<p>Hmmm, samiamy, that is interesting about the all women presidents. I mentioned earlier that Kalamazoo College received $1 million in this same way, even though they haven’t been mentioned in the news. The president of K College is a woman and they requested it be for women and minorities.</p>
<p>Here is the full press release. I wonder why they haven’t been mentioned in national news.
Kalamazoo College has received a $1 million gift to be used for student financial aid. The donor designated the contribution to scholarships for women and minority students, but leaves final awarding of the scholarships up to College officials. The donor is also anonymousto the extent that the individual went through a third party to deliver the funds. We have no idea who the person is, said Victoria Gorrell, vice president for college advancement, but we are so grateful that he or she recognized that many students and families might be struggling in the current economy. Gorrell said a representative from an out-of-state bank called in late March to announce the gift on the donors behalf. On April 2 the College received a cashiers check for $1 million along with a letter that states, in part: It is hoped that this will make a substantial difference to your students during these challenging times, enabling a more confident, sharper focus on their studies with improved career and life prospects. Added Gorrell: We have no idea what motivated the donor to make this extraordinary gift, but it will benefit many students who are determined to attain the outstanding liberal arts education ‘K’ offers.</p>