Giving Stories

Meet Evelyn Reed

Evelyn Reed, from St. Louis, MO, was selected to represent Indiana State in the Air Race Classic, and the cross-country flight is preparing her to become a better pilot. Her Certified Flight Instructors played an impactful role in her life, and she is grateful that the FedEx Purple Runway Scholarship will allow her to make the same difference in the lives of other students.  

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Meet Tim and Lisa Schoolman

Tim Schoolman, ‘86, had a difficult time explaining his major and his career until a commercial prompted him to exclaim, “That’s Packaging!” When their daughter received a scholarship, Tim and his wife Lisa realized they wanted to give back and have the same impact on other students through the “That’s Packaging” Endowed Scholarship. 

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Meet Carla Morales

Carla is from Downers Grove, Ill., and she’s always had an interest in preventing cybercrime. Indiana State has provided her opportunities for professional growth, including starting the CyberSycamores Club and interning with local law enforcement agencies. Carla hopes to start her own scholarship to provide the financial relief she received to help other students. 

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Meet Andrew Kump

As a Rich and Robin Porter Research Fellow, doctoral student Andrew Kump analyzes cell division in fruit flies to help scientists better identify genes involved in cancer development. His experiences in the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center position him and Indiana State University to be at the forefront of a breakthrough scientific discovery. 

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