UNT Kuehne Speaker Series reports record fundraising year including $1 million gift from series benefactor

[Harry]

The UNT Kuehne Speaker Series raised a record $2.6 million this year, largely because of a $1 million gift from series benefactor Ernie Kuehne.

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[FirefightnRick]

Excellent news.  We are so fortunate to have Mr. Kuhne supporting our university.  I want to attend the series this spring to hear Lou Holtz.

 

Rick

[FirefightnRick]

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“Because of the outpouring of support from our friends and donors, the series will provide $200,000 for UNT scholarships in 2020 to create opportunities for deserving students.”

I don’t believe I’ve ever read where it explains what a “deserving student” actually is.  In this instance, as I understand it this scholarship goes to students who must work in order to pay for school.  As someone who also had to work while attending school I think this is an excellent program, and I believe they helped around 400 students last year.  

Rick

Edited January 8, 2020 by FirefightnRick