The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) announced recently that it has received the largest single donation in the history of the institution. The $18.7 million donation from the Windgate Foundation will be used to greatly expand the University’s…
Tag:
Windgate Foundation
- AMP NewsIndustries
Artspace Projects Partners with Windgate Foundation for Artspace Windgate Campus
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAn announcement was made on Tuesday, Sept. 7, regarding a new project which will benefit more than just the artistic culture of Little Rock. Minneapolis-based Projects, in conjunction with the Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation, declared in a news release its…
- AMP NewsBusiness & FinanceCash and CandorCultureIndustries
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Receives $1.5 Million Grant from Windgate
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has received a $1.5 million, two-to-one challenge grant from the Windgate Foundation to help build the future ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock. The generous grant from Windgate, plus the $3 million…
- AMP NewsCash and CandorCultureEducationIndustriesNewsmakers
Windgate Foundation Gives ASU Largest Financial Gift in University’s History
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced the largest financial contribution in the university’s history on Friday, as the Windgate Foundation pledged a $25 million challenge gift toward the construction and maintenance of a new building on its campus. Established…
- CultureEducationIndustriesNonprofit
Central Arkansas Library System Receives $225,000 Grant from Windgate Foundation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Foundation announced Tuesday that it received a $225,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation. The grant will support the expansion of the library’s community outreach program, the hiring of two digital literacy coaches, and fund…
- AMP NewsEducation
New Windgate Grant Designed to Help UAPB Bolster Teacher Preparation Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has received a $469,420 grant from the Windgate Foundation to fund teacher preparation program. This grant will be for a two-year period. During this time, UAPB will use the funding to improve its…
- AMP NewsBusinessEducationNonprofit
Windgate Foundation Awards $6.4 Million to A-State to Support Arts Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Windgate Foundation has provided a $6.4 million grant to Arkansas State University to support arts education. This grant is designed to give direct assistance to students through needs-based scholarships. The Windgate gift will create three endowments to support students.…
- AMP NewsEducation
A-State Pulls In More Than $1 Million During Inaugural Day of Giving
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University pulled in more than $1 million in donations on its inaugural Day of Giving. The Jonesboro-based university held its 1,909-minute campaign on Tuesday, April 27. At the end of the day, A-State had received $1,039,738 from 742…
- AMP NewsBusinessCultureEducation
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Receives $8 Million Gift from Windgate Foundation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) has received $8 million from the Windgate Foundation to support scholarships and building projects. Of the total gift, more than $4 million will be used for direct student support through need-based university…
- AMP NewsEducation
Philander Smith College Receives $895K Grant for New Visual and Performing Arts Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPhilander Smith College (PSC) has received a $895,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation to fund a new visual and performing arts program, as well as visual arts scholarships. The new Visual and Performing Arts Program will provide classes in a…