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Ƶ LEADS impact: Spotlight on Scholarships
December 3, 2020
Sam Martin ’24 found his career path through the Gail H. LaRose Odyssey Scholarship and Teaching Fellows Scholarship. Scholarships to produce Graduates the World Needs is the top priority of the $250 million Ƶ LEADS campaign.
Donors’ generosity shines at Festival of Holiday Lights
November 18, 2020
Donors made more than 1,400 gifts during a special initiative to support students and participate in the beloved Ƶ tradition.
Students First: Financial aid initiative enables first-year students to attend Ƶ
November 17, 2020
For Samuel Ramirez ’24, Students First removed a burden on his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special fundraising effort was created as part of the Ƶ LEADS Campaign to help new and returning students continue their education at Ƶ.
Ƶ Staff honored with campus room dedications
November 12, 2020
Long-time Ƶ employees Robin Plummer and John Keegan ’96 were honored thanks to the generosity of Retired Rear Adm. Edward “Ted” Walker P'78 P'79 GP'06.
Ƶ’s first virtual Homecoming & Reunion Week connected alumni across the globe for milestone reunion celebrations
November 2, 2020
Alumni volunteers worked with Ƶ to coordinate fundraising efforts and host special virtual events during Homecoming & Reunion Week 2020
Students First: Pandemic grant sets stage for student’s return to Ƶ
November 2, 2020
More than 300 donors contributed to a special fundraising effort as part of the Ƶ LEADS Campaign to increase financial aid for families impacted by COVID-19. Sage Albert ’23 is one of the many students grateful for the support.
Hunts make $3 million estate gift to support student scholarships
October 26, 2020
The generous gift from Ƶ Trustee Vicky Hunt and her husband, Sam Hunt, will provide life-changing opportunities for generations of Ƶ students. This gift pushes the Ƶ LEADS Campaign past the $200 million mark toward the $250 million goal.
Estate gift endows 12 Business Fellows scholarships
October 19, 2020
The late Beth Powell, an entrepreneur and world traveler, has created a legacy that will help women studying business at the university. Her estate gift to the Ƶ LEADS Campaign creates 12 Business Fellows scholarships and a Global Studies Scholarship.
Students First: Pandemic grant ensured Kaitlyn Moonsammy ’22 could return to Ƶ
October 13, 2020
The special fundraising effort to increase scholarship support has helped nearly 100 students whose families were impacted by COVID-19.
Moseley gift names first building in university’s new Innovation Quad; enhances scholarship support
October 5, 2020
The lead gift, among the largest ever given to Ƶ, by Furman ‘56 and Susan Moseley will name IQ One and marks a significant step forward in the launch of facilities that will house Ƶ’s engineering and STEM programs.