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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2005
TSU
receives largest individual gift
in school history
Former
first lady leaves $3 million estate to University
ANGOLA, Ind. –
Tri-State University has received its largest gift
in school history. Former Tri-State College first lady
Maxine Bateman Kolb, widow of former TSC President Richard M.
Bateman, died unexpectedly in April leaving her estate—worth
more than $3 million—to the institution she left 30 years
ago. She and her husband served as president and first lady
from 1960 to 1975.
“Many individuals remember and appreciate the service she
and her first husband gave to Tri-State, and we are indebted
to them for their loyalty and thoughtfulness,” said Dr. Earl
D. Brooks II, president of Tri-State University. “This
seven-figure bequest helps us continue to enhance our campus
and to invest in the future of our students.”
After the death of Dr. Bateman, Mrs. Bateman married Joseph
Kolb (TSC Class of 1935). Mrs. Kolb continued to support the
school financially as did her second husband, Joseph.
The gift was received at an ideal time for TSU. The
Lilly Endowment announced its second phase of a fundraising
initiative. During the fundraising initiative, the Lilly
Endowment will match $1.50 for every $1 TSU receives from its
supporters, up to $3 million. Through the initiative,
Mrs. Bateman Kolb’s gift will be matched with an additional
$1.125 million.
Tri-State
University is a private, independent, co-educational
institution offering associate, baccalaureate and master
degrees in over 40 programs to students in engineering,
mathematics, science, computer science, business
administration, teacher education, communications, criminal
justice and social sciences. Founded in 1884, Tri-State today
operates a 400-acre main campus in Angola, IN, with off-campus
centers in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Merrillville, IN.
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Laura
WaltzCommunication Specialist
Tri-State
University
1 University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260.665.4133
Fax: 260.665.4830
waltzl@tristate.edu
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