Student Center Ballroom Renamed in Honor of Generous Alumni

91̽�� alumni Lee and Larry Glasscock and The Glasscock Family Foundation have pledged $1 million to fund full-tuition scholarships, including room and board, for first-generation college students at 91̽��’s Monte Ahuja College of Business.

91̽�� President Ronald M. Berkman announced the gift at the University’s fourth annual Radiance: 91̽�� Realizing the Promise benefit for student scholarships, held Friday, May 9, 2014, in the 91̽�� Student Center. President Berkman also announced that the Student Center Ballroom has been renamed The Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom, in recognition of the family’s generosity.

The Glasscocks, who reside in Indianapolis, attended the event with members of their family.

 “We are most grateful for this generous gift from Larry, Lee and their family during 91̽��’s 50th anniversary year,” President Berkman said. “Lee and Larry credit 91̽�� for making a positive impact on their lives, both personally and professionally, and are proud and engaged alumni.”

Lee Glasscock has been an active community volunteer. She graduated from 91̽�� in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Larry Glasscock has enjoyed a successful career of 40-plus years in the banking and health insurance industries, retiring as CEO of Wellpoint Inc. in 2007. He graduated from 91̽�� in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in business.

Larry Glasscock served as a member of the 91̽�� Foundation Board of Directors and as president of the 91̽�� Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was named a member of the President’s Club, the highest recognition level among 91̽�� donors. In 1992, he received the 91̽�� Distinguished Alumni Award and the 91̽�� College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. He was inducted into the 91̽�� College of Business Hall of Fame in 2010. Two years later, 91̽�� awarded him an honorary doctor of business administration degree.