Written by Alonda Thomas
"In this full circle moment, we get to witness a student who once benefited from a quality Howard education, return to give back so the next generation of students can experience the same." President Wayne A. I. Frederick
HU Bloomberg Lab Ribbon CuttingWASHINGTON (March 5, 2018) --- Howard University School of Business (HUSB) recently unveiled its new Bloomberg Finance Lab in front of a standing-room only crowd of students, faculty and alumni. The lab, made possible through a generous $250,000 gift from alumnus Wendell E. Mackey, CFA, will be used to prepare students to excel in finance-related fields.
¡§We are extremely appreciative of Mr. Mackey¡¦s donation to the Howard University School of Business, which not only supports the Bloomberg Finance Lab, but also student scholarships,¡¨ said President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. ¡§In this full circle moment, we get to witness a student who once benefited from a quality Howard education, return to give back so that the next generation of students can experience the same.¡¨
Mackey fondly recalls taking photos in front of the then newly constructed School of Business on the day of his graduation ceremony in 1986. It was in that moment that he vowed to one day give back to his alma mater. Today, Mackey is a Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer for Channing Capital Management, LLC in Chicago.
¡§I am honored to present this gift to Howard University on behalf of myself and Channing Capital Management. I also want to thank my great business partners Rodney Herenton and Eric McKissack for their support along our journey together,¡¨ said Mackey. ¡§The skills that the students will achieve with the added benefit of utilizing a Bloomberg Finance Lab will be invaluable to their careers.¡¨
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