Donor Impact
Corporate partnerships provide support for the McCombs School's students, faculty, and key initiatives. This year we recognized four honorees at the Annual Corporate Recognition Dinner for their ongoing support and participation.
When Sean P. and Valorie K. Waggoner began to think about giving back to the university, they knew it would be in Senior Lecturer Herbert A. Miller, Jr.’s name.
Each year the McCombs Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding professional contributions to the business community and who, by their exemplary civic, philanthropic, and educational activities, have advanced humanity. In our 2012 celebration gala, four new members with incredible life stories were inducted. Learn more about their successes and contributions through the videos inside.
The McCombs School is happy to welcome John Veihmeyer, chairman and CEO of KPMG, to campus for a series of meetings with faculty and students on April 2. KPMG is a frequent partner in McCombs activities. Here are some other initiatives around campus that have benefited from the company’s involvement.
On Feb. 28, 2013, President Bill Powers and Dean Tom Gilligan joined El Paso native and businessman, Woody L. Hunt, BBA and BHP ’66, in El Paso to thank contributors for their generosity and to encourage the community to help meet Hunt's gift challenge to the Business Honors Program (BHP). Recently admitted BHP students were also in attendance.
Corporate partnerships are a cornerstone of the dynamic learning and teaching environment at the McCombs School. On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the McCombs School will recognize three corporations and one individual for their extraordinary contributions to and participation with the school at the Annual Corporate Recognition Dinner. We are pleased to announce this year's honorees.
Corporate partners were present for a special check presentation on the Longhorn football field during the Accounting Centennial.
Unfortunately, for an increasing number of students, the reason is money. See how McCombs compares to peer schools on cost and student support and learn about the major scholarship push to keep the school competitive.
El Paso native Woody L. Hunt, BHP ’66, BBA ’66, has pledged a $1 million challenge grant to the Business Honors Program (BHP).
Several recent fundraising milestones emphasize the important work being done at the school, from entrepreneurship and real estate programs to creating scholarships and reconnecting with alumni. We should all be proud.
