Íò²©¹ÙÍø’s Annual Giving Day Highlights ‘Power of Collective Giving’
Over 1,350 members of the Íò²©¹ÙÍø community donated on the university's annual Giving Day, breaking new records and creating opportunities for future success.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Continues Legacy of Support at Íò²©¹ÙÍø
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports scholarships for Íò²©¹ÙÍø nursing and health care students. Inspired by this, Joy Watson, a 2023 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing alumna, funds an annual scholarship for future nurses.
Leaving Your Legacy Through the 1841 Society
Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society pays tribute to Íò²©¹ÙÍø's rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Íò²©¹ÙÍø.
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Harmonious Legacy: A Transformative Steinway Gift Honors a Lifetime of Friendship between Two Íò²©¹ÙÍø Graduates
Íò²©¹ÙÍø’s School of the Arts received a transformative gift from Gary Cooney, a 1974 alumnus and longtime supporter of the university.
Íò²©¹ÙÍø, Auburn Celebrate Beth Thorne Stukes as Alabama Philanthropist of the Year
Beth Stukes, a member of the Íò²©¹ÙÍø Board of Trustees, will receive the William M. + Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award, highlighting her commitment to advancing education across Alabama.
Historic Nods to Gaston, Mann: Íò²©¹ÙÍø Unveils Names for New Residence Halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, Íò²©¹ÙÍø’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.
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Introducing the 1841 Society
Founded in 1841, Íò²©¹ÙÍø has long benefited from the generosity of others. Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society will pay tribute to our rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to Íò²©¹ÙÍø.
Íò²©¹ÙÍø Community Rallies Together to Exceed Annual Giving Day Goals
On April 9, Íò²©¹ÙÍø celebrated Íò²©¹ÙÍø Giving Day 2024. After almost a decade of being known as The Big Give, University Advancement refreshed the campaign in 2023 to feature a more consistent, simplified message. Íò²©¹ÙÍø Giving Day is now a 24-hour event for collective support of areas all over campus.
40 Years of Giving: One Couple’s Dedication to Continuing Íò²©¹ÙÍø’s Legacy
Dorothy ’76 and Richard ’69 Swindle made their first gift to Íò²©¹ÙÍø in the 1980s. Now, 40 years later, they are still investing in its legacy. This time, through a challenge to the Íò²©¹ÙÍø community on Tuesday, April 9 for 2024 Íò²©¹ÙÍø Giving Day.
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New Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Scholarship Supports Íò²©¹ÙÍø Risk Management and Insurance Students
The Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Endowed Scholarship supports students studying risk management and insurance and honors the career of Bennie Bumpers '63.
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