Your giving matters

Nyah Smith ’24 is a recipient of the Armstrong Student Engagement and Leadership Scholarship, which supports students who are active in university organizations. She exhibits her leadership skills every day as Miami’s student body president while working toward a double major in social work and public health.

Sue Henry ’73 saw a need and stepped in to fill it. Thanks to her generosity in funding the Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education, Miami students who intend to pursue a career in law now have access to academic advising, internships, mentoring relationships and more, all designed to prepare them for law school and beyond.

“If I could speak directly to my scholarship donor, I would say ‘Thank you’ for this opportunity to focus on my academic career and my college experience without worrying about the financial stress.”
- Ashleigh Brelage ’25

Thanks to you, #MoveInMiami 2022 was a huge success. You helped projects like Paws for a Cause, the Nellie’s Daughters Scholarship Fund, and the Miami Hamilton disc golf course raise funds that enabled them to reach important goals. We can’t wait to see what you do this year!

Rachel Mancuso ’23 received scholarship support that ensured she was debt-free and well-positioned for making a difference in her home city of Cleveland.

Dr. Paul Apyan ’75 was determined to defy expectations. After a college professor told him that he’d never make it into medical school, Paul set out to prove him wrong. All he needed was someone to believe in him.

“The Rinella Center is important because it reinforces the collaborative mindset. It’s older students helping younger students, and looking out for the next generation who are following in our footsteps.” – Rory Edwards, Rinella Center student tutor

“This scholarship means I can study a field I love without a huge financial burden on myself or my parents” – Tyler Gray ’24

“To have donor support for a program that is aligned with the needs of business leaders is something unique to Miami.” – Megan Gerhardt, Miami University Professor