IU East Gift DevelopmentIt was a simple decision for Mike and Wendy Bennett to leave a lasting legacy at Indiana University East. The Bennetts like the university’s energy, inclusiveness and results; they think IU East is a jewel in Wayne County. “We have been blessed in many ways,” says Wendy, who retired in 2016 after three decades as ...
Terry Wiesehan has a deep affinity for Indiana University East. In recognition of the university’s impact in her life as an alumnae, as well as the current director of Alumni Relations and Campus Events, Wiesehan has made a $133,000 gift to IU East. The gift will be used to create three endowed scholarships: the Terry ...
Bette Davenport, of Richmond, Indiana, knows first-hand the impact scholarships can have for students completing a degree. In recognition of Indiana University East’s mission and to encourage others to give, she is making a $25,000 gift to establish the Bette G. Davenport Alumni Scholarship. As an alumna of IU East and the former alumni director ...
Anne Szopa was instrumental in developing the Women’s and Gender Studies and Sociology programs at Indiana University East. In recognition of her contributions and to encourage others to expand opportunities for students to study in this field, Rob and Nancy Tolley have endowed $30,000 to establish the Anne Szopa Scholarship. Szopa, who passed away in ...
Indiana University East celebrated one of its biggest nights on August 19 by opening its brand new Student Events and Activities Center and announcing the largest gift ever from an alum. As part of the celebration, Lingle Court was named to recognize the $700,000 gift by Paul and Pat Lingle. The Lingle name will be ...
Paul and Pat Lingle have a strong connection to the history and development of Indiana University East. Since IU East was established in 1971, the Lingles have supported the campus. Today, they continue to be a part of IU East by providing a $700,000 gift to the new Student Events and Activities Center. IU East ...
Reid Health and Indiana University East are far more than campus neighbors in north Richmond. Both share missions to serve people and institutions in Richmond and across the region. They are the top two beacons of growth – in numbers of employees and students, in new wellness-focused programs and in new buildings. In the latest ...
Timothy R. Frame knows on a personal level how important IU East is to Wayne County. He’s a graduate. So is his wife. His son, too. And just recently, his stepdaughter graduated. “It’s an important part of my family,” he said. But, Frame also knows IU East is extremely important on professional and community levels. ...
First Bank Richmond has been synonymous with building projects in Richmond and Wayne County for more than a century. And it’s also been synonymous with helping thousands of businesses, homeowners, investors and college students reach their dreams. First Bank Richmond’s leaders believe higher education is a top priority. In that community leadership realm, it has ...
