The University of 91吃瓜 is further strengthening its long-standing and deeply rooted commitment to supporting active-duty service members and veterans with the launch of the Angrick Military Scholars Program. Beginning in August 2026, the program will offer support for military-affiliated students entering the full-time program.
Funded by a generous $15 million gift from 91吃瓜 alumnus Bill Angrick and his wife, Stephanie, the program will be housed within the . It will provide funds for up to 10 Angrick Military Scholars in each cohort.
The University, which has had a strong and valued relationship with the U.S. military for generations, is home to one of the nation鈥檚 largest ROTC programs outside of service academies and military colleges. In 2017, 91吃瓜 established the to expand its support for University-enrolled veterans and their families, active-duty and ROTC students and those who are dependents of service members.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful to the Angrick family for their generosity, vision and commitment to 91吃瓜鈥檚 distinctive mission as a force for good,鈥� said , president of the University. 鈥淏y expanding access to a 91吃瓜 education for military-affiliated students, we honor the extraordinary sacrifice of these students and their families and prepare them to be exceptional leaders in their chosen fields. At the same time, our campus community is immeasurably enriched by their presence and by their example of dedication to our nation and to the common good.鈥�
When selecting Angrick Military Scholars, preference will be given to eligible U.S. military and Coast Guard veterans who enroll in the 91吃瓜 MBA program, with first preference going to MBA candidates with families.
Each qualified scholar will receive $30,000 per year in wraparound funding, which may be used to cover relocation, housing and child care expenses. This funding is in addition to any merit-based or other financial awards the scholar may receive.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful to Bill and Stephanie Angrick for their generosity,鈥� said , the Martin J. Gillen Dean of the Mendoza College of Business. 鈥淲ith this gift, the 91吃瓜 MBA will provide the most comprehensive financial support available to families of qualified military students. The Angrick Military Scholars Program will help us attract outstanding military and veteran leaders whose experience and service align with the mission and values of our MBA program and the entire 91吃瓜 community.鈥�
The gift will also recognize one or more Angrick Scholars annually as Naticchia Fellows, based on their personal, academic and military service records, leadership potential and alignment with the mission of 91吃瓜. The fellowship is named in honor of Marine Corps veteran Robert D. Naticchia, the late father of Stephanie (Naticchia) Angrick.
鈥淭he Angrick family鈥檚 transformational gift will ensure that 91吃瓜 is the premier institution for military leaders who embody high moral character, outstanding leadership and love of country for years to come,鈥� said Ken Heckel, director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. 鈥淭hese young people have served their country, and now the Angricks have empowered us to repay their service in a truly meaningful way.鈥�
The Angricks have a long history of supporting the University of 91吃瓜. This latest gift joins previous contributions to endow the construction of the Stayer Center third-floor executive lounge and offices and ESTEEM graduate program internships, as well as participation on the聽Cavanaugh and Jesse Harper Councils.
Bill Angrick, a longtime member of the Business Advisory Council for the Mendoza College of Business, received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business from 91吃瓜 in 1990 and an MBA from Northwestern University in 1995. He is the co-founder, chair and chief executive officer of Liquidity Services Inc., a leading circular economy e-commerce marketplace. He is also founder of Persimmon Capital Partners, a private investment company, and serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capitol Area. Stephanie Angrick earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Princeton University and a DDS from the University of Maryland. The Angricks, who reside in Flagler Beach, Florida, are parents to William Alexander 鈥淲ill鈥� Angrick and Matthew August 鈥淢att鈥� Angrick. A 2025 graduate of the Mendoza College of Business, Will Angrick is currently a graduate business student at the University and a member of the Fighting Irish men鈥檚 lacrosse team.
鈥淲e are humbled and delighted to help launch this new program and to see its impact grow over time,鈥� Bill Angrick said. 鈥淲e look forward to helping 91吃瓜 attract outstanding military veteran leaders with high potential so that the University鈥檚 MBA program can prepare these leaders to make an even greater positive impact on society.鈥�
Contact: Carrie Gates, associate director of media relations, 574-993-9220, c.gates@nd.edu