October 18, 2009
Mystery Gifts Help Thousands of Students Get Through College
Todd Bigelow
Two years ago, Carlos Barrera moved alone to the United States from El Salvador in the hope of going to college. He is doing so this fall, having won one of the freshman honors scholarships that California State U. at Northridge created with $5-million from a mystery donor.
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Todd Bigelow
Two years ago, Carlos Barrera moved alone to the United States from El Salvador in the hope of going to college. He is doing so this fall, having won one of the freshman honors scholarships that California State U. at Northridge created with $5-million from a mystery donor.
Months after an anonymous donor captivated the nation by giving a total of more than $100-million to some 20 colleges, students and faculty members on many of those campuses are reaping the benefits.
More than $6-million of the donations, specified largely for need-based scholarships for female or minority students, has already been awarded, and at least $3-million more is expected to be spent on scholarships, faculty support, and building projects this year, according to a
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