Annual Report 2021

FOUNDATION &
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
2021
ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
2
Letter from the
Executive Director
3
Fiscal Year Highlights
4
New Endowments
8
Financial Position
10
Planned Giving
12
Old Main Society
14
Chancellor’s Circle
16
Annual Giving
17
Advancement Staff

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

ADVANCEMENT STAFF
Kimberly A. Russell, Ed.D.
Vice President of University Advancement
Executive Director, TWU Foundation
krussell9@twu.edu | 940-898-3860
Shelby Gould
Executive Director of Donor Relations
Chief Operating Officer, TWU Foundation
sgould1@twu.edu | 940-898-3861
Jasmine Carter
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement
jcarter21@twu.edu | 940-898-3869
Brittany A. Connolly Hernández
Director of Executive Communications & Special Projects
bconnolly@twu.edu | 940-898-3864
Austin Chappell
Director of Development
College of Business
achappell4twu.edu | 817-937-1132
Patrice Frisby ‘80
Director of Development, Major Gifts
pfrisby@twu.edu | 940-898-3867
L. Patton Griffith, MBA, MPA, Ed.D.
Director of Development
College of Arts & Sciences
PGriffith1@twu.edu | 337-349-1186
Garrett Holland
Director of Annual Giving
gholland1@twu.edu | 940-898-3874
Ryan Mayer
Director of Development, Student Life & Athletics
rjmayer@twu.edu | 940-898-3842
Lisa Rampy
Director of Development
College of Health Sciences & College of Nursing
lrampy@twu.edu | 214-893-6392
Michelle Cummings
Manager of Stewardship Programs
mcummings4@twu.edu | 940.898.3872
Carmen Fisher
Foundation Accountant
cfisher7@twu.edu | 940-898-3856
Ashley Hanisko
Manager of Data Systems & Research
ahanisko@twu.edu | 940-898-3878
Cynthia Hornbeck
Gift Processing Specialist
chornbeck1@twu.edu | 940-898-3894
Michele Kyle
Coordinator of Budgets
mkyle@twu.edu | 940-898-3862
Lauren Hendershot Ortiz
Manager of Advancement Events
lhendershot@twu.edu | 940-898-3866
Kayla Holloway
Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
kholloway4@twu.edu | 940-898-3183
Brea’ Miller
Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
bmiller18@twu.edu | 940-898-3859
Katherine Quinones ‘11
Special Projects Coordinator
kquinones@twu.edu | 940.898.3865
Chelsea Mullin ‘16
Communications Manager
cmullin1@twu.edu | 940-898-3891
Elizabeth Garcia ‘20
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
egarcia42@twu.edu | 940-898-3860
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
WRITING / EDITING
Shelby Gould
University Advancement
Brittany A. Connolly Hernández
University Advancement
Michelle Cummings
University Advancement
DESIGN
Renee Thompson
Marketing & Communication
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FOUNDATION &
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
twu.edu/foundation | P. 940 898 3861 | foundation@twu.edu