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HBCU Alumni Giving Rates
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How are you comparing HBCU to some of the best and oldest colleges in the worldFor example:
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Southern Co. commits $50 million to historically black colleges
1/29/20
Georgia’s historically black colleges and universities will soon get a major infusion of cash from one of the South’s largest companies.
Atlanta-based Southern Company announced Tuesday it is investing $50 million in the coming years to HBCUs in Georgia and other states for scholarships, internships, leadership development, and access to technology.
"This investment is a statement of our belief that America needs these HBCU graduates in order to ensure a thriving economy for generations to come," Thomas A. Fanning, the company’s chairman, president and CEO said in a news release. "We invite others to partner with us to create the scholarships, internships, and opportunities to train the leaders of tomorrow."
Southern Company, which owns and operates Georgia Power, said in the release that it will release more details in May. The first round of funding will be awarded by the fall 2021 semester. There are nine accredited HBCUs in Georgia.
Chris Womack, Southern’s executive vice president and president of external affairs, said in a telephone interview Tuesday the partnerships with these schools are also helpful to find students who can become longtime employees and leaders for the company.
“There’s a need for greater diversity in the workforce, not only for our company, but other companies as well,” he said. “There’s a large number of students we can focus on that can work for us, or other high-tech companies.”
Womack said the company has been in discussions with HBCUs throughout the region about the plan. The company will work with the schools and determine how it can support them.
HBCUs generally receive less state funding than predominately white institutions because most have smaller enrollments. They also get less private donations, including from alumni.
HBCUs leaders and supporters have been more vocal in recent years about the lack of financial support from large companies and philanthropic organizations.
JPMorgan Chase last year announced an effort called “Advancing Black Pathways” to expand partnerships with HBCUs and hire 4,000 black students for apprenticeships, internships and post-graduation roles over the next five years. Microsoft’s chief executive officer visited Atlanta’s HBCUs in 2018 as part of an effort to improve its diversity.
Southern Company also services Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. HBCUs in those states will also be involved in the company’s initiative.
1/29/20
Georgia’s historically black colleges and universities will soon get a major infusion of cash from one of the South’s largest companies.
Atlanta-based Southern Company announced Tuesday it is investing $50 million in the coming years to HBCUs in Georgia and other states for scholarships, internships, leadership development, and access to technology.
"This investment is a statement of our belief that America needs these HBCU graduates in order to ensure a thriving economy for generations to come," Thomas A. Fanning, the company’s chairman, president and CEO said in a news release. "We invite others to partner with us to create the scholarships, internships, and opportunities to train the leaders of tomorrow."
Southern Company, which owns and operates Georgia Power, said in the release that it will release more details in May. The first round of funding will be awarded by the fall 2021 semester. There are nine accredited HBCUs in Georgia.
Chris Womack, Southern’s executive vice president and president of external affairs, said in a telephone interview Tuesday the partnerships with these schools are also helpful to find students who can become longtime employees and leaders for the company.
“There’s a need for greater diversity in the workforce, not only for our company, but other companies as well,” he said. “There’s a large number of students we can focus on that can work for us, or other high-tech companies.”
Womack said the company has been in discussions with HBCUs throughout the region about the plan. The company will work with the schools and determine how it can support them.
HBCUs generally receive less state funding than predominately white institutions because most have smaller enrollments. They also get less private donations, including from alumni.
HBCUs leaders and supporters have been more vocal in recent years about the lack of financial support from large companies and philanthropic organizations.
JPMorgan Chase last year announced an effort called “Advancing Black Pathways” to expand partnerships with HBCUs and hire 4,000 black students for apprenticeships, internships and post-graduation roles over the next five years. Microsoft’s chief executive officer visited Atlanta’s HBCUs in 2018 as part of an effort to improve its diversity.
Southern Company also services Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. HBCUs in those states will also be involved in the company’s initiative.
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Philanthropists Ken and Kathryn Chenault Donate $1 Million To Morehouse College
Date Released: January 27, 2020
Philanthropists Ken and Kathryn Chenault Donate $1 Million To Morehouse College
Gifts to support King Chapel Restoration Project and expand funding for endowed chair
named in honor of Chenault’s father, alumnus Dr. Hortenius Chenault
ATLANTA—Philanthropists Ken and Kathryn Chenault have donated $1 million to Morehouse College to continue funding for the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science and support the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Restoration Project.
The donation, gifts of $500,000 each, will benefit the education of students by expanding opportunities for teaching and learning at the nation’s only historically black college for men.
“Kathy and I are proud supporters of Morehouse College and its commitment to redefining the meaning of leadership by instilling in its students the critical and timeless core values of compassion, civility, and integrity,” said Ken Chenault, chairman and a managing director of the venture capital firm General Catalyst, and the former chairman and CEO of American Express. “We couldn’t be more pleased to continue to honor my dad’s memory through the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science and contribute to the restoration of the Chapel to ensure it persists in its important work of teaching excellence, ethics, equality and engagement for generations to come.”
The Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science was established in 2005 by the Chenaults to help Morehouse increase innovation, research, and student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The endowed chair is currently being held by Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse’s Division Chair for Experiential Learning and Interdisciplinary Studies. As the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Professor of Math and Science, Dr. Gosha has increased outreach to middle school students interested in STEM careers and launched a new undergraduate software engineering degree program that is among the first in the nation at an HBCU
Date Released: January 27, 2020
Philanthropists Ken and Kathryn Chenault Donate $1 Million To Morehouse College
Gifts to support King Chapel Restoration Project and expand funding for endowed chair
named in honor of Chenault’s father, alumnus Dr. Hortenius Chenault
ATLANTA—Philanthropists Ken and Kathryn Chenault have donated $1 million to Morehouse College to continue funding for the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science and support the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Restoration Project.
The donation, gifts of $500,000 each, will benefit the education of students by expanding opportunities for teaching and learning at the nation’s only historically black college for men.
“Kathy and I are proud supporters of Morehouse College and its commitment to redefining the meaning of leadership by instilling in its students the critical and timeless core values of compassion, civility, and integrity,” said Ken Chenault, chairman and a managing director of the venture capital firm General Catalyst, and the former chairman and CEO of American Express. “We couldn’t be more pleased to continue to honor my dad’s memory through the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science and contribute to the restoration of the Chapel to ensure it persists in its important work of teaching excellence, ethics, equality and engagement for generations to come.”
The Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Chair in Math and Science was established in 2005 by the Chenaults to help Morehouse increase innovation, research, and student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The endowed chair is currently being held by Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse’s Division Chair for Experiential Learning and Interdisciplinary Studies. As the Dr. Hortenius Chenault Endowed Professor of Math and Science, Dr. Gosha has increased outreach to middle school students interested in STEM careers and launched a new undergraduate software engineering degree program that is among the first in the nation at an HBCU
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Duke got the best alumni network. I have been to at least five of their events.For example:
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Deloitte Tax launches scholarship program for HBCU students
February 10, 2020, 11:34 a.m. EST
Deloitte Tax has launched a multi-year initiative to encourage students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue a master's degree in accounting.
The Deloitte Tax Scholars program will grant scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for up to 10 eligible students attending HBCUs, with the scholarships covering the tuition costs for an accredited Master of Accounting program. Participants in the program must successfully complete internships, accept full-time employment at Deloitte and receive mentoring from Deloitte professionals as they join the Big Four firm.
"Recruiting, attracting and employing qualified individuals from all backgrounds is not only the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do," said Steve Kimble, chairman and chief executive officer at Deloitte Tax, in a statement. "Deloitte's own research shows that diverse teams often are the highest performing teams within organizations and the Deloitte Tax Scholars program will help us continue to offer our clients the strategic guidance and new perspectives they've come to expect."
"Across the organization, Deloitte is focused on hiring and developing our future workforce and ensuring our inclusive culture is reflected in the everyday behaviors demonstrated and experienced by our teams," said Pam Downs, chief inclusion officer at Deloitte Tax, in a statement. "We are eager to continue these efforts through the Deloitte Tax Scholars program, and I look forward to working closely with the scholarship recipients as they join Deloitte and the broader accounting profession."
The Deloitte Tax Scholars program is currently accepting applications from qualified junior and senior accounting students attending HBCUs. The first Deloitte Tax Scholars will be announced by early March, but the application window for those scholarships has already closed. For more information, head to Deloitte's site here.
February 10, 2020, 11:34 a.m. EST
Deloitte Tax has launched a multi-year initiative to encourage students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue a master's degree in accounting.
The Deloitte Tax Scholars program will grant scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for up to 10 eligible students attending HBCUs, with the scholarships covering the tuition costs for an accredited Master of Accounting program. Participants in the program must successfully complete internships, accept full-time employment at Deloitte and receive mentoring from Deloitte professionals as they join the Big Four firm.
"Recruiting, attracting and employing qualified individuals from all backgrounds is not only the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do," said Steve Kimble, chairman and chief executive officer at Deloitte Tax, in a statement. "Deloitte's own research shows that diverse teams often are the highest performing teams within organizations and the Deloitte Tax Scholars program will help us continue to offer our clients the strategic guidance and new perspectives they've come to expect."
"Across the organization, Deloitte is focused on hiring and developing our future workforce and ensuring our inclusive culture is reflected in the everyday behaviors demonstrated and experienced by our teams," said Pam Downs, chief inclusion officer at Deloitte Tax, in a statement. "We are eager to continue these efforts through the Deloitte Tax Scholars program, and I look forward to working closely with the scholarship recipients as they join Deloitte and the broader accounting profession."
The Deloitte Tax Scholars program is currently accepting applications from qualified junior and senior accounting students attending HBCUs. The first Deloitte Tax Scholars will be announced by early March, but the application window for those scholarships has already closed. For more information, head to Deloitte's site here.
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
“$1 Million in 1 Month” Campaign Close to Goal at Halfway Mark
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Lucas Johnson
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February 20, 2020
By Lucas Johnson
NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University’s Big Blue spirit is shining through. The university is a little over halfway through its campaign to raise $1 million this month for student scholarships, and it’s already received more than $750,000 in contributions.
“We’re very excited about where we are. Enthusiasm is high!” says Jamie Isabel, a TSU alum and the campaign’s chairman. “I believe we will be well over $1 million once we complete the campaign on Feb. 29.”
Money raised from the campaign will provide both merit-based and need-based scholarships for TSU students. Approximately 500 scholarships will be awarded to students in an average amount of $2,000. About 90 percent of TSU students receive some form of financial aid.
TSU alum Charles Galbreath of New York City is among the many alumni who have contributed to the campaign.
“It’s important for the students to see that we don’t forget about what their needs are after we leave,’ says Galbreath. “I think that the energy that everyone is coming together with is everything we learned at TSU; that Big Blue spirit, to continue to take care of our school even after we’re gone.”
Fellow TSU alumnae Katrina Kerr of St. Louis, Missouri, agrees.
“Every year we have students that need financial means to stay in school, and it’s important for alumni to give back so that our kids can graduate from our esteemed alma mater,” says Kerr, who has also donated to the campaign.
Senior Jaquice Gross will be graduating from TSU in May. But he says some of his fellow students will not because they had to drop out for lack of funds to stay in school.
“In order for these students to actually make a change in the world, you’ve got to give them the opportunity to do it,” says Gross, a criminal justice major. “Who knows, they might even be the next President. So give them that chance, donate!”
Olivia Bohanon, who also plans to graduate in May, says she understands the importance of having enough money to stay in school.
“My family didn’t have the money for my college education, so I depended on scholarships and grants to attend Tennessee State University,” says Bohanon, an English major. “And even if they do have a scholarship or some type of federal aid, sometimes students need a little more to help make ends meet. That’s why the $1 Million in 1 Month campaign is so important.”
The campaign to raise $1 Million in 1 Month during Black History Month laid the foundation for the historic partnership between TSU and the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators. It is the first known partnership between an HBCU and the NHL, and coincides with the league’s Hockey is for Everyone initiative in February.
The Predators organization made the first donation to the campaign, as well as an additional $100,000 of in-kind assets to help spread awareness to the initiative, which includes providing TSU students with internships.
“With the help of the most passionate fan base in all of sports and the Nashville Predators organization, we are proud to partner with Tennessee State University on this life-changing education initiative,” says Predators President and CEO Sean Henry.
In addition to the kickoff event with the Nashville Predators, the university has worked to engage the TSU family with various challenges. The Alumni Chapter and Faculty/Staff Challenges were held earlier this month. The Alpha Theta Chapter claimed victory with a contribution of over $16,000. Gifts for the Staff/Faculty Challenge are still being calculated.
Campaign activities for the rest of the month include TSU Divine Nine Fraternity and Sorority Challenge Feb. 15-21, where each Greek organization is asked to donate $50,000; the faith-based community is asked to participate during TSU Sunday Day of Giving on Feb. 23, along with the Dialing for Dollars telethon that evening; and the TSU College Challenge, the final campaign challenge between the eight academic units Feb. 22-29.
To donate, visit 1 Million in 1 Month or text TSU1MIL to 41444.
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Wilberforce University alum donates $10 million for re-launch of co-op program
February 26, 2020
WILBERFORCE — Wilberforce University has received a $10 million donation to re-launch the university’s co-op program.
Mark Wilson, CEO of Atlanta-based Chime Solutions and the university’s board chairman, said his company is investing the money in the newly formed Wilberforce Foundation to fund the first cohort of 100 students in the Co-Operative Emerging Leaders Program.
“My experience with the co-op program was life-changing and provided me with a mindset and set of skills which set me on a course of success in the corporate work environment and as an entrepreneur,” Wilson said in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.
“This partnership is an act of gratitude to Wilberforce and a demonstration of what collaborative and innovative thinking can accomplish for our students.”
The co-op program will place students in on- and off-campus jobs. The skills and experience learned should position them for pathways into corporate and entrepreneurial settings upon graduation from Wilberforce.
This represents an intentional re-imagining of the co-op program at Wilberforce, which was one of the first at an historically black college and university (HBCU).
Wilson said he spoke with the university’s leadership to reexamine the relevance of the program for 21st Century Wilberforce students, particularly addressing the changing needs and demands of the corporate workplace and entrepreneurial landscape.
The Wilberforce University Foundation is the university’s primary fundraising and gift-receiving organization, which was recently established as a nonprofit, tax exempt organization.
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
“$1 Million in 1 Month” Campaign Close to Goal at Halfway Mark
By
Lucas Johnson
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February 20, 2020
By Lucas Johnson
NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University’s Big Blue spirit is shining through. The university is a little over halfway through its campaign to raise $1 million this month for student scholarships, and it’s already received more than $750,000 in contributions.
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TSU Exceeds Goal, $1.7 Million in 1 Month Campaign
March 5, 2020
TSU Exceeds Goal During Historic Student Scholarships Campaign
By Lucas Johnson
NASHVILLE, TN— Hundreds of Tennessee State University students will receive scholarships to continue their education after the university exceeded its goal to raise $1 million during the month of February. The total collected hours before the deadline on Saturday, February 29, was $1,702,674.
TSU President Glenda Glover expressed her gratitude and appreciation to everyone that made a contribution.
“This wouldn’t be possible without the unprecedented support of alumni, faculty, staff and our corporate partner, the Nashville Predators, along with the faith-based community and many others,” said Glover. “Because of your unwavering support, hundreds of young men and women will be able to continue their educational journey here at TSU.”
Campaign Chairman Jamie Isabel also expressed gratitude to the Predators, as well as the hard work of the campaign committee, and Dr. Glover’s leadership.
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actualy, they would do 100 percent better if most of the brothers who pledge fraternitys would use their connection to get people jobs
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Friday, March 6, 2020
Immortalizing a promise fulfilled: Lottery winner honored with portrait at Morris College for $10M donation to school improvements, scholarships
Solomon Jackson Jr. was honored with a portrait at Morris College's Solomon Jackson Jr. Administration Building on Monday.
Dedicating his life to God, Solomon Jackson Jr. made a promise more than 40 years ago he is still fulfilling after buying a $2 lottery ticket years ago.
That $2 lottery ticket turned into $260 million from the South Carolina Powerball Mega-Millions lottery.
Jackson believed it was the blessing from God he was waiting for, and he decided to donate a percentage of his winnings to higher education institutions, including one of his many schools, Morris College. Jackson is a graduate of the HBCU's School of Religion, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree and was a former Board of Trustees member.
Back in 1977, when Jackson attended the school, he remembered it wasn't in the best shape, and he made a promise to God, "You bless me, I'll bless Morris College."
To this day, Jackson will forever say, "Morris College, we are blessed," after seeing how the college progressed over the years. Since he gifted a donation of $10 million to Morris College in 2010, the school has been able to provide scholarships for students, aid in the construction of a new student health services center, construct and renovate residential halls and construct the administration building, among other projects.
Ten years after making his donation, Morris College honored Jackson with a portrait unveiling at the Solomon Jackson Jr. Administration Building on Monday morning.
Morris College President Leroy Staggers and state Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, spoke during the opening ceremony before unveiling Jackson's portrait, which is now the first portrait displayed on the first floor in the foyer of the administration building.
As the curtain fell from the portrait, Jackson stared in awe at the image before rubbing his hand down his face, covering his mouth as he remained speechless.
Jackson has always been known as a generous man. From his colleagues to his family members, he's been a selfless individual since day one.
"He's always been generous," said Rodney Jackson, his brother. "That didn't start at the time of the lottery. That started years ago. He's been giving ever since I could remember."
To Jackson, giving back to his community has always come naturally to him.
"It has been one of those situations where the Lord has blessed me, and I blessed Morris College," he said. "Morris College will be a part of me, and I will always be a part of Morris College.
Immortalizing a promise fulfilled: Lottery winner honored with portrait at Morris College for $10M donation to school improvements, scholarships
Solomon Jackson Jr. was honored with a portrait at Morris College's Solomon Jackson Jr. Administration Building on Monday.
Dedicating his life to God, Solomon Jackson Jr. made a promise more than 40 years ago he is still fulfilling after buying a $2 lottery ticket years ago.
That $2 lottery ticket turned into $260 million from the South Carolina Powerball Mega-Millions lottery.
Jackson believed it was the blessing from God he was waiting for, and he decided to donate a percentage of his winnings to higher education institutions, including one of his many schools, Morris College. Jackson is a graduate of the HBCU's School of Religion, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree and was a former Board of Trustees member.
Back in 1977, when Jackson attended the school, he remembered it wasn't in the best shape, and he made a promise to God, "You bless me, I'll bless Morris College."
To this day, Jackson will forever say, "Morris College, we are blessed," after seeing how the college progressed over the years. Since he gifted a donation of $10 million to Morris College in 2010, the school has been able to provide scholarships for students, aid in the construction of a new student health services center, construct and renovate residential halls and construct the administration building, among other projects.
Ten years after making his donation, Morris College honored Jackson with a portrait unveiling at the Solomon Jackson Jr. Administration Building on Monday morning.
Morris College President Leroy Staggers and state Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, spoke during the opening ceremony before unveiling Jackson's portrait, which is now the first portrait displayed on the first floor in the foyer of the administration building.
As the curtain fell from the portrait, Jackson stared in awe at the image before rubbing his hand down his face, covering his mouth as he remained speechless.
Jackson has always been known as a generous man. From his colleagues to his family members, he's been a selfless individual since day one.
"He's always been generous," said Rodney Jackson, his brother. "That didn't start at the time of the lottery. That started years ago. He's been giving ever since I could remember."
To Jackson, giving back to his community has always come naturally to him.
"It has been one of those situations where the Lord has blessed me, and I blessed Morris College," he said. "Morris College will be a part of me, and I will always be a part of Morris College.
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Hank Aaron, baseball Hall of Famer, among B-CU’s latest major donors
Posted Apr 7, 2020
Joyce and Thomas Moorehead and Billye and Hank Aaron, have donated more than $600,000 to Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach.
Bethune-Cookman University, fresh off news that the state budget will include $17 million in new, annual funding, hit another home run with news of donations by two prominent couples — including Hank Aaron and his wife.
Billye and Hank Aaron and Joyce and Thomas Moorehead each contributed $250,000 to the Daytona Beach historically black university, while the Aarons’ Chasing the Dream foundation also kicked in $104,000. In all, the gifts totaled more than $600,000.
The Mooreheads’ name is already on the school’s residential life center, as Joyce Hanks Moorehead is a B-CU graduate and attorney with long ties to the school, including a stint on the Board of Trustees. Her parents were friends with university founder Mary McLeod Bethune.
“As a proud graduate of B-CU, I owe much of my personal and professional success to the training and nurturing I received as a student at Bethune-Cookman,” Joyce Moorehead said. “We hope that this gift will likewise inspire other alumni and philanthropists to support all HBCUs but particularly Bethune-Cookman.”
Her husband Thomas is an Mid-Atlantic luxury auto dealership magnate, the only African-American owner of a Rolls Royce dealership and the largest black-owned BMW dealership in the United States.
Aaron, a baseball Hall of Famer, became the sport’s home run king when he broke Babe Ruth’s career record in 1974. He and his wife Billye, who’s served as a trustee at both Texas College and Morehouse College, have raised millions of dollars for the UNCF and historically black colleges and universities. They previously created a $200,000 endowment at B-CU in honor of Joyce Moorehead.
“We are pleased to provide support for the achievements of young people with limited opportunities and enable them to develop their talents and pursue their dreams,” the Aarons said in a joint statement.
Bethune-Cookman has been beset by financial, legal and accreditation problems in recent years. As recently as February, B-CU President Brent Chrite said a budget gap left the school’s future in jeopardy.
“We have come a very long way to building a new future for this great university,” Belvin Perry, Chair, B-CU’s Board of Trustees, said. “We are profoundly grateful for this remarkable level of support.”
The gifts come as part of the B-CU’s Advancing the Legacy campaign, a collaboration with the National Council of Negro Women Inc., founded in 1935 by Bethune.
The effort has raised more than $5 million for scholarships.
“The generous support from the Aarons and Mooreheads affirm their belief in and commitment to B-CU at this crucial time,” Chrite said. “My hope is that others will be similarly inspired and influenced to help support this extraordinary institution Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune envisioned and established.”