The Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program

The State College community lost a wonderful teacher and a dear friend who made a difference in the lives of countless students and her fellow educators. Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 passed away June 1 following a battle with breast cancer. In partnership with her family, the Education Foundation is honoring her memory.

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Update on 2020 Maroon & Gray

While we aren’t certain what the fall will bring, the Education Foundation is exploring new dates and new ideas for this year’s Maroon & Gray Society Banquet. Whatever happens, the Education Foundation is committed to celebrating our 2020 honorees and raising funds for students.

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Making a Difference for Students through Centre Gives

Thank you to the donors who helped the Education Foundation have its best year ever in Centre Gives, contributing a total of $10,695. This year’s Centre Gives event was one for the record books with 17,104 gifts totaling $1,839,143. Find out how gifts are impacting students and families.

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