July 15, 2005

Two Catholic colleges given chance to receive more grants from Lilly Endowment

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Marian College in Indianapolis have both been invited to take part in the second phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Special Initiative to Strengthen Philanthropy for Indiana Higher Education Institutions.

During the first phase, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College raised $3.5 million that was matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. During this phase, the college will try to raise up to $2 million in the next year to receive up to a $2.5 million grant. Marian College has the same opportunity. The money given from Lilly will be available to the college for a number of academic purposes.

“The Endowment’s continued philanthropy is truly impressive and appreciated,” said Charity Sister Joanne Burrows, chief academic officer and academic dean of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

 

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