Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Continued Giving Builds Future LeadersPhilanthropy is ongoing in the lives of Dr. Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker. They have been giving to the university over the course of 50 years.
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Gift Annuity Benefits AllDr. David Curl has always felt like he owed something to Ohio University because he got so much from it. Having grown up in Columbus, he attended Ohio State, then transferred to Ohio University.
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Establishing a Legacy Through ScholarshipsJohn and Jane Woodrow are long-time residents of Athens who see Ohio University as an integral part of a vibrant community. John grew up in Athens...
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Creating a Legacy Through a Charitable Gift AnnuityEach year Ohio University is given the opportunity to bridge the gap of educational inequality. In a time of widespread economic uncertainties...
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The Gift of EducationOhio University helped shape Patty Cordova as a person, and in turn, helped to shape the life she made for herself.
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Maintaining a Strong LegacyDr. T. Richard “Dick” Robe grew up in Athens, so Ohio University has always felt like home to him.
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Attaining Goals Through a Charitable Lead Trust"I give to Ohio University because of the excellent education which laid the groundwork for a wonderfully successful professional career and led to a rich and rewarding personal life."
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Media Lovers Fund SymposiumR. Smith Schuneman and Patricia Schuneman are self-declared media lovers who have given generously to media studies at their alma mater.
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LEWIS Ohio Athletics Charitable Remainder Trust Benefits AllWealth management combines areas of investment, tax, and estate planning into a holistic roadmap that serves to best suit you, your family, your estate, and your legacy...
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The Art of AthleticsTime management can be a struggle for most college students. Having the freedom to decide what needs to be done when is not always easy.
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Miller's TestimonialBarbara Miller earned her master's degree in Communication Sciences from the College of Health Science & Professions at Ohio University in 1973.
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Lead Gift Promotes Higher Education and Public HealthCharles Stuckey, Jr. understands the importance of education. Mr. Stuckey worked several jobs while attending the OU-Lancaster campus and, later, the Athens campus.
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Building OHIO Athletic Legacy through Multi-Purpose CenterThe impact of Bob Wolfinger's experience as a student at Ohio University continues to remain strong. He treasured his time on campus and has saw...
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Leaving a Legacy Through EducationDavid Abram recognizes the importance of education and wants to leave a legacy through Ohio University. Growing up in southeast Ohio, David felt a connection to the university.
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Alumna's Bequest Will Help Future StudentsDr. Bayless grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio and attended Ohio University. She graduated from OU in 1967 with a degree in mathematics, and she received a medical degree from Ohio State University.
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Alumna's Bequest Funds Theater ScholarshipLyndol Michael, an award-winning producer, theater artist, and alumna of Ohio University, is passionate about encouraging women playwrights to tell their stories.
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Major Planned Gift to Women in Philanthropy EndowmentWhen Mary Frances Bryja's parents encouraged her to attend college as a first-generation student, they had no way of knowing...
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Using Creativity When Giving to Ohio UniversityAs a freshman in 1967, Jim was welcomed to Ohio University by the OHIO football coaches and upperclassmen while attending summer practices.
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Life Outside of an Ohio University ClassroomMichael Day, like many other high school seniors, was unsure of what career path he wanted to follow once he entered college.
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Pat Connor Study Giving StoryAlumni play a vital role in the continuing success of Ohio University. When alumni choose to allocate their personal gifts to benefit the continuing...
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One OHIO alumnus' generosity extends to OHIO and his communityFrom spending Wednesday mornings running a food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul in Centerville, Ohio, to starting an Honor Flight Program for World War II veterans...
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Giving Back to What’s ImportantThrough the years, Lowell Rausch has kept Ohio University close to his heart. He has expressed this special connection by establishing a revocable trust in his estate plans.
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OHIO Alumnus' Fellowship Gift Boosts Control Systems ResearchRobert H. Josselson established the Robert H. Josselson Fellowship for Electrical Engineering in the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
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Structuring the Future for Ohio University Architect StudentsAn architect often takes analytical and artistic abilities to create a structure that will leave a print on a city...
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A Little Help Goes a Long WayWhen it came to fulfilling a desire to give back, Dave and Cathy Levy didn’t have to think very long about why they wanted to support Ohio University.
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A Family Tradition of Giving ContinuesHave you ever wondered how you can keep your children engaged in the issues your family is passionate about? Mary Anne and Don Flournoy are sustaining a tradition of service...
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Giving Time and TalentPhilanthropy, it is often said, is an act of sharing one’s time, talent, or treasure. While fundraisers often focus on treasure, Frank Stevens understands that time and talent can be just as valuable.
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Brege ProfileWhile the Honors Tutorial College has increased its enrollment and expanded its programs of study during its 40-year history, one hallmark has remained the same.
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Alumnus Establishes Prize in Philosophy Department to Honor Late OHIO Professor EmeritusThe 1960’s was a turbulent time on college campuses all across the nation...
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Family PhilanthropyYears ago, a man shared the belief with Larry A. Gates that "People by nature are not generous." Mr. Gates, a Chillicothe native, chose a different path...
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Renowned Artist Donates Painting to Ohio UniversityBetsy Ross Koller is an internationally acclaimed artist with close ties to Ohio University. She was raised in southeast Ohio and has warm childhood memories of the region.
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Stock Transfer Gives LifeDavid Pidwell has a personal philosophy that guides his giving. He believes that life is broken down into three phases.
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Lasting Legacy for OHIO Men's BasketballIf you hang out around the Convocation Center during Ohio University’s basketball season, the name Grover will not be strange to you.
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Alumna gives back to Ohio University for a half centuryAs an alumna with a passion for education, teaching and Ohio University Phyllis Relyea, formerly known as Phyllis Ihle, has given selflessly back to OHIO.
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OHIO through a Camera LensIn ninth grade Terry Shuchat fell in love with the photography industry when he began working for a camera store in his hometown of Palo Alto, California.
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Leading by ExampleAs a student at Ohio University in the 1960s, Dr. Patricia Ackerman minored in education, but she has spent her entire professional career as an educator.
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