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Andrew, a 1989 graduate of Saint Martin's, says he has an opportunity—and obligation—to give back. His gift will help support the educational aspirations of those who’ve been marginalized.

Giving back to her beloved alma mater

Alumna Bernie Determan-Griffin ’82 is creating an endowed scholarship that will serve as a tribute to her brother and provide support for future generations of students at Saint Martin's.

Paving the way for current and future Saints while honoring mom

Dave Smith, his wife and daughter honor his mother with a scholarship endowment to Saint Martin's University.

Setting an example for future generations

Christopher and Lisa Thomsen hope their gift to Saint Martin's will inspire future generations to give back.

Deepening their connection through generosity

Longtime Saint Martin’s supporters Rick and Pam Panowicz took additional steps to cement their relationship with the University.

Couple's gift symbolizes their belief in Catholic education

Calling Saint Martin's her "happy place," Kathy Beecher and her husband, Gordon, created a gift in their will to support future students.

A family legacy of education

Education is a value in my family. I believe it is because my dad, Art Acuff, had a future different from his dad's after he attended college. Instead of becoming a coal miner, he became a teacher and a coach.

Continuing the work of Saint Martin's

Jim Vosper has made giving a discipline. His gifts will ensure Saint Martin's University can continue its work for generations to come.

A lifetime of support for Saint Martin's

Mary Gentry has engaged with Saint Martin's in many ways over the years, including making a planned gift to the University.

Alumna's gift helps enrich students' Saint Martin's experience

Saint Martin's University alumna Sharon Brown established the Sharon Brown and Terry Kabanuck Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment at Saint Martin's University this past year. Sharon has also generously named Saint Martin's University as a beneficiary of a portion of her estate.

Supporting the next generation of nurses

Barb Hiatt '78 has designated a significant gift in her will to support the future creation of an endowed chair in nursing at Saint Martin's University.

Dennis and Tedi Reynolds with a recipient of their scholarship.

A responsibility to give

Dennis and Tedi Reynolds will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in May. Their story began at Saint Martin's as undergraduates and they remain actively engaged now as alumni.

Gift to Saint Martin's extends couple's legacy of activism to future generations of students

Don Robbins, and his late wife, Carole, have thoughtfully and generously named Saint Martin's University as a beneficiary in a trust that will someday fund a scholarship endowment.

Couple’s gift honors mother’s healing legacy and family connection

Richard and Rita Vernetti, through the gift of a life insur ance policy donated to Saint Martin's University, will fund the Hildegarde Louise Wickie Vernetti Endowed Scholarship in Nursing.

Think of the positive impact beyond your lifespan

Two women have found creative ways to fund endowed scholarships at Saint Martin's University through gifts from their estates.

Friends and alumni seize opportunity to make tax-smart gifts

Phil and his wife, Judy, have taken advantage of this limited-time opportunity. In fact, Phil persuaded fellow board member, Ken Berchtold '59, to follow his lead last December.

Kopps make bequest for scholarship endowment

When it came time to do a revision of their wills in 2003, Marv and Mary Kopp made a generous bequest that, upon their deaths, will give a percentage of their estate to the University to create the Marvin and Mary Kopp Scholarship Endowment.

Gift to ensure campus beauty for years to come

In the 1990s, as a longtime fundraising professional and Saint Martin's advancement staff member, Carleen Jackson knew about the income tax and lifetime income benefits that donors receive from charitable gift annuities, but the University didn't offer them.

Grateful alumnus helps build foundations for life with scholarships

Giving back to Saint Martin's University is important to Robert "Bob" Smith, who feels the school has given him an amazing opportunity by laying the educational and spiritual foundations for life. To date, he has generously created three endowed scholarships in honor of a beloved professor, Fr. Placidus, and family members.

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