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The , which began with a matching gift of $100,000 by the ������Ƶ Board of Trustees, has raised $467,000 to support student scholarships. After one week, alumni, parents and friends had exceeded the initial challenge, so the board offered an additional $100,000 matching gift. By the end of the two-week challenge, every goal has been exceeded.

“I am grateful for the leadership of the board and to all the donors who generously participated to ensure a ������Ƶ education remains affordable,” says Reed Sheard, ������Ƶ vice president for college advancement and CIO.

A standard student financial package is made up of numerous awards with a typical amount being $2,500, which means the Trustee Challenge secured financial awards for 187 deserving students.  “This is amazing,” Sheard says. “All of us working together have made a huge impact in the lives of students.”

The Trustee Challenge continues until midnight on Friday, May 15. If you haven't participated and would like to, please go to .

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“We know the extended ������Ƶ community values the education we offer, and we’re deeply thankful for this enthusiastic response to the Trustee Challenge,” Sheard says. “Their generous investment in ������Ƶ helps us continue our important work of educating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders.”