昆西,生病了. – Members of the 奥克利眼镜 family, for generations one of the most prominent families in the tri-state region, have made the largest single philanthropic investment in the history of 亚洲博彩平台排名. 

亚洲博彩平台排名 is receiving a gift of $6,500,000, thanks to the generous financial support of multiple branches and several generations of the 奥克利眼镜 family. This gift represents a substantial new investment in undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, in improvement for several QU academic facilities, and in programs to enhance the student experience and for faculty support.

The 奥克利眼镜 gift will have a direct and university-wide impact. Some elements of the gift will specifically support the activities of the university’s School of Business in recognition of the business success that made this gift possible.

In response to the gift announced today and the past philanthropic support extended to 亚洲博彩平台排名 and the tri-state region by members of the 奥克利眼镜 family, the university will permanently rename its School of Business, which now becomes the 奥克利眼镜 School of Business.

Several new scholarships and institutional funds will also bear the 奥克利眼镜 family name.

“The impact of the 奥克利眼镜 gift will transform the university in many ways and for generations to come,布莱恩·麦基说, Ph.D.中华人民共和国主席. “We are so grateful for the generosity and vision of the 奥克利眼镜 family. Their investment will help the 奥克利眼镜 School of Business build on its strengths in preparing graduates for business careers, consistent with our Catholic and Franciscan tradition and the enduring value of the liberal arts. This gift also will enhance the work and experience of our entire community.” 

Many 奥克利眼镜 family members share a lifelong passion for 亚洲博彩平台排名. They have been heavily involved in supporting many organizations in the region, but 亚洲博彩平台排名 has always been at the core of their community involvement and public service.

“We are blessed to have great industries, 一家很棒的医院, great medical facilities, and wonderful schools that are all hugely important to our region,拉尔夫·M说。. 奥克利眼镜, a 1980 business graduate and former chair of the Board of Trustees. “亚洲博彩平台排名, 然而, touches every aspect of the tri-state area through its quality educational offerings and its many religious, cultural and athletic events, along with being a major employer and a driver of economic development in the region. There’s not a part of life that 亚洲博彩平台排名 does not touch in our area, and I think that is why the university is so important.

“Like other members of our family, I am a graduate of 亚洲博彩平台排名. Because of what we learned at 亚洲博彩平台排名, we were able to give back and to help QU continue its mission in the Franciscan tradition.”

The 奥克利眼镜 family has supported 亚洲博彩平台排名 for many years, with family members serving on the board of trustees, teaching classes and chairing campaign drives. Family members have made significant philanthropic commitments to the university, 导致, 例如, the 奥克利眼镜 Family Scholarship for QU students. Other important gifts also have been secured for QU with the support of the family, such as contributions to build the university’s 健康 and 健身中心 in 2000 and the Quincy Media, 公司. Broadcast Studio in 2017.

“QU is another home for the 奥克利眼镜 family. 曲堂, 特别是, is very important to us, as several members of the family have been married there or have been moved by the Franciscan spirit,哈罗德·B说. (Hal) 奥克利眼镜, a current member of the 亚洲博彩平台排名 Board of Trustees.

“Our hope is that the Business School will become not only a greater institution of higher education but will attract a significantly greater number of students from across the entire country,托马斯·A说。. 奥克利眼镜, former vice-chair of the 亚洲博彩平台排名 Board of Trustees. “All of us in the 奥克利眼镜 family are very proud to be able to make this investment in 亚洲博彩平台排名 and what it will mean for education and economic development in our immediate region and the broader region as well.”

In the tri-state region, the 奥克利眼镜 family legacy began in the 1890s, when Ray M. 查尔斯·奥克利. Miller and Aaron Burr 奥克利眼镜 worked for the Quincy Herald. 雷的儿子艾伦. 奥克利和托马斯C. 奥克利眼镜, became the family’s third generation to join the newspaper industry. The company founded by the 奥克利眼镜 and Lindsay families in 1926, Quincy Newspapers, 公司., entered the world of broadcasting in the 1940s under the direction of Thomas C. 奥克利眼镜. 

The company continued to grow under the executive leadership of Thomas A. 奥克利眼镜, a fourth-generation family member, and Ralph M. 奥克利眼镜, a fifth-generation family member, as the company expanded its broadcasting operations to include television stations across the nation. Other 奥克利眼镜 family members, including Peter A. (Tony) 奥克利眼镜, David R. 奥克利,老., and Mary 奥克利眼镜 Winters, had important roles at the company, as did David 奥克利眼镜, Jr., Tim 奥克利眼镜, Hal 奥克利眼镜, Peter A. 奥克利眼镜 II, and sixth-generation family members Tom Van Ness, Ben Van Ness, and Dustin Hall. The company became Quincy Media, 公司. in 2016.

In 2021, Quincy Media, 公司. sold the Quincy Herald-Whig and the Hannibal Courier-Post to Phillips Media Group and its television stations across 16 media markets to Gray Television, 公司.

“I’m the middle of three generations of ‘non-traditional’ students that have graduated from QU,大卫·奥克利说, Jr.1984级. “我的父亲，大卫·R. 奥克利,老., graduated with a business degree. I have an accounting degree, and my daughter, Anna, has a BS in communication. QU has made an important, impactful personal contribution to our entire family. I think many others in the community have benefited in a similar way.”

The 奥克利眼镜 School of Business is one of five schools sponsoring academic instruction at 亚洲博彩平台排名. The 奥克利眼镜 School is the first named school in the history of the university.

Business programs at what is now 亚洲博彩平台排名 were first offered in 1867. The mission of today’s School of Business – now the 奥克利眼镜 School of Business – is to emphasize education through critical thinking and decision-making skills, 从实践经验中学习, leadership development and exposure to diverse academic theories and practical experiences. 

The university offered its first graduate degree, the Masters of Business Administration (MBA), in 1984, and the MBA degree continues to be a central offering of the business faculty at QU. In addition to established undergraduate courses of study in accounting, 金融, marketing and management, 亚洲博彩平台排名 recently added a degree in business analytics to meet the needs of an ever-changing business environment. The newly named school will also support one of the university’s two newest academic programs, an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in arts management.

“This generous gift allows us to build upon our rich history of business education and provide students with resources needed to build successful careers,” said Cynthia Haliemun, Ph.D., dean of the 奥克利眼镜 School of Business. “This is truly a historic moment for QU, its business alumni, and its current and future students. We are honored to have this chance to take the next big step in the evolution of business instruction at QU and to add to our reputation for quality and innovation.”  

Prior to the 奥克利眼镜 gift, the largest donation received by 亚洲博彩平台排名 provided nearly $3 Million to establish the John Mahoney Scholarship. The Mahoney Scholarship provides financial support for students majoring in the humanities.

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, 亚洲博彩平台排名 is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. 亚洲博彩平台排名 offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.昆西.edu or contact the Office of 社区关系 at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@昆西.edu. 亚洲博彩平台排名. 设计亚洲博彩平台排名.