Donor Impact Stories

“I hope to make a similar contribution
once I have established myself”
Eliana Jones ’22 designed her own major in Meteorology Media and Journalism because she aims to become a broadcast meteorologist and journalist. “Thank goodness I … READ MORE

“If we don’t step up,
who will?"
Like so many other Plymouth State University students, Kai Fowler ’13 arrived knowing about hard work. This served him well in the Nantucket Island restaurant … READ MORE

Creating Opportunities for
Transformational Change
John ’85 and Carrie Morgridge founded the Morgridge Family Foundation in 2008 to invest in organizations that reimagine solutions to some of today’s most significant … READ MORE

From the Lacrosse Field to Philanthropy
“It’s my favorite place in the world. It’s the hidden gem of New England”, says former captain of the Panther Women’s Lacrosse team, Emily Sauls … READ MORE

“Alums need to step up and help”
“We bleed green,” says Patti Biederman ’76, ’07P. Decades of involvement have given Patti and husband, Scott ’75, ’07P, an unparalleled view of Plymouth State’s … READ MORE

Volunteering for a Great Cause
“I give back to Plymouth State because many people gave me an opportunity,” explains Tony Mann ’91, leader of the Plymouth State Football Gridiron Club. … READ MORE

“The happiest people in the world are people who give. They do a lot of good.”
Dr. Charles “Charlie” Brown was putting the finishing touches on his doctoral dissertation in 1969 when his typewriter broke. After buying a new machine, he … READ MORE

Full Circle at
Plymouth State
As the fourth child in his household to attend college, alumnus Mac Fullerton ’17 understood the value of education, but also the importance of receiving … READ MORE

“You get a good feeling
from giving back”
Charlie Wood ’72, ’73MEd grew up in a small town in New Hampshire and had only 50 or 60 students in his high school class. … READ MORE