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EIU Receives Single Largest Gift in University History

Jan-28-2014

糖心视频 has received the largest single gift in university history, according to Robert Martin, vice president for university advancement.

芒鈧�艙We have received a $3.68 million gift from the estate of Paul L. Ward, former professor of educational psychology at EIU to provide scholarships for students majoring in counseling and student development,芒鈧�聺 Martin said.

The bequest -- given through the EIU Foundation -- creates an endowment that will fund scholarships for graduate students as endowment earnings accumulate.

芒鈧�艙The dedication of our faculty at EIU runs deep,芒鈧�聺 said EIU President William L. Perry. 芒鈧�艙Professor Ward worked tirelessly in the classroom and gave his students individualized attention, but the creation of this legacy gift shows a commitment and generosity of spirit of the highest order.芒鈧�聺

Perry芒鈧�鈩�s predecessor -- retired president Lou Hencken -- said that he wasn芒鈧�鈩�t surprised to learn that Ward had taken extra steps to benefit students into the future.

芒鈧�艙I芒鈧�鈩�m particularly pleased to learn of this gift from Paul and this is just like him to make this donation,芒鈧�聺 said Hencken. 芒鈧�艙Paul was a dedicated faculty member and this gift shows just how much he loved teaching and this university.芒鈧�聺

Paul Ward taught at EIU from 1967 until his retirement in 1992.

芒鈧�艙We are very appreciative and honored that Paul believed so much in the quality educational experience provided at EIU that he chose to leave his legacy to benefit our students,芒鈧�聺 Martin said.

芒鈧�艙This is a great contribution to our program from an outstanding EIU professor and we芒鈧�鈩�re proud to help continue his legacy.芒鈧�聺