For the Future Fund Campaign Kicks off
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For Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, the future is now! You can make a difference for local students by joining the Tuscarawas County University Foundation as it launches the 2024 impact campaign For the Future.
Beginning this month, the community can make the future forever brighter for our students by supporting local education. Blair Hillyer, chairman, president & CEO of FNB, Inc., and Stephenie Wilson, vice president of human resources at First Federal Community Bank will lead this year’s campaign. Importantly, your generosity can provide an excellent, affordable experience for our students through the For the Future Founders Fund, which supports scholarships and student success. For second-year education student, Wayne York, scholarships have been a blessing and create unbounded opportunities. “I always wanted to teach, and I’m very grateful to have the ability here at the Tuscarawas campus,” says Wayne. “I’m very thankful for the encouragement and support!” Wayne is one of many deserving Kent State Tuscarawas students who earn much-needed scholarships to pursue local education for future careers. Vital scholarships through the campus Tuscarawas County University Foundation offer inspiration and can mean the difference in a college education. Co-chairing the campaign, Hillyer has been CEO of the First National Bank of Dennison since 1981 and a director since 1985. He is also chairman and a director of the Clay City Pipe Company in Uhrichsville. Hillyer is a Claymont High School graduate and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Asland University and a J.D. from the University of Akron. He also serves as the vice chairman of the Tuscarawas County University Branch District and active in various other volunteer community activities. With 23 years at First Federal Community Bank, Wilson is a graduate of Indian Valley North, Kent State University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University. Stephenie has a SHRM-CP designation from the Society of Human Resource Management. Locally, she is active in the community participating in Tuscora Chapter SHRM, Indian Valley Foundation, the Tuscarawas County Community Foundation and the Tuscarawas County University Foundation for Kent State Tuscarawas. Stephenie is also a member and pianist at Midvale Methodist Church. According to Tuscarawas campus Dean Brad Bielski, “We are pleased to have students who are so dedicated to their educations and futures; they are going to impact the world! We encourage the community to be part of that journey and support the foundation’s impact fund to assist us in providing essential scholarships and modern campus learning resources.” In 1968, the foundation was created to sustain and advance a high standard of education and excellence at Kent State Tuscarawas. Funds raised through the campaign are used for student scholarships and student initiatives, as well as providing excellent educational facilities and equipment. “We are asking the community to help us support our hardworking students by making gifts to our For the Future Founders Fund benefiting scholarships and student services,” said Chad Conrad, director of philanthropy. “Individuals like Wayne are examples of the types of students who receive much needed scholarships through our campus foundation.” Gifts to the Tuscarawas County University Foundation in support of Kent State Tuscarawas can be sent to Tuscarawas County University Foundation, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or made online at www.TuscUniversityFoundation.org. For more information, contact Conrad at 330.308.7445 or by email at [email protected]. |
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