Sentry School of Business and Economics Gift to UWSP

Sentry School of Business Gift at UWSP Leaders

Community engagement

Education and workforce development

Focused, strategic giving for a brighter future

Reaching K-12 and college students, the Sentry Insurance Foundation helps empower future members of our communities’ workforces. Our giving is focused on workforce development, creating jobs and economic opportunity.

Education

We believe in the power of education and the value it brings to our communities. That’s why we provide $600,000 in scholarship opportunities each year to eligible students.

Since 2008, Sentry has given $17 million in technology grants, helping ensure students are equipped for the future.

Workforce development

Sentry has a long history of investing in workforce development initiatives aimed at creating a skilled workforce and talent pipeline for the future. This benefits not just Sentry—but the community and region at large. A few highlights of our giving include donations to the following:

In 2016, we partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP) to develop a data analytics program. This $4 million gift helped create a talent pipeline for local employers in multiple industries and addressed a growing data analytics talent gap in the region.
In 2019, we contributed $2 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin Campus to support medical education and create the Sentry Deanship.
In 2022, Sentry made a $10 million transformational gift to UWSP to propel the Sentry School of Business and Economics and create a state-of-the-art facility to be named Sentry Hall.

30 Colleges and universities we work with

The Sentry Foundation supports students at 30 universities and colleges in communities where Sentry offices are located, as well as Maui, site of The Sentry PGA tournament.

$10M Largest one-time gift

This gift to UWSP's School of Business and Economics will elevate and expand workforce and economic development opportunities in the region.

237 Scholarships awarded annually

In total, the Sentry Foundation provides $600K in scholarships to students nationwide each year.

Two scholarship recipients smiling in Hawaiian necklaces

Forging future careers

“This scholarship means a lot to me because it is helping me achieve my goal to become a registered nurse. I am very thankful to Sentry for giving me this opportunity to continue my education and give back to my community.”
Mary Jicel Butac, student at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

"I am a Creative Media major with a concentration on Filmmaking. I want to pursue urban planning and give back to my local communities and the roots of my Asian identity. Mahalo nui loa to the Sentry Foundation for supporting my education as I pursue college."
Faith Christy Soliven, student at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

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Aiding the next generation

“I’m pursuing a major in mathematics with an actuarial emphasis and a minor in economics. As I continue at UW-Stevens Point, the Sentry Foundation scholarship allows me to maintain my campus involvement, focus on coursework, and prepare for actuarial exams. For that I am deeply grateful.

In summer of 2023, I completed my actuary internship at Sentry. After graduation, After graduation in 2024, I'll be returning to Sentry to work as an Actuarial Analyst! I'm so thankful for the experience I gained, the conversations I had, and the people I met along the way. I can't wait to return to such a supportive, collaborative, and innovative organization.”
Kyle Pulvermacher, student at UWSP

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Diversity and inclusion

We understand the importance of standing with marginalized groups, and we support efforts to build stronger, more equitable communities.

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Sentry’s communities

For generations, we’ve been committed to improving the communities where we live and work. It’s a reflection of our values and the people that make these communities so special.

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For more foundation information, contact:

Kalynn Pempek
Office: 715-346-7636
kalynn.pempek@sentry.com

For media inquiries, contact:
Carolyn Schamberger
Office: 715-346-7104
carolyn.schamberger@sentry.com

Hannah Quick
Office: 715-346-7403
hannah.quick@sentry.com