Sue Breedlove ’77 EEC, the co-chair of the Dean’s Development Council and a donor herself, said she has learned firsthand how the financial support from the campaign has made an enormous difference in the lives of many students. “Without these gifts, some students might have been unable to attend Penn State or may have had to juggle a job while working toward their degree,” said Breedlove. “The support students receive helps them to concentrate more on their studies and less on how they are going to cover their expenses.”
Supporters of the College and its students come from many walks of life. Some are alumni who want to give back to the College that helped them to develop into leaders in their fields. Several are graduates of other Penn State colleges or other universities who are passionate about their belief in the importance of education and the work of the College. Still others are College of Education faculty and staff who believe deeply in the College’s mission and students.
As of January 2014, nearly a third of the faculty and staff in the College of Education, both active and retired, have collectively contributed nearly $900,000 to the For the Future campaign. Jim Nolan ’83 Ph.D. C I, Hermanowicz professor of education, is the current College chairperson of the faculty and staff fund raising effort. “I believe everyone in the College has played an integral role in the campaign’s success through our dedication and commitment to our students,” said Nolan. “Together, we’ve achieved our goal!” The For the Future campaign comes to a close on June 30, 2014, so there is still time to participate. Individuals who are interested in supporting the College of Education by making a contribution may contact Michelle Houser, director of development and alumni relations, at 814-863-2146 or mkb117@psu.edu.
— Kevin Sliman
“Penn State had been a dream of mine for as long as I could remember… However, there were two obstacles I was facing, gaining acceptance and paying my tuition… When I received news of being a College of Education scholarship recipient, I could not have been more grateful.” — Melissa Wallington, from a thank you note to a donor
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