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“Education generally makes for happier, better people,” says Paul Foster’86 about the creation of the Paul W. Foster Endowed Scholarship Fund. “Without trying to sound corny, it makes the world a better place.” Read More

Paul Foster

For Nancy Schmidt’52, Beloit built worthwhile associations during her lifetime that will now reach beyond through a generous bequest from her estate. Read More  

Nancy Schmidt
Parent Eric Kelly P98 says of Beloit, "As I reflect back on what institutions have made a difference in my children’s lives, Beloit sails to the top.” Read More Eric Kelly
James E. Lockwood, Jr.’34, a Beloit graduate, remembered as an inventor and innovator, who swam with Tarzan and was eulogized as a model for Indiana Jones, will encourage some of that same excitement for Beloit students through a $1.4 million bequest. Lockwood's spirit of adventure and discovery will continue through his generous legacy. Read More James Lockwood
Laura Grube'08 and senior class officers for the class of 2008 spearheaded efforts to grow the Off-Campus Education Endowed Fund. The fund will support off-campus study, which includes both domestic and study abroad programs. Read More James Lockwood

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