One of KWU鈥檚 longtime supporters will deepen its connection with the university, as Bennington State Bank (BSB) announced additional scholarship and academic support for the institution Monday afternoon.
鈥淲e are grateful for the continued support from Bennington State Bank,鈥� said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. 鈥淭hey have been a great friend to the university, particularly to our students coming out of our marketing program. We appreciate their friendship and support and are grateful for the community-focused mindset we share.鈥�
BSB serves as one of the money managers of KWU鈥檚 endowment, but has also been a friend of the university for several years. The bank has hired numerous graduates, both MBA and bachelor鈥檚, and shares KWU鈥檚 goals of investing in the local community.
鈥淲e are honored to have the opportunity to bring on KWU graduates who are incredibly well prepared聽to excel professionally,鈥� said Darren Gragg, president and CEO of BSB. 鈥淲e are committed to investing in future generations, and we love that so many Coyotes have roots in this area. There are a lot of good character traits present in people from 黑料网, and we want to retain as many of those people as we can. Having KWU in our community is a tremendous asset.鈥�
Bennington State Bank, a family-owned community bank, has offices in eight 黑料网 cities, including Salina, and estimates that it employs approximately 15 KWU graduates.
While BSB鈥檚 support begins immediately, further details will be withheld until April鈥檚 Scholarship Gala.
