- June 22, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
KINGSTON, R.I. — June 21, 2021 — The University of Rhode Island announced that Craig D. ’80 and Sandra Steeneck have committed $1.3 million to advance the immediate and long-term priorities of the College of Business.
The gift is structured in three parts. A pledge of $250,000 will contribute to the renovation and expansion of Ballentine Hall and result in the naming of The Steeneck Family Student Lounge. A gift of $60,000 supports the immediate needs identified by RhodyNow: College of Business. The Steenecks’ estate plan provides $1 million to establish the Steeneck Family Endowed College of Business Excellence Fund. The endowment will provide funds for cutting-edge technology that will deliver a competitive advantage for faculty and students, as well as support study abroad and international guest speakers.
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