{"id":12613,"date":"2025-10-13T11:09:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=12613"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:09:55","slug":"saint-peters-university-and-lord-abbett-continue-to-strengthen-partnership-supporting-student-investment-fund-and-experiential-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/13\/saint-peters-university-and-lord-abbett-continue-to-strengthen-partnership-supporting-student-investment-fund-and-experiential-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Peter\u2019s University and Lord Abbett Continue to Strengthen Partnership Supporting Student Investment Fund and Experiential Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 October 13, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong><span>The Frank J. Guarini School of Business at Saint Peter\u2019s University today announced the continued expansion of its partnership with the investment management company, Lord Abbett. Since 2020, this collaboration has supported the launch and growth of Saint Peter\u2019s first Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), providing students with real-world investing experience and professional mentorship. Lord Abbett has renewed its commitment to provide $20,000 annually over the next two years to sustain and enhance the SMIF\u2019s operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2025\/10\/SPU-LA-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2025\/10\/SPU-LA-logo-300x111.png\" alt=\"logo of SPU and Lord Abbett partnership\" width=\"351\" height=\"130\" class=\" wp-image-12615 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2025\/10\/SPU-LA-logo-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2025\/10\/SPU-LA-logo-120x44.png 120w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2025\/10\/SPU-LA-logo.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a>Beyond financial support, Lord Abbett continues to play a vital role in student development by providing mentorship, professional training, and networking opportunities. Students benefit from investment boot camps, on-site visits, compliance presentations, and a mentorship council composed of Lord Abbett professionals who volunteer their time and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cOur partnership with Lord Abbett continues to serve as a powerful bridge between classroom learning and professional application,\u201d said Kimberly Reeve, Ph.D., KPMG Dean of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at Saint Peter\u2019s University. \u201cThrough this collaboration, our students gain hands-on experience, valuable mentorship, and access to a thriving network of finance professionals. We are deeply grateful for Lord Abbett\u2019s ongoing investment in our students\u2019 growth and success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration between industry and academia,\u201d said Catherine Tantillo, Global Head of Social Impact at Lord Abbett. \u201cSaint Peter\u2019s students have consistently shown remarkable curiosity, ambition, and professionalism. By supporting their journey, we\u2019re not only investing in the future of financial services\u2014we\u2019re strengthening the communities where we live and work and advancing our commitment to create meaningful opportunities through education and impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Now entering its sixth year, the Saint Peter\u2019s\u2013Lord Abbett partnership continues to provide students with experiential learning that prepares them for careers in finance and beyond. Together, both organizations remain committed to developing ethical, well-prepared leaders who will make a meaningful impact in the global economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # end # #<\/p>\n<p>For more than 150 years, Saint Peter\u2019s University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit saintpeters.edu.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 October 13, 2025 \u2013 The Frank J. 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