Dedman School receives $2 million Marriott Foundation gift for hospitality career center

Author: Bob Branciforte

Florida State University’s Dedman School of Hospitality announces a gift from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish the Marriott Career Center.

The $2 million gift provides for an endowed fund supporting the center’s ongoing operations, as well as $250,000 for renovations in the development of its facilities.

The hospitality-focused career center will provide valuable support to the school’s students. It will be hub for online and in-person recruiting, workshops, and branded events aimed at connecting industry professionals with Dedman’s world-class students.

An artist's rendition of the Dedman School of Hospitality's Marriott Career Center.
An artist's rendition of the Dedman School of Hospitality's Marriott Career Center.