Donor Stories
Learn how others have made a positive impact through planned giving at the University of Arkansas.
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Zimmerman Creates a Lasting Impact Through ServiceGuided by a mission to strengthen connections, support students, and advance the University of Arkansas, the National Alumni Board of Directors helps shape the future of the Razorback community.
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Bordelon Family Bolsters Student Support With $100,000 GiftU of A alumni Ann and Gene Bordelon made a $100,000 planned gift to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, bolstering a university initiative that will benefit students across Arkansas...
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Biggadike Innovation Grant Workshop Empowers Engineering EducatorsThe College of Engineering hosted its inaugural Biggadike Innovation Grant Teaching Assistant Workshop on Aug. 9 and 10 to...
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Clark Family Gives Back to University of Arkansas LibrariesUniversity of Arkansas alumni Jan Roberts Clark and Daniel R. Clark of Houston believe that learning is a lifelong experience.
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Donaubauer Gift Reflects Impact of Relationships Formed at U of AAlumni Allyn and Janice Donaubauer have gifted $100,000 to the University of Arkansas to create the Donaubauer Family Endowed Scholarship in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
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Kent Gray's $250,000 Planned Gift Will Help Students With Financial NeedU of A alumnus Kent Gray from Truckee, California, says his education at the U of A was a springboard to his successful career path.
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Mott Gift Expands International Experience Opportunities for StudentsU of A alumnus John Mott has made a $500,000 planned gift to enrich students’ international experiences in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.
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Alumnus Rick Moore Gives $10 Million to Benefit Chemical Engineering DepartmentFinancial challenges didn’t deter Rick Moore from going to college.
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New Engineering Endowment Will Bring Industry Professionals to ClassroomA $1 million gift from alumni Ansel and Virginia Condray will create an innovative teaching endowment in chemical engineering.
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Advance Arkansas Scholarship Created for Lincoln, Jefferson County StudentsUniversity of Arkansas alumni Erik and Brandy Tuft of Rogers have created a new Advance Arkansas scholarship for U of A students from Lincoln and Jefferson Counties...
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Carroll County Students Eligible for Advance Arkansas Scholarship in 2019University of Arkansas alumni Jim and Jana Harris are the first in their families to attend college and believe the university provided...
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Endowment for Chemistry, TheatreUniversity of Arkansas System President Don Bobbitt and his wife, Susan, have committed a $150,000 planned gift to the Bobbitt Family...
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Dick and Nancy Trammel Cheer on Student Success with Scholarship GiftA $250,000 estate gift from Dick and Nancy Trammel of Rogers will create scholarships for students involved in the U of A cheer program.
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Planned Gifts in Engineering, Business Fund Scholarships and Student SuccessJack R. Jacobs came to the University of Arkansas based on a recommendation from a good friend, Louis Shackelford, who was also an alumnus.
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Beldens Support Students, Faculty and Athletics With $2 Million Campaign GiftFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas alumni Ted and Leslie Belden of Fayetteville have made a $2 million planned gift to...
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Campaign Arkansas Gift Creates Two Scholarships in Walton CollegeA gift from alumnus Kevin Campbell will create two $100,00FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas alumnus Kevin Campbell wanted...
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Fayetteville Couple's Campaign Gift Creates Scholarships in Engineering, ArtFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas alumni Robert "Wayne" Jones and his wife, Joanne Jones, of Fayetteville are supporting...
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Fond Campus Memories Fuel Campaign Gift to ArchitectureAlumni Jim and Mary Alice Van Sickle of Cambridge, Massachusetts have a long-lasting connection to the University of Arkansas...
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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