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FOUNDATION &<br />
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
2<br />
Letter from the<br />
Executive Director<br />
3<br />
Fiscal Year Highlights<br />
4<br />
New Endowments<br />
8<br />
Financial Position<br />
10<br />
Planned Giving<br />
12<br />
Old Main Society<br />
14<br />
Chancellor’s Circle<br />
16<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Giving<br />
17<br />
Advancement Staff
FOUNDATION BOARD<br />
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
Patricia G. McCoy A. John Harper Diane M. Dillion Dianne Randolph<br />
’81, Chair Vice Chair ’79, ’87, Treasurer ’69, ’71, Secretary<br />
MEMBERS<br />
Dr. Helen S. Benjamin ‘77, ’89<br />
Dr. Amber E. Garrison Duncan ’98<br />
Dr. DiAnna L. Hynds<br />
Dr. Sheila K. Kellagher ’81, ’17<br />
Dorothy M. Kinsel ’51<br />
Jane E. Manley ’79<br />
Kyle A. Nayfa<br />
Barbara E. Rogers ’73, ’78<br />
Dr. Raquel L. Schmitz ’94<br />
Bindu Varghese ’01, ’13<br />
EMERITUS MEMBERS<br />
Dr. Patricia J. Edwards ‘77, ‘79, ‘98<br />
Jane Erwin ’93<br />
Ernie McGee<br />
Lizabeth Spoonts<br />
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LETTER<br />
FROM THE<br />
EXECUTIVE<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
We are pleased to share with you the <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> for the Texas Woman’s University Foundation<br />
and University Advancement. Thank you for entrusting us with your philanthropic support, and we<br />
hope that you enjoy seeing the impact of your generous gifts!<br />
The TWU Foundation has advanced the mission of the university for nearly 70 years serving as a<br />
non-profit organization and existing for the sole benefit of Texas Woman’s. We are grateful for the<br />
financial support we receive from alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and other supporters. Thanks<br />
to your contributions, the university has achieved record enrollment, expanded research funding,<br />
developed new programs and offered more scholarships than ever.<br />
This fiscal year we raised over $8.6 million and provided more than $2.8 million in distributions to the<br />
university to fund scholarships, programs, academic positions, equipment and capital expansion.<br />
And, for the first time in our history, the Foundation’s net assets exceed $100 million!<br />
Thank you for a year of momentous success! Our staff members in University Advancement, Alumni<br />
Engagement, Donor Relations and Stewardship and our Foundation Board worked together as a team<br />
to overcome obstacles from the pandemic and to emerge as a stronger, more effective organization.<br />
We are looking forward to FY22 and hope to see you in person soon.<br />
With gratitude,<br />
Kimberly A. Russell, Ed.D.<br />
Executive Director, TWU Foundation<br />
Vice President, University Advancement<br />
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FISCAL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS<br />
FOUNDATION NET ASSETS<br />
ALMOST<br />
$15M<br />
INCREASE<br />
$100,855,913<br />
$86,266,936<br />
OVERALL GIVING<br />
FY21<br />
FY20<br />
74%<br />
TOTAL RAISED<br />
$8,614,502<br />
FY21<br />
3,333<br />
# OF GIFTS<br />
26%<br />
IT ADDS UP<br />
$112,130<br />
GIVING OF $100<br />
OR LESS<br />
ANNUAL VS ENDOWED<br />
ANNUAL $2,212,762<br />
ENDOWED $6,401,740<br />
2,062<br />
# OF GIFTS<br />
$54<br />
AVERAGE GIFT<br />
AMOUNT<br />
LARGEST GIFT $2,000,000<br />
SMALLEST GIFT $4<br />
DONOR PARTICIPATION<br />
2,445<br />
TOTAL DONORS<br />
1,107<br />
NEW DONORS<br />
ALUMNI<br />
56% 31%<br />
6% 7%<br />
FRIENDS<br />
FACULTY, STAFF & RETIREES<br />
CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS<br />
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NEW ENDOWMENTS<br />
Endowments create a foundation intended to build lasting financial strength,<br />
stability and long-term funding for TWU. The principal amount of each endowment remains in<br />
perpetuity while the investment income generated provides support annually for teaching and research, student aid,<br />
programs and activities. You may establish an endowment with a minimum gift of $25,000. Pledges may be paid over<br />
a five-year period. Your endowment may carry your name or the name of someone you wish to honor.<br />
Ann E. Lucia, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing<br />
Est. April 2020; Funded October 2020<br />
Greg Lucia created this scholarship endowment in nursing in honor of his sister. Ann was a two-time alumna of Texas<br />
Woman’s. She received her master’s degree in 1977 and her doctorate in nursing in 1992. This nursing scholarship will<br />
have a preference given to students living with a physical disability. Texas Woman’s is honored to have Ann’s legacy<br />
live on at the university.<br />
Jimmie Lyn Harris Program Endowment benefiting the Children’s Collection<br />
Est. April 2020; Funded February <strong>2021</strong><br />
At the one-year anniversary of the passing of TWU colleague Jimmie Lyn Harris, the Foundation was pleased to<br />
announce that the endowment established in her memory had been fully funded. The Jimmie Lyn Harris Program<br />
Endowment benefiting the Children’s Collection will provide funding for library acquisitions, program support and<br />
staff training opportunities within the collection. Jimmie served as the children’s librarian and the subject specialist<br />
librarian for multicultural women’s and gender studies. Texas Woman’s is grateful to Jimmie Lyn Harris’ sister, Starla<br />
Knapp, family and friends who have donated to establish this endowment in honor of her life’s work.<br />
Davis-Simpson Endowment for Visiting Literacy Research Scholars<br />
Est. July 2020<br />
The Davis-Simpson Endowment for Visiting Literacy Research Scholars honors the lives of Jean Craven Davis and<br />
Dr. Anne Simpson and Danny Simpson, who have a rich history with Texas Woman’s. At TWU, Jean completed her<br />
master’s in nutrition in 1978, and Anne served on the faculty for the reading recovery program from 2002-2019.<br />
During this time, she was presented the Cornaro Award for Excellence in Teaching. Anne and her husband, Danny,<br />
actively work to support literacy at the community, state and national levels. This endowment is to be used to further<br />
research and recruitment of graduate students in the department of literacy & learning, reading recovery and<br />
descubriendo la lectura.<br />
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Nancy Cinnater Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. July 2020<br />
This scholarship was created to honor the life of Nancy Cinnater. Nancy joined the staff at Texas Woman’s in 2009 and<br />
today serves as the Chief Procurement Officer/HUB Coordinator. Her father, Jack Thomson, is a retired Presbyterian<br />
minister who values and understands the need for education for all. He established this endowment to recognize the<br />
many accomplishments of his daughter who also values education and appreciates the many wonderful opportunities<br />
available at Texas Woman’s.<br />
Dr. Sophie Lin Rydin Endowment for<br />
Occupational Therapy<br />
Est. September 2020<br />
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Sophie moved to the United<br />
States in 1976 and began her more than 40-year<br />
relationship with TWU. After earning her master’s<br />
degree in 1978, Sophie worked for several years as an<br />
occupational therapist, met and married her husband,<br />
Michael T. Rydin, and had two sons. She returned to<br />
her alma mater in the early ’90s as a clinician in a<br />
mentoring group for occupational therapy students.<br />
She went on to earn her doctorate from Texas Woman’s<br />
in 2007 and served as an adjunct faculty member.<br />
Sophie lost her battle with cancer in July 2020. In her<br />
honor, Michael Rydin generously gifted TWU $2 million<br />
in scholarships and faculty and program support to<br />
provide an outstanding education for future<br />
occupational therapists.<br />
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Dr. Elma González Mentorship<br />
and Research Excellence Endowment<br />
for Biological Sciences<br />
Est. October 2020<br />
Dr. Elma González ‘65 grew up working as a migrant farmer<br />
with her family in South Texas. As an undergraduate<br />
student at Texas Woman’s, she worked on campus part<br />
time while double majoring in biology and chemistry, also<br />
earning her teaching credentials. The need to work part<br />
time while studying as a full-time student did not allow for<br />
research or extracurricular activities. Fast forward to 1972,<br />
Dr. González received her doctorate in cell biology from<br />
Rutgers University. In 1974, she was appointed professor<br />
of cell and molecular biology at UCLA and was the only<br />
Mexican-American woman faculty member in the University<br />
of California system. Now, as professor emerita of ecology<br />
and evolutionary biology, she continues to mentor the next<br />
generation of scientists and has begun this new mentorship<br />
and research endowment.<br />
Dr. González donated a piece of property to the TWU Foundation in 2020, and the profit from the sale was used to create<br />
this endowment. This fund will provide support for biology students’ studies and research. Dr. González has also created<br />
a planned gift by including TWU in her estate which will further supplement this endowment. Her goal is to provide future<br />
students with the financial support needed to conduct research and work alongside faculty. She has spent her career<br />
teaching, spearheading research and mentoring students.<br />
Richard Emil Morgan & V. Elizabeth Trammell Morgan<br />
Scholarship Endowment in Nutrition and Food Sciences<br />
Est. October 2020<br />
Wanda Eastman created this endowment in honor of her loving and supportive parents. Wanda received her doctorate<br />
in nutrition with a minor in food service systems management from TWU in 1990. This scholarship is for registered<br />
dietitian nutritionists who are pursuing doctorates at Texas Woman’s. Elizabeth attended TWU from 1941-43, known<br />
then as Texas State College for Women. She completed her nursing degree at Scott and White Hospital School of<br />
Nursing in 1946. Richard supported his wife and children’s education and took college courses over the years. He<br />
received his bachelor’s degree in 1989 just two months before his retirement. This scholarship endowment is a way<br />
to honor her parents for their commitment to education.<br />
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Dr. Martha H. Swain Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. November 2020<br />
Dr. Martha H. Swain, professor emerita of history, created this scholarship endowment to benefit history and political<br />
science majors at Texas Woman’s. Dr. Swain was awarded the Cornaro Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1993, and in<br />
1995, she retired from TWU after serving on the faculty for 21 years. She continues to support the history and political<br />
science department and its students today. This generous new endowment will create scholarship opportunities for<br />
generations of future historians.<br />
Business Navigators Servant Leadership Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. March <strong>2021</strong><br />
The civic group Business Navigators of Dallas and Fort Worth has established a new scholarship endowment for the<br />
Texas Woman’s University College of Business. This endowment is dedicated to furthering the organization’s core<br />
values of servant leadership and building trusted relationships through educational and charitable activities. This fund<br />
supports a student pursuing a degree in business, and first preference for the award will be given to a first-generation<br />
college student who has demonstrated leadership ability.<br />
Lanelle Blanton Music Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. April <strong>2021</strong><br />
Dr. Lanelle Blanton, professor emerita of music, dedicated a large part of her career to the Texas Woman’s music program<br />
and its students. Dr. Blanton and her husband, Gerald Stevenson, created this scholarship endowment to continue to<br />
support talented TWU students who are seeking a degree in music. From 1969-2005, Dr. Blanton taught an array of classes<br />
at TWU including applied voice, aural skills, opera literature, song literature and Choraliers Show Choir. Today, she continues<br />
to teach private vocal lessons and serves as an adjunct instructor of music. Her impact on the program and the students has<br />
been instrumental, and this scholarship will carry on her legacy and commitment to music education.<br />
Sarah M. Rich, Ph.D. Adaptive Sport Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. June <strong>2021</strong><br />
Dr. Sarah Rich ’81 is an international promoter and advocate of physical education for all. She attributes much of<br />
her success to the educational opportunities and mentorship she received at TWU under the direction of the late<br />
Dr. Claudine Sherrill, professor emerita of kinesiology. Dr. Rich created this scholarship endowment to support<br />
graduate students studying adaptive physical education. Dr. Rich was on the faculty at Ithaca College in New York<br />
from 1972-2000. She taught and coached volleyball and lacrosse. She excelled in both areas, as evidenced by her<br />
election to the Ithaca College Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the title of professor emerita upon her retirement in<br />
2000. Texas Woman’s is honored Dr. Rich chose to support her alma mater and future adaptive education students.<br />
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FINANCIAL POSITION<br />
The following represents the condensed financials for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020<br />
and <strong>2021</strong>, respectively, for the Texas Woman’s University Foundation. The TWU Foundation financials are audited by<br />
Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn & Seay P.C. of Denton, Texas.<br />
F21*<br />
FY20<br />
TOTAL ASSETS<br />
$104,228,008<br />
$89,158,373<br />
TOTAL LIABILITIES<br />
$3,372,095<br />
$2,891,437<br />
TOTAL NET ASSETS<br />
$100,855,913<br />
$86,266,936<br />
INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)<br />
$15,945,353<br />
$3,025,556<br />
TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS<br />
$14,588,977<br />
$8,798,147<br />
*Unaudited Numbers<br />
As permanent, self-sustaining funding, endowments provide long-term opportunity for Texas<br />
Woman’s. Because these funds are invested and the income generated is used to support the university,<br />
endowments provide a steady and flexible source of support for students, programs and faculty.<br />
FY21*<br />
FY20<br />
ENDOWMENT<br />
PORTFOLIO VALUE<br />
$90,176,375<br />
$68,473,650<br />
32%<br />
INCREASE<br />
ENDOWMENT<br />
DISTRIBUTION<br />
$2,836,954<br />
$1,888,844<br />
FY21<br />
FY20<br />
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NET ASSETS<br />
$120,000,000<br />
$100,000,000<br />
$80,000,000<br />
$60,000,000<br />
$40,000,000<br />
$20,000,000<br />
$0<br />
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21<br />
ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE<br />
$100,000,000<br />
$80,000,000<br />
$60,000,000<br />
$40,000,000<br />
$20,000,000<br />
$0<br />
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21<br />
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PLANNED GIVING<br />
A planned gift is a unique opportunity to create<br />
a lasting legacy for the TWU programs that matter most to<br />
you. These gifts also provide a way for you to pass on your values,<br />
achieve charitable and financial goals and benefit from federal<br />
tax advantages. Featured here are named funds that will be<br />
established through planned gifts.<br />
NEW<br />
PLANNED<br />
GIFTS<br />
FY<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
44%<br />
INCREASE<br />
FY<br />
2020<br />
Carolyn E. Sowell Scholarship Endowment in Elementary Education<br />
Est. July 2020<br />
Carolyn Sowell graduated from Texas Woman’s in 1961 with a degree in elementary education. Carolyn’s mother,<br />
Mabel Williams Sowell, graduated from TWU, known then as the College of Industrial Arts, in 1926 with a degree in home<br />
economics education. Carolyn’s sister, Sally Murray, and her late husband, Dr. Grover Murray, established a scholarship<br />
to honor Mabel. Sally and Carolyn continue to make annual contributions to the endowment. The family’s legacy of<br />
philanthropy will continue with a new endowment, the Carolyn E. Sowell Scholarship Endowment in Elementary<br />
Education, funded through Carolyn’s estate.<br />
Elizabeth H. Burns and John M. Burns Scholarship Endowment<br />
Est. August 2020<br />
Lifelong educators Drs. Elizabeth Hall Burns and John M. Burns have created a legacy at Texas Woman’s. The couple<br />
established a very generous planned gift to fund the Elizabeth H. Burns and John M. Burns Scholarship Endowment.<br />
Elizabeth received her master’s in 1978 and her doctorate in physical education in 1981 both from TWU. Elizabeth was<br />
recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006. Texas Woman’s is proud and grateful for their support to<br />
provide funding for undergraduate students.<br />
Deborah Lee Dayton Scholarship Endowment in Social Work<br />
Est. January <strong>2021</strong><br />
Deborah Lee Dayton received her bachelor’s degree in social work in 1991 from Texas Woman’s. She credits her TWU<br />
educational experience to changing her life and as a foundation for empowerment. Deborah established a planned gift<br />
through a bequest in her will to fund the Deborah Lee Dayton Scholarship Endowment in Social Work. This scholarship<br />
fund is designated to assist students with financial need seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work.<br />
Rose F. Spicola Doctoral Scholarship Endowment in Reading<br />
Est. March <strong>2021</strong><br />
Dr. Margaret Griffin, professor emerita of reading and bilingual education, has established a planned gift to create the<br />
Rose F. Spicola Doctoral Scholarship Endowment in Reading. Dr. Spicola passed away in 2012 and was a noted educator,<br />
author and fellow Cornaro awardee and professor emerita of reading and bilingual education. She served over 30 years<br />
as a reading and early childhood educator. This endowment will support doctoral students seeking their degree in<br />
reading education.<br />
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Dr. Lela A. Llorens Library Collection Support Fund<br />
Est. April <strong>2021</strong><br />
Dr. Lela A. Llorens has established a planned gift to create the Dr. Lela A. Llorens Library Collection Support Fund. The<br />
Blagg-Huey Library at Texas Woman’s is the archival repository for her professional papers and personal artifacts. Her<br />
personal collection of materials highlighting her experience as a scholar, educator and occupational therapist will<br />
assist students seeking their degree in occupational therapy as well as the general student population. This planned<br />
gift will help to ensure her collection is properly maintained and preserved.<br />
John and Ann Brunjes Scholarship Endowment in Nursing<br />
Est. May <strong>2021</strong><br />
Janine Brunjes graduated from TWU in 1977 with her bachelor’s degree in health sciences. She later received her<br />
bachelor’s in nursing from Kaplan University. She went on to work in home health and acute care. She currently serves<br />
as the director of post acute services for the University of New Mexico Hospitals. Janine has created a bequest in her<br />
estate plans that will provide a scholarship endowment in honor of her parents for the Texas Woman’s University<br />
College of Nursing. This scholarship will provide funding for students who plan to work in elder care.<br />
Dorothy Meyer Kincaid<br />
Science Equipment Fund<br />
Dorothy Meyer Kincaid ‘45 made a $225,000 gift<br />
to provide new equipment including a centrifuge,<br />
freezers and incubators allowing students and faculty to<br />
conduct their research. Upon her passing in 2015, her estate<br />
left a $1 million gift to TWU that added to the original fund.<br />
Thanks to this incredibly generous donation, our students have<br />
the opportunity to train and work with state-of-the-art equipment.<br />
In honor of her support, one of the labs in the new Scientific Research<br />
Commons has been named the Dorothy Meyer Kincaid Laboratory.<br />
Photo: Biology doctoral student Daisy Cantu works with a LSM 900 confocal<br />
microscope provided through the Dorothy Meyer Kincaid Science Equipment Fund.<br />
“<br />
Thanks to this generous gift, our students have the opportunity to train<br />
with state-of-the-art equipment. This confocal microscope is used to<br />
advance research projects that solve challenging biological questions.<br />
With this new equipment, we now have a cutting-edge microscopy<br />
center here in North Texas that is attracting top graduate students.<br />
“<br />
-Lionel Faure, Assistant Clinical Professor of Biology<br />
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THE OLD MAIN SOCIETY<br />
The Old Main Society is an important part of Texas Woman’s University’s past,<br />
present and future. It recognizes donors who have made a planned gift commitment to the university<br />
through vehicles such as a bequest, annuity or charitable remainder trust. TWU continues to thrive and planned<br />
gifts help ensure that future funding will be available for new and expanded programs and increased scholarship<br />
opportunities for the next generation. Below is a listing of current Old Main Society members who have made<br />
provisions in their estate plans to benefit TWU.<br />
* Denotes new members July 1, 2020 - June 30,<strong>2021</strong><br />
Dorothy L. Arnold ’50 and John Arnold<br />
Ann G. Barnett<br />
Beverly E. Bennett ’94<br />
Margaret V. Bloss ’49, ’50<br />
Dr. Phyllis J. Bridges<br />
Cheryl A. Bridges ’68<br />
Dr. Lottye S. Brodsky ’67 and Dr. Bobby B. Lyle<br />
Deborah A. Brown ’79, ’86<br />
Janine M. Brunjes ’77*<br />
Dr. Freda A. Burks ’93<br />
Dr. Elizabeth Hall Burns ’78, ’81 and Dr. John M. Burns*<br />
Dr. Freida L. Carson ’47<br />
Jack J. Cinque<br />
Dr. Nicki S. Cohen<br />
Dr. Betty J. Copeland Hill ’64<br />
Emilia Cordero-Mercado ’99, ’03 and George J. Mercado<br />
Karen S. Crouse ’62<br />
Deborah L. Dayton ’91*<br />
Dr. M. Diane Dwight ’76 and Andrew C. Jackson<br />
Dr. Patricia J. Edwards ‘77, ‘79, ‘98 and Dr. Donald E. Edwards<br />
Jane Erwin ’93 and Ronnye Erwin<br />
Bernice Abreo Fischer ’41<br />
Charlsie L. Floyd ’65<br />
Marian E. Garcia ’86<br />
Barbara S. Gollman ’89 and Harvey M. Gollman<br />
Dr. Elma González ’65*<br />
Margaret M. Gressett ’52 and Jack Gressett<br />
Dr. Margaret M. Griffin*<br />
Dr. Carolyn S. Gunning ’65<br />
Reva Hamm ’51<br />
Betty J. Hassell ’71<br />
Sandra I. Hauser ’65<br />
Dr. Mona S. Hersh-Cochran<br />
Nancy F. Hoing<br />
Beth Holliday ’64 and Laird Holliday<br />
Dr. Karen A. Jackson ’69, ’70 and Reed Jackson<br />
Jean P. Johnson ’53<br />
Jean L. Judy ’73<br />
Anita Lynn Coady Kelley ’83 and Joseph F. Kelley<br />
Dr. Adele B. Kestner ’90<br />
Dr. Luella J. Lilly ’71<br />
Dr. Lela A. Llorens*<br />
Dr. Michele E. Lockhart ’10<br />
Deborah Lockhart and Michael E. Lockhart<br />
Dr. Robert L. Metzger ’00, ’12*<br />
Maureen C. Mohr ’72*<br />
Ione W. Moran ’54 and Sidney S. Moran<br />
Margaret F. Murrell ’47<br />
Victoria A. Nenner ’66<br />
JoAnn Norment ’53 and Robert S. Norment<br />
Bonnie G. Rannald ’72<br />
Dr. Sue Titus Reid ’60<br />
Joyce Phillips Rinehart ’54 and Walter E. Rinehart<br />
Dr. Glenda B. Simmons ’61, ’62 and Gerald L. Simmons<br />
Mary Ann Vordenbaum Slater ’65<br />
Ruth A. Smithers ’49<br />
Elizabeth Snapp ’55<br />
Marie L. Sorensen ’67 and Bruce Sorensen<br />
Carolyn E. Sowell ’61*<br />
Dr. Jane R. Spragens ’42, ’64<br />
Dr. Ann Stuart<br />
Dr. Deborah A. Tapler ’96 and Dr. Jeffrey L. Horswell<br />
Sherrie Taylor ’83, ’86<br />
Helen Marie Tribble ’46<br />
Mildred F. Tribble ’45<br />
Loutricia A. Walleen ’62<br />
Nancy E. Wikel ’95 and Stephen K. Wikel<br />
Sharon F. Wilbur ’63, ’66<br />
Margaret L. W. Williams ’60 and Tuck Williams<br />
Sandra A. Williams ’95 and Charles C. Williams<br />
Dr. Carolyn A. Williams ’61, ’82 and Frank C. Williams<br />
Amelia D. Wysocki ’67<br />
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CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE<br />
The Chancellor’s Circle represents a group of extraordinary donors united<br />
with an annual purpose—to ensure Texas Woman’s University thrives. The support through the Chancellor’s<br />
Circle provides crucial resources for the university and is flexible funding for the chancellor to respond to<br />
urgent and immediate needs as they arise. Chancellor’s Circle members receive unique opportunities to have<br />
a deeper connection with the chancellor, senior leaders and the campus to experience the impact of their<br />
gifts. This listing of <strong>2021</strong> members includes those who have provided an annual gift of $1,500 or more to help<br />
ensure Texas Woman’s can continue to go boldly and serve the needs of current and future students.<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE<br />
Dr. Betty B. Alford ‘54, ’56, ’65 and Joe G. Alford<br />
Mary Anne Alhadeff<br />
Ellen A. Amirkhan ‘79<br />
Louise K. Appleman ‘62 and R. Gordon Appleman<br />
Lewis Benavides and Jill Benavides<br />
Suzanne Boatner ‘67<br />
Patricia A. Bosse Gunther and Frank A. Gunther III<br />
Kathleen G. Bradbury ‘71, ‘72<br />
Dr. Phyllis J. Bridges<br />
Gay Lynn W. Bynum ‘65 and Herman F. Bynum<br />
C. Susan Cass ‘84, ‘92<br />
Dr. Dawn S. Chaney ‘63, ‘66, ‘70<br />
Lola B. Chriss ‘88 and Doug Chriss<br />
Judy B. Cole and Captain Lash D. Hansborough<br />
Carolyn Colvin ‘52, ‘53<br />
Patricia A. Crocker<br />
Myra R. Crownover<br />
Diane M. Dillion ‘79, ‘87<br />
Jane Erwin ‘93 and Ronnye Erwin<br />
Patrice Benfield Frisby ‘80<br />
Kay W. Goodman ‘58 and Robert C. Goodman<br />
Sheryl D. Goodson ‘92<br />
Cheryl A. Gross ‘75<br />
Dr. Carolyn S. Gunning ‘65<br />
Kathey H. Hannah ‘74 and Mark Hannah, Jr.<br />
Dr. Melissa D. Harper ‘14<br />
Cynthia J. Harper ‘65<br />
Dr. Linda Loveless Hughes and Dr. Lannie R. Hughes<br />
Regent Robert E. Hyde and Mary Ann Hyde<br />
Regent Jillian E. Jester and Christopher L. Rasmussen<br />
Dr. Anngienetta R. Johnson ‘71, ‘77, ‘92 and Raymond J. Johnson<br />
Merrilee A. Kick ‘09 and Timothy Kick<br />
Judith N. Morton ‘57<br />
Neena Newberry<br />
Barbara D. Nunneley ‘75<br />
Nathaniel W. Parker III and Kathryn A. Parker<br />
William F. Patterson and Beth Patterson<br />
Kathryn C. Ragsdale ‘63<br />
Dianne Randolph ‘69, ‘71<br />
Dr. Charles A. Rodenberger and Nancy Rodenberger<br />
Dr. Kimberly A. Russell<br />
Norma L. Silva-Quinn ‘74 and Michael Quinn<br />
Dr. Glenda Brock Simmons ‘61, ‘62 and Gerald L. Simmons<br />
Kayla G. Swenson<br />
Sherrie Taylor ‘83, ‘86<br />
Dr. Luth M. Tenorio ‘86<br />
Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Texas Women’s Foundation<br />
Michelle M. Touchet ‘96, ‘08<br />
Sharon F. Venable and Charles Venable<br />
Dr. Frances B. Vick<br />
Dixie J. Weidenbacker ‘58<br />
Regent Mary P. Wilson and William R. Wilson, Jr.<br />
Dr. Stephanie L. Woods ‘79<br />
CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE- SILVER<br />
Dr. Helen S. Benjamin ‘77, ‘89<br />
Neva Cochran ‘78 and Dr. Donald R. Cochran<br />
Beth Holliday ‘64 and Laird Holliday<br />
Madelyn Jennings ‘56<br />
Dr. Morgan E. Kolencherry ‘13, ‘16<br />
Maurine S. LeBeau<br />
Regent Stacie Dieb McDavid ‘80 and David McDavid<br />
Renate Quebedeaux-Wheeler ‘95<br />
Dr. Anne M. Simpson and Danny Simpson<br />
Dr. Juliet Spencer and Jesse W. Spencer<br />
Charles R. Stafford and Debbie J. Stafford<br />
CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE - GOLD<br />
Regent Janelle Shepard and Robert Shepard<br />
CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE - EMERITUS<br />
Sue S. Bancroft<br />
Michael T. Rydin<br />
Mary L. Stanton ‘89 and Robert J. Stanton<br />
Dr. Richard W. Woodcock<br />
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ANNUAL GIVING<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> giving provides ongoing support for Texas Woman’s offering current-use funds for a<br />
variety of initiatives. Included on this page are two annual giving initiatives—scholarships and the senior giving challenge.<br />
A scholarship opportunity is the deciding factor for many students as they choose to<br />
continue their education or enroll in college for the first time. Scholarships are vital to TWU with 72% of students<br />
receiving some form of federal, state or scholarship aid. <strong>Annual</strong> scholarship gifts from individuals, corporations and<br />
civic groups work to fill the financial aid gap. The list below includes new annual scholarships created this past year.<br />
Achieve The Dream <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Garrett Holland, TWU Director of <strong>Annual</strong> Giving<br />
Marjorie Wilbanks Akin <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann<br />
in memory of Marjorie L. Akin ‘89<br />
Dr. John A. Calabrese Excellence in Art <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by an anonymous donor<br />
in honor of Dr. Calabrese<br />
Dorothy Day <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Nancy Mize ‘69, ‘70 in honor of her mother<br />
Dieb-McDavid <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Regent Vice Chair Stacie Dieb McDavid ‘80<br />
and her husband, David McDavid<br />
Lloyd William Eaker, Sr. <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Dr. Gloria Reed ‘71 in honor of her husband<br />
Jean S. Fuller-Young <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Jean S. Fuller-Young ‘45 and William Young<br />
Sherry Hanisko <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship in Nursing<br />
Established by memorial gifts from the family and friends<br />
of Sherry Hanisko<br />
Jane Whalen Korba Foundation <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Jane Whalen Korba ‘92<br />
Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch Foundation <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch to support<br />
students with financial need<br />
Pancy Y. Leung-Chen <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Pancy Y. Leung-Chen ‘82<br />
Velaska Campbell Reed <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Dr. Gloria Reed ‘71 in honor of her mother<br />
Mary Grace and Cecil Regier <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Patti Martin ‘83 and David Martin<br />
in memory of Patti’s father and in honor of her mother<br />
Schloss Nurses <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Donna L. Schloss ’65<br />
Ollie Mae White <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Ollie J. Wester ‘54<br />
in memory of her mother<br />
Julie List Wittmis <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by the Office of Student Financial Aid in memory<br />
of their colleague, who passed away on June 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cecile Johnson Music Education <strong>Annual</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established by Cecile T. Johnson, former TWU adjunct music<br />
faculty member 2003-2015<br />
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The Senior Giving Challenge is an opportunity<br />
for graduating seniors to make a gift for future generations<br />
of students. “I chose to give back for future students so<br />
that they can have a fulfilling TWU experience just as I<br />
did,” said Shaylee Hubbell ’21. All gifts of $5 or more made<br />
by a Texas Woman’s student to a TWU Foundation fund<br />
count toward the Senior Giving Challenge.<br />
SENIOR CLASS GIVING CHALLENGE<br />
$9,574<br />
RAISED<br />
$23<br />
AVERAGE<br />
GIFT<br />
41%<br />
INCREASE<br />
417<br />
DONORS
ADVANCEMENT STAFF<br />
Kimberly A. Russell, Ed.D.<br />
Vice President of University Advancement<br />
Executive Director, TWU Foundation<br />
krussell9@twu.edu | 940-898-3860<br />
Shelby Gould<br />
Executive Director of Donor Relations<br />
Chief Operating Officer, TWU Foundation<br />
sgould1@twu.edu | 940-898-3861<br />
Jasmine Carter<br />
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement<br />
jcarter21@twu.edu | 940-898-3869<br />
Brittany A. Connolly Hernández<br />
Director of Executive Communications & Special Projects<br />
bconnolly@twu.edu | 940-898-3864<br />
Austin Chappell<br />
Director of Development<br />
College of Business<br />
achappell4twu.edu | 817-937-1132<br />
Patrice Frisby ‘80<br />
Director of Development, Major Gifts<br />
pfrisby@twu.edu | 940-898-3867<br />
L. Patton Griffith, MBA, MPA, Ed.D.<br />
Director of Development<br />
College of Arts & Sciences<br />
PGriffith1@twu.edu | 337-349-1186<br />
Garrett Holland<br />
Director of <strong>Annual</strong> Giving<br />
gholland1@twu.edu | 940-898-3874<br />
Ryan Mayer<br />
Director of Development, Student Life & Athletics<br />
rjmayer@twu.edu | 940-898-3842<br />
Lisa Rampy<br />
Director of Development<br />
College of Health Sciences & College of Nursing<br />
lrampy@twu.edu | 214-893-6392<br />
Michelle Cummings<br />
Manager of Stewardship Programs<br />
mcummings4@twu.edu | 940.898.3872<br />
Carmen Fisher<br />
Foundation Accountant<br />
cfisher7@twu.edu | 940-898-3856<br />
Ashley Hanisko<br />
Manager of Data Systems & Research<br />
ahanisko@twu.edu | 940-898-3878<br />
Cynthia Hornbeck<br />
Gift Processing Specialist<br />
chornbeck1@twu.edu | 940-898-3894<br />
Michele Kyle<br />
Coordinator of Budgets<br />
mkyle@twu.edu | 940-898-3862<br />
Lauren Hendershot Ortiz<br />
Manager of Advancement Events<br />
lhendershot@twu.edu | 940-898-3866<br />
Kayla Holloway<br />
Assistant Director of Alumni Programs<br />
kholloway4@twu.edu | 940-898-3183<br />
Brea’ Miller<br />
Assistant Director of Alumni Programs<br />
bmiller18@twu.edu | 940-898-3859<br />
Katherine Quinones ‘11<br />
Special Projects Coordinator<br />
kquinones@twu.edu | 940.898.3865<br />
Chelsea Mullin ‘16<br />
Communications Manager<br />
cmullin1@twu.edu | 940-898-3891<br />
Elizabeth Garcia ‘20<br />
Executive Assistant to the Vice President<br />
egarcia42@twu.edu | 940-898-3860<br />
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2021</strong><br />
WRITING / EDITING<br />
Shelby Gould<br />
University Advancement<br />
Brittany A. Connolly Hernández<br />
University Advancement<br />
Michelle Cummings<br />
University Advancement<br />
DESIGN<br />
Renee Thompson<br />
Marketing & Communication<br />
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FOUNDATION &<br />
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT<br />
twu.edu/foundation | P. 940 898 3861 | foundation@twu.edu