Giving to the College of Business

Powering the Future Success of Business Students

 

Impact Stories

Real Stories of Giving and Transformation

Empowering Dreams Through Philanthropy

Behind every major breakthrough, scholarship, and successful career at the College of Business is a story of profound generosity. Our alumni, corporate partners, and friends don’t just donate—they actively rewrite the trajectories of our students’ lives. Explore the impact stories below to see how strategic philanthropy bridges the gap between raw ambition and real-world success, creating a powerful legacy that echoes across generations of Stony Brook leaders.

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Alumni Couple Help Business Students Overcome Obstacles Through Scholarship

Thomas R. Sexton ’79, PhD and Margherita (Terry) Sexton ’85, MS ’88 share a long history with Stony Brook University. Both obtained degrees from Stony Brook — graduating from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences — their children attended...

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Neil and Arlene Butterklee Pass on Valuable Lessons Through Graduate Assistantship

Stony While graduate students at Stony Brook University’s Harriman School – which would eventually grow to become the College of Business – Neil Butterklee ’80, ’82 and Arlene Butterklee ’82, ’84 learned how...

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Yardi Systems Establishes College of Business Scholarship Program

Property management software company Yardi Systems is investing in the future of Stony Brook University College of Business students through its scholarship program. The scholarship will support a total of eight College of Business students over the next four years...

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Our Philanthropic Priorities

Advancing Student Success and Building Future Leaders

Strategic Areas for Growth and Innovation

To build a world-class business school, we must invest in our research, our pedagogy, and our programs, ensuring access to all students regardless of financial need. Our philanthropic priorities are focused on three interconnected pillars: expanding access through critical Scholarships, enriching the Student Experience through real-world immersion, and promoting Faculty Excellence to drive important discoveries and industry innovation. By supporting these strategic areas, your generosity provides the vital resources necessary to dismantle financial barriers, elevate academic rigor, and cultivate the next generation of global business leaders.

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Scholarships

Dismantle financial barriers to expand access for future leaders pursuing a world-class business education.

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Student Experience

Provide real-world immersion, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for global markets.

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Faculty Excellence

Attract and retain world-class professors and researchers who drive important discoveries, academic rigor, and industry innovation.

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Industry Partnership Opportunities

Be Part of Defining the Future of Business Success

Collaborate to Innovate and Inspire

Through strategic partnerships, the College of Business offers meaningful ways for organizations to engage with our students, faculty, and programs. Whether supporting innovative research, advancing student learning experiences, or contributing to the development of future business leaders, these opportunities allow partners to make a lasting impact on our students, faculty, and the broader business community.

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Ways to Support the College of Business

Invest in the Future of Business Education

Choose the Giving Pathway That Fits Your Legacy

There are many ways to support the College of Business, and each one offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. Whether you're interested in providing immediate, flexible support or creating a long-term legacy, your generosity empowers our students and faculty. By choosing the gift type that's right for you, you can help us continue to innovate, educate, and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

One-Time Gifts

Make an immediate impact with a single gift to address the College's most urgent needs.

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Annual Gifts

Annual gifts provide a reliable foundation for strategically funding the College’s top priorities.

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Estate & Planned Gifts

Shape the future of the College of Business by including us in your long-term financial plans.

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Endowments

A gift to the endowment creates a lasting legacy, ensuring a strong financial foundation for generations to come.

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Industry Partnerships

Collaborate with us to develop talent pipelines, support research, and drive innovation in your field.

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Scholarships That Make a Difference

Investing in Student Success Through Scholarship Support

Helping Talented Students Access a Business Education

Each year, donor generosity makes it possible for the College of Business to award a wide range of scholarships that directly support student success. These awards help reduce financial barriers and allow talented students to focus on their studies, leadership development, and career preparation.

From merit-based recognition to need-based assistance and full tuition support, each scholarship represents an investment in the next generation of business leaders. Your support helps expand these opportunities and ensures more students can access a Stony Brook business education.

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