Oklahoma State University announced today a $1 million gift from alumna Susan Jacques to establish four professorships within the College of Education benefiting special education, reading and literacy education, health promotion and counseling. Once fully matched dollar-for-dollar by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as well as T. Boone Pickens’ $100 million chair match commitment, the gift will provide $4 million in endowed funds.
A 1975 Arts and Sciences graduate and former science teacher now residing in Texas, Jacques made the gift hoping it would inspire teachers and future teachers while lessening the burden of university-related expenses.
“This is a wonderful gift that will leave an incredible legacy for Susan Jacques and her family,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “We appreciate her stepping forward at this time to make a truly significant impact on the OSU College of Education and on future teachers.”
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