Ander son Fund empowers students

Hannah Brown In Hannah Brown’s very first art class at Anderson University, she started learning what it means to find freedom within boundaries. She was tasked with creating a diptych—a pair of related pictures—and was pushed to express herself from different perspectives.

Her professors were patient and generous with their oneon-one time as she created her first piece. On one panel was a collage of her personal background; on the other was a photo transfer.

For her approach, she focused on her diverse background and life on this earth as a sojourner and created a piece titled “Odyssey.” The diptych shows that this earth is not her home.

“The project forced me to think like an artist and a designer,” Brown said.

Opportunities to grow and be challenged have extended beyond the art classrooms, too. While majoring in graphic design and minoring in marketing, she also participates in the Honors Program.

Her time spent in her honors classes has provided her with new ways to think about things. Most recently, she was interested in a discussion about the differing global views on education–how the West views education like a wellmanicured garden with straight lines and linear paths, while the East views education like a forest, which from the outside can appear more chaotic and complex.

All of these learning opportunities are possible because of the financial support she receives through the Anderson Fund. Brown is the recipient of a merit-based scholarship and endowment and arts-related scholarships. She also works in the Admissions Office and the Development Office.

“I see God working on this campus in a powerful way on a daily basis,” Brown said. “Being a part of this school has impacted my life, and I am excited for the lives Anderson University will touch in the future.” Hannah Brown

Bryan Good Bryan Good playfully refers to himself as a retired athleteturned full-time nerd. Preparing to be a pastor one day, he takes all opportunities to learn and grow, including serving as a student volunteer at the National Conference on Preaching.

He’s served the past two years and looks forward to attending again. At the conference, he has been given access to what he refers to as some of the best preachers and pastors across the world.

With the hopes of pastoring his own church one day, Good has found his time volunteering at the National Conference on Preaching to be an invaluable source of growth and encouragement.

“The face-to-face interaction with the most renowned scholars and ministers of our day is deeply inspiring,” Good said. “The experience at the National Conference on Preaching gives me hope that God’s best for my life and ministry is possible.”

Bryan Good

That volunteer opportunity is just one of many examples of how Anderson University is allowing Good to grow inside and outside of the classroom. He applauds the academic and spiritual instruction at Anderson University and praises his professors for preparing him for the future. He says with a confident enthusiasm that the education he is receiving is exceptional.

As a transfer student majoring in Christian studies and minoring in history, Good first visited the campus after

accepting an invitation from Dr. James Noble, Anderson University’s vice president for diversity and inclusion and an assistant professor of pastoral ministry. As soon as he was introduced to the professors in the College of Christian Studies, he knew he’d found the school he wanted to attend.

Once Good was accepted to Anderson University, he found his scholarship and financial aid package made Anderson University more affordable than his previous college. He now has additional work-study opportunities, including working for the Admissions Office as a college advisor and tour guide.

He’s growing every day, and he summarized Anderson University’s impact on his life.

“I now read my Bible in “high-def,” Good said.

School officials say Anderson University is helping many inspiring students overcome financial obstacles commonly associated with attending college. Supported by a healthy endowment, Anderson University can provide scholarships for students expressing academic giftedness, unique talents, leadership capabilities and/or financial need.

To contribute to the Anderson Fund, contact the Office of Development, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, at 864.231.2147, or visit www.andersonuniversity.edu/giving/online.