{"id":9385,"date":"2024-01-16T12:41:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/?p=9385"},"modified":"2024-01-16T12:41:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:41:43","slug":"mary-al-danos-family-foundation-contributes-3m-for-naming-rights-to-nicholls-state-university-al-danos-college-of-business-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2024\/01\/16\/mary-al-danos-family-foundation-contributes-3m-for-naming-rights-to-nicholls-state-university-al-danos-college-of-business-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation Contributes $3M for Naming Rights to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Al Danos College of Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"
THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 The Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation have committed $3 million to the <\/span>ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation<\/span><\/a> for naming rights to the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ <\/span>Al Danos College of Business Administration<\/span><\/a>, pending ULS Board of Supervisors approval in Feb. 2024. This investment is the largest donation in university history, along with the first-ever naming of one of the university\u2019s colleges. ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ hosted an on-campus press conference and reception to celebrate the announcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, funds from this donation will be used to construct a new College of Business Administration building. The new building will be located at the site of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½\u2019 J.J. Ayo <\/span>Swimming Pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are extremely excited for this collaboration with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ to honor our Dad in such a meaningful way. With this lasting legacy, it is a true testament to the impact he has had on both ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and the business community. We as a family look forward to continuing to carry on the values and vision that our Dad held throughout his career especially in giving back,\u201d<\/span> said Ren\u00e9 David, Al Danos\u2019 daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis is a tremendous day for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. Al and Mary Danos were always incredible supporters of this university, and that lives on through their family,\u201d said ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ President <\/span>Jay Clune, PhD<\/span><\/a>. \u201cIt is so fitting that we honor the legacy of Mr. Al and the Danos family by naming the Al Danos College of Business Administration.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNaming the College after Mr. Al is a fitting way to recognize his success and leadership in the business community in South Louisiana. His contributions to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and to the College of Business during his life are many and will now be remembered for years to come,\u201d said Dean of the Al Danos College of Business Administration <\/span>Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Al loved his family, friends, horses, hunting and fishing, and he especially loved to travel to France and speak French to anyone who would listen. His passion for the French language drew him to completing a French Immersion Program in Nova Scotia. He was one-of-a-kind, determined, strong and disciplined, inspiring many with his passion to make the world a better place.<\/span><\/p>\n The AACSB-accredited Al Danos College of Business Administration at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is dedicated to preparing students for success in the business world through rigorous academic programs, hands-on experiences, and a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, offering <\/span>degrees in accounting<\/a>, finance,<\/a> computer information systems,<\/a> management,<\/a> marketing<\/a> and business administration<\/a> and including a fully-online business administration degree<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and four pathways to earn a MBA. AACSB is the gold standard in quality accreditation for Colleges of Businesses, and less than 5% of colleges worldwide hold this accreditation. The Al Danos College of Business Administration is celebrating its 40th year of AACSB Accreditation this year. <\/span>To learn more, visit<\/span> www.nicholls.edu\/business\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 corporation, exists to support the mission of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ by seeking gifts and grants and by managing those funds and other assets to support ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ through endowed chairs, professorships, scholarships and other <\/span>enhancement efforts. To learn more about donating to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, visit<\/span> nichollsfoundation.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
The naming of the college will commemorate one of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½\u2019 most influential contributors, <\/span>Allen J. Danos, Jr<\/span>. <\/span>Al Danos was an Eagle Scout, graduate of Holy Cross High School, graduate of LSU, PKT Fraternity, United States Army Reserve, retired owner of Danos and Curole and very active in his community. He served many originations in his lifetime, including the Chamber of Commerce, OMSA, Lafourche Parish Port Commission, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, Holy Rosary Catholic School, Friends of the Rosary, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Social Services of Houma Thibodaux Diocese, Bayou Community Foundation and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n