Who makes our mission possible?
Heroes like you.
Being a hero doesn’t require rushing into a burning building to save lives. The definition is a bit broader than that and requires only the selfless attempt (and intent) to benefit others through some amount of personal sacrifice. When you give your assets to support our mission, you become a hero — at least to the students whose lives are transformed by a Miami education.
What does a hero look like? Here are just a few of the supporters who have helped us change lives.
Jim and Jayme Karen
Jim and Jayme Karen
“Miami gave me everything,” said Jim Karen ’76. He and his wife, Jayme ’76, decided to give back. Their unrestricted gift provides Miami with the flexibility to allocate the funds where they are most needed, whether that’s for unexpected operational challenges, new academic initiatives, or student aid.
Diane Wetherill Schools
Diane Wetherill Schools
Growing up in the 1950s, Diane Wetherill Schools ’60 fondly recalls Miami and Miami Athletics being a big part of her childhood. “I remember listening to the Miami-Cincinnati football game every Thanksgiving sitting on the floor in front of a big old radio at my grandparents’ home,”
The Shuffletons
The Shuffelton Family
The Shuffelton family’s history is so intertwined with that of Miami University, you could say Miami runs in their blood. Their three children have all walked down Slant Walk, listened to the Beta Bells, and cheered on Miami football for longer than they can remember.
Kay Lockridge ’61 and her partner Roslyn Pulitzer
Kay Lockridge
From the moment she stepped onto Miami University’s campus, Kay Lockridge ’61, felt a quiet certainty that this was where she belonged: “I was encouraged by my high school teacher, who knew my passion for journalism, and my mother. It was here, in the heart of campus, that I found my second home.”
Dr. Lynne Drucker Albukerk
Dr. Lynne Drucker Albukerk
Dr. Lynne Drucker Albukerk’s life story is a tapestry woven through her dedication, compassion, and philanthropy. Her journey, filled with personal and professional accomplishments, highlights her unwavering commitment to family, community, and preserving the legacy of Western College for Women (“Western”), whose campus is now a part of Miami University.
DeeAnn and Dr. Ralph Kah ’55
Dr. Ralph and DeeAnn Kah
No matter where life carried Dr. Ralph Kah ’55, he could never quite evade his passion for intercollegiate athletics or the long reach of Miami University’s Cradle of Coaches.
William John Saunders, Jr. ’51
and Barbara Jane Selby ’53
Barbara Jane Selby and William John Saunders
After meeting at Miami in 1950 and marrying in 1953, William John Saunders, Jr. ’51 and Barbara Jane Selby ’53 supported Miami generously through the years. They viewed higher education as a privilege, and they never took for granted the opportunities afforded them as Miami graduates.
From left President David Hodge, Valerie Hodge, Debbie Jackson and Bill Lammers during Alumni Weekend.
Bill Lammers
By all accounts, Bill Lammers ’70 was the all-American success story — a strong student, natural leader, model naval officer, successful professional, and ideal family man.