On December 9, 2009, Randolph College announced the receipt of a generous bequest from Mary Virginia Whiteside, class of 1944. The gift of $2.68 million will be used to establish an endowed scholarship fund for deserving students.
The story generated interest in the local news media. Here's a roundup of some of the coverage.
WSET-TV - December 9, 2009
Alumna Gives $2.7 Million to Randolph College
WDBJ-TV - December 9, 2009
VIDEO - Alumnae gives large gift to Randolph College
News & Advance - December 9, 2009
Randolph College will use $2.68 donation to fund scholarships
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Randolph Receives $2.68 Million Gift
A $2.68 million gift announced Dec. 8 by Randolph College will create a scholarship fund named for Mary Virginia Whiteside `44.
Whiteside, who passed away in 2007 at age 84, worked with the college shortly before her death to create a bequest that would make a difference to students who might not be able to afford college. The scholarship fund will give preference to deserving women based on their academic record, personal qualities, and financial need.
Whiteside, a resident of Redlands, CA, graduated from the college, then named Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, as a Latin major. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and went on to teach Latin to high school and college students at All Saints Episcopal College in Vicksburg, Miss.
“This is an extremely generous gift at a crucial time,” said John E. Klein, president of the college. “Gifts like these are always valued, but especially so in a time of an uncertain economy. This gift will allow Randolph College to continue to help students and families afford a quality education. Through careful planning, Ms. Whiteside was able to create a legacy here that will have an impact on students far into the future, and we are very grateful to her.”
Read the Gift Announcement > > >
Whiteside, who passed away in 2007 at age 84, worked with the college shortly before her death to create a bequest that would make a difference to students who might not be able to afford college. The scholarship fund will give preference to deserving women based on their academic record, personal qualities, and financial need.
Whiteside, a resident of Redlands, CA, graduated from the college, then named Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, as a Latin major. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and went on to teach Latin to high school and college students at All Saints Episcopal College in Vicksburg, Miss.
“This is an extremely generous gift at a crucial time,” said John E. Klein, president of the college. “Gifts like these are always valued, but especially so in a time of an uncertain economy. This gift will allow Randolph College to continue to help students and families afford a quality education. Through careful planning, Ms. Whiteside was able to create a legacy here that will have an impact on students far into the future, and we are very grateful to her.”
Read the Gift Announcement > > >
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