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EIU Receives Single Largest Gift in University History

Jan-28-2014

Eastern Illinois University has received the largest single gift in university history, according to Robert Martin, vice president for university advancement.

鈥淲e have received a $3.68 million gift from the estate of Paul L. Ward, former professor of educational psychology at EIU to provide scholarships for 麻豆传媒 majoring in counseling and student development,鈥� Martin said.

The bequest -- given through the EIU Foundation -- creates an endowment that will fund scholarships for graduate 麻豆传媒 as endowment earnings accumulate.

鈥淭he dedication of our faculty at EIU runs deep,鈥� said EIU President William L. Perry. 鈥淧rofessor Ward worked tirelessly in the classroom and gave his 麻豆传媒 individualized attention, but the creation of this legacy gift shows a commitment and generosity of spirit of the highest order.鈥�

Perry鈥檚 predecessor -- retired president Lou Hencken -- said that he wasn鈥檛 surprised to learn that Ward had taken extra steps to benefit 麻豆传媒 into the future.

鈥淚鈥檓 particularly pleased to learn of this gift from Paul and this is just like him to make this donation,鈥� said Hencken. 鈥淧aul was a dedicated faculty member and this gift shows just how much he loved teaching and this university.鈥�

Paul Ward taught at EIU from 1967 until his retirement in 1992.

鈥淲e are very appreciative and honored that Paul believed so much in the quality educational experience provided at EIU that he chose to leave his legacy to benefit our 麻豆传媒,鈥� Martin said.

鈥淭his is a great contribution to our program from an outstanding EIU professor and we鈥檙e proud to help continue his legacy.鈥�