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January 2004 |
University of Evansville receives $15 million grant to provide educational experiences with global perspectives
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The University of Evansville has received a $15 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to develop an Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana.
According to UE President Stephen G. Jennings, the Institute will enable the United Methodist-related university to integrate the liberal arts with its business and professional programs through development of experiential education initiatives.
"The Institute will accentuate UE's strengths in international studies, global faculty relationships and study abroad programs," Jennings said. He also said UE's British Campus Harlaxton College, which has been serving a study-abroad facet of UE for more than 30 years, will be a good base for students to explore global internships and other opportunities abroad.
"UE will be looking to the regional business community for collaboration opportunities in which our students can learn experientially. We want to prepare today's students to be tomorrow's professionally and culturally astute workforce," Jennings said. "The support from Lilly Endowment will enable the University to fulfill this vital educational function."
Jennings said the grant's funding provisions include approximately $10 million to support ongoing operational costs during the five years. The additional $5 million will provide resources for the development of the UE's physical facilities and technology systems to provide students with world-class facilities, including a video conferencing center.
The Lilly Endowment also infused the University of Evansville with an additional $750,000 to help increase the number of students that remain in Indiana following their graduation.
The $750,000 will be used to create two positions to enhance the University's goals to have more students involved in internship, co-op and other real-life experiences in Indiana and to help them better prepare for their job searches.
A new Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for Career Development will be one of the positions created through this grant.
Last updated on 02/09/2004