Finance committee recommends $15 million gift and naming; board advances recommendation
September 12, 2026 | East Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
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The board was informed that the finance and administration committee considered a transformative $15,000,000 commitment from Phil and Martha Bachman and recommended approval of naming the College of Arts and Sciences the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences.
The chair summarized the committee's recommendation and noted the committee's support for recognition in response to the extraordinary philanthropic commitment. Trustees heard the recommendation as part of the finance committee report; formal acceptance and final naming approvals follow standard advancement and board processes.
The chair summarized the committee's recommendation and noted the committee's support for recognition in response to the extraordinary philanthropic commitment. Trustees heard the recommendation as part of the finance committee report; formal acceptance and final naming approvals follow standard advancement and board processes.
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