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Coggin College of Business

Announcement of Gift: October 7, 2002
Remarks: Speech by Luther Coggin; Speech by Dean Earle Traynham
Printed materials : Inside UNF: Coggins' gift has lasting benefits for UNF

Jacksonville business leader Luther W. Coggin has a long history of philanthropy at UNF. In 1997, the Coggin family made a $350,000 gift to UNF which was used to fund scholarships and a professorship as well as purchase equipment for the college's new building.

In 2002, the Coggins took advantage of the leverage of the state's Major Gift Challenge Grant program to reach the $10 million level required to name a college at UNF. In recognition of a $5 million gift, the University named the College of Business in their honor.

Mr. Coggin is currently the chairman and CEO of the Coggin Automotive Group, which he founded in 1968. He has also been active in numerous civic and community affairs, and has been widely recognized for his many contributions to the Jacksonville community. He is the recipient of the 2002 Prime F. Osborn, III Distinguished Business Leader Award and is currently a member of the UNF Board of Trustees.

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