Endowing Employee Talent
Professor Receives National Research Award
Christa Porter, Ph.D., was awarded the Review of Research Award by the American Education Research Association (AERA) for her research article, “Understanding Influences of Development on Black Women’s Success in U.S. Colleges: A Synthesis of Literature."
Donor Funds Visiting Director Series
The Roe Green Foundation donated $2.2 million to support The Roe Green Visiting Director Series within ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s School of Theatre and Dance that invites a guest professional director each year to work in residency with students.
Endowing Employee Talent
George Newkome, ’61, ’66
Roe Green, Donor
Endowing Employee Talent
Endowing Employee Talent
Alumnus Creates Professorship
George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., pledged $1 million to fund this first-ever professorship in materials science in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State alumnus.
A Campaign of Brilliant Proportions
Forever Brighter is the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï with a goal of raising $350 million. There are three primary campaign priorities - Prioritizing Student Success, Expanding University Initiatives and Building the Future.
Endowing Faculty Talent
Endowed positions are crucial for recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty to make a lasting impact on the university and our students.