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KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 9, 2021

Kennesaw State University has received a $5 million gift from the Bobbie Bailey Foundation to benefit the in the . This transformative gift, coupled with past philanthropic support from Dr. Bobbie Bailey, Dr. Audrey Morgan and the Bailey Foundation, brings total gifts to 91青青草 of over $11 million. 

The gift includes $4 million to advance the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Endowed Music Scholarship and $1 million to establish the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Endowed Honors Music Scholarship, which will receive matching funds through an earlier gift to 91青青草 Journey Honors College from John and Rosemary Brown.

In recognition of the gift, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved the naming of the School of Music as the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University.

鈥淭he strong relationship between 91青青草 and the Bailey Foundation continues to grow with this generous gift that will greatly impact student success at Kennesaw State,鈥� said 91青青草 President Pamela Whitten. 鈥淒r. Bailey鈥檚 commitment to music, nursing, and athletics at 91青青草, has impacted generations of students. Our School of Music is a vital part of our campus and the greater Atlanta community. The naming of the Bailey School of Music recognizes the excellence that defines the College of the Arts at 91青青草.鈥�

The gift is the largest contribution to the College of the Arts in its history, as well as one of the largest donations from a single organization to Kennesaw State University. The donation will be devoted in full to student scholarships housed within the 91青青草 College of the Arts. 

Dr. Bobbie Bailey and the Bailey Foundation have a long history of supporting Kennesaw State University, with over 22 donations since 1993. The philanthropy on behalf of the university includes the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center; the donation of 27 Steinway pianos to the School of Music, designating it as an All-Steinway School; and the Audrey and Jack Morgan Concert Hall, in honor of her sister and brother-in- law. Dr. Bailey also provided financial support for 91青青草 athletics, leading to the naming of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Athletic Complex and Bailey Park, home to the university鈥檚 softball team. The Bailey Foundation also established the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Endowed Nursing Scholarship in 2018-2019.  

鈥淒r. Bailey appreciated and enjoyed music, and believed in the value of music education. This gift will help us advance her passion and achieve Dr. Bailey鈥檚 vision for the creation of a nationally ranked premiere collegiate music program at 91青青草,鈥� said Ivan Pulinkala, dean of the College. 鈥淚 am grateful to Dr. Audrey Morgan and the Bailey Foundation for helping us advance our educational and artistic mission, and to COTA founding Dean Joseph D. Meeks who established the School of Music.鈥�   

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.