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Scholarship donors and students celebrate the power of philanthropy to change lives
March 17, 2008
The importance of scholarships at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ took center stage Thursday night as members of the campus community gathered for the annual Scholarship Dinner. A record crowd of donors and students packed McKinnon Hall to share stories of philanthropy and academic success.
Trustee Frank Lyon ’71 and Natalie Lyon make major gift to support the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy
March 13, 2008
The couple's generous $500,000 gift will support the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy, a
university-run academic enrichment program for high school students in
the Alamance-Burlington school system. Read this note for details of the gift, which will be counted as part of the university's upcoming fundraising campaign.
Ward family awards expand experiential learning and mentoring opportunities
February 5, 2008
Two awards have been established at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to expand experiential learning opportunities for students and to recognize outstanding mentoring by a faculty or staff member. Application and nomination deadlines for both awards are approaching soon. Read this note for details…
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy receives local business, foundation support
February 4, 2008
Three Alamance County businesses and a local foundation have made commitments to support the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy, a new program to promote higher education for talented high school students who might not have the financial means or family history of attending college. Details...
Major gifts to provide new athletics facilities at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
February 4, 2008
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ will expand the John Koury Field House in the North
Athletics Complex thanks to major gifts by two couples who have
historic ties to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ sports.