On March 24, the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business celebrated the installation of Professor Nicholas Schmitz as the inaugural Trey and Nina Traviesa Endowed Chair in Finance — the school's third endowed chair. Schmitz, a Rhodes Scholar, Naval Academy graduate, and former Goldman Sachs professional, was appointed to help bridge faith and finance, advancing Catholic principles in business education. The chair was made possible through the generosity of Trey and Nina Traviesa, Leonard Leo and the Marble Freedom Trust, Chris and Becky Lagan, and Tim Busch.
Trey Traviesa, a member of both the Busch School Board of Visitors and the University's Board of Trustees, captured the spirit of the gift simply: "Finance is good — it is a powerful bridge to many goods. We are called to use our gifts to multiply those who will join our Father in heaven. " For Professor Schmitz, the chair represents an opportunity to shape the next generation of finance professionals — ones who pair intellectual rigor with moral courage.
Read the full story to learn more about his vision and the ceremony that marked this landmark moment for the Busch School.