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GEO Group Foundation Withdraws $6 Million Gift to FAU Foundation

BOCA RATON, Fla. (April 1, 2013) The GEO Group Foundation has informed the FAU Foundation today that in the best long-term interest of the University, the $6 million gift from GEO Group Foundation has been withdrawn and the stadium no longer will be named GEO Group Stadium. What was originally intended as a gesture of GEOs goodwill to financially assist the Universitys athletic scholarship program has surprisingly evolved into an ongoing distraction to both of our organizations, said GEO Group Chairman and CEO George Zoley. We employ many FAU graduates and Boca Raton community members. We take pride in running a well-respected company and are proud of our long-term support of the University. The $6 million gift was meant to help advance FAUs athletic department. The gift was a 12year commitment with annual payments of $500,000. FAU alumnus and Trustee Emeritus George Zoley and his colleagues have been loyal supporters of this University, said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. We are thankful for all of the companies, organizations and individuals who give to this university to support our mission, our pursuit of academic excellence and valuable contributions to this community.

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