Schultz Family Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to NMU
Schultz interacting with students in the campus Starbucks during his October visit
Nov. 20, 2024 —
Inspired by his recent visit to Northern Michigan University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 1975, Starbucks chairman emeritus and former CEO Howard Schultz and his wife, Sheri Kersch-Schultz, have announced a $1 million gift to NMU through their Schultz Family Foundation. The funding will support scholarships for first-generation students and Wildcat Athletics initiatives to promote student-athlete success.