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Donor support touches every part of Pitt-Bradford, shaping futures and transforming student lives through the power of philanthropy.

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Your Support, Her Path to Success

Donor-funded scholarships are essential in expanding access to higher education for today’s students. For Grace Bollinger, a Forensic Science major from York, PA, this support had a lasting impact on her college experience. The scholarship she received eased the financial burden on both her and her family, allowing Grace to focus on her studies and confidently pursue her goal of earning a college degree.

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Building Bearings and Building Futures

From a garage startup to a 46,000-square-foot facility, Chris Napoleon ’86-’88 turned vision into reality. His company, NES, is recognized as a premier manufacturer of custom bearings for the aerospace and aviation industries. Now joined by his son and fellow alumni, Chris pays it forward by mentoring talent and supporting the very programs that launched his success.  

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Zoal Awad with donors Rick and Cheryl Lutz

Near and Far: Changing Lives Through Education and Generosity

Mohamed “Zoal” Awad came to Pitt-Bradford from Saudi Arabia to pursue his dream, and thanks to donor support from the Near and Far Fund of Rick and Cheryl Lutz, he’s thriving. A student-athlete and scholarship recipient, Zoal is making the most of his experience and finishing his degree in just three years.

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Philanthropy in Action

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New Endowed Fund Supports Arts Programming for the Entire Community

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Fund honors Colosimo's 23 years with Arts.

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Weinberg scholarship to be awarded this fall

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Memorial scholarship to benefit TRIO students.

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New Scholarship Honors Memory of Bo Ray Nunn

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The generosity of a caring community member helps a family heal.

Your support has made all this possible. Knowing that someone believes in my potential has motivated me to strive for excellence in all my endeavors. Your generosity inspires me to give back in the future, supporting students like myself and fostering opportunities for the next generation.

Giulio Minerbi, sophomore biology major and donor scholarship recipient