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UF Seniors Honored for Philanthropy and Support of Scholarship

The University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Gift Philanthropy Cord program honored 144 seniors this year with philanthropy cords, which they wore during Commencement as a symbol of their commitment to the Oiler culture of philanthropy. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and Kenneth McIntyre Jr., vice president of University advancement, presented green cords to the students at a ceremony […]

UF Seniors Honored With Philanthropy Cords for Philanthropy Efforts and Supporting Scholarship for New Students

The University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Gift Philanthropy Cord program has honored 184 seniors this year with philanthropy cords, which they will wear during Commencement as a symbol of their commitment to the Oiler culture of philanthropy. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., presented the green cords to the students at a ceremony April 26, thanking them for their […]

University of Findlay Seniors Honored for Philanthropy

The University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Philanthropy Honor Cord Program honored over 130 seniors. The students were awarded philanthropy cords, which can be worn during commencement, as a representation of their embrace of the University’s culture of philanthropy. Over the 2021-22 academic year, 162 students donated toward the Graduating Class Gift Findlay Forward Scholarship, and […]

Words of Gratitude Shared During UF’s Thank a Donor Day ’22

University of Findlay’s campus community came together Wednesday, Feb. 23 to express their gratitude for those who have given to the University as part of Thank a Donor Day. During this annual day of recognition and appreciation, students, faculty, and staff stopped by the Center for Student Life and College of Business to write thank […]

#GivingTuesday: Supporting Student Success

During this holiday season and time of giving, University of Findlay hopes you can help support students – future healthcare workers, educators, pharmacists, business leaders, and more. Making a gift to the University for #GivingTuesday, an international day of philanthropy, on Nov. 30 will help equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Kelly Warner, director of […]

New Women’s Philanthropy Initiative Supports Student Growth

The new Women’s Philanthropy Initiative connects generations of women who make a difference in the world by investing in people and projects of the University of Findlay. Initiative members join together to support University students, faculty, and staff by providing unique networking opportunities, career insight, and even scholarships. Not only does the Initiative provide support, […]

University of Findlay Seniors Honored for Philanthropy

Nearly 190 University of Findlay seniors were honored by the Graduating Class Philanthropy Honor Cord Program. These students were awarded philanthropy cords to be worn at commencement for embracing the University’s giving culture. This year, 188 gifts were made to the Graduating Class Gift Findlay Forward Scholarship, and a total of $3,798 was raised. A.R. […]

Life Changing: The Brungard Family’s Multiple Reasons for Giving

For University of Findlay’s Thank a Donor Day, on February 25, 2021, in an effort to recognize them for their giving hearts, we are publishing a short series telling the stories of some of our donors. We thank these, and all, donors to UF for their philanthropy and friendship, and are immensely grateful for their […]

Joseph and Judith Conda Named AFP Outstanding Philanthropists

University of Findlay donors Joseph and Judith Conda accepted the Outstanding Philanthropist award at a virtual Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northwest Ohio Chapter celebration. The event was held on Thursday, Nov. 12. AFP’s mission “is to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals throughout northwest Ohio and promote high ethical standards in the […]

Student Philanthropy Program Continues to Expand

University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Philanthropy Honor Cord Program again broke records this academic year, with more seniors than ever embracing the institution’s giving culture. This year, 245 gifts were made to the Graduating Class Gift Findlay Forward Scholarship, 225 green philanthropy cords were earned, and a total of $5,036 was raised. During the previous […]