Partnerships - The University of South Carolina Aiken

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addition to their generous funding of annual academic scholarships, Richard and Barbara Herold have found an ongoing way to support USC Aiken
students with a planned gift. Through their bequest, the Herolds will leave a significant gift to permanently endow academic scholarships at the University.
The annual scholarships were originally created in 2000 by Richard and his late wife, Mitzi, in the areas of sciences and nursing. Richard, a scientist, and Mitzi, a nurse,
chose to fund scholarships in the areas closest to them. These scholarships are awarded to students who will follow in their footsteps by pursuing careers in the areas of
science and nursing.
support our youth
Richard and Barbara have continued this tradition by giving annual scholarships in addition to the estate plan they have established. They decided the “best place to give
back was in our local community.” According to Richard, “As a long-time Aiken resident, I have seen USC Aiken transition from its early days at Banksia to be a growing,
vibrant community partner contributing to Aiken’s overall quality of life.”
gift of education
future leaders
The Herolds do much more than donate money to the University. They are actively
involved in the campus. Richard sings with the University’s Masterworks Chorale and
they regularly attend University events. Each semester, the Herolds make a personal
connection when USC Aiken schedules a luncheon with the students who receive their
scholarships. “It’s an honor to meet our students and speak with them about their future
goals,” said Barbara. “They are a fine group of future leaders.”
The Herolds are passionate about doing their part to fund educational opportunities for
students. They feel it is their honor and duty to give back. “As a community, we need
to support our youth to help them meet their educational goals,” said Barbara. Last
year, the Herolds’ gift funded scholarships for nine students. Lauren Cook, a senior
nursing major is a recipient of a scholarship funded by the Herolds. According to Cook,
“The generosity that Dr. and Mrs. Herold have shown me has been tremendous. The
scholarship I received has helped me to pursue my dream of helping people around
the world by becoming a registered nurse. The Herolds greatly lightened the financial
burden that years of college create, and they have also interacted with me and shown
interest in my education, career, and life goals.”
According to Barbara, “There’s no better gift than providing someone with the gift of
education, and we are proud to participate in this endeavor.” Richard concurred stating,
“It’s a good feeling to know that we are helping young people obtain their goals in higher
education.”
Richard and Barbara Herold pose with scholarship recipients, Lauren Cook
(third from left) and Kristin Lindsay (far left)
The Herolds are optimistic that their gifts will be just the beginning of a cycle of giving
back. Richard said, “Our hope is that when these students are successful, they will give
back to their community in a similar way.”