TexasBank Supports Banking Academy with $10K Gift
What’s new: TexasBank is helping build the pipeline of students interested in baking careers with a $10,000 gift to the Banking Academy at UTEP’s Woody L. Hunt College of Business. This contribution supports the Academy in its mission to cultivate a diverse and skilled financial workforce in the region.
Why it matters: The donation underscores TexasBank's commitment to fostering educational opportunities and workforce development in the banking sector.
By supporting the Banking Academy, TexasBank is helping UTEP equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the financial industry, contributing to the growth of a more diverse and inclusive financial workforce.
The big picture: Launched in 2021, UTEP's Banking Academy partners with leading banks and financial institutions to offer specialized education and hands-on experiences for students pursuing careers in banking.
The program focuses on developing talent pipelines that reflect the demographics of the region.
What they’re saying: Ann Herkenhoff, President of TexasBank El Paso celebrates the donation saying, “we are thrilled to begin this partnership with UTEP. It is an opportunity with direct relevance to what we do every day and to build more community-minded bankers is what will continue to make our profession great for generations to come.”
John Hadjimarcou, Dean of the Woody L. Hunt College of Business: “The support from TexasBank further solidifies our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of banking professionals. This gift enhances resources and opportunities available to our students and strengthens our efforts to build strong pipelines of students into the banking and financial industry.”
Other partners: The Banking Academy was founded by a number of regional and national banks, and credit unions including: WestStar, GECU, Bank of America, Texas Bankers Association, Sunflower Bank, IBC Bank, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
