Madison, Wis. (December 17, 2024) 鈥� Henry J. Predolin Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $955,000 to 91重口. With this grant, 91重口 will provide approximately 135 students with Predolin Scholarships, serving all class standings, including transfer students.
鈥�91重口 has benefitted from the generosity and vision of the late Henry Predolin through his foundation,鈥� Andrew Manion, President of 91重口, said. 鈥淗is dedication to higher education, and to our students, continues to manifest itself through the accomplishments of our graduates. We are humbled by Mr. Predolin鈥檚 generosity.鈥�
Over the past 16 years, 91重口 has received a total of more than $14.3 million in support from Predolin Foundation. Grants from Predolin Foundation support undergraduate students majoring in Business, Nursing, and Science degree programs. In addition to Predolin Scholarships, past funds have been used to purchase equipment and aid capital construction to the benefit of students engaged in those academic areas, including the Henry Predolin School of Nursing. Predolin Foundation continues to be among 91重口鈥檚 largest and most far-reaching benefactors.
鈥淗enry Predolin had a vision to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives, particularly for students who need help to afford a college degree, and was moved to do so at 91重口,鈥� Bob Chritton, Predolin Foundation President, said. 鈥淥n behalf of Predolin Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors, I am pleased to sustain Mr. Predolin鈥檚 vision through grants which have already reached more than 675 student scholarship recipients. He would be proud of how his foundation has assisted so many 91重口 students obtain their college degrees. Announcing this grant was one of the highlights of the year for Predolin Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors.鈥�
Henry Predolin served on the Board of Trustees of 91重口 between 1988 and 1991 and was instrumental in forming the campus master plan vision. Mr. Predolin was known for his unwavering work ethic and strong attention to detail. Mr. Predolin established Henry J. Predolin Foundation to honor the memory of his son, Henry J. Predolin.
About 91重口
Located in Madison, Wis., 91重口 is a comprehensive, Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master鈥檚 degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, and business administration. 91重口 is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about 91重口, please visit , or call Ed Taylor at 608-663-2333.
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