Eller Undergrad Programs Honored with JA Legacy Award
The Eller College of Management Undergraduate Program has recently been honored with the 2024 Junior Achievement (JA) Legacy Award.
Ryan Sadowsky with Dean Emeritus, Ken Smith
JA was founded in 1919 by New England visionaries Theodore Vale, President of American Telephone and Telegraph, Horace Moses, president of Strathmore Paper Co. and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts. They
wanted to teach kids about business and how the United States economy functioned.
This award is part of a new category that has been established to honor the JA founders of programming and partnerships. The Eller College, a steadfast partner for nearly two decades, has been recognized for its enduring commitment.
Eller ELITE and ERP students have been participating with Prince Elementary School every Eller Make a Difference Day and teaching the JA business curriculum.
Pam Perry with Dean Emeritus, Ken Smith
“Junior Achievement figures we have impacted over 7,500 elementary students—some of which are 20 years old now,” says Pam Perry, senior associate dean of Eller Programs.” “The Junior Achievement program significantly impacts the future direction of student participants. Thank you to Dean Emeritus, Ken Smith, who was passionate about the organization, advisors and students involved with Eller ELITE and ERP. This is the magic of a long-time commitment.”