Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about alumni giving, curated daily by BrightWire.
When experienced leaders reinvest in the next generation, entire college communities take flight. Rutgers School of Business-Camden honored five standout alumni and partners whose philanthropy and mentorship are creating new opportunities for students.
East Liverpool High School alumni just invested $3,000 in the next generation's creativity. The donation will fund an advanced 3D printer, giving students hands-on experience with technology that turns their ideas into reality.
Alumni of Peki Senior High School in Ghana are breaking ground on a beautiful new entrance gate for their alma mater. The project brings together graduates, community leaders, and education officials to modernize one of the Volta Region's oldest schools.
Twenty-five years after graduating, a group of engineering alumnae returned to their alma mater in India with a gift that will serve thousands. The former students of what's now Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology donated a water purifier worth ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400) to ensure clean drinking water for current students.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni gave more than $232,000 in scholarships this year, transforming what started as a modest $2,000 fund into a life-changing investment in students' futures. Their generosity is opening doors for students like Héctor Alejandro Balada Jaime, who says the support made his dream of graduating college possible.
A successful Ghanaian businessman is fully funding a new 250-bed dormitory at his alma mater, becoming the first private citizen to sponsor an entire education infrastructure project. The $18.7 million donation will give students at Achimota School modern, safe housing.
A Nigerian governor is upgrading his alma mater's medical clinic after university leaders asked for help. The project brings better healthcare to thousands of students and staff at one of Nigeria's oldest universities.
Five Wapahani High School graduates just earned scholarships to pursue careers in healthcare, psychology, and athletic training. The Liberty-Perry Alumni Association is investing in the next generation of Indiana professionals.
Thirty years after graduation, a group of alumni returned to their Ghanaian high school with a solar lighting system worth over $54,000. The sustainable gift now brightens the entrance of PRESEC-Legon, improving safety for more than 6,000 students.
A Nigerian Army officer who once attended Magajin Rafi Primary School returned to renovate his childhood classrooms, giving today's students the modern facilities he never had. The 1935-founded school has produced governors, doctors, and military leaders across Nigeria.
