Anonymous Donor Pays Off Student Debt for Entire 2022 College Class in Texas
Students at a Texas College graduated last week not only with their diplomas but with their balances cleared suddenly by an anonymous donor.
More than 100 students assembled for the 133rd graduation ceremony at Wiley College and were shocked to hear President & CEO Dr. Herman J. Felton, Jr. announce that their balances had been paid off.
The recent pandemic had exacerbated some students’ ability to pay their debts, so some graduates and parents in the audience in Marshall, Texas, were especially thrilled to hear the news.
“Our commitment to our students goes beyond their time while they are enrolled,” said Felton. “We are grateful for this anonymous donor who will assist the students in paying off their balances.”
The estimated total owed by the class of 2022 in the historically Black college was $300,000.
“As Wiley College closes the academic semester and prepares for its Sesquicentennial Celebrations beginning in July, this is a great way to start the celebration of 150 years of the College’s contributions to the world.”
Wiley College, with its focus on social good and leadership, has reduced its tuition in the past years to $17,500 to cover fees, room, and board.
Now the school’s motto is even more appropriate: “Go forth Inspired.”
The Good news here is someone thought enough of these students to give what he felt necessary to give them a great start. Today’s JohnKu talks about giving. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Generosity by John W. Howell
Whenever it comes,
Generosity is love . . .
We need more of it.
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What a wonderful story, John. Love the poem. We sure do need more of love and generosity! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂
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Have a wonderful weekend as well, Harmony. 😊
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Whoa!
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I know right?
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That is terrific news, John. I’ve heard good things about Wiley Collage. The fact that they reduced their tuition in order to help students receive an education speaks volumes. And blessings to that anonymous donor! (Although I feel he/she was already blessed just by giving.)
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All are blessed for sure, Joan.
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What a beautiful story. Tuition in the States is so ridiculous. That these students were surprised by such a donation is such a fantastic graduation gift.
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I can’t imagine how that would feel. To do it anonymously is icing on the cake. 😊
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No kidding!
Have a great Friday!
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Have a great Friday too, Dale.
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Thank you, kind sir!
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😊
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That’s really cool.
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I agree. 😊
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That’s tremendous! I recall someone doing that last year. This is a good case of copycats …. well, assuming it’s not the same person. Have a good weekend.
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Have a good weekend as well, Frank. 😊
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More good news for a change. Loving these posts.
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I do too. Thanks, Craig. 😊
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What a wonderful surprise, and such an incredibly generous way to send these graduates off into the world. 🥰
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Teaches a great lesson too. Thanks, Lori. 😊
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That generous act is going to pay dividends for years to come!
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I think you are right, Liz. 😁
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Wow! To graduate from college debt-free in this day and age is really something.
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Yes it is. Thanks, Tim.
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How extraordinary! A gift that truly will keep giving! Thank you for sharing, John, and thank you too for the beautiful haiku. 😊
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Gwen.
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I do hope we never do run out of hope. Thanks John.
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Hope is in short supply for sure.
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Yes, we definitely need more of this. Thanks for sharing, John!
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Thank you, Jill. I so agree.
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And no Michael Scott punchline! This is beautiful. (The Office reference in case you never watched the show. 😉
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Thanks for the prompt. I have never watched it. 🙄
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I’d read this – such generosity is unparalleled.
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I agree Noelle. 😁
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What an amazing gift for those students!
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So true, Becky.
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Dear John,
that’s really generous and very kind.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Wishing the Fab Four a great weekend as well Klausbernd 😁
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Tuition is so high at public universities because most no longer get much $$ from state legislatures. When I was the Dean of the College of Media at the University of Illinois, I got only about 10% of my annual budget from the state of Illinois. Two decades before I got there, the university received almost 50% of its budget from the legislature. That meant deans had to raise money through donations from alumni and higher tuition rates, which of course translated into more student loans. A sad state of affairs. Private colleges and universities often have larger endowments to draw upon, but their tuition rates are almost always much higher than those of public universities such as Illinois, etc. Just wanted to leave that explanation with you from someone who lived through annual budge battles for 13 years.
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I appreciate you view, Ron. Thanks for sharing.
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What an amazing gift for these students 🙂
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I know right?
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I’m alika dis mery vuch!
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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What a great story! And how wonderful it must feel knowing you did something so generous for these students while they’re able to enjoy and appreciate it. Thanks for a day-brightener, John!
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It does produce a warm heart.
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I hope this generosity inspires others to be generous.
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Wouldn’t that be great? Thanks, Pamela.
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That is amazing. I hadn’t heard that. Glad you posted about it.
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Thank you, Jacqui.
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Great story! I hope some of the students take this lesson and run with it by paying it forward.
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I do too, Pete.
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Amazing story John and thanks so much for sharing..what a gift to start your working lives without that burden.. hugsx
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So true, Sally.
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Great poem, wonderful story. Thanks for sharing, John.
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Thanks, Dan.
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You are right, John. Generosity is love! And what a heart-warming story! I can only imagine those students’ delight!
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It would be wonderful to see. Thanks, Jan
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A beautiful share John 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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This is a good news story!
Why does education cost so much? It seems unproductive for the future generation.
I worked Thurs. – Sun. at a night club, to pay my way. I went to work, then came home and did homework. I did not sleep on Thursdays for 2 years. I still owed when I graduated. Took about 8 years to pay it off….slowly….. while interest was added.
Fab JohnKu!
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I know right. The main reason is colleges are getting fewer tax dollars. I worked all through college. Retail, Post Office, bar tender, paper route, busboy and summers mowing lawns. I didn’t have any debt but when I went to school tuition was maybe $600.00 for the year. All I had to do was cover that, books, rent, and food. I managed quite well. 😁
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Ahh, the good old days! My tuition was around the same. But Toronto was an expensive place to live. It’s worse now.
Oh well, my education did me well!
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Yes you are brilliant, talented, well spoken and a credit to your university. 😁
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Shucks…. you too!!!!
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I sure enjoyed spending a little time with you today. I hope your evening and Sunday are full of piece. 😊
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Likewise, John! Great to have you back! 😵💫
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Good to be back, Resa. 🤗
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That’s AMAZING! How wonderful would it be to be able to do something so generous as that? And anonymously too. What a good person.
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I know right? Thanks Betsy
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Love this story, John. The graduates at Wiley look so happy. What a great send-off 🙂
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It was a great send off for sure.. Thanks, Barbara.
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Wow, that’s an amazing gift and yes, we need more of this!
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I agree. 😊
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This is as good as it gets when it comes to giving. Wonderful, John.
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Thanks, Jeannie
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You’re welcome, John.
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This is truly what love and generosity are all about. Bravo, and thanks for sharing such a great story, John. All the best.
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Thank you, William. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Thank you for sharing, Michael.
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This is really a wonderful story. More of them are very appreciated, John! Thanks, and have a nice day! xx Michael
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You as well, Michael.
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