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The Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation was inducted into the Millsaps College Founders Society, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have given $1 million or more to the College. From left are Mike Hutchison, vice president for institutional advancement; Matt Holleman, Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation trustee; and Dr. Robert W. Pearigen, president of Millsaps College.
Millsaps celebrates 123rd anniversary of its founding.
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uring Founders Day 2013, the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation was inducted into the Millsaps Founders Society that recognizes individuals and organizations that have given $1 million or more to the College, forever linking their names with those of Founders, Millsaps, Galloway, and Murrah who are commemorated on the Millsaps Tower. “The Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation is a leader in transforming lives that transform communities throughout the state of Mississippi,” said Dr. Robert W. Pearigen, president of Millsaps. “The Foundation has generously supported Millsaps by funding scholarships, innovative academic and experiential learning programs, and supporting faculty development. It is with great appreciation that we honor their work and generosity.” The annual Founders Day celebration recognizes the philanthropy of three groups of people—members of the Founders Society, Heritage Society, and those who establish endowed funds to support scholarships,
programs, and faculty—and honors the distinctive educational experience their gifts provide for Millsaps students. In his remarks, Pearigen recapped the College’s new strategic plan and its role in continuing the Founders’ vision, stating, “One of our commitments to our founders is to regularly review how to advance the institution, how to anticipate future trends in higher education, and how to ensure the faithful use of the support of our benefactors.” In keeping with that commitment, one of the key components of the College’s new strategic plan, Across the Street and Around the Globe: Partnerships and Influence at Millsaps College, is the expansion of experiential learning opportunities for students both locally and abroad. According to Pearigen, “We are expanding partnerships ‘across the street’ to create more intentional opportunities that connect students to the state’s economic, health care, political, and cultural hub. We want our students to have engaged learning opportunities at hospitals, community centers, Capitol Street offices, the Legislature, and at nonprofit organizations. “We need to fully leverage our location to the benefit of our students and the advancement of the institution. Every street you cross when you leave this