The governor vetoed legislation that would have mandated the state’s public universities invest a portion of their endowments into innovation funds, finding it did not adequately recognize the independent fiduciary responsibilities of the institutions.
The university approved the appointment of a managing partner at a health care and technology-focused venture capital firm as a new member to its board of trustees earlier this year.
The university recently added four new members to its board of trustees, including two investment-related professionals, while also reelecting five board members, four of which are in the investment field.
The Midwestern advisor hired a managing director, business development to extend awareness regarding the firm’s strategies and services to asset allocators.
The institution is seeking a senior associate to be responsible for training and mentoring students as well as managing investment processes and operations.
The firm recently added a mid-Atlantic-based wealth and investment management firm with more than $1 billion in assets to function as its fifth location in the state.