"It is people like Carol and Stewart Swanson, whose impact on our community and university is lengthy," University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon says.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the couple was recently awarded the 2024 Presidential Leadership Award from the Georgia university.
"The Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science & Mathematics, the Boar's Head Brigade Corps of Cadets, UNG's Office of Professional & Continuing Education, and many scholarship students will all benefit for eternity by their generosity," Shannon says.
The Swansons have donated $10 million to the university.
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