Celebrating Past, Looking to Future Themes of 2020 State of the University Address

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News of a $20 million scholarship gift, and the announcement that St. Thomas will adopt a test-optional policy both drew applause at the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium Thursday as President Julie Sullivan delivered the 2020 State of the University address.
From left: Student Amanda Post, president Julie Sullivan, trustee Amy Goldman and Tommie the mascot push the button that signals the launch of streamers during a launch event for a new Student Achievement and Success initiative November 16, 2017 in the Anderson Student Center. The initiative seeks to raise $200 million for student scholarships and was kicked off by a $50 million donation by the GHR foundation.

St. Thomas Kicks off $200 Million Scholarship Drive, Announces $50 Million Gift for GHR Fellows

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With a focus on educational excellence, increasing access and reducing student debt, the University of St. Thomas today announced a goal of infusing $200 million into scholarship support for students over the next eight years, kicking off with a $50 million gift from GHR Foundation.