Hannibal-LaGrange University
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently presented a $25,000 check to Hannibal-LaGrange University after the recent success of HLGU’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. “The $25,000 matching grant will support the mission and purpose of HLGU as we go forth,” said Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement in a press release. “The future is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Scarlet and Blue Auction, held Friday, May 20, raised $26,384.15 for Hannibal-LaGrange University. This number exceeded the matching George H. Riedel Foundation grant of $25,000 for a grand total of $51,384.15 toward HLGU’s current financial challenge to help the university pay off or avoid any additional debt. More than 200 items…
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This story first appeared on the Inside Higher Ed website on May 26, 2022. It is reprinted here in its entirety, with permission. On the morning of May 2, the leaders of Hannibal-LaGrange University called faculty and staff into a meeting to share good news: they had raised $1.5 million and would remain open for the fall…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently approved a $25,000 matching grant for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement at HLGU, said the school is experiencing a financial challenge. The award expresses a vote of confidence in the university and its economic impact in Hannibal. Riedel trustee…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue Auction is set for on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m., with a silent auction beginning at the same time. The silent auction will end at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin. Heavy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Just eight weeks since fiscal exigency measures were enacted at Hannibal-LaGrange University, the school announced Thursday in a press release that it has received more than $1 million in gifts from local churches and people, including a record $227,815 from HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving, and that it will be open for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The implementation of what transitional President Rodney Harrison called an “integrity plan,” coupled with increased giving from alumni in the past month, has put Hannibal-LaGrange University on what Harrison believes is a path to “ensure the long-term sustainability” of the school. Asked how close the university was to shutting the doors earlier…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rodney Harrison, transitional president of Hannibal-LaGrange University, says $2.2 million must be raised by June 30 to get the school to the next academic year without incurring additional debt. He also said last week that the school is facing “imminent disaster.” Harrison posted a letter Wednesday about the plight of the university…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony W. Allen submitted his resignation after nine years of service. His resignation is effective Jan. 31. In his resignation, announced Friday on the Hannibal-LaGrange website, he indicated his decision is a combination of needing to recover from lingering health issues, spending more time with his family, and giving…
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