Highlights in Generosity A Message from the Director of Development By Stephen Lack
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he past year has been an exciting, yet bittersweet period marked by change and growth for the College of Business at Mississippi State University. Our development team underwent several changes, as Lilly Bjorkman and Erin Novorot bid farewell to the College and embraced new responsibilities within the MSU Foundation. On the positive side, we are delighted to welcome back Rob Jenkins as Senior Director of Development. Rob returns to us after a short period dedicated to fundraising for MSU Athletics. We also extend a warm greeting to Kristal Tate, who has rejoined the College of Business in her new capacity as Advancement Coordinator. Additionally, we welcomed a new Dean, Dr. Scott Grawe. Dr. Grawe is the 11th Dean of the College of Business and brings a big, inspired vision to the College. The development team is excited to share it with you! I want to take this opportunity to note some highlights of the past year with you and thank each of our passionate alumni and friends who continue to raise the bar at Mississippi State!
More Than $2 Million in Available COB Scholarships “My time at Mississippi State University and within the College of Business has left an incredible mark on my life. As a recent business management graduate, along with being a current MBA candidate, I have had the privilege of experiencing the impact of our College’s donors first-hand. Presently, I serve as a Graduate Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the College of Business, and my position was made possible through an incredibly generous gift from Mr. Dan Curran. This gift has alleviated the financial burdens of graduate school, allowing me to focus on my academic and professional growth. I have also had the pleasure of connecting with remarkable individuals such as Jim Perkins, one of my scholarship donors. The main question he kept asking throughout our meeting was, ‘What can I do to help you succeed?’ This embodies the genuine commitment of our College’s donors to walking alongside students in pursuit of their dreams. I am immensely grateful to the many donors who have invested in my academic pursuits, and I aspire one day to make as profound an impact on the College of Business as they have.”
– Jesse Baird, MBA Student
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