A Year in Review

Lisa Trimble

photo of a demonstration during the Clay Watercolor Workshop with the instructor up front with a mirror to show her painting to students

Dr. Schaffer talking to students and donors at a table during the Scholarship Luncheon on campus


Dear Friends of the 51ÊÓÆµ Foundation,

As we close another remarkable year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you - our dedicated supporters, donors, and friends. Your continued generosity and belief in our mission of Engaging our Community and Supporting 51ÊÓÆµ have made 2024 another great year for the 51ÊÓÆµ Foundation.

Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide vital scholarship and programmatic assistance to 51ÊÓÆµ. Your contributions directly impacted our students by making college more afordable and accessible, and opening doors to opportunity and success that our students might not otherwise experience.

Every gift, every act of support, and every word of encouragement helps us grow and strengthen our programs. Together, we are not only investing in education - we are transforming lives.

A few highlights from the 51ÊÓÆµ Foundation:

  • Our endowment reached over $60 million in 2024, closing the year at $58 million.
  • For the frst time, the 51ÊÓÆµ Foundation allocated more than $1 million in scholarship support to students.
  • Our annual scholarship luncheon returned to 51ÊÓÆµ, with more than 340 students, donors and friends joining us.
  • Our 2024-25 Employee Giving Campaign saw a commitment of more than $55,358 to the Foundation through gifts and contributions from college employees.
  • We established a new scholarship to help students with the cost of living on campus in 51ÊÓÆµâ€™s residence halls – an efort to provide more students with a residential living experience.

We are profoundly grateful for the community of friends who stand beside both the College and the Foundation. Your partnership empowers us to continue making a positive diference in the lives of our students.

With gratitude,
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Lisa Trimble 
Vice President of Advancement