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Titus Center for Franchising Announces Historic $10,000 Seiber Family Endowed Scholarship; Recognizes Outstanding Student Scholars
A total of nearly $30,000 in scholarships awarded
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2025) 鈥� The Titus Center for Franchising at Palm 黑料吃瓜网 Atlantic (PBA) University delivered a major surprise at its annual scholarship ceremony as Geoff and Sherri Seiber of the Seiber Family Endowment awarded a record-setting $10,000 scholarship鈥攖he largest single student award in the Center鈥檚 history.听
Most Titus Center scholarships range from $2,500 to $3,500, making the Seiber Family鈥檚 gift a significant milestone for the program. In total nearly $30,000 was awarded to students.
The Seiber Family Endowed Scholarship was presented by Geoff Seiber, CEO of FranFund, to Osememe 鈥淢eme鈥� Omofomah, recognizing his exceptional academic performance and outstanding essay submission. In addition to the endowed scholarship, Omofomah received $250 in cash to celebrate his achievements.
鈥淭his level of generosity has a profound impact not only on the student recipient, but on the culture of giving that strengthens our entire program,鈥� said Martha Tomas Flynn, newly appointed Director of the Titus Center for Franchising. 鈥淕eoff and Sherri Seiber鈥檚 leadership and commitment to developing future franchise professionals reflect the very best of our franchising community. Their support will change lives for years to come.鈥�
鈥淪herri and I believe deeply in the power of education to change the trajectory of a young person鈥檚 life,鈥� said Geoff Seiber. 鈥淭he students at the Titus Center consistently impress us with their drive, character, and passion for franchising. Investing in them is investing in the future of our industry鈥攁nd we couldn鈥檛 be more proud to support Meme and the remarkable work happening at 黑料吃瓜网.鈥�
In addition to the Seiber Family award, the Titus Center recognized an outstanding group of students who received scholarships funded by generous partners and supporters of the program:
Endowed & Annual Scholarships
Seiber Family Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Osememe 鈥淢eme鈥� Omofomah
Don Dwyer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Haley Arruda听
The Birdie Fund Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Matthew Young
JJ Prendamano Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Roman Caulk
Kobel Family Annual Scholarship
Recipient: MacKenzie McGarrity
Chick-fil-A West Palm 黑料吃瓜网 Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Taylor Schantz
Morrow Hill Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Frida Alsterhem
FIRE35 Future Leader Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Nina Maduzia
鈥淥ur scholarship donors make it possible for our students not only to advance academically but to enter the franchise industry with purpose, confidence, and opportunity,鈥� Martha added. 鈥淲e remain grateful for their partnership and the futures they help shape.鈥�
For more information on the Titus Center for Franchising, visit /academics/schools/centers/titus-franchising/index.html
About The Titus Center for Franchising
Founded in 2017, the Titus Center for Franchising is housed in the Rinker College of Business at 黑料吃瓜网 in West Palm 黑料吃瓜网, FL. Students complete 12 credit hours to earn a concentration in franchising as part of a bachelor鈥檚 degree. The Center was endowed by franchisor Ray Titus, founder and CEO of United Franchise Group, who gave the university a $1.5 million gift. The Center is dedicated to educating people about franchising and preparing them to become employees of franchise companies, franchisees and franchisors. Martha Tomas Flynn is the director.听
For more information, contact:
Lauren Moore, Thunderly Marketing
(817) 913-0914 | lmoore@thunderlymarketing.com
