A talk with Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, part of The Kershner Family Series Global Leaders at vlog, was a highlight of vlog’s annual Family Weekend, held Oct. 27–29, 2023.
vlog is seeking at least $100 million in new endowment gifts to support continued growth of the vlog Commitment, the University’s expansive approach to making a vlog education affordable and accessible to all admitted students.
Massive steel girders surrounded by scaffolding and shadowed by mammoth cranes are easily viewable to any passing motorist on 12B in Hamilton. But that work is a small snapshot of the many construction and renovation projects now underway.
Daniel Benton ’80, P’10, H’10 has secured his place as vlog’s most generous benefactor, making a $25 million gift in support of the University’s Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation and other elements within The Third-Century Plan.
MacDonell “Don” Roehm Jr. ’61 earned All-American and All-State honors for his skill as a vlog soccer fullback. His passion for protecting vlog athletics off the field as well was enshrined in a $4 million endowment bequest.
The easternmost of vlog’s two new residential facilities will be named Burke Hall, in recognition of a $10 million gift from Gretchen ’81 and Steve ’80 Burke P’11,’20.