The ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ today announced a $50 million gift from finance alumnus ΅ώ²Ή°ω°ω²β&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ;²ΡΎ±±τ±τ±π°ω&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ;β95 β the largest single philanthropic investment in the universityβs history β to establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business.
βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is being trusted to lead, and Barryβs investment reinforces that ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is a place where talent is developed at scale, where opportunity is expanded, and where our graduates donβt just succeed in the world β they come back to help build whatβs next.β β Alexander N. Cartwright, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ President
The investment will accelerate a bold new model of business education designed for a world where technology, data and decision-making are inseparable, and it will position ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ as a national leader in emerging fields that prepare students to lead with the skills the marketplace demands.
βThis is a defining moment for ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ and for the College of Business,β says Board of Trustees Chair Alex Martins β01MBA. βAs an alumnus, I have seen firsthand how ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ transforms lives by opening doors to opportunity, and this extraordinary gift takes that mission to an entirely new level, giving future generations of Knights access to a world-class business education and an opportunity to achieve their full potential.β
βWe are deeply grateful to Barry for his extraordinary belief in this university and in the impact our students make. This is a defining moment for ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ and a powerful signal of who we are and where we are going,β says ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ President Alexander N. Cartwright. βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is being trusted to lead, and Barryβs investment reinforces that ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is a place where talent is developed at scale, where opportunity is expanded, and where our graduates donβt just succeed in the world β they come back to help build whatβs next.β
βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ gave me the opportunity to build my future,β Miller says. βThis investment is about creating that same opportunity for others β and ensuring students are prepared for a world where technology and business are constantly evolving.β
A Defining Moment for ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½
Few universities of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs young age have alumni giving back at this level.
At the center of this milestone is longtime supporter and entrepreneur Barry S. Miller, president of the Florida-based and Voloridge Health. Miller is a first-generation college graduate whose early partnership and belief inβ―the universityβ―helped accelerateβ―ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs trajectory.
His leadership and commitment to widening opportunityβ―helped layβ―the groundwork for a future-focused strategy that will transform how students learn,β―innovateβ―and launch their careers.β―Millerβs latest investment reflects ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs ability to produce talent that succeeds at the highest levels and inspires that talent to return not just with pride, but with capacity and conviction to shape whatβs next.
Building the Future of Business Education
βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ gave me the opportunity to build my future. This investment is about creating that same opportunity for others.β β Barry Miller β95, Voloridge Investment Management and Voloridge Health president
will operate as a hub for technology-driven business leadership where students, faculty and industry collaborate in real time to solve complex challenges in emerging fields like artificial intelligence, fintech and digital risk.
The focus is not simply on technical skills, but on empowering graduates to take action to address organizational obstacles and lead in fields fueled by rapid technological change.
This vision is grounded in the region ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ calls home.
Orlando has rapidly emerged as one of the nationβs fastest-growing technology hubs, with demand for talent in fintech and AI continuing to evolve. Across Florida, one of the largest clusters of banking and insurance firms in the country is fueling new opportunities in financial technology, risk and data-driven decision-making.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ sits at the center of this momentum, uniquely positioned to develop the talent and ideas that will power the future.
The investment will support a multi-phase strategy designed to position ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ as the destination for business and technology education, including:
- Five endowed faculty chairs in fintech, AI strategy, cyber risk, trust and disinformation
- A new masterβs in technology leadership and innovation
- Expanded access to applied learning, including internships, simulations, Bloomberg training and industry-led projects
- Growth of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs corporate partnership ecosystem.
Together, these investments will create a learning environment that mirrors modern workplaces β fast moving, data driven and deeply connected to industry.
βTechnology is advancing rapidly, and the real opportunity is in how organizations use it to perform,β says College of Business Dean Paul Jarley. βThis investment allows us to build a business school focused on how the work actually gets done ββ where students learn to apply judgment, navigate ambiguity, and lead in environments shaped by technology, data, and organizational complexity.β
Accelerating Momentum
Millerβs leadership gift marks a milestone in β a $3.5 billion campaign to expand opportunity, advance discovery, and drive impact across the university.
It sets the tone for what comes next, accelerating the pride and vision that will inspire others to invest in ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs future.
βThis is what momentum looks like,β says Rodney Grabowski, senior vice president for advancement and partnerships and CEO of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Foundation. βIt reflects confidence in ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs vision and signals to partners, alumni and investors that this university is building something meaningful and worth being part of.β
Together, talent, opportunity and partnership are converging, positioning ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ to be a leading force in shaping whatβs next in business, technology and innovation.
βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is not waiting to be recognized. We are being chosen, invested in and trusted to lead,β Cartwright says. βThis milestone gift reflects a growing sense of pride across the university and signals the momentum others will want to help build β and it is only the beginning.β
