# Cal Poly’s Hospitality Program Receives Significant Endowment

Published 2018-03-22 · Updated 2026-06-09 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> The founder of Collins Foods International, now known as Sizzler International, and his wife donated $10 million to Cal Poly’s Collins College of Hospitality Management in Pomona, the school announced March 20. The school will use the gift, in part, to create the Carol and James. A Collins Excellence Endowment to support undergrad and grad…

The founder of Collins Foods International, now known as Sizzler International, and his wife donated $10 million to Cal Poly’s Collins College of Hospitality Management in Pomona, the school announced March 20.

The school will use the gift, in part, to create the Carol and James. A Collins Excellence Endowment to support undergrad and grad students from historically underrepresented groups, according to the school.

The donation will also help the University expand and create new programs, including a Ph.D. in hospitality management, new restaurant and classroom technologies and expanded international outreach.

Read the full article [here](http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2018/mar/20/10m-gift-cal-poly-pomonas-college-hospitality-mana/)

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