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Anheuser-Busch Foundation Continues Investment In Higher Education With Donation to Webster University

  2010 SEP 8 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Supporting higher education is an important element in the giving philosophy of the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anheuser-Busch. As evidence of this commitment, the Foundation is announcing a $1 million donation to the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.

  "Anheuser-Busch is one of the region's strongest supporters of higher education, and we are grateful for their donation," said Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stoble, president of Webster University. "Anheuser-Busch employs many Webster alumni and has a long history of supporting our mission to ensure high-quality learning experiences that transform our students for global citizenship and individual excellence."

  Other institutions receiving recent financial commitments from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation are the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Washington University, Fontbonne University, Harris Stowe State University, Ranken Technical College and Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla.

  "As one of Missouri's largest employers, we know first-hand the quality of graduates produced by Webster and the other outstanding universities in our home state," said Dave Peacock, president of Anheuser-Busch. "By supporting these universities, we are investing in the institutions that will produce our future community and business leaders. At Webster University, we know graduates are preparing to become business leaders in Missouri and throughout the world."

  "We are honored and humbled by the Anheuser-Busch Foundation's generous gift," said Benjamin Ola. Akande, Dean, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology and professor of economics. "Webster shares a similar history and common values with A-B. Both started in St. Louis. Both grew to be globally respected. And both share a commitment to ensuring St. Louis remains a great place to work, live and learn."

  Keywords: Higher Education, Public Education, Technology, Webster University -- Saint Louis Campus.

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Education editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2010, VerticalNews Education via VerticalNews.com.