TAMIU Annual Report 2020

DONORS MATIAS DE LLANO CHARITABLE TRUST’S TAMIU GIFT ELEVATES OUR COMMUNITY Itwill serve as a public space for community presentations, lecture series, andother events leading to educational opportunities focused on elevating awareness, leadership and community engagement for students and citizen of South Texas. Since 2004, the Trust has donated more than $7.5 million to lo- cal organizations and schools. Year to date, 24% of Trust gifts have come to TAMIU. Trust support has championed student scholarships, a Ph.D. En- dowment for theA. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, the Engineering Program, the TAMIU-KLRN Studio, the Jackson Art Exhibit and the legacy gift of the Heritage Edition of The St. John’s Bible . This summer, the MatiasDeLlanoCharitable Trust , administered by International Bank of Commerce, donated an additional $300,000 to TAMIUas part of the Trust’smission todomore for the community of Laredo. The Trust’s generosity was celebrated with the dedication of a special plaque in the new Academic Innovation Center (AIC), home to planned offerings supported by the Trust’s gift. The donation fromtheMatias De Llano Charitable Trust benefits TAMIU’s efforts to support students and Laredo residents. TheAudito- rium in theAIC is nownamed “TheMatias de Llano Trust Auditorium.” Celebrating the De Llano Charitable Trust’s generous gift are (L to R) Larry Norton,Trustee; Doug Howland,chairman of the Trust Committee; Dr.Pablo Arenaz,TAMIU president and RudyMiles,Trustee. 7