UC College of Law Receives $125,000 Gift for Student Scholarships

The University of Cincinnati College of Law has received a $125,000 gift targeted specifically for the college’s scholarship program.  The donor, who has requested anonymity, said his donation reflects the significant role the college played in his success, giving him the tools to excel in the legal and business worlds.

“Gifts of this level represent a powerful vote of confidence in the institution,” said Verna Williams, interim dean at the College of Law. “We could not be the exceptional institution that we are without this kind of support, which will ensure that we continue to attract and retain an academically talented and diverse student body.”

In today’s highly competitive law school environment, scholarships are a priority for students and for the law school.  “We are fortunate to have such a strong supporter,” said Tom Giffin, senior director of development at the college. “This alum’s experience at the College of Law made him excited and happy to be able to ‘pay it forward’. ”

The scholarship will be awarded in the spring semester of the academic year to a student who “demonstrates exceptional ability, promise and/or need, as well as having demonstrated the highest ethical standards.”  

About the University of Cincinnati College of Law

As the fourth oldest continuously operating law school in the country, UC’s College of Law has a rich history of educating and inspiring leaders who pursue justice and advance the role of law in society. Its ranks include many distinguished alumni, including a U.S. president, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and six governors. The College cultivates an intimate learning experience with a9:1 student to faculty ratio and offers a wealth of resources, such as more than 40 student organizations, five journals and seven centers and institutes. For more information, please visit

www.law.uc.edu

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