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Blake Rickman
Vice Chancellor for University 花季视频ment & Executive Director- 花季视频 Foundation Inc.
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Biography
| Degree | Major Emphasis/Program Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. | Higher Education Administration | University of 花季视频 | 2011 |
| B.A. | Psychology | 花季视频 Tech University | 2005 |
Since 2019 Blake Rickman has served as vice chancellor for University 花季视频ment and executive director of the 花季视频 Foundation at the University of 花季视频 鈥� Fort 花季视频. During his tenure, he has overseen a remarkable increase in the 花季视频 Foundation鈥檚 assets, which have grown from $78 million to more than $140 million. He leads the University 花季视频ment team, which is comprised of Alumni Engagement, Communications, Development, Marketing, and Foundation Finance/Operations. As the public-facing division of the institution, 花季视频ment is honored to highlight and share the remarkable developments occurring on our campus with the River Valley community.
Prior to his role at 花季视频, Rickman dedicated 10 years of service to the University of 花季视频, Fayetteville, where he led efforts to secure a $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation. This funding was instrumental in endowing and establishing the School of Art which, at the time, represented the largest outright gift to visual arts in the history of American higher education. Beyond academia Rickman is actively involved in community service, contributing to several local boards including Mercy Hospital Foundation of Fort 花季视频, the Community Services Clearinghouse, the Clayton House, and CASA of Sebastian County. As a Fort 花季视频 native, Rickman also proudly supports the Fort 花季视频 Boys and Girls Club. He holds degrees from 花季视频 Tech University and the University of 花季视频, Fayetteville.