Merrilee Kick, founder and CEO of BuzzBallz, has made a historic $30 million donation to Texas Woman’s University (TWU), marking the largest gift in the institution's nearly 125-year history. The funding will be allocated to establish an institute for innovation and entrepreneurship, create an endowed chair, and launch an entrepreneur-in-residence program, all named in her honor. This donation also supports the construction of a new building for TWU's college of business, which will be renamed the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Kick's contribution caps off TWU's 'Dream Big' campaign, helping it surpass its $125 million fundraising goal nearly two years early. University officials believe this gift will enhance the identity and growth of the relatively new college, which was founded just seven years ago. Kick's journey from a high school teacher to a successful entrepreneur highlights her commitment to empowering others through education and business opportunities.