TWU University Advancement - Foundation Annual Report 2023

PLANNED GIVING IMPACT
These endowments established through realized planned gifts during the
previous fiscal year are a testimony to the impactful experiences of our alumni and friends
and the role of Texas Woman’s University in their lives.
Susan M. Mansfield Scholarship
Endowment in Nursing
Funded July 2022
Susan M. Mansfield ’77, '82
had her nursing career cut short when she
passed away at the age of 46. Her mother
Juanita,who was a nurse herself, created
this endowment through her estate to
provide nursing scholarships to students
on TWU’s Dallas campus.
Dr. Carolyn Colvin
Scholarship Endowment
Funded December 2022
Dr. Carolyn Colvin ’52, ’53
earned her bachelor’s
in physical education
and master’s in dance from TWU.
She dedicated her life’s work to
teaching and training students and her
philanthropic legacy lives on through
her bequest supporting kinesiology
students at her alma mater.
Fred W. Patterson
Program Endowment
Funded December 2022
Fred Patterson, a respected
newspaper publisher and
passionate arts patron in Denton, Texas,
passed away in February 2022. Fred and
his wife, Patsy, championed the arts at
Texas Woman's University and the
University of North Texas. As part of
his estate, Fred left a substantial gift
to support TWU’s School of the Arts
and Design.
Sarah R. Weddington
Endowment
Funded December 2022
Sarah Weddington was known
best for arguing before the U.S. Supreme
Court in the landmark Roe v. Wade case,
but she had a trailblazing legal and
legislative career that spanned decades
and was predicated largely on advancing
women’s issues. Her historical records
and artifacts are a part of the permanent
collection at Texas Woman’s University,
and this endowment will provide funding to
properly archive and display her materials.
Geraldine A. Sams
Scholarship Endowment
Funded January 2023
Geraldine “Geri” Sams was
a devoted social worker and
community volunteer. She was an adjunct
instructor for TWU’s social work program
and supervised field practicum placement
for aspiring social workers. Through her
gracious bequest, TWU will provide
scholarships to support social work
students dedicated to serving elderly
individuals and their families.
Shirley Caradine Cary
Scholarship Endowment
in Music
Funded May 2023
Shirley Caradine Cary ’51 was known as an
actor, artist and musician who earned her
degree in vocal music from TWU. In her
estate plans, Shirley made a generous
contribution to TWU. Her endowment
will support undergraduate music students
with priority given to those pursuing K-12
teacher certification or specializing in
vocal performance.
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