February 17, 2015
Friends and supporters have helped Trine University set a fundraising record with its annual Scholarship Gala. The Saturday evening event raised $535,000 that will provide scholarships for Trine students.
“A sincere thank you is extended to the amazing individuals and regional businesses for helping us surpass the previous record,” said Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., Trine president. “More importantly, it enables us to award more dollars in scholarships to our students.” This academic year, 98 percent of Trine students shared $24 million in gift aid.
While Brooks is proud of the record, he’s quick to add that solid support from trustees, alumni, employees, university friends and the community made it possible. More than 400 individuals, businesses and organizations financially supported the 12th annual event.
Student Britney Browning illuminated the importance of the event and how much it helps students.
“The spirit of helping continues because of such great events like the Scholarship Gala. You have not only helped me, but many of my friends are able to continue their education at Trine University because of your kindness,” said Browning, a first generation college student. “For many of us, we would not be here today without your support.”
Last year, the event raised more than $450,000.
For 2016, the gala, which includes dinner, auctions and live music, is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Steve Faramelli, creative media specialist in the Office of University Marketing and Communications at Trine University, received a 2024-2025 Best of CASE District V award for a hockey media guide cover he designed.
Members of Trine University’s student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), alongside faculty and students from the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, brought hands-on science to life for more than 140 Girl Scouts during the recent STEM Expo hosted by Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana–Michiana.
The cast of the Trine University Theatre production of “Murder on the Orient Express” poses on the stage of the Ryan Concert Hall in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.