Huntsman family pledged $150 million to University of Utah for mental-health services and research
On Nov. 4, 2019, the Huntsman family pledged $150 million to University of Utah for mental-health services and research. Under the agreement, the university will work with the Huntsman family to raise additional funds to support the initiative and to increase awareness in the community about mental health. In recognition of the gift, the U. plans to rename University Neuropsychiatric Institute as the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Jon M. Huntsman was Chairman and CEO, Huntsman Corporation located in Salt Lake City. Huntsman worked in the Nixon administration as a White House staff secretary and special assistant. He was later involved in the egg distribution business where he developed the polystyrene egg carton. This led to formation of Huntsman Container Corp.
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