Southern Bank Foundation Presents Checks to University of Mount Olive

Southern Bank Foundation Presents Checks to University of Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE – Southern Bank Foundation recently presented two checks to the University of Mount Olive.  One check in the amount of $20,000 was directed to the Fine Arts Facility at UMO and one check in the amount of $80,000 was directed to the Annual Fund at the University.

“The Southern Bank Foundation has been and continues to be a wonderful friend and collaborative partner to the University of Mount Olive,” stated Dr. Philip P. Kerstetter, president. “We look forward to further collaboration with the Southern Bank Foundation as together we build a brighter future for the students of eastern North Carolina and beyond.”

The University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Research Triangle Park, Washington, Jacksonville, and in Smithfield at Johnston Community College.  For more information, visit old.umo.edu.

The Southern Bank Foundation makes charitable gifts to support a large number and variety of charitable programs in communities served by Southern Bank and Trust Company.

Founded in 1901, Southern Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern BancShares (N.C.), Inc.  With its Corporate Headquarters located in Mount Olive, the Bank has total assets of approximately $2 billion and over 60 locations serving eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.  More information about the Bank is available on the Internet at southernbank.com.

PHOTO CAPTION:  (L-R) Dr. Philip P. Kerstetter, president of the University of Mount Olive accepts the checks from Greg Eloshway, senior vice president/area executive for Southern Bank.