Changing Lives, One Tile at a Time
A brilliant and hardworking woman, Ruth Unger served as president of the National Mah Jongg League for more than 50 years, expanding its focus to include philanthropy aimed at improving the health and education of women. Emulating Unger's forward-thinking mindset, her devoted sons, Larry and David Unger, established the WLP National Mah Jongg League Foundation Scholarship at the University of South Florida.
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Morsanis Commit Additional $7 Million
Their latest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.
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Never Too Young to Leave a Legacy
USF Double Alumna Fadwa Hilili established a future endowed scholarship with the USF Foundation.
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Support from a Lover of Learning
Pat Tuley begins each day by listening to NPR’s Morning Edition on WUSF 89.7, even before she has a cup of coffee. She appreciates NPR's even-handed approach to the news. Tuley began listening to public radio when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale. But it wasn’t until she settled in the Tampa Bay area that she stepped up as a supporter.
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Commitment to Excellence
Inspired by a desire to support student-athletes in a tangible way and secure their legacy as Bulls fans, in 2019 Mike and Adriana Wilsey made a generous blended gift to the USF Indoor Performance Facility, with half of the gift being made in cash and half earmarked for the center in their estate plan.
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Decades of Impact
Jorge Soriano’s personal story is like so many built upon the foundation of the 30-year-old Latino Scholarship Program, reflecting perseverance, gratitude and a deep desire to give back to the program that made such a difference in his own life.
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Black Leadership Network Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Inside the Gibbons Alumni Center’s Traditions Hall four years ago, an air of excitement filled the room as members of the fledgling Black Leadership Network gathered with USF and community leaders for a landmark event. It was the ceremonial check presentation from Helios Education Foundation — an investment of $2.1 million — to support the future success of an underrepresented population of USF students. That moment continues to ripple today with broad, life-changing impact.
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Expertise on a Mission
James Mihelcic, the Samuel L. and Julia M. From Endowed Professor in Civil Engineering, uses his expertise —and network of contacts around the world — to help reduce lead in drinking water in Madagascar.
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Orchestrating a Legacy for WSMR
The music of WUSF’s classical station, WSMR enriched Bob Euwema's life and fueled his resolve to honor the station. The man known for his quiet, low-key manner did so with a surprising crescendo in his final act.
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Record number of donors gave more than ever during USF’s Giving Week
A record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.
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