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Citation Recognizing Honorary Degree Recipient Peter Feigin '92
Peter Feigin, president of the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum since 2014, graduated from Franklin & Marshall in 1992 as an American studies major. He captained the men's soccer team and was a writer for The College Reporter. His twin brother, Dan, also graduated from the College.
Last year, Mr. Feigin helped lead the Bucks to their second NBA title and their first in 47 years. In addition to leading on-court success, he has worked extensively to link the Bucks to continued development in the city of Milwaukee. He led the funding and construction of a $524 million arena, Fiserv Forum, where the Bucks play, and continues to provide vision for the Deer District, the 30 acres surrounding the arena that serves as the city's premier sports and entertainment location.
Mr. Feigin also has helped lead the Bucks in several diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. He spearheaded several inclusionary hiring goals for the construction of Fiserv Forum. He also hired a female play-by-play announcer for the Bucks, a first for any major men's professional team. The Bucks have partnered with The Lonely Entrepreneur, a New York City nonprofit supporting Black entrepreneurs in starting or growing businesses. For these and other efforts, the Bucks earned a Diversity in Business Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Mr. Feigin was named CEO of the Year by the Milwaukee BizTimes in 2015. He also has been heavily involved in civic efforts in Milwaukee. He spearheaded the creation of the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation and serves on the boards of City Year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum, and the Milwaukee Public School Foundation. He also co-chairs the African American Chamber of Commerce and chaired the 2017 Greater Milwaukee Heart & Stroke Walk/5K Run.
Prior to coming to the Bucks, Mr. Feigin held several leadership positions, including vice president of marketing and development for the New York Knicks and director of marketing and promotions at Six Flags. In addition to his F&M degree, he completed the Financial Executive Program at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
Peter Feigin, for your leadership and pursuit of excellence, on and off the court, as president of the Milwaukee Bucks; for your dedication to developing Milwaukee into the best city it can possibly be; and for your unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Franklin & Marshall College bestows upon you the Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters.
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