BBA/MPA Legacy

History

Inspired by the MBA Legacy Campaign and a campus wide effort to increase student involvement, Shara Ma and Scott Parks, both BBA ’10, decided to create an undergraduate student campaign. They shared their vision with the Undergraduate Business Council, which formed a committee led by Kelly Pallini, BBA ‘10.

Impact

For the inaugural 2010 campaign, the committee focused on creating a buzz about the importance of student giving. They raised $5,500 from more than 200 students. In 2011, the campaign raised $10,232 and the BBA/MPA Alumni Board matched all student contributions. Gifts go toward the BBA Alumni Endowed Excellence Fund in support of student programs.

BHP Make a Mark Campaign

History

The Make-a-Mark tradition was started by the Business Honors Program (BHP) class of 2000 and the BHP Advisory Committee. They wanted to create a merit-based scholarship that could be used to recruit the top students in the nation to the BHP. The Make-A-Mark Scholarship Campaign is a chance for graduating seniors to support the BHP program and make their mark for the students who follow them.

Impact

Since its inception, The Make-a-Mark Scholarship has proven to be a successful recruiting tool, and it has helped the BHP compete with other nationally ranked schools. The generosity of each senior class and matching alumni class allow the program to continue to improve, grow and attract top talent.

The Class of 2012 raised the bar for success with 98% student participation and 31% alumni participation. Students, staff, faculty and alumni collectively raised a total of $36,109.12 for the BHP Make a Mark Endowed Presidential Scholarship.

For more information about the Make a Mark Scholarship Campaign please click here.

MBA Legacy

History

Since 1996, the Development and External Relations Office has collaborated annually with committees of second-year, full-time MBA students on a student-run campaign designed to allow MBAs to give back to the McCombs School of Business. The Class of 1996 provided this opportunity with the inaugural campaign in 1996, creating a strong MBA tradition and fueling the momentum for future campaigns. The class of 2011 had a record breaking year with $316,700 pledged to the "Close the Gap" Case Competition Fund that will provide financial support to 4-6 teams on an annual basis as they compete and increase the school's visibility and participation in high-profile competitions.

Impact

Class	Gift	Class Participation	Dollars Pledged
2011	"Close the Gap" Case Competition Fund	92%	$316,700
2010	McCombs Social Enterprise Fund	99%	$156,473
2009	Upgrades to the Carpenter Center	99%	$152,214
2008	Atrium Media Wall	52%	$146,258
2007	McCombs Outdoor Study Area	74%	$212,389
2006	David L. Chen Memorial Fellowship	75%	$129,070
2005	MBA Endowed Excellence Campaign	86%	$103,468
2004	Special Events Room	81%	$128,509
2003	21st Street Plaza Renovation	77%	$78,229
2002	21st Street Plaza Renovation	61%	$105,445
2001	Cohort room renovation	71%	$108,804
2000	MBA lounge (Carpenter Center)	74%	$81,850
1999	Graduate fellowship and marketing plan	75%	$74,076
1998	Group meeting rooms	67%	$71,200
1997	Suit lockers	51%	$33,159
1996	Interview changing rooms	48%	$26,875

 

EMBA Legacy

History

The Executive MBA Legacy campaign started in 2010 and fully launched in 2011.

Impact

Congratulations to Co-Chairs Orlando Zayas and Don Kramer and EMBA students for raising $106,200 with 32% participation.

Funds raised from the campaign will create an endowed scholarship for Executive MBA students to assist with tuition and travel expenses associated with the program.

TEMBA Legacy

History

The Evening MBA Legacy Campaign started in 2010 and fully launched in 2011,

Impact

Congratulations to Co-Chairs Matt Streif, Will Wilson, Jett Winders and students from the Evening MBA program for raising $19,537 with 64% participation.

Funds from the campaign will create an endowedment to support Evening MBA students and initiatives.