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Parametric Creates Diversity Quantitative Finance Fellowships at University of Washington and University of Minnesota
February 4, 2021 GMT
SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (Parametric), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) and the leading SMA manager1, today announced the launch of the Parametric Diversity Fellowship for Quantitative Investment Talent at the University of Washington (UW) and University of Minnesota (UMN). The fellowships demonstrate Parametric’s deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the finance profession by supporting and advancing future industry leaders. Applicants are currently being sought for the 2021-22 academic year.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (Parametric), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) and the leading SMA manager
1, today announced the launch of the Parametric Diversity Fellowship for Quantitative Investment Talent at the University of Washington (UW) and University of Minnesota (UMN). The fellowships demonstrate Parametric s deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the finance profession by supporting and advancing future industry leaders. Applicants are currently being sought for the 2021-22 academic year.
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