Loyal graduate enters new chapter of philanthropy
Paul Brewer, PhD ’74, a retired history professor and university administrator, amplifies his 50-plus years of annual giving with a planned gift to support graduate students in Arts & Sciences.
Classics department enters new era with naming commitment
Bequest from Honorary Emeritus Trustee John Biggs and his late wife, classics scholar Penelope Biggs, extends their support for study of the ancient world.
Engelsmann endows deanship in Arts & Sciences
The gift from local business leader and philanthropist will provide school’s current and future deans with a permanent source of funding to advance strategic priorities.
Estate bequest extends late professor’s legacy
Five Arts & Sciences undergraduates were among the first recipients of the scholarship created by Milica Banjanin, who taught Russian literature and culture, and her husband.
Kemper Professorship to strengthen ties with botanical garden
Recipient of new position endowed by David and Dorothy Kemper will tackle global challenges like climate change and sustainability.
Extending Their Legacies: Gifts from Noted Professors Benefit Arts & Sciences
Professors Samuel Eddy and Stanley Sawyer dedicated their lives to teaching and research. They also left lasting legacies of support in the history and mathematics departments, respectively.
Gift to Name Psychology Building Reflects Couple’s Dedication to the University
Trustee Nick Somers and his wife, Barrie, recently made a significant gift to the university for long-range capital needs. In recognition, the Psychology Building will be named Somers Family Hall.