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Investing in Education

Investing in Education partners with financial industry leaders and academia to provide complimentary digital subscriptions to students. These partnerships enable faculty and students to engage with business leaders, top market professionals, C-level executives, and successful investors to bring real-world financial experience and know-how into classrooms.

Financial Education in America

35

THE CURRENT NUMBER OF STATES TO REQUIRE A FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSE TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

40%

COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN A PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE

Experiential Learning Program
  • Barron's & MarketWatch co-branded digital license - for students and faculty at your selected School
  • Guest speakers/webinars available from Dow Jones & Sponsor for student engagement
  • Visit to Dow Jones HQ in NYC for a customized speaker workshop with a senior editor
  • Plus, additional components that promote financial proficiency while enriching the lives of students.
Examples of Participating Schools, ranging from Public, Private, HBCUs, Liberal Arts and High Schools

Penn State University

Villanova University

Baylor University

Bowie State University

Susquehanna University

University of Texas

Stanford University

Howard University

Bucknell University

Why Sponsors Partner
  • Philanthropic Cause
  • Passionate Financial Education
  • Expose Students to Advisory
  • Marketing/Branding
  • Recruitment and DEI
  • Mentorship
  • Turnkey Program from Barron’s

Examples of Current Sponsors include:

  • Merrill Lynch
  • Morgan Stanley
  • UBS
  • JP Morgan
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Wells Fargo
  • T. Rowe Price
  • Raymond James
  • Carson & other RIA’s
Testimonials

"I would like to thank Barron's for allowing our students and faculty free access, not only, to Barron's financial literacy resources, but also, to its financial experts, via its virtual roundtable discussion on issues of significant interest to the typical investor, household. Given the current economic condition we're facing, your program is even justifiably more important now than ever before."

Dean of the School of Business, Participating School

"We are very happy that our contribution is helping form a new generation of educated and savvy investors, financial advisors, managers, and entrepreneurs."

Miguel Viyella

Sponsor

"The Investing in Education initiative is part of our continued relationship with Morgan State University. We are committed to providing opportunities and educational resources for future generations interested in pursuing careers in our industry."

Raymone Jackson

Sponsor

Team

Joe Piombino

Director of Financial Education

Joe has been with Barron's Group since 2017, working with deans and donors that wish to partner with Dow Jones to help provide financial proficiency at schools across the country.

Examples of Past Webinars for Students and Faculty

Investing 101, from 401Ks to NFTs

Navigating Financial Anxiety for Students & Recent Graduates

For more information on how to be a philanthropic partner with Investing in Education, please contact: barronsedu@barrons.com