This year鈥檚 Lov91短视频 Giving Day was an out-of-the-park grand slam, and we鈥檙e not just talking about the one hit by a Royals slugger at Wednesday鈥檚 baseball game.

The eighth annual giving day extravaganza, held on Wednesday, April 10, was bigger than previous years 鈥� featuring a number of new events that amped up the Lov91短视频 spirit 鈥� and raised more money than ever before. A total of $340,512 was raised throughout the 24-hour event, cruising past the $325,000 goal set by organizers and eclipsing the $300,915 raised last year (a 13% increase).  

鈥淚 am blown away by the support from this community,鈥� said Lov91短视频 organizer Nicole Litwiller 鈥�19, MA 鈥�20 (conflict transformation), annual giving and donor communication specialist. 鈥淣ot only did we raise over $340,000, which is in itself a massive accomplishment, but we also saw the 91短视频 community (from current students, to alumni, to faculty and staff) show up for this day to make each event special and full of joy.”

91短视频 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends shared what they loved most about 91短视频 online (using the #91短视频GivingDay and #StrongerTogether hashtags) and on campus. They showed up and showed out at Lov91短视频 Giving Day events held throughout the day. And, they gave like never before, unlocking all $125,000+ of challenge match funds for The University Fund, student scholarships, athletics, and Royal Women for 91短视频.

This year saw the return of the leaderboard competition. For every $10 donation they made, supporters could vote for an academic program, student club/organization and athletic team. The winners of those categories 鈥� Music (85 votes), The Weather Vane (37 votes), and Men鈥檚 Soccer (192 votes) 鈥� each won $1,000. View the second-place and third-place winners, which received $500 and $250, on the Lov91短视频 website at .

Here鈥檚 a recap of the events and unlocked challenges that made Lov91短视频 Giving Day 2024 a smashing success:

Events

Inspired by the 鈥�80s theme in our leading up to the event, folks at 91短视频 showed up to campus looking like they just left an aerobics workout class 鈥� think teased hair, neon blue eyeshadow and neon windbreakers, warm-up jackets, legwarmers and headbands 鈥� while rocking out to hits from the decade.

Those attending the morning鈥檚 pep rally got a sweet start to their day with doughnuts (each representing the cost of an 91短视频 education that donors cover). The 91短视频 pep band added electricity to the first-ever Lov91短视频 pep rally, while emcees Braydon Hoover 鈥�11, MA 鈥�21 (organizational leadership) and Harrisonburg, Virginia, Mayor Deanna Reed pumped up the crowd. 

An alumna, a current student and an admitted student each shared what they love about 91短视频. Nora Osei 鈥�15, an 91短视频 basketball and soccer player who now works as director of growth and partnerships for Nike Sports Camps, shared her tips for finding success. 鈥淵ou don鈥檛 have to be a standout athlete or student at 91短视频 to find success,鈥� she told the crowd. 91短视频 senior psychology major and multi-sport athlete Kate Landis talked about the highlights of her last four years at 91短视频. Admitted student Megan Smith said she had visited 10 other colleges and did not consider 91短视频 as a possibility. But, after seeing the clean campus, enjoying the good food at the dining hall and learning about the strong nursing program, she said 91短视频 felt like home. 鈥淢y mom and I got back into our car and we looked at each other and said, 鈥楾his is the right place,鈥欌�� said Smith.

Then, for a memorable moment from the day as President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman donned safety glasses and a poncho in preparation for a pie to the face. Because we surpassed our goal set in the We鈥檝e Got Spirit Challenge, we unlocked $10,000 to The University Fund and got the honor of watching Herm pie the president. As it turns out, Herm has great aim! Watch a of the pep rally on the 91短视频 Facebook page. 

Following the pep rally, a team of faculty and staff faced off against students in 尝辞惫贰惭鲍鈥檚 first-ever game of dodgeball. The faculty/staff team left the court victorious after one game. Yoder Arena鈥檚 courts then opened up for pickleball, basketball, volleyball and the climbing wall.聽

Also new this year was the addition of Admitted Student Day to the Lov91短视频 Day and SGA Day festivities. More than 20 admitted students visited the campus for the day, taking tours, learning about programs at the University Fair and panel discussions and participating in the spirited Lov91短视频 events. It was, what President Huxman called, “a trifecta day.鈥� When Herm was asked about how the day was going, he gave an enthusiastic two thumbs up.

91短视频 475 people soaked in the spring sunshine and enjoyed food, fun and fellowship at the Lunch & Lawn Party held on Thomas Plaza. They played lawn games on the grass and competed in contests such as the egg toss.

As mentioned at the beginning of our recap, Wednesday鈥檚 baseball game featured a grand slam from utility player Alex Gulisano as the Royals defeated the Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin in a 12-2 drubbing. Another highlight of the game was infielder Ethan Spraker鈥檚 inside-the-park home run. The game drew a large crowd, who enjoyed treats from the Ott Street Eats food truck courtesy of the SGA.

Hundreds of people from all ages and backgrounds celebrated the funds rolling in at a barbecue cookout held in the evening in front of the University Commons. Grillmaster Dennis Showalter 鈥�73, president of the Alumni Council, served up fresh burgers and hot dogs. The Rain Pickers, a trio of strings musicians and 91短视频 alumni, performed live music while hungry Royals chowed down. Pioneer College Caterers provided their services for lunch and dinner.

The Lov91短视频 energy continued well into the night, fueled by a karaoke sing-off contest judged by Professor Daniel Showalter, Security Officer Elizabeth Jones, Mayor Reed and Herm. Each of the winning clubs received $100! International Students Organization (ISO) won Most Engaging/Best All-Around, Asian-Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) won Most 91短视频 Love, and Queer Student Alliance (QSA) and Latino Student Alliance (LSA) split the winnings from the Best Theme category. 

Lov91短视频 Giving Day came to a close with a biscuits and jam bar and live music from talented musicians in the Student Union. Litwiller said a highlight of her day came when time was nearing midnight in the Student Union with several students who stuck it out. 鈥淲hen we surpassed $340,000, cheers erupted, Tyler Goss started playing 鈥榃e Are the Champions鈥� over the speakers, and everyone sang along in celebration,鈥� Litwiller said. 鈥淚t was a beautiful moment to be a part of, and reminded me of why we do this work: To support these amazing students. I’m filled with gratitude today.鈥�

Challenges

Early Challenge: Before the day even started, the gifts came rolling in. We received at least 100 gifts before the start of Lov91短视频 Giving Day to unlock $10,000 to student scholarships. 120+ out of 100 gifts needed were given!

Loyal Royal Challenge: 91短视频 alumni gave more than 250 gifts over the 24-hour span to best the goal set for this challenge and unlock $15,000 to The University Fund. 252 out of 250 gifts needed were given!

Stronger Together Challenge: Non-alumni deepened their commitment to 91短视频 by making at least 175 gifts throughout the day and unlocking $15,000 to student scholarships. 202 out of 175 gifts needed were given!

Future Royal Challenge: Because 15 prospective students attending Lov91短视频 Giving Day paid their tuition deposit, we unlocked $15,000 to The University Fund.

Wake Me Up Before You Give-Give Challenge: Early birds helped reach this challenge by giving 75 gifts between 6 and 9 a.m. to unlock $10,000 to The University Fund. 88 out of 75 gifts needed were given!

We鈥檝e Got Spirit Challenge: The 91短视频 faithful showed their Royal pride during the pep rally by giving 50 gifts between 10 and 11 a.m. and unlocking $10,000 to The University Fund (as well as a chance to watch Herm pie the president). 54 out of 50 gifts needed were given!

Rally with Royal Women Challenge: Royal Women for 91短视频, a new networking and philanthropy initiative, raises direct financial aid for students who want to attend 91短视频. President Huxman matched every dollar donated up to $9,000 in this challenge between noon and 3 p.m. A total of $21,632.70 was raised during this challenge! 

The Roar Heard 鈥橰ound the World Challenge: Donors joined Herm in letting their love for 91短视频 be heard all around the world by awarding 75 gifts between 5 and 7 p.m. and unlocking $10,000 to The University Fund. 88 out of 75 gifts needed were given!

What鈥檚 Love Got to Do With It Challenge: Loving 91短视频 is not a secondhand emotion. Because we received 50 gifts between 7:30 and 9 p.m., we unlocked $10,000 to student scholarships. 52 out of 50 gifts needed were given!

Carrie Us to Midnight Challenge: Athletics supporters showed their love for 91短视频 sports and Athletics Director Carrie Bert by pitching in 100 donations between 9 p.m. and midnight to unlock $10,000 to the Athletics Annual Fund. 119 out of 100 gifts needed were given!

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared of their time to tell us how you Lov91短视频, and joined in the festivities on campus!

For more photos from the day’s events, swipe through our below:

It鈥檚 clear throughout history that we are all, and have always been, 鈥�Stronger Together鈥� as a team. As our rallying cry for the eighth annual on Wednesday, April 10, we invite you to join us in supporting 91短视频 to prove we are truly 鈥淪tronger Together.鈥�

Participate in our 24-hour giving day extravaganza, in which alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends come together to support and celebrate the wonderful university we all love. Help us set a new record! Last year, we raised $300,915 from donors giving 844 gifts. With your help, we can all make a difference by contributing to even more scholarships and financial aid packages, direct faculty and staff support, DEI initiatives and more!

Plenty of events are scheduled to show off your Royal pride and unleash your Lov91短视频 spirit. Follow our live interviews and coverage throughout the day on our 91短视频 , hosted by Nicole Litwiller 鈥�19, MA 鈥�20 (conflict transformation), annual giving and donor communication specialist. Tag #Lov91短视频, #91短视频GivingDay and #StrongerTogether in your social media posts and tell your friends and family about Lov91短视频 Giving Day.聽

Events

Lov91短视频 Pep Rally
10:10-11 a.m. | Yoder Arena
Jump-start your morning with an hour of 91短视频 spirit, storytelling and a chance to watch Herm pie President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman in the face. Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme will be provided beforehand. This event will be livestreamed.

Student vs. Faculty/Staff Dodgeball
11-11:30 a.m. | Yoder Arena
Students and faculty/staff face off in a friendly game of dodgeball. 

Choose Your Own Adventure Activities
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | University Commons
Add some activity to your afternoon. The climbing wall and pickleball and basketball courts will be open, with arts and crafts available and a university fair open to prospective students.

Lunch & Lawn Party
Noon-2 p.m. | Thomas Plaza
91短视频 leaders and administrators show their student appreciation by flipping burgers behind the grill. In addition to a lunch, free to all students and prospective students, attendees can play lawn games and win prizes.

Lov91短视频, LoveYourself
2-4 p.m. | UC Student Union
Stop by the Lov91短视频 Hub at the Hall of Nations for various self-care activities, including snacks.

Baseball game
4 p.m. | 91短视频 Baseball Field
Cheer on the Royals as they take on Mary Baldwin University.

Lov91短视频 Cookout
5:30-7:30 p.m. | UC Parking Lot
Live music, free food and celebration 鈥� what鈥檚 not to love? This event is free and open to the public. Please so we’ll know how much food to prepare.

Karaoke Sing-Off
8-9:30 p.m. | UC Student Union
Show off your pipes while competing for a chance to win $100 for your favorite club at 91短视频. Both solo and group singers are welcome. Judges will crown their favorites in three categories: Best Theme, Most 91短视频 Love, and Most Engaging/Best All-Around. Plus, everyone who performs gets a free small Common Grounds drink.

Late Night Jammin鈥�
10:30-Midnight | UC Student Union
Lov91短视频 Giving Day draws to a jazzy close with live music from 91短视频 students and a biscuits and jam bar (hence the punny name).

Challenges

This year鈥檚 Lov91短视频 Giving Day features more than $125,000 in challenge match funds from generous donors, split between full-day and timed challenges.

After a one-year hiatus, the leaderboard for athletic teams, academic programs and student organizations has returned. Donors who contribute a tax-deductible gift of $10 or more on Lov91短视频 Giving Day can vote for a favorite team, program and organization. First, second and third place finishers from each category will receive between $250 and $1,000.

Lov91短视频 Early Challenge (almost there!)
Help us reach our goal of receiving 100 gifts before Lov91短视频 Giving Day to unlock an additional $10,000 toward the University Fund, our No. 1 student-centric fundraising priority.

Full-Day Challenges

Loyal Royal Challenge: If 91短视频 alumni give 250 gifts, another $15,000 is unlocked to the University Fund. 

Stronger Together: Parents, students and all-around fans can show their love for all things 91短视频. If 175 non-alumni participate in Lov91短视频 Giving Day, $15,000 will be unlocked for student scholarships.

Future Royal: For each prospective student who attends Lov91短视频 Giving Day and pays their tuition deposit, another $1,000 is donated to the University Fund.

Timed Challenges

Wake Me Up Before You Give-Give
Time: 6-9 a.m.
Goal: 75 gifts
Unlocks: $10,000 to the University Fund

We鈥檝e Got Spirit
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Goal: 50 gifts
Unlocks: $10,000 to the University Fund鈥nd an opportunity to pie President Huxman!

Rally with Royal Women
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Goal: $9,000
Royal Women for 91短视频, a new networking and philanthropy initiative, is determined to raise direct financial aid for students wanting to attend 91短视频. President Huxman has pledged to match every dollar donated in this challenge up to $9,000 to help Royal Women achieve its goal.

The Roar Heard 鈥楻ound the World
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Goal: 75 gifts
Unlocks: $10,000 to the University Fund

What鈥檚 Love Got to Do with It?
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Goal: 50 gifts
Unlocks: $10,000 toward student scholarships

Carrie Us to Midnight
Time: 9 p.m.-Midnight
Goal: 100 gifts
Unlocks: $10,000 to the Athletics Annual Fund

Other ways to get into the Lov91短视频 spirit

Try 鈥淭he Herm Sandwich鈥�
From Monday, April 8, to Wednesday, April 10, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is offering The Herm Sandwich, a ham sandwich with “a Royal twist.鈥� The sandwich consists of double-smoked ham or smoked tofu with barbecue sauce and Swiss dill coleslaw on pumpernickel bread. Lola鈥檚 will contribute $1 from every Herm Sandwich sold to the University Fund. 

Watch our video
As you may have noticed in our rad 鈥�80s-inspired workout videos, we鈥檝e been getting 鈥淧umped Up鈥� about Lov91短视频 Giving Day and we hope you are, too! Check out a teaser below for our full Lov91短视频 Giving Day video, which releases on Monday, April 8.

Thank you to the many departments and people who have lent their valuable skills and insights to Lov91短视频 Giving Day. For more information about Lov91短视频 events and challenges, visit .

91短视频 alumnus Akiel Baker 鈥�21 says a turning point in his life came while on a cross-cultural trip to Guatemala during his junior year. Being in a country where he didn鈥檛 speak the language or understand the culture was a humbling experience for the Bowie, Maryland, native.聽

鈥淚 came back a new person,鈥� Baker said. 鈥淏efore that, I was always doing the bare minimum.鈥�

When he returned to the U.S., his whole approach to college changed. The social work major became more engaged in his coursework and more involved in the 91短视频 campus community. He joined clubs such as the Black Student Alliance (BSA), the International Students Organization and the Student Government Association.

As vice president of BSA, Baker was instrumental in bringing the Black Lives Matter mural to life and shaping the creation of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Before graduating with a bachelor of social work degree, he served as senior class president for the Class of 2021 and earned 2021 Cords of Distinction honors.聽

鈥淚 can honestly say I鈥檝e not had a bad moment at 91短视频,鈥� he said. 鈥淓very moment has been enriching, and I鈥檝e enjoyed every bit of it.鈥�

Just like 91短视频 provided the push he needed to reach his full potential, Baker is helping children reach theirs as a social worker for Harrisonburg City Public Schools. In his role, he connects elementary and middle school students and their families with resources in the schools and community that can help them perform at their very best. One day he鈥檚 helping a busy mom with a busted transmission find an organization willing to help her, while another he鈥檚 figuring out which special education services a child is eligible for.聽

鈥淚 love building that human connection and assuring parents they鈥檙e not just a number within Harrisonburg City Public Schools… that they鈥檙e actually cared for and that we want the best for them,鈥� Baker said.

That feeling he gives the families he works with is the same feeling he got when he visited 91短视频 for the first time. He said he had been accepted to both 91短视频 and James Madison University, but the latter felt too big and didn鈥檛 offer the same sense of community.聽

“Everyone here was super nice and welcoming,” Baker said. “I love human connection and that’s something that feels central to 91短视频.”

After graduating in 2021, Baker served as residence director at 91短视频 for two years and worked as a site coordinator for , a Harrisonburg-based nonprofit dedicated to closing the learning gap and empowering youth. He earned a master鈥檚 degree in social work from West Virginia University in 2023.

Baker said he participates in Lov91短视频 Giving Day to give back to the school that鈥檚 given so much to him.

鈥淚 want people to have the same enriching experiences I had,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 want to see 91短视频 grow and will continue giving back to keep it growing.鈥�

Join generous donors like Baker who give back to 91短视频 to help students pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. Be a part of our 8th annual Lov91短视频 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91短视频 students. Let鈥檚 build 91短视频 鈥淪tronger Together.鈥�

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Harrisonburg, Virginia, native Julie Weaver 鈥�24 has Royal blue in her blood.

Her grandfather, Samuel O. Weaver, graduated from Eastern Mennonite College and led Eastern Mennonite High School as its principal for more than a decade. Her grandmother graduated from EMHS and attended EMC. Her parents are EMC alumni. When it was her turn to attend college, the EMHS grad wasn鈥檛 so sure she wanted to follow in their footsteps. 

鈥淚 really liked 91短视频,鈥� Weaver said, 鈥渂ut I thought, 鈥楧o I want to go to a school on the same block I鈥檝e been on for the past four years?鈥欌��

After visiting several colleges, including four trips to 91短视频, she had no doubt about it 鈥� she belonged here.

鈥淎t 91短视频, people took an interest in me. They wanted to get to know me,鈥� said Weaver, who recalled forging new friendships during an overnight visit, even while brushing her teeth. 鈥淎t other colleges I visited, the only one who talked to me was the person hosting me in the dorms.鈥�

The senior biology major said 91短视频鈥檚 small class sizes allow for personalized support from faculty, which was helpful for her more demanding STEM courses.

鈥淭he professors really care about you,鈥� Weaver said. 鈥淚 had trouble understanding a concept and my professor spent 45 minutes with me after class explaining it in different ways on the whiteboard until I understood it.鈥�

Another benefit of attending 91短视频 is the wealth of scholarships and financial aid available to students. Weaver is in the honors program and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the highly selective President鈥檚 Scholarship. 

鈥淚t pays for a hefty portion of my tuition, which has been a huge blessing,鈥� she said. “Having the support of scholarships means a lot when I’ll be going into tens of thousands of dollars, if not over $100,000 in debt for my doctorate.”

After graduating in May, she鈥檚 headed to Richmond where she鈥檒l be earning a doctorate in physical therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. She鈥檚 heard the three-year program can be a grind, but is confident 91短视频 has prepared her well. The lessons learned in her advanced anatomy class and in the campus cadaver lab will prove especially invaluable for the seven straight weeks of anatomy class ahead of her this summer. 

“It’s been a journey,” Weaver said. “One chapter is ending, but the next one is starting.”

Your generous support helps students like Weaver pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. Join us for the 8th annual Lov91短视频 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91短视频 students. Let鈥檚 build 91短视频 鈥淪tronger Together.鈥�

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Three years ago and about 8,600 miles away in Yangon, Myanmar, Anne Cornelius 鈥�26 boarded a plane and left the only home she had ever known.

Escaping the ravages of a civil war that tore apart her country, she and her family sought asylum in the U.S. A kind host family from Maryland welcomed them in, and Cornelius soon adjusted to life in America. She learned that a close friend from her home city, Rachelle Swe 鈥�21, had just graduated from 91短视频 and was working there as an admissions counselor. Cornelius decided to pay her friend a visit and take a campus tour of 91短视频.

She never imagined attending a college, let alone one in America. Her family wasn鈥檛 exactly flush with cash, especially after uprooting their lives to settle in a new country.  

Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors through the Yoder/Webb Scholarship, Cornelius could attend 91短视频 without paying a dollar in tuition. The four-year, full-tuition scholarship is 91短视频鈥檚 highest academic award offered to a select few honors students each year.  

鈥淚鈥檓 really grateful for the scholarship,鈥� Cornelius said. 鈥淚t is the only way I could come to school at 91短视频.鈥�

Her friend in admissions introduced her to other international and Burmese students. These days, Cornelius, a sophomore majoring in international business and business analytics, has plenty of friends and plenty going on.

She is vice president of marketing for the Student Government Association, a digital media ambassador for undergraduate admissions and is a community assistant for her residence hall. Cornelius also does her part in recruiting future Royals; she talks to students back in Myanmar and encourages them to apply to 91短视频. 

She might have been forced to leave one home, but she found another at 91短视频. 

鈥淚 love the community here,鈥� she said. 鈥淓veryone鈥檚 so caring. I love how quickly I was able to fit in.鈥�

Your generous support helps students like Cornelius pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. Join us for the 8th annual Lov91短视频 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91短视频 students. Let鈥檚 build 91短视频 鈥淪tronger Together.鈥�

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Garrett Nyce 鈥�25 had his heart set on attending 91短视频. The Souderton, Pennsylvania, native was drawn to its small size and its focus on a 鈥渂usiness for the common good鈥� philosophy, which few if any other schools offered.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a triple bottom line of people, planet and profits,鈥� the business analytics and economics major said. 鈥淣ot how to make the most money, but how to create the best world for people.鈥�

鈥淭hat was something I didn鈥檛 think I would find at a lot of other schools,鈥� he added.

But, as he applied to colleges, a small Christian university near his hometown offered him enough financial aid that 鈥渋t would鈥檝e cost almost nothing to go there.鈥� As a self-described economics nerd, Nyce couldn鈥檛 ignore the tempting offer. 鈥淚鈥檓 so business-minded, it was hard to make that decision,鈥� he said.  

91短视频 sprung into action to make his decision easier. The school awarded him the Horace & Elizabeth Longacre Business Scholarship 鈥� designated for full-time business students with a priority toward Mennonite students from Pennsylvania 鈥� and the choice became clear: he would become an 91短视频 Royal.

It鈥檚 scholarships like the one Nyce received and the financial aid packages given to 100 percent of undergraduate 91短视频 students that empower them to pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. 

Three years into his education at 91短视频, Nyce couldn鈥檛 imagine himself anywhere else. The junior wields a mighty bat on the Royals baseball team, serves as a Royal Ambassador and is on the Leadership Council.

鈥�91短视频 just feels like home,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t just feels right.鈥�

Your generous support helps students like Nyce find their home on 91短视频鈥檚 campus. Join us for the 8th annual Lov91短视频 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91短视频 students. Let鈥檚 build 91短视频 鈥淪tronger Together.鈥�

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Royale Parker 鈥�26 hadn’t set foot on 91短视频鈥檚 campus before move-in day. In fact, the Southern California native hadn’t even heard of the school until her high school guidance counselor suggested it. The more she learned about 91短视频, the more she felt she belonged as a Royal. And, it wasn鈥檛 just her first name that felt like a perfect match.

While other schools she contacted seemed to ignore her, she said members of the 91短视频 undergrad admissions team were quick to answer her questions and welcome her with open arms.  

鈥淚 was looking for a school where students felt valued,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what I got from 91短视频.鈥�

The moment she arrived on the Harrisonburg, Virginia, campus, she knew she had made the right call. She saw how colorful and vibrant the campus was and recognized that 91短视频 was where she was meant to be.

鈥淲hat sets 91短视频 apart is its people,鈥� she said.

Roughly one-and-a-half years after that first day on campus, Parker is thriving at 91短视频. As a business and psychology major with aspirations in entrepreneurship, she launched a successful eyelash extension venture in the fall, catering primarily to her fellow students. She also plays an integral role in 91短视频鈥檚 Black Student Alliance (BSA) as its secretary-treasurer.

Parker said receiving financial aid through the University Scholarship has helped her focus on her studies without worrying about employment. Grateful for 91短视频’s generosity, she acknowledged that it provided the most substantial aid package among all her prospective schools.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a really huge help,鈥� she said. 

Your generous support helps students like Parker pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. Join us for the 8th annual Lov91短视频 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91短视频 students. Let’s build 91短视频 “Stronger Together.”