Student Center Ballroom Renamed in Honor of Generous Alumni

51���� alumni Lee and Larry Glasscock and The Glasscock Family Foundation have pledged $1 million to fund full-tuition scholarships, including room and board, for first-generation college students at 51����’s Monte Ahuja College of Business.

51���� President Ronald M. Berkman announced the gift at the University’s fourth annual Radiance: 51���� Realizing the Promise benefit for student scholarships, held Friday, May 9, 2014, in the 51���� Student Center. President Berkman also announced that the Student Center Ballroom has been renamed The Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom, in recognition of the family’s generosity.

The Glasscocks, who reside in Indianapolis, attended the event with members of their family.

 “We are most grateful for this generous gift from Larry, Lee and their family during 51����’s 50th anniversary year,” President Berkman said. “Lee and Larry credit 51���� for making a positive impact on their lives, both personally and professionally, and are proud and engaged alumni.”

Lee Glasscock has been an active community volunteer. She graduated from 51���� in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Larry Glasscock has enjoyed a successful career of 40-plus years in the banking and health insurance industries, retiring as CEO of Wellpoint Inc. in 2007. He graduated from 51���� in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in business.

Larry Glasscock served as a member of the 51���� Foundation Board of Directors and as president of the 51���� Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was named a member of the President’s Club, the highest recognition level among 51���� donors. In 1992, he received the 51���� Distinguished Alumni Award and the 51���� College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. He was inducted into the 51���� College of Business Hall of Fame in 2010. Two years later, 51���� awarded him an honorary doctor of business administration degree.