Jets Legends Come to Long Island to Help Raise Over $250K for Kids in Need

Celebrating 41 years of impact, Jets legend Marty Lyons raises $250K for kids in need through a LI golf event, making dreams come true. Read more

Cottage Health receives historic $65 Million donation to advance healthcare

The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation just received a total of $65 million. Named to honor visionary philanthropists Mary and Richard Compton, the gift will create the Compton Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation, furthering the advancement of healthcare in the region. Read more

How Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Transformed Six Sarasota Nonprofits

When MacKenzie Scott divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, the novelist became one of the richest women in the world. But Scott did not plan to keep all that wealth to herself. Instead, she penned an essay pledging to share the “disproportionate amount of money” in her bank account. Read more

University of Texas plans new Hill Country research center after $50 million donation

The University of Texas is planning to establish a new Hill Country research center thanks to a historic $50 million donation from the Winn Family Foundation. This is the largest donation ever received by the UT’s College of Natural Sciences, allowing them to expand their research capabilities and make significant advancements in various fields of study. Read more

Samsung to partner with UT engineering school, donate $3.7M to boost semiconductor workforce

As Central Texas expects to see a boost from federal and state semiconductor legislation, Samsung Semiconductors and the University of Texas are partnering to enhance the semiconductor workforce. Samsung is donating $3.7 million to support the collaboration. Read more

NU Foundation receives record $354M in donations from 58,000 people

It’s the fourth consecutive year annual giving to the University of Nebraska Foundation has exceeded $300 million. In 2023, the foundation received a record-breaking $354 million in donations from 58,000 generous individuals who are committed to supporting higher education. Read more

UB attracts record high donations for 2022-23, surpassing $120M

The University at Buffalo experienced a milestone in its 177-year history, surpassing the $120 million mark in donations for the first time. For the 2022-23 fiscal year, the university received more than $123 million in donations from individuals and organizations that believe in the power of education. Read more

UC Irvine to receive largest ever alumni gift with $35.5 million donation

The University of California, Irvine will receive a $35.5 million donation from the estate of Paul Butterworth and Jo Butterworth, both alumni of the university. The gift is the largest ever to UC Irvine from alumni. Read more

Jo Ellen Ford, 86, dies; UAMS philanthropist and wife of Alltel CEO

Jo Ellen Ford, wife of the former state Sen. and Alltel CEO Joe T. Ford and a generous philanthropist to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, died Monday after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Read more

Can ChatGPT be a diabetes consultant? Study probes the potential and pitfalls

This comprehensive study explores ChatGPT’s ability to answer questions about diabetes, comparing it to human experts in a Danish diabetes center. Read more