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Hunt Business
The Woody L. Hunt College of Business has been shaped by landmark generosity that expands opportunity for students, strengthens faculty excellence and advances business education at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation’s $25 million gift named the Woody L. Hunt College of Business and established UTEP’s first named college.
The investment positioned Hunt Business as a leading center for teaching and research on trade and commerce between the United States and Mexico, building on El Paso’s role as a gateway for binational business.
The gift supports scholarships, experiential learning, professional development, faculty excellence and research initiatives that prepare students for the future workforce of the Borderplex region.
Historic investment
A landmark gift that expanded long-term support for students, faculty and research.
Named college at UTEP
The historic gift established the first named college in UTEP history.
Trade and commerce
The investment strengthens teaching, research and industry connections.
Scholarships and experiential learning opportunities for students pursuing business degrees at UTEP.
Support for two distinguished chairs, a distinguished professorship and multiple endowed fellowships.
Funding for academic, research and professional development initiatives within Hunt Business.
Endowed support to expand the Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness and its work across the Paso del Norte region.
A college named for impact
A regional vision
A lasting commitment
“This is a transformational gift that will impact this region for decades to come.”
Heather Wilson, UTEP President
The Ginger G. and L. Frederick Francis Foundation’s $2 million gift established the Rick and Ginger Francis Endowed Deanship, creating permanent support for leadership at Hunt Business.
The endowed deanship strengthens the college’s ability to advance student opportunity, faculty research and strategic initiatives that serve the Paso del Norte region.
Historic investments that strengthen UTEP, Hunt Business and the Paso del Norte region.
Support for scholarships, experiential learning, professional development and student-focused leadership.
Teaching, research and industry connection focused on trade, commerce and entrepreneurship across the U.S.-Mexico border.