The Board of Directors met on November 17,2023 for its annual meeting. We are pleased to welcome a new board member for a three year term. Dr. David Ortinau is Professor Emeritus in Marketing at the University of South Florida. Through his association with the Academy of Marketing Science, he has known the Berkman family for many years and is
Dr. Karen Berkman made a special trip to the University of Georgia where her father, Dr. Harold Berkman, attended school and graduated in 1949 in record time. To honor his memory, the family donated his WWII Eisenhower jacket, medals and various pieces of memorabilia to the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC). They created a beautiful display that resides in the student lounge area.
The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2021-2022. Research Grants: Elina Tang, Northern Illinois University Michelle Steward, Wake Forest University Stephanie Mangus, Baylor University The General Albin F. Irzyk Scholarship Recipient: Matthew Eggink, Rowan University, U.S. Army $1,000 Scholarships: Steven Beecher, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, U.S. Air
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Berkman, co-founder of the Harold and Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation. Muriel devoted her life to family, friends and community. She has always demonstrated her generosity through giving to her favorite charities that improve the lives of children and families, specifically St. Jude Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Joining
The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for the academic year 2020-2021. Research Grants Jennifer Brannon Barhorst, College of Charleston Parker Woodruff, University of Central Arkansas The General Albin F. Irzyk Scholarship Recipient Eric Madrid, U.S. Army Veteran, The University of Texas – Dallas U.S. Veterans Receiving Scholarships Benjamin Thompson, U.S. Army Veteran,
The Harold & Muriel Berkman Charitable Foundation, Inc.® announces scholarship and research grant recipients for 2018. More than 70 students, representing 30 AACSB Accredited Universities, received a scholarship this year in a competition that was particularly competitive. Over 700 applications were received and reviewed by the Awards Committee. Among that list, the Foundation is particularly proud to announce that 35