Corporate Partners Step Up
Corporations have found new ways to partner with Saint Peter’s University. The reasons are simple, yet profound: A diverse student body, shaped by a pandemic that has cultivated determination and resilience—qualities that translate well to a marketplace experiencing seismic shifts in the way we do business. In this issue, we highlight four of our hundreds of incredible corporate partnerships.
A Level Playing Field NJM Insurance Group has deep roots in New Jersey and through its philanthropic initiatives found many compelling reasons to support the students of Saint Peter’s University. “Since its founding almost 150 years ago, Saint Peter’s has been providing students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for a life of purpose,” said Michael J. Van Wagner, vice president of public affairs at NJM Insurance Group. “The rich diversity of cultures and backgrounds represented by Saint Peter’s students— many of whom are first-generation college attendees—is inspiring, and the University’s track record on student outcomes is impressive.” The company has committed to contributing $40,000 over two years to establish the NJM Insurance Group Annual Scholarship. The corporate scholarship will support the University’s new Gateway Tuition Program, established earlier this year to provide free tuition to underserved students. “NJM is proud to support the Gateway Tuition Program which provides transformational scholarships to highly motivated students, regardless of their financial circumstances,” Van Wagner added. “Saint Peter’s has one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the nation,” noted Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., KPMG dean of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business. “Our students are amazing, talented and full of determination—all qualities valued by corporations such as NJM.”
Dynamic Duo Bank of America Managing Director Doug Houser and Saint Peter’s University share a dedication to cura personalis—the personal care of every 22
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