The inaugural celebration of the University's most generous benefactors

On June 6, 2016, the University community came together to honor and thank the year’s most generous supporters with the inaugural Cardinals Tribute Dinner held at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. Sheilah Kast, B.A. 1971, host of Midday (WYPR, Baltimore), was master of ceremonies.

In April, the University announced six commitments totaling an unprecedented $47 million for the operational needs of the School of Business and Economics and establishment of new interdisciplinary academic programs. Of those six extraordinary gifts, three exceeded the amount of any previous single philanthropic gift made to the University. The lead gift of $15 million from the Busch Family Foundation, established by Tim and Steph Busch, anchored the renovation of Maloney Hall, where the newly renamed Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics will relocate.

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Published on: Monday, August 15, 2016

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