Stories from our Brice Society members
Empowering future generations through athletics
Discover how one alumna supports Miami University and Miami Women’s Athletics by creating opportunities for others that she never had. Read More
Alumnus uses his interest in finance to secure his future and the University’s
A lifelong interest in financial markets led Tom Hall, B.S. Business, ’70, MBA ’71, to create a strategy of giving back to Miami University while also providing for his retirement years. Read More
Fond memories of marching band inspire couple to give back
Ann Prock ’75 still relishes playing in marching band during her time at Miami. She and her husband, Jim, are providing the same rich opportunities to Miami students by establishing planned gifts using their IRAs. Read More
Alumni couple's generosity provides impact
Miami Merger donors’ tax-savvy gift maximizes assistance for students. Read More
Madelyn (Rhoades) Hines Endows Scholarship for Brown County, Ohio, Students
During her senior year of high school in Brown County, Ohio, Madelyn (Rhoades) Hines ’66 was one of 42 students in her graduating class. Mattie’s science teacher saw her potential and accompanied her and a male classmate to Miami University for a tour. While her classmate chose to go elsewhere for his education, Mattie chose Miami. Read More
Tax-smart gift helps biochemistry students today and tomorrow
Dr. Joseph Abram gives back to Miami in hopes that biochemistry students will someday use what they learn to make life better for all. Read More
Life events inspire alumna to give back
Alumna Joyce Harn describes how a chance meeting and a life-threatening injury led her to create a scholarship for future generations of Miamians. Read More
Lynda Kerzic Given '77 Establishes Dr. Alan Engel Advisor Fund
Lynda has chosen to make a gift this year to endow the fund so that immediate support for the Pre-Law Program will be available. Additionally, she has chosen to provide future support to grow the endowment through a bequest. Read More
Jim McNamee ’62 establishes scholarship fund
Jim McNamee ’62 was in his first year at Miami University when he received a $150 scholarship. It was a modest amount, but the economics and finance major never forgot how much that helped him in his collegiate career. Read More
A legacy of giving
Ralph Herda has been a longtime supporter of Miami University. Most recently, he turned his stock into a gift that will create a secure future for himself and Miami. Read More
Hirsh gift supports scholarship and students in need
Dick and Marcia Hirsh just want to make a difference, and their support for Miami students—both through volunteering and gifts from their IRAs—allows them to do so for those who need it most. Read More
Cornelia Browne '57 honors husband, William A. Browne '57, by supporting undergraduate research
The Brownes' shared love of learning will continue after their lifetimes and help numerous students find that same love through scholarship. Read More
Son surprises parents with scholarship in their honor
Thanks to his parents' foresight, Tom Schneider didn't have to worry about paying for college. Now, he pays forward their generosity with a scholarship in their honor. Read More
McConnell family's connection to Miami leads to memorial gift
Ruth McConnell '46 still plays a large role in the lives of students at Miami University. Read More
Inspired by former coach, Teufels give back to university
On the last day of football practice his sophomore year at Miami University, James Teufel '72, M.Ed. '76 suffered a knee injury that required surgery and put his college education at risk. James was not on scholarship at the time and money was tight. It was unlikely he would be able to return to Miami and resume his studies. Read More
Education, outdoors, Miami were passions for Lois Theis ’52
Devotion and commitment were the defining values by which Lois Theis ’52 lived her life. Everyone who crossed paths with her—from her students to her friends to her beloved Miami University—benefited from her passions. Read More
What Miami meant to our parents: Barbara Jane Selby '53 and William John Saunders, Jr. '51
Mom and Dad met at Miami in 1950, and in 1953 became the second Miami Merger in her family. Mom’s parents had both graduated from Miami in the 1920s; Dad was the first in his family to be college-educated. Read More
Giving new meaning to “Old Miami, New Miami”
The Shuffelton family’s history is so intertwined with that of Miami University, you could say Miami runs in their blood. Read More
Bill Lammers '70: A groundbreaking gift
By all accounts, Bill Lammers '70 was the all-American success story—a strong student, natural leader, model Naval officer, successful professional and an ideal family man. Read More
Kahs recognize important role of athletics through scholarship
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. Read More
Karg scholarship reflects his confidence in the Miami Experience
When life threw David Karg ’65 a career curveball, he trusted in the lessons and experiences of his Miami University education and came back swinging. Read More