Together with Edwards School of Business Dean Grant Issac, and accompanied by three of his children, Hanlon today announced a $2 million gift towards the study of international business within the School. Hanlon's gift aims to increase the number of international students in the college, grow the number of students who participate in international exchange, and expand international research and community outreach taking place in the Edwards School of Business. In recognition of his generosity, the centre will be called the Hanlon Centre for International Business.

International business, Isaac contends, is the foundation for improving some of the world's most desperate situations, but much work needs to be done. The support of the Hanlon family will enable the Edwards School of Business to make great strides in growing its role in the international business community.

President Peter MacKinnon, who attended the lecture, called the gift "a noble investment in the future of students."

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For more information, contact:

Dr. Grant Isaac
Dean
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-4786