This past Saturday, Canfield BHP celebrated the fifth anniversary of Mr. Phil Canfield ‘89 and Mrs. Mary Beth Canfield’s generous naming gift to the program. While watching the Longhorns’ men’s basketball team take on the Houston Christian Huskies at the Moody Center, students and staff members joined Mr. and Mrs. Canfield to reflect on their time in Canfield BHP.
“To me, the Canfield Business Honors Program is more than just an academic experience—it’s a community that has introduced me to incredible people and opportunities,” said Chioma Aguoru, a Canfield BHP sophomore who attended the game. Chioma further commented, “Attending the basketball game to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Canfield gift was a phenomenal opportunity that I am so glad I got to experience. Besides the amazing view, the best part of the game was chatting with Phil and Mary Beth. They’re such amazing, genuine people, and it’s always such a pleasure when they come to visit.”
From talking about what they enjoy doing outside the classroom to their plans for the holidays, the students and staff enjoyed their time catching up with one another and Mr. and Mrs. Canfield. “It was such an incredible event,” said sophomore Quinton Mendoza, “and the fact that I knew or got to know everyone in the booth speaks to the community aspect of CBHP that we talk so much about.”
Partway through the game, UT Austin President Jay Hartzell stopped by to join the celebration and cheer on the Longhorns. After much conversation, cake, and cheers for the Longhorns, the celebration came to a close, but Canfield BHP is excited to make many more memories with our students, staff, and Mr. and Mrs. Canfield throughout the next five years!