M&T Bank Commits $50,000 Toward DSU Student Success

M&T Bank recently became DSU’s newest corporate partner as it has committed $50,000 to help DSU students with their higher education cost.

The donation establishes the M&T Scholars Program, a scholarship opportunity that will be available to any full-time student who meets the criteria of possessing a 2.5 GPA and being a native of the U.S.

DSU President Harry L. Williams met July 14 with M&T Bank’s Nick Lambrow, Delaware region president and CEO; Michael Gast, vice president of commercial banking; and Joseph Yacyshyn, regional vice president. Also attending the meeting on behalf of DSU were Donna Covington, dean of the College of Business, and Vita Pickrum, vice president of Institutional Advancement.

During the meeting, the M&T officials learned more about DSU and its diverse initiatives to improve its retention and graduation rates, as well as how the corporate community can help the University in meeting its goals relating to student success.

The M&T officials also agreed that the company become a part of the College of Business Advisory Board.

Dr. Williams said the University is excited about the corporate friendship it is developing with M&T Bank.

“M&T Bank has strongly expressed its belief in DSU and the direction it is going to successfully develop future leaders and professionals who will make their mark on the state, the country and the world,” Dr. Williams said. “M&T has sought to not only understand the importance of DSU’s mission but also to learn how the University is achieving its goals and how this banking institution can play a valuable role as a corporate partner with Del State.