During the past weekend, the Board of Trustees held its annual October meeting. During the regular committee meetings, the Board received updates on AUBG’s success in attracting the largest class in the university’s history, along with discussions on future fundraising plans and initiatives. A specific highlight was the progress of the ABF Matching Challenge, “2 Million Chances to Change a Life,” with $750,000 already raised toward the goal. This all-or-nothing challenge continues until December 31.
The Board also reviewed the progress of the Skaptopara III expansion project, the upcoming NECHE self-study planning, and the Board’s role in that process. Additionally, there were discussions on CIDC’s ongoing projects and its future development plans.
“Thank you to everyone who participated in Sunday’s town hall meeting,” said BoT Chair Mike Marvin. “It was wonderful to hear your questions and witness your commitment to the university’s success. Wishing each of you a successful and fulfilling academic year ahead.”
As part of the regular AUBG affairs, the Board announced the updates on the member lists of the Board of Trustees and the University Council.
Board Elections
- New Board Member: Petya Stoycheva (’07) is moving up from the University Council to join the Board. Petya has been actively involved with the University Council for many years, playing a key role in supporting the Board through her work with the Audit Committee.
- Re-elected Members: Victoria Entwistle (former AUBG student) and Svetoslav Georgiev (EMBA ’05) have been re-elected to continue serving on the Board.
New University Council Members
AUBG welcomes two distinguished alumni to the University Council, both making a significant impact on a global scale.
- Christo Grozev (’95), a graduate of AUBG’s first class and founder of the university radio station AURA, has been elected to the University Council. Grozev is a world-renowned investigative journalist, honored with prestigious awards such as the European Prize for Investigative Journalism and two Emmy Awards. Most notably, Grozev and his team won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for their work on the film Navalny.
- Borbala (Bori) Cox (’99), Chief Financial Officer of Consumer & Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co., has also joined the University Council. Bori leads a business serving millions of households and small businesses. Prior to JPMorgan Chase, she held leadership roles at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley. After graduating from AUBG, she earned her master’s degree from the London School of Economics.
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