Donor Story - The Chapman Family

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The Chapman Family
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$4M
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to boost student leadership programs
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Chapmans’ Gift Prepares Students Beyond the Classroom
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Tom and Karen Chapman’s gift of $4M, which was Clemson’s first Academic Cornerstone Gift, establishes an endowment for the Chapman Leadership Scholars program and creates the Thomas F. Chapman ’65 Distinguished Professorship in Leadership. The program cultivates leadership in selected students from every college through a three-year curriculum focused on intellect, courage and compassion. Their ongoing support aims to empower future leaders and advance Clemson’s mission of academic excellence and community impact.
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Story Gift Amount
$4 Million
Story Gift Description
that will establish an endowment for future leaders
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“Karen and I are honored to be a part of this program. My Clemson education provided me a springboard into a life of many blessings. We made a commitment to give back to the programs and causes that are making a difference. The return on investment is for you to make the world a better place.”
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Tom Chapman
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Investing in Future Leaders
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