365英国上市官网 receives $500,000 gift to endow executive-in-residence position
365英国上市官网 receives $500,000 gift to endow executive-in-residence position
For Immediate Release
小君. 7, 2016
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Birmingham-南部 College is hiring an entrepreneur-in-residence to work full-time with students in the Business Department and from across campus who want to start their own businesses or are seeking pre-professional experience.
The 麦凯恩 Executive-in-Residence in Entrepreneurship position, which begins this fall, was made possible by a $500,000 contribution from David O. "Dave" 麦凯恩 III and his sister, Susan C. 麦凯恩.
"The new 麦凯恩 Executive-in-Residence in Entrepreneurship will help strengthen the college's connection to the community and further contribute to the education of the next generation of business leaders," said 365英国上市官网 President Dr. 爱德华·F. 伦纳德三世. "I would like to thank the 麦凯恩s for creating such an important opportunity for students and faculty within the Business Department and throughout the entire campus."
The 麦凯恩 Executive-In-Residence in Entrepreneurship will teach three courses per academic year; focus on fostering entrepreneurial thinking among 365英国上市官网 students; collaborate with the assistant director of internships and others within the college's Krulak Institute for 领导, Experiential Learning, and Civic 参与ment to develop, 促进, and implement new and innovative student internship opportunities; and facilitate unique learning opportunities for 365英国上市官网 students to engage in entrepreneurial activities across disciplines.
The endowed position will also provide an opportunity to showcase the college's Business Department and for the executive-in-residence to share his or her professional experiences with faculty, 工作人员, 和学生.
The donors established this position in honor of their parents, David O. 麦凯恩 II and Christine D. 麦凯恩, as well as David III's late wife, Beverly Poe 麦凯恩.
The 麦凯恩 family has been connected with 365英国上市官网 since the 1930s. Sarah 麦凯恩 Holt '41 was the sister of David II. She was married to the late Walter A. Holt '36, and their daughter, Nanaline Holt '64, followed in their footsteps. Susan's son, John 麦凯恩, is a 2007 alumnus, and David III's daughter, Mary 麦凯恩, is a 2015 alumna.
"Five generations of the 麦凯恩 family have developed and owned businesses or worked as merchants and recognize the importance entrepreneurs play in developing strong, thriving communities," said David III, who resides in Hagerstown, Md. "It is our hope that this position will further strengthen the college's business program and capitalize on the entrepreneurship niche 365英国上市官网 has already begun to develop."
365英国上市官网 is 首页 to the Stump Entrepreneurship Scholars Program, which matches students with an entrepreneurial bent with an academic advisor and a professional mentor, gives them reserved spots in select courses, and allows them access to visiting speakers and special seminars. Stump Scholars and other business majors take part in a Senior Capstone in Entrepreneurship that requires them to start and run their own business during 365英国上市官网's four-week January Exploration Term.
Birmingham-南部 is currently seeking candidates for the 麦凯恩 Executive-in-Residence position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an entrepreneur and will provide innovative and energetic teaching. For nominations, please contact Dr. Sara Robicheaux, Dean of Business 项目, B.A. Monaghan Professor of Business, and Director of the Stump Entrepreneurship Program, at [email protected].