In The Press
Read the latest news mentions about Robert F. Smith and his involvement with Vista Equity Partners and other ventures.
Black Executives Call on Corporations to Fight Restrictive Voting Laws
Black business leaders in America are calling on companies to fight a wave of restrictive voting bills in states throughout the country. The letter was signed by 72 Black executives, including Robert F. Smith.
72 Black Executives Call on Corporate America to Fight Voting Restrictions
On Wednesday, 72 Black executives signed an open letter demanding corporate America take action to fight GOP-led legislation that would restrict voting access in at least 43 states. Robert F. Smith was one of the signatories that was published in the New York Times.
Vista Equity Partners Internship Program Provides Opportunities in Private Equity to Undergraduate Students from Underrepresented Groups
Vista Equity Partners announced it’s accepting applications for the 2022 Vista Frontier Fellows Program, which provides undergraduate students from backgrounds that are not usually represented in private equity with full-time, paid internship opportunities to prepare them for a career in finance. Robert F. Smith is quoted about the importance of developing young talent from a variety of backgrounds.
Richard Branson Launches Campaign to End the Death Penalty
A group of global business leaders is calling for a permanent end to capital punishment around the world. Robert F. Smith signed on to the campaign, which will release an updated set of signees on October 10, World Day Against the Death Penalty.
University Gets $20 Million Donation from a Man Who Dropped Out 58 Years Ago Due to Lack of Funds
Calvin Tyler, a Morgan University alum who left the HBCU before graduating has donated a whopping sum of $20 million for a tuition fund for students unable to pay for college. Tyler’s donation comes as other philanthropists have made major gifts to education, including Robert F. Smith, who paid off the student loans of an entire graduating class and their parents at Morehouse University.
Student Freedom Initiative Names Mark A. Brown as Executive Director
Student Freedom Initiative today announced the selection of Mark A. Brown to serve as Executive Director. Chairman Robert F. Smith applauded the selection.