Impact Story: Donations from ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ employees help students achieve educational dreams

Laura Dudley

Generous donations from faculty and staff members at ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

β€œTogether, we all raised $28,000 to help our students achieve their educational dreams,” said ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ Foundation Director Laura Dudley. β€œThat is incredible.”

She highlighted how the giving has led to tangible results.

β€œNine students who faced unexpected hardships that could have forced them to leave ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ were able to remain on campus after receiving support from the student emergency fund,” Dudley said. β€œOne student who was experiencing homelessness along with her child received assistance that enabled her to put down a deposit on an apartment. She is enrolled for spring semester.”

Dudley also said, β€œ200 students and employees facing food insecurity during the fall semester found relief through the Hope Pantry.”

During the 2026 Spring Welcome Back event, Dudley also presented a certificate of appreciation from the Foundation to Information Technology administrative coordinator Jennifer Stroud and her coworkers for their bountiful contributions during a food drive that replenished the Hope Pantry.