The Gift of Access
Student success isn’t just about talent; it’s about having the support to keep going when life gets hard. From the Kroger Food Pantry to the PUSH Initiative and Moody Foundation support, these essential resources make sure a $500 setback doesn’t stop a determined student from earning a degree.
UNT PUSH Program Receives $150,000 Gift
UNT alumna Kelli Karlow (’89) and her husband, Marvin, have established the Karlow-Robinson
Family Endowment with a $150,000 gift, supporting UNT’s Persevere UNTil Success Happens
(PUSH) program. Supporting the PUSH program underscores their deep belief in the power
and importance of higher education and their desire to give both generously and directly.
Helping First-Generation College Students Succeed
Made possible through the generosity of Sheryl and Dave Heacock (’88), the First
in Business program empowers first-generation college students in the G. Brint Ryan
College of Business to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Their
gift inspired additional support from other donors and corporate partners, helping
ensure lasting impact for generations of students to come.
Funding Students’ Needs
In only its second year, the Diamond Eagles society generated $90,000 of funding to put towards multiple student service initiatives.
These included the UNT Food Pantry, Gowns for Grads, and the UNT Suit Up Closet, the last of which provides students with professional attire for job interviews,
internships, and other professional development opportunities.