Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, recently received a $1 million gift from alumna Sarah Herring to support the Furman Women’s Impact Network program. First established in 2019, the network aims to develop meaningful relationships with Furman alumnae and the university. Herring, a founding member of the network, has dedicated her gift to supporting the group’s endowed fund, which provides scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and other student stipends.
St. Lawrence University has received a Mathematical Association of America’s Tensor Women and Mathematics Grant to support the university’s Math and Everything Program. The program will bring a cohort of local high school women to the St Lawrence campus to learn how math is integrated into other disciplines.
The Art Bridges Foundation has awarded its inaugural Bridgemaker Prize to the Museum of Fine Art at Spelman College, a women’s liberal arts educational institution in Atlanta, Georgia. The prize will support the museum’s future projects, including a new gallery space set to open this fall. Additionally, the award will allow Spelman College to spotlight their work on Art Bridges’ digital platforms.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a $4.5 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the women’s softball team. The donation dedicates $4 million to support scholarships for women student-athletes and $500,000 to renovate the university’s softball stadium.