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A Leading American University with International ReachFall 2010The Campaign for Western Kentucky UniversityWKU Receives Record $19 Million in Cash Gifts39 Percent Increase Over Last YearWestern Kentucky University achieved record-breakingtotals in cash donations during the recently completedfiscal year. WKU received $19 million in cash from July 1,2009, through June 30, 2010. This represents a 39 percentincrease over cash received during the previous year and isthe highest total ever received by the University in anygiven year. Gifts from WKU alumni increased 45 percent,from $3.8 million in 2008-2009 to $5.5 million in 2009-2010. In addition, gifts from corporations increased 50 percent,up to $9.6 million from last year’s total of $6.4 million.President Ransdell said the University’s fundraisingachievements have helped pave the way in meetingWKU’s overall goals for national distinction. “Our sharedsuccess in partnering with private donors has been a primaryforce behind the definitive transformation of WKUto a leading American university with internationalreach,” he said. “We are exceedingly grateful to all of ourdonors.”Belle Hunt of Bowling Green, Ky., Chair of theWKU Foundation Board of Trustees, expressed her appreciationfor this achievement. “What a remarkable yearwe had, especially during troubling economic times,” shesaid. “The numbers speak to the extreme generosity ofthe people who love and support WKU.”WKU Receives $500,000 From Toyota USA FoundationGrant Will Support Math and Technology Leadership AcademyDr. Sam Evans, Jim Wiseman and WKU President Gary RansdellWKU has been named the recipient of a nationallycompetitive $500,000 grant from the Toyota USA Foundation.The grant will be awarded over three years and willhelp fund WKU’s Math and Technology Leadership Academy(MTLA) which aims to increase K-5 student interestand achievement in math and technology among high-riskyouth in the Bowling Green Enterprise Community, as wellas other areas of Warren County, Ky.“With a focus on student learning, this initiative willprovide opportunities for educators to enhance their knowledgeand skills relative to mathematics and technology asthey develop and implement learning experiences for elementaryage students in an environment that not only promotesstudent success but also prepares students for successin middle and high school settings and fosters interest inContinued on Page 10.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 9