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Donor Impact

National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza

National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza Constructed on Campus

Donors: Over 350 individuals and groups have contributed to this project since its inception in 2021 totaling $66,000 in gifts, in addition to a $70,000 contribution from the University

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 Joe (鈥65) and Karen (鈥83) Owen

Alumni Couple鈥檚 Endowment Helps Bring Thousands of High School Students to Campus

Donors: Joe (鈥65) and Karen (鈥83) Owen

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professor helps student at the piano

Anonymous gift makes transformational impact on music program

Anonymous 猫咪社区app State alum

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Dr. Robert H. 鈥淒oc鈥 McGaughey

After Lifetime of Service, Beloved Professor Robert 鈥淒oc鈥 McGaughey Leaves Lasting Legacy

Donors: The Estate of Dr. Robert H. 鈥淒oc鈥 McGaughey

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Racer Band performs in new uniforms

Long-Time Supporters of Music at MSU Bestow Major New Support on Racer Band

Donors: Gary and Barbara Morgan

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Lana Porter

2002 Distinguished Alumna Lana Porter Invests in Cyber Program and So Much More

Donors: Lana Porter (鈥65, 鈥72)

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Dr. Gene Wells Ray

Dr. Gene Wells Ray Culminates Lifetime of Giving with Major Commitment to Racer Basketball

Donors: Dr. Gene Wells Ray (鈥60) and Mrs. Taffin Ray, through the Gene and Taffin Ray Family Foundation

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Philanthropy and Leadership Collective Launches at 猫咪社区app State

Donors: Founding Members: Whitney Bechtel, 鈥06, Nancy Becker, 鈥63, Dr. Tina Bernot,鈥14, 鈥21, Wanda Bigham, 鈥56, Dr. Susana Bloomdahl, Melanie Brooks, 鈥92, 鈥93, Dr. Dina Byers, 鈥99, 鈥04, Kala Dunn, 鈥10, 鈥17, Cris Ferguson, Dr. Claire Fuller, Kathy Harris, 鈥80, Abby Hensley, 鈥07, 鈥08, Deborah Hulse, Ashley Ireland, 鈥05, Karen Jackson, 鈥84, Carrie McGinnis, 鈥96, 鈥20, Nikki Murphy, 鈥02, Lana Porter, 鈥65, 鈥72

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Regent Owens and Dr. Jackson

Swift & Staley, led by 猫咪社区app State Board of Regents Chair Leon Owens, shows unwavering and multifaceted support for students

Donors: Swift & Staley, Inc., of Paducah, Kentucky, led by company President and 猫咪社区app State Board of Regents Chair Leon Owens, 鈥14

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The Parsons family

2025 distinguished alumna memorializes her mom, who taught nursing at 猫咪社区app State for 24 years

Donors: Kelli, 鈥90, 鈥91, and Scott Parsons

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COL Lucretia McClenney (Ret)

Nursing Graduate and Retired Army Colonel Helps Students Follow in Her Footsteps

Donors: COL Lucretia McClenney (Ret)

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James R. 鈥淛im Bob鈥 Kevil

Alumnus and Avid Racer Fan 鈥淛im Bob鈥 Kevil Leaves Transformational Gift to Racer Athletics

Donors: The estate of James R. 鈥淛im Bob鈥 Kevil

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student journalist interviews woman

Supporting the Free Press by Supporting Student Journalism

Donors: Bonnie Koblitz

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Western Kentucky Area Kappa Delta Alumnae

Western Kentucky Area Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Establishes Scholarship

Donors: Members of the Western Kentucky Area Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter, spearheaded by Mrs. Jan Yonts (鈥71, 鈥74)

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Family and Friends of Chief Deputy Jody Cash with Dr. Jackson

Family and Friends of Chief Deputy Jody Cash Establish Scholarship in His Memory

Donors: Family and Friends of Chief Deputy Jody Cash

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jesse d. jones

Dr. Jesse D. Jones bestows even more generosity upon 猫咪社区app State

Donors: Dr. Jesse D. Jones, 鈥64

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Dr. Robert F. Long, Jr. and Mrs. Patricia Mendez-Long

Lifelong Public Servants Ensure Quality Leadership for Nonprofit Leadership Studies

Donors: Dr. Robert F. Long, Jr. and Mrs. Patricia Mendez-Long

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New seats in Lovett Auditorium

猫咪社区app State University Foundation Makes Gift to Replace Seats in Lovett Auditorium

Donors: 猫咪社区app State University Foundation, Inc., as voted by its Board of Trustees on April 17, 2021

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Logan Hall dedication

猫咪社区app State dedicates 鈥淟ogan Hall of Biology鈥 to recognize family鈥檚 exceptional support for science education

Donors: Dr. Thomas B. Logan, MD, 鈥61, Mrs. Jo Lloyd Logan, 鈥62, and family

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The Lawson family

First-generation alumni couple give back to today鈥檚 first-gen agriculture students

Donors: Mr. Doug, 鈥93, & Mrs. Stacey, 鈥94, 鈥00, Lawson and family

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Tommy Lewis

First-Generation Business Alum Gives Back to Today鈥檚 Business Students

Donors: Tommy Lewis (鈥86)

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Coach Johnny Reagan

Family of Beloved Former Baseball Coach Gives Back to Student-Athletes

Donors: The family of former 猫咪社区app State Hall of Famer and Men鈥檚 Baseball Coach Johnny Reagan (鈥48, 鈥56)

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Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton

First Black Miss MSU Gives Back After Exceptional Career in Higher Education

Donors: Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton ('69, '71)

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Tosh Farms Wean to Finish sign

Tosh Farms Gifts the Funding, Materials, and Labor to Build New Agricultural Learning Lab

Donors: Tosh Farms of Henry, Tennessee

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Dr. Don (鈥74, 鈥75) Tharpe

Former Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe Commits Planned Gift to 猫咪社区app State

Donors: Dr. Don (鈥74, 鈥75) and Mrs. Linda (鈥74) Tharpe

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Patricia L. Summerville (鈥72) and printmaking students

Pat Summerville, Lifelong Supporter of the Arts at 猫咪社区app State, Cements Legacy of Giving with Estate Gift

Donors: Patricia L. Summerville (鈥72)

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Taylor family in the curris center

Alumni Couple Who Were First in Their Families to Graduate College Assist Other First-Gen Students

Donors: Travis Taylor (鈥11) and Dr. Kelly Taylor (鈥11)

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Mark Workman

Mark Workman Builds Successful Engineering Company and Gives Back to MSU

Donors: Mark (鈥92) and Kelly (鈥92, 鈥98, 鈥15) Workman and Bacon Farmer Workman (BFW) and Marcum Engineering, the company that Mark co-owns

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The Hoke family

Children and grandchildren of Marvin 鈥淢.O.鈥 Wrather continue to give back to 猫咪社区app State

Donors: Rebecca Hoke Zion, Justin Zion, and family of Charles and Anne Hoke (daughter of Dr. Marvin 鈥淢.O.鈥 Wrather)

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The Wilson family

Long-time scholarship donors steeply increase support for students

Donors: James, 鈥66, and Patricia, 鈥66, Wilson

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Steve Vandergriff, Beth Easterling (鈥89 鈥92), Laura Notich, Melissa Hacker, and other family and friends of Leah Vandergriff

New Scholarship Memorializes Beloved Evansville Speech-Language Pathologist

Donors: Steve Vandergriff, Beth Easterling (鈥89 鈥92), Laura Notich, Melissa Hacker, and other family and friends of Leah Vandergriff

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Nursing student examines a patient

Golden reunion reflections motivate alumni couple to make planned gift

Donors: Retired Colonels William 鈥淏ill鈥 M., 鈥74, and Barbara E. Wilder, 鈥75

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Terry Strieter and Sara Fineman

History Faculty Benefit from Increased Support for Research

Donors: 猫咪社区app State Professor Emeritus of History Terry Strieter and wife Sara Fineman (82, 鈥87)

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Jerry and Betsy Shroat

Jerry and Betsy Shroat: 鈥淢SU Is Woven Into the Fabric of Our Lives鈥

Donors: Jerry (鈥63) and Betsy (鈥63) Shroat

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Siener family

Alumni Couple Bolsters Support for the Office of Student Disability Services

Donors: Jason (鈥08) and Leigh Ann (鈥97, 鈥99) Siener

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MSU Business Alumna Makes Major Commitment in Support of First-Generation Student Scholarships

Donors: Mrs. (Helen) Suzanne Shelton (鈥80) and her husband Mr. Michael Sump

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The Schanbachers

New Scholarship to Recognize Students of High Moral Character

Donors: Dr. Eugene and Mrs. Priscilla Schanbacher

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Doris Wood Seney

Biology Alumna Leaves Legacy Gift to Benefit Today鈥檚 Biology Students

Donors: The Estate of Doris Wood Seney (鈥69)

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Karen Jones Squires (鈥78) and James Squires

Former Engineering Technology Professor鈥檚 Daughter Provides Extraordinary Full-Ride Scholarships for Students

Donors: Karen Jones Squires (鈥78) and James Squires

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chemistry lab equipment

Hopkinsville Couple Donates Truckload of Chemistry Lab Equipment

Donors: Matthew and Brooke Stine

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Derek Somerville

CHFA Alum Enables Today鈥檚 Psychology Students to Present at Annual Research Conference

Donors: Derek Somerville (鈥98)

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Esports facility

2015 Graduate Creates Scholarship for Fellow Esports Enthusiasts

Donors: Austin Smock ('15)

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College of Business professors cut ribbon

United Systems and Software Provides Hands-On Learning Space for Computer Science Students

Donors: United Systems & Software, Inc. (USS), led by CEO and 猫咪社区app State alumnus Scott Waldrop (鈥88)

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Jessie Munday Jackson (鈥61)

Former Nursing Student Leaves a Lasting Legacy at 猫咪社区app State

Donors: The estate of the late Jessie Munday Jackson (鈥61)

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CFSB continues decades of support of Racer Athletics with new $2 million gift

Donors: Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) of Benton, Kentucky

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Capt. Robert C. Cherry, Jr. (鈥90) will check for biology department

Hancock Biological Station Receives Unprecedented Support from Retired Merchant Marine Captain Robert Cherry Jr.

Donors: Capt. Robert C. Cherry, Jr. (鈥90)

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Jim (鈥63) and Sue (鈥64) Cash

Paducah Couple Leaves Major Estate Gift in Support of Miller Memorial Golf Course and More

Donors: Jim (鈥63) and Sue (鈥64) Cash

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Busby shows students how to use equipment

Professional Photographer Donates Digital Photographic Equipment for Students

Donors: John David Busby

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Michael (鈥75) and Jane Ann Cain

Western Kentucky Natives Assist Students from their Childhood Home Towns

Donors: Michael (鈥75) and Jane Ann Cain

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Lt. Col Wendy S. Collins

Lifelong Friendship Begun at 猫咪社区app State Inspires Memorial Scholarship

Donors: Lt Col Wendy S. Collins, USAF, Nurse Corps (Ret) (鈥71), and family and friends of Geneva Lee Jackson Cooper (鈥71, 鈥77)

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Accounting faculty and Development staff

Financial Services Company ATA CPAs + Advisors Supports MSU Accounting Students

Donors: ATA CPAs + Advisors PLLC

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Dr. Cobb with faculty and friends

First endowed professorship in Engineering Physics to honor former Dean Steve Cobb

Donors: Lead gifts from Rex Geveden, 鈥83, 鈥84, and Cindy Griner, 鈥82; other gifts from alumni and friends and family of Dr. Steve Cobb

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Ron (鈥53) and Ann (鈥54) Churchill, through the Estate of Ron Churchill Jr.

Ron and Ann Churchill Leave Estate Gift to Benefit Libraries and Local Students

Donors: Ron (鈥53) and Ann (鈥54) Churchill, through the Estate of Ron Churchill Jr.

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Dr. Claiborne and friends

First endowed professorship in Construction Management established

Donors: Lead gift from the Western Kentucky chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC); other gifts from alumni, AGC members, and friends and family of Dr. Danny Claiborne

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Steve (鈥78) and Sherry (鈥76, 鈥79, 鈥81) Burke

Juniors and Seniors of All Majors Can Take Advantage of New Scholarship

Donors: Steve (鈥78) and Sherry (鈥76, 鈥79, 鈥81) Burke

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Dr. Beulah Mae 鈥淏oots鈥 Ashbrook

Trailblazing Female Biologist Alumna Gives Back to Today鈥檚 Science Students

Donors: The estate of Dr. Beulah Mae 鈥淏oots鈥 Ashbrook (鈥55)

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The Badgett family

Badgett family makes new gift to significantly bolster teacher education opportunities

Donors: Family of the late J. Rogers Badgett

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Thoroughbred architects with Ashley Ireland and Abby Hensley

Thoroughbred Architects and Engineers Establishes New Student Scholarship

Donors: Thoroughbred Architects and Engineers, a Kentucky owned and operated professional engineering, surveying, architecture, and construction management firm that recently opened a new office in Mayfield, Kentucky

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Alumni from the School of Ag

Ag Alumni Celebrate 100 Years of Agriculture at 猫咪社区app State with New Scholarship

Donors: Hutson School of Agriculture alumni

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Doran family signs fund at arboretum

Doran Family Gift Ensures the Future of the Arboretum

Donors: The Doran Foundation, Inc.

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David (鈥78) and Susan Beeny with new presidential scholars and Dr. Jackson

One of 猫咪社区app State鈥檚 First Presidential Scholars Gives Back to Today鈥檚 Racers

Donors: David (鈥78) and Susan Beeny

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Browns with Dr. Jackson

After success in the entertainment industry, alumni couple gives back to arts students

Donors: W. Earl, 鈥86, and Carrie Brown, 鈥88

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Nancy Gibbs Becker (鈥63)

A Philanthropic Journey from 猫咪社区app to 鈥淭he Big Apple鈥 and Back Home to 猫咪社区app

Donors: Nancy Gibbs Becker (鈥63)

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Dana Bazzell

New nursing scholarship memorializes beloved labor and delivery nurse Dana Bazzell

Donors: Family and friends of Dana Bazzell, 鈥75

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Bechtels pose with Development staff

2006 alumna memorializes both of her parents with special gifts

Donors: Dr. Brett and Mrs. Whitney Medley Bechtel, 鈥06

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The Crumps commit to football.

Former football letterman supports long-term vision for the future of Racer Athletics

Donors: Scotty, 鈥74, 鈥75, and Debi Crump

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The Futrell family

First Endowed Professorship in Agricultural Science Established

Donors: The Futrell Family

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Mr. Bill Garrett

A record-breaking gift for the Hutson School of Agriculture

Donors: The estate of the late Bill, 鈥49, and Merry Garrett

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Computer science student in lab

Computer Science Alum Creates Scholarship to Help Students Who Have Experienced Hardships

Donors: James E. Forest

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Arthur Fields (鈥67, 鈥68)

Alumnus Arthur Fields Makes Transformational $1.5 Million Gift

Donors: Arthur Fields (鈥67, 鈥68)

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Racer football team

Racer Football Alumni Association Forms to Support Football Student-Athletes

Donors: Racer Football Alumni Association (RFAA), LLC, which is an organization of former Racer players, coaches, supporters and staff dedicated to the improvement of the educational and athletic experience for the 猫咪社区app State Racer football student-athlete.

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Bill (鈥58) and Louise Hatley

Dozens of Students Receive Scholarships Every Year Thanks to Western Kentucky Couple鈥檚 Estate Gift

Donors: The Estate of Bill (鈥58) and Louise Hatley

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Donna Herndon (鈥64) with music students

Icon of Philanthropy Donna Herndon Bestows Even More Generosity Upon 猫咪社区app State

Donors: Donna Herndon (鈥64)

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Aaron Harris (鈥12,鈥14) and Richard Nelson (鈥11)

Two Racer Friends Establish Book Scholarship

Donors: Aaron Harris (鈥12,鈥14) and Richard Nelson (鈥11)

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paul goodley

New Scholarship for Kentucky Students Will Offer $5000 to Multiple Students Every Year

Donors: Paul C. Goodley (鈥72)

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Vernon (鈥73) and Cathryn Hamm with horse

Generous Gift Establishes New Endowed Professorship in Equine Science

Donors: Vernon (鈥73) and Cathryn Hamm

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The Eisenberg family

Nursing alumna and husband make major gift to fund scholarships for Nursing students

Donors: Mrs. Patti, 鈥74, and Dr. Paul Eisenberg

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Dairyman鈥檚 Supply Company Makes $1 Million Gift to Racer Athletics

Donors: Dairyman鈥檚 Supply Company, Inc. based out of Mayfield, Kentucky

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Daughaday family

Mayfield Family Pays Tribute to Their Mother with Three Student Scholarships

Donors: Family and friends of the late Peggy Anderson Daughaday

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Dr. Constantine (Deno) Curris and Mrs. Jo Hern Curris

Former MSU President Constantine Curris Honors Wife with Emergency Fund for Students

Donors: Dr. Constantine (Deno) Curris and Mrs. Jo Hern Curris

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The Culvers family

Board of Trustees member and husband pledge extraordinary planned gift

Donors: Melanie Peacock Culver, 鈥84, and Jay Culver. Melanie joined the 猫咪社区app State University Foundation Board of Trustees in the fall of 2024. Gift

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Trisha Clark Cunningham (鈥86) and Terry L. Clark (鈥81)

First-Generation Brother and Sister Alumni Encourage Today鈥檚 First-Gen Students

Donors: Trisha Clark Cunningham (鈥86) and Terry L. Clark (鈥81)

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Nathaniel Durham familly

Family of Nathaniel Durham, who passed away at age 20, creates scholarship in his memory

Donors: Adam Chustz (鈥99), Dwight Chustz, and other family and friends of Nathaniel Durham

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Melissa Easley

Lifelong love of nature inspires Melissa Easley to create new field research area for students

Donors: Melissa Easley, 鈥64, 鈥90

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The Draffens

Mayfield natives, now in California, give back to Racer student athletes

Donors: Tommy, 鈥87, and Sandy, 鈥87, Draffen

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New Esports Arena Created Thanks to Support from DEVsource Technology Solutions

Donors: DEVsource Technology Solutions, Inc.

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The Dill family

Racer Athletics receives largest gift in school history from Dill family

Donors: David, 鈥90, and Ashley, 鈥89, Dill and family

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