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Patricia Best Named 2009 Renaissance Fund Honoree

 

Patricia L. Best, former superintendent of schools in the State College Area School District, has been named Penn State’s 2009 Renaissance Fund honoree.

Each year, the Renaissance Fund honors an individual or couple who, through a lifetime of service, has contributed greatly to the Penn State and State College communities. In its selection process, the fund’s board of directors seeks to recognize individuals who have deep roots in the Centre Region, close relationships with civic and University leaders, and a commitment to philanthropy.

All honorees are recognized at the Renaissance Fund dinner, an annual event that raises money to endow Renaissance Fund scholarships.

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The Renaissance Fund

The Renaissance Fund, created in 1969, provides scholarship support to students who are academically talented with the greatest financial need. During the 2007-2008 academic year, Renaissance Fund Scholarships totaling $587,500 were awarded to 484 scholars. More than 50% of these students are the first in their family to attend college.

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Gifts of any amount are pooled into the general fund to provide scholarships. A contribution of $1,250 can support a Renaissance Scholar for one year while $30,000 can endow a named scholarship, providing support in perpetuity. Every gift helps and every gift pays dividends as today's Renaissance Scholars become tomorrow's leaders in the sciences, business and industry, government, and the humanities.

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