Philanthropy, research among highlights from State of the University Address
Largest gift in university history announced during hour-long event at Hall Auditorium
Philanthropy, research among highlights from State of the University Address
Largest gift in university history announced during hour-long event at Hall Auditorium
Miami University President Gregory Crawford touted student success, recognized faculty and staff excellence, and announced the largest fundraising gift in university history during Thursday’s State of the University address at Hall Auditorium.
The Farmer Family Foundation donated up to $100 million to the Farmer School of Business, helping Miami surpass the $1 billion milestone for its historic For love. For honor. For those who will. fundraising campaign.
“Congratulations to everyone, and a big thank you to the Farmer Family Foundation,” President Crawford said during the hour-long presentation. “We’re just grateful for your extraordinary dedication, commitment and passion for the mission of this university.”
Throughout the hour-long event, President Crawford highlighted several areas and initiatives at Miami, including:
- Student success, and the many ways students find opportunities, experiences, and sense of belonging at Miami;
- The growing impact of the university’s research;
- Strategic investment in biomedical initiatives, growth in clinical degrees, and expansion of bio-orientated research;
- Entrepreneurship and innovation with the new Third Frontier grant for faculty invented IP, student startups, and faculty engagement at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm;
- The strong progress of Miami’s athletic programs;
- Statewide impact through Miami University Polytechnic on the Hamilton campus, the Last Mile Scholarship, the ROTC program, and research that directly benefits Ohio;
- The positive contributions of several prominent alumni, including acclaimed author Wil Haygood, Emmy-nominee Molly Nestor, and Spencer Stiles, CEO of Stryker;
- Excellence from Miami staff, including Physical Facilities, Enrollment Management and Student Success, Student Life, University Libraries, and University Communications and Marketing; and
- Recent sustainability accomplishments and awards that demonstrate the university’s continued commitment to the environment.