Alumni Jack and Jeanette McWhirter named the 2017 Philanthropists of the Year
See the link below. From the article:
"UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has named John “Jack” and Jeanette Dachille McWhirter, both alumni and longtime supporters, its 2017 Philanthropists of the Year for their support of programs across the University. The award, which was presented last month, recognizes individuals or couples who have demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of Penn State."
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"The McWhirters are longtime supporters of the Department of Chemical Engineering. Following a long history of support for scholarships and fellowships in the department, last summer, the University named the John R. and Jeanette Dachille McWhirter Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering in honor of the couple’s historic $10 million gift to the program. It is the first named graduate program at Penn State, and to the University’s knowledge, it also is the first named comprehensive graduate program in engineering in the United States.
The McWhirters’ philanthropy has extended to other parts of the University. In 2012, they made the largest gift in the history of the University Libraries, together with Peter and Ann Tombros, to create the McWhirter and Tombros Knowledge Commons in Pattee Library, a space for collaborative, digitally-driven learning. The Knowledge Commons offers University Park students 24/7 support during the fall and spring semesters, putting students close to resources including reference, research and writing support; technology assistance; and the Media Commons.
Their philanthropy has also benefited student-athletes through their support of scholarships in Intercollegiate Athletics. In 2013, they created the Maggie Lucas Scholarship for Lady Lion Shooting Guard to benefit student-athletes on the women’s basketball team, and in 2015, they created the Micha Hancock Scholarship for Women’s Volleyball Setter to support student-athletes on the women’s volleyball team. Both scholarships support students with outstanding academic achievement.
“Penn State is the greatest place in the world, and it has given us and our families so much,” said Jeanette McWhirter. “Giving back just feels like the right thing to do.”"
http://news.psu.edu/story/474374/20...tte-mcwhirter-named-2017-philanthropists-year
See the link below. From the article:
"UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has named John “Jack” and Jeanette Dachille McWhirter, both alumni and longtime supporters, its 2017 Philanthropists of the Year for their support of programs across the University. The award, which was presented last month, recognizes individuals or couples who have demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of Penn State."
And,
"The McWhirters are longtime supporters of the Department of Chemical Engineering. Following a long history of support for scholarships and fellowships in the department, last summer, the University named the John R. and Jeanette Dachille McWhirter Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering in honor of the couple’s historic $10 million gift to the program. It is the first named graduate program at Penn State, and to the University’s knowledge, it also is the first named comprehensive graduate program in engineering in the United States.
The McWhirters’ philanthropy has extended to other parts of the University. In 2012, they made the largest gift in the history of the University Libraries, together with Peter and Ann Tombros, to create the McWhirter and Tombros Knowledge Commons in Pattee Library, a space for collaborative, digitally-driven learning. The Knowledge Commons offers University Park students 24/7 support during the fall and spring semesters, putting students close to resources including reference, research and writing support; technology assistance; and the Media Commons.
Their philanthropy has also benefited student-athletes through their support of scholarships in Intercollegiate Athletics. In 2013, they created the Maggie Lucas Scholarship for Lady Lion Shooting Guard to benefit student-athletes on the women’s basketball team, and in 2015, they created the Micha Hancock Scholarship for Women’s Volleyball Setter to support student-athletes on the women’s volleyball team. Both scholarships support students with outstanding academic achievement.
“Penn State is the greatest place in the world, and it has given us and our families so much,” said Jeanette McWhirter. “Giving back just feels like the right thing to do.”"
http://news.psu.edu/story/474374/20...tte-mcwhirter-named-2017-philanthropists-year
