Regions

Blackstone LaunchPad Regions

Since 2010, the Foundation has expanded the Blackstone LaunchPad program to several economically depressed regions around the United States.

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Michigan
LaunchPad
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Michigan LaunchPad Overview - Having been deeply impacted by the economic crisis, experiencing record unemployment and the deterioration of the region’s historic employer, the auto industry, Detroit is the perfect laboratory for such an idea. In partnership with the New Economy Initiative (NEI) for Southeast Michigan, the University of Miami, Wayne State University and Walsh College, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation committed $2 million in 2010 to create Blackstone LaunchPad on the campuses of Wayne State University and Walsh College.

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Wayne State University

Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over nearly 200 acres; its five extension centers offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan.

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Walsh College

Founded in 1922 and celebrating 90 years of business education, Walsh offers nine business and related technology degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels that are responsive to student, employer, and community needs. Walsh is a private, not-for-profit institution offering courses and services at locations in Troy, Novi, Clinton Township, Harper Woods, Port Huron, and online.

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Ohio
LaunchPad
Overview

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Burton D. Morgan Foundation’s combined commitment of $3.2 million over 3 years implements the LaunchPad program on the campuses of Baldwin-Wallace University, Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University and Lorain County Community College. Spanning Northeast Ohio, these institutions educate 72,000 students each year.

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is partnering with the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen the free enterprise system by investing in organizations and institutions that foster entrepreneurial spirit.

Kent State University

Kent State University is Northeast Ohio’s leading public research university with more than 42,000 students. The university’s eight-campus system is among the largest regional systems in the country.

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LaunchPad at Kent State University

Neither this video nor any of the information contained herein constitutes an offer of any Blackstone fund. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there is no assurance that any Blackstone fund will achieve its objectives or avoid significant losses. This video may contain forward-looking statements; such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For information about Blackstone’s business, including risks and financial information, please refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Lorain County Community College

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For 48 years LCCC has served the diverse needs of the greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education, and now represents Ohio’s fastest growing college serving more than 17,000 students each year.

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Lorain County Community College

LaunchPad at Lorraine Community College

Neither this video nor any of the information contained herein constitutes an offer of any Blackstone fund. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there is no assurance that any Blackstone fund will achieve its objectives or avoid significant losses. This video may contain forward-looking statements; such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For information about Blackstone’s business, including risks and financial information, please refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University is a private, liberal arts based Methodist-related college offering bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates and professional education programs located in Berea, Ohio.

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Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University is one of the country's leading private research institutions. Located in Cleveland, the university offers a unique combination of forward-thinking educational opportunities in an inspiring cultural setting.

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Pennsylvania
LaunchPad
Overview

In December 2012, Blackstone LaunchPad expanded to two new locations in Pennsylvania. The Blackstone Charitable Foundation grant of $3 million over 3 years implements LaunchPad on the campuses of Philadelphia University and Temple University. University City Science Center serves as the regional partner. Spanning the Philadelphia region, these institutions educate 40,836 students each year.

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Temple University

Temple University is one of the leading urban public comprehensive research universities in America. Founded in Philadelphia in 1884 by Russell Conwell, Temple now enrolls nearly 39,000 students at campuses on three continents.

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LaunchPad at Temple University

Launchpad at Temple University

Neither this video nor any of the information contained herein constitutes an offer of any Blackstone fund. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there is no assurance that any Blackstone fund will achieve its objectives or avoid significant losses. This video may contain forward-looking statements; such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For information about Blackstone’s business, including risks and financial information, please refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

University City Science Center

Established in 1963 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, the Science Center is the oldest and largest urban research park in the United States. The University City Science Center supports entrepreneurship, innovation and technology commercialization in the life sciences and emerging technologies by providing office and lab space, access to investors and business-building advice, and a community of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, is the model for professional university education in the 21st century. Today, it is a private university with 3,600 students enrolled in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs.