AAE hosts Scholars and Sponsors Dinner

Generous donors are helping AAE students pursue their academic and professional goals. At the annual Scholars and Sponsors recognition dinner in September, the department honored this year’s award recipients and the donors who make scholarship opportunities possible.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, meaningful conversations, and a fall evening by the lake. The event allows students a chance to meet the people who have invested in their future, sparking conversations about the deeper meaning of their education. 

This year, thirty-four undergraduate students and twenty-one graduate students received scholarships. Undergraduate students received awards amounting to almost $122,000. Graduate students received $19,000 in awards to support their professional development. These funds helped cover research, conference fees, and travel expenses. This enables students to present their work, attend workshops, and advance their academic careers.

AAE is deeply grateful to the donors whose generosity makes these scholarships possible. Their support has a lasting impact on our students’ lives and futures. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients!

Professor and Department Chair Dr. Paul Mitchell addresses program attendees. Credit: Eric Baillies
Undergraduate student Quinn Keyes speaks with sponsors Jeff and Valerie Renk. Credit: Eric Baillies
Prof. Eleanor Wiseman speaks with sponsor David Penn. Credit: Eric Baillies
Graduate student Anton Liutin converses with sponsor Deborah Penn. Credit: Eric Baillies