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Eleanor Cox Riggs: Indiana University’s #1 fan
Eleanor Cox Riggs has been a true Hoosier fan her whole life and a donor for over 40 years. Her many gifts include creating a professorship and establishing a gift in her will.
From surviving a Nazi concentration camp to realizing the American Dream
As a child, Marvin Crell spent four years imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. He survived and moved to Indiana, where IU provided his entrance into the world of law. He and his wife, Harriet, used gifts from their IRAs to establish an endowed scholarship.
Early returns
Chris Conner struggled with the deaths of both parents during college, only making it through with the help of his professors. He made a gift to IU in his will while he was still in grad school.
Patch jobs
Dr. Jean Creek worked his way through IU and IU School of Medicine—a feat few students can manage with the cost of education today. To help, he and his wife, Doris, created four scholarships for medical students.
A Spirit That Teaches
IU Professor Chaman Jain was molded by the generous spirit of his late wife, Santosh. He and his children honored her memory by creating a graduate scholarship that will help shape young lives.
It's the people
Milt and Judi Stewart found joy and friendship through IU boards and alumni life. They honored these friendships with gifts to meaningful areas, including the IU Art Museum.
A View From Above
Professor Lee Suttner spent wonderful summers with students and his family at IU’s Geologic Field Station in Montana. His charitable remainder trust will help sustain the station and open it up to more students.
One man's road home
After earning two master’s degrees at IU and enjoying a long career, Marvin Moody has retired near Bloomington. He created an annual fellowship for a graduate student studying French linguistics.
Living by giving
Lucretia Scammahorn went to the IU School of Nursing to help others. After a fulfilling career and many volunteer activities, she made a gift in her will, continuing to help others by creating two scholarships.
Healthy learning
Dr. Louise Goggans earned three degrees from IU—a life-changing education that helped her confront community health concerns. She used a charitable gift annuity to bring more recognition to the allied health sciences.
Shape someone's life story
Dr. Monroe Gilbert’s late wife, Sarah, earned her PhD from IU and performed the works of Puccini throughout her career. In her honor, Dr. Gilbert established a fellowship in voice so that other students can follow in her footsteps.
IUAA honors top alumni volunteers
Four volunteer leaders received the President’s Award, and four others received the IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award during the 2024 Alumni Leaders Weekend, June 21–22.
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