Why the Northern Arizona University College of Business?
NAU’s College of Business possesses attributes and distinctive features that align with Bill’s vision. NAU’s mission focuses on undergraduate education and service to minority and first-generation students, and 86 percent of NAU business students are from Arizona with roughly that same percentage staying in the state upon graduation. He made his choice knowing that NAU provides a means to deliver an impact where he most intends. Q: How did this gift come about? A: Scott Coor, a 1976 graduate of the College of Business, coordinated the initial meeting with Bill. While a student at NAU, Scott hosted Bill, then CEO of Southwest Forest Industries, as a guest lecturer. Bill told Scott to call him after graduation, and he subsequently was hired by Southwest. Having remained in touch through the years, Scott suggested approaching Bill for a transformational gift to the College of Business. Q: How does this benefit NAU as a whole? A: An investment of this magnitude in Northern Arizona Universi
