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The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
Former university president Ruth Simmons established a permanent endowment at Texas Southern University to expand breast cancer prevention in Southeast Texas, honoring her sister Nora B. Wilson who passed away in May after surviving breast cancer. The fund will support screening, education, and outreach in nine underserved counties.
A business leader says Saudi Arabia's ancient charity system could help fix modern wealth gaps. The model keeps giving for generations without hoarding money.
A small town scholarship program is transforming its mission from giving modest awards to potentially covering a student's entire first year of college. Rugby Dollars for Scholars just launched an endowment fund with a goal of reaching $3-5 million.
British charities are sitting on £147 billion in reserves that could be invested to create sustainable income streams. A growing movement shows how "mini endowments" are helping organizations survive beyond one-time donations.
An Elon University alumna has created a professorship dedicated to exploring how families and societies heal from painful pasts. Joan Danieley's gift will support scholars studying reconciliation across diverse fields.
A Singapore doctor who spent years bringing Christmas joy to nursing home residents left behind a $2 million gift that will help vulnerable families for generations. Dr. Ong Yong Wan's donation created the first endowment fund for Methodist Welfare Services, turning a lifetime of generosity into lasting impact.
Britain's beloved 55-meter naked chalk giant is getting his once-a-decade refresh, and the work is especially meaningful this year. Thanks to thousands of donors who raised €350,000 in just one week, conservationists now own the surrounding landscape too.
Three businesses in downtown Sharon, Pennsylvania just received $95,000 in grants to fuel their growth and strengthen the community. The funding comes from a $4 million endowment created to revitalize the region's economy.
A veterinary professor is creating stunning 3D images of cats' hearts beating in real time, thanks to a donation made 35 years ago. The gift shows how strategic funding unlocks innovations that federal grants alone cannot support.
A small Alberta foundation just handed out the biggest grant checks in its 30-year history, supporting everything from wildlife rescue to search and rescue teams. Twenty-two community groups walked away with funding that keeps their missions alive.
Holmes Community College nursing students can now access a new endowed scholarship that removes financial barriers to advanced training. The fund helps bridge students and aims to strengthen Mississippi's healthcare workforce.
Over 65,000 IIT Delhi graduates are leading Fortune 500 companies, founding startups, and giving back through a massive endowment fund. Their collective success story shows how one university's impact ripples across the globe.
Five William & Mary students just earned some of the nation's most competitive scholarships, opening doors to study in China, work at the Carnegie Endowment, and fight for democracy and human rights. Their wins prove that dedication to making a difference pays off.
Australia's leading children's research institute just secured $5 million in federal funding to prevent childhood diseases. The announcement came during the institute's 40th anniversary celebration, alongside news of a $200 million endowment fund.
Victor Rattner overcame a diving accident that left him quadriplegic to earn two degrees and build a successful IT career. Now his $2.4 million endowment is helping 18 computer science students focus on their dreams without financial stress.
Zoo Atlanta just awarded two-year grants to seven conservation groups working to protect orangutans, red pandas, tigers, and other endangered animals across four continents. The funding comes from an endowment created to ensure wildlife conservation support continues forever.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Grambling State University just crossed a milestone it's never reached before: awarding over $1 million in scholarships to students in a single academic year. The historic achievement puts more students on the path to graduation while building a stronger foundation for future generations.
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur donated £25 million to secure the future of his autism charity, named after the advocate who transformed his childhood. The gift will help the organization continue supporting 25,000 autistic young people across England.
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