Giving Day 2021

Jason D. Smith, Finance ’90, MBA ’95, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank, will generously match dollar for dollar up to $2,500 for gifts from College of Business alumni and friends to the Business Excellence Fund. Gifts to this fund allow the College to remain competitive, flexible, and innovative by responding to changing circumstances and taking advantage of new opportunities that ultimately provide an immediate impact on the lives of our students and faculty. Smith is not only a double COB alum, but a parent of current COB student Audrey Smith. He said, “Since Audrey enrolled in the College of Business, I have seen the same commitment to excellence in the College as I saw first-hand as a student and alum. This contribution is more than a gift, it is an investment!”

Mike Terracina, Accounting ’83, MBA ’84, will generously match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to the College of Business Scholarship Fund. Support for student scholarships is critical to ensure that the next generation of business leaders are able to receive the best education and opportunities possible. Scholarship support makes a tangible difference for students with unmet financial need, and helps the College attract the most talented students from across the nation.

Joe Psalmonds, a 1973 business administration graduate, will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to the COB Dean’s Discretionary Fund, an unrestricted fund that allows the College to respond to emerging needs and direct funds wherever the greatest needs may be in a given year. “I chose to challenge my fellow alumni to give to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund because of Dean Martin’s remarkable and visionary leadership. Under his leadership, the College has achieved national rankings, increased enrollment each year, received re-affirmation of AACSB accreditation, and has strong placement rates for graduates. Will you join me in supporting Dean Martin by making a gift to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund this Giving Day?”