Homecoming week is a celebration of our alumni, our traditions and our students. Itâs also a chance to envision our potential. Itâs big, itâs brave, and itâs bold. This afternoon as we celebrate Homecoming and officially unveil the ICCU Arena, weâll also embark on our campaign â Brave. Bold. A promise to Idahoâs students. Our aim is to boost and inspire Idaho students to earn a degree at the University of Idaho, regardless of their financial situation. Morgan McCall started her Vandal journey in the fall of 2019 thanks to scholarship support. The pandemic made the last two years a bumpy road, but now in her third year at U of I, Morgan is on track to earn her degree in Finance. Donor-funded scholarships paved the way for her success. âThe scholarships Iâve gotten have allowed me to focus on school versus worrying about paying for school and housing â thatâs a lot when you first leave home,â Morgan says. âThat stress was taken away, so I could study, and then I could earn more scholarships.â When students like Morgan can engage in campus activities, know their professors and immerse themselves in the U of I experience, they graduate ready to take on meaningful jobs. And they are prepared to contribute to their communities. Scholarships can mean the difference between working an off-campus job to help pay tuition and being able to join a study group or spend extra time in the lab. The first year of our campaign focuses on student success. As we prepare for the launch of our campaign this evening, many Vandals have already stepped up with generous donations. We are thankful for the quality of the education we received. Letâs start a new tradition this Homecoming â invest in a program at the U of I that resonates with you. Join me, and pay it forward for your alma mater. |