Leaving Your Legacy Through the 1841 Society
Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society pays tribute to ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ.
Harmonious Legacy: A Transformative Steinway Gift Honors a Lifetime of Friendship between Two ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Graduates
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s School of the Arts received a transformative gift from Gary Cooney, a 1974 alumnus and longtime supporter of the university.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, Auburn Celebrate Beth Thorne Stukes as Alabama Philanthropist of the Year
Beth Stukes, a member of the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Board of Trustees, will receive the William M. + Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award, highlighting her commitment to advancing education across Alabama.
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Historic Nods to Gaston, Mann: ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Unveils Names for New Residence Halls
Buildings will serve as tributes to Audrey Gaston Howard, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s first full-time African-American student, and Marvin L. Mann, the successful business executive and university benefactor.
Introducing the 1841 Society
Founded in 1841, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ has long benefited from the generosity of others. Formerly known as the DeVotie Society, the 1841 Society will pay tribute to our rich history while recognizing alumni and friends who have completed a planned gift to ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Community Rallies Together to Exceed Annual Giving Day Goals
On April 9, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ celebrated ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Giving Day 2024. After almost a decade of being known as The Big Give, University Advancement refreshed the campaign in 2023 to feature a more consistent, simplified message. ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Giving Day is now a 24-hour event for collective support of areas all over campus.
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40 Years of Giving: One Couple’s Dedication to Continuing ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Legacy
Dorothy ’76 and Richard ’69 Swindle made their first gift to ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ in the 1980s. Now, 40 years later, they are still investing in its legacy. This time, through a challenge to the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ community on Tuesday, April 9 for 2024 ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Giving Day.
New Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Scholarship Supports ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Risk Management and Insurance Students
The Vulcan Materials Company/Bennie Bumpers Endowed Scholarship supports students studying risk management and insurance and honors the career of Bennie Bumpers '63.
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New Scholarship Established to Support Married Students
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ is blessed to have supportive and involved alumni like Sandy ’81 and Steve ’81 Eubanks. After already having one endowed scholarship in honor of Sandy Eubanks’ father, they decided to endow one this year in honor of Steve Eubanks’ parents, Barbara ’70 and William ’70 Eubanks.
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