Phillips 66 Presents $100,000 Gift to University

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Robert Babcock (left), head of the Ralph E. Martin department of chemical engineering, and Dean Eli Jones (right), dean of Walton College, thank Doug Johnson for Phillips 66’s donation.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Representatives from Houston-based energy manufacturing and logistics company Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) visited the University of Arkansas recently to present a $100,000 check to support initiatives in the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the College of Engineering. Doug Johnson, vice president and controller for Phillips 66, and Jennifer Campbell, recruiting and university relations adviser for the company, attended the presentation.

“As an alumnus of the U of A, it was an honor returning to campus to present Phillips 66’s contribution to the university,” said Johnson. “By giving across several disciplines, we expect to make a positive impact on a number of students and provide them with unique opportunities during their undergraduate experience and beyond.”

This year, $70,000 of the company’s contribution went to programs and scholarships in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Funding recipients included, but were not limited to, the Supply Chain Management Research Center, Information Technology Research Institute, accounting department and minority scholarships.

“Phillips 66 truly makes a difference for our students and faculty,” said Eli Jones, dean of the Walton College. “Their generosity helps us enhance our curriculum and research in the key areas of accounting, information technology and supply chain management, but just as important is how it helps our diversity and inclusion efforts in attracting and retaining students.”

The College of Engineering received $30,000 in support of the Engineering Career Awareness Program (ECAP), a program that recruits students who are underrepresented in the field of engineering, and programs that support students and faculty in the department of computer science and computer engineering.

“This generous gift will go a long way in helping us recruit and support a diverse group of talented students, especially in the important fields of computer science and computer engineering,” explained John English, dean of the College of Engineering. “We truly value this relationship with Phillips 66.”