Thornburg Investment Management has given a capital gift of $30,000 to the Anderson School of Management’s Student Financial Services Center. The Center, which opened its doors this year, was built to house the work of the Anderson undergraduate and graduate portfolio management program.
The contribution by Thornburg offers a win-win situation to both parties according to Alex Motola, Portfolio Manager of Thornburg Core Growth. “As New Mexico's premiere mutual fund and financial services company we seek the finest graduates to help infuse fresh talent to our growing organizations. Having a top notch teaching facility at UNM's Anderson School will help Thornburg Companies and other financial firms in the state,” says Motola.
Students in the Anderson portfolio management program currently trade over $2 million in UNM Foundation funds, thanks to an agreement between University Regents and the business school. According to Anderson Ted Bouras, “Most business schools have finance majors, but an investment program like ours, with real money at stake, is a major differentiator. Anderson grads will be much more competitive in the job market with this valuable hands-on experience.”
“I would like to thank Thornburg for this generous donation and for having faith in the future of our students choosing to take financial paths,” says Amy Wohlert, Anderson’s acting dean.