provided professional development opportunities to find internships and full-time jobs

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Enabled students to have global business experiences through study abroad programs

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Supported diversity training opportunities to help students become ethical and inclusive professionals

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Provided resources for students to travel and participate in conferences and business competitions

My scholarship truly allows me to take on difficult courses and leadership positions knowing I have the resources and support system behind me.

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Graduate and Undergraduate Students Received Scholarship Support

$698,437

Received From 1,694 Gifts Under $10,000

 

$481,534

Contributed to Poole College Excellence Fund

68.7%

Of Student Giving Directed to the Poole College Excellence Fund

 

Extraordinary Experience in Action:

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New Leadership Challenge Helps Students Build Core Competencies

A new program, made available with support from VF Corporation, makes it easy for undergraduate students to track and manage what they are learning beyond the classroom as they engage in co-curricular activities that help build core leadership-related competencies

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Bozarth Scholarship Helps Zack Liptok Prepare for Post-military Career

A new scholarship is providing opportunity for students and honoring the legacy of late professor of supply chain management Cecil C. Bozarth III.

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Bell Family Foundation Supports Future Careers

A significant gift from the Bell Family Foundation will impact how Poole College guides current and future students in identifying and securing their career paths.

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Celebrating Achievement and Hope During Black History Month

With support from local businesses, Poole College celebrated Black History Month in February 2019.

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Extraordinary Impact

Faculty and Scholarships

Your investment helps Poole College recruit, retain and support the nation’s top faculty widely recognized for their research and industry experience.

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Organizational Excellence and Resource Development

Your support helps Poole College invest in physical infrastructure to maximize high-quality collaborative work and learning spaces.

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Local and Global Partnerships

Your gifts help Poole College support high-impact student and faculty experiences beyond the classroom.

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