From staff reports
MARSHALL Southwest Minnesota State University alumna Deeann J. Griebel has made a commitment that will provide $1.8 million for the Student Success and Advising Center and scholarships at the institution.
According to a SMSU release, Griebel’s investment will allow for the creation of new tutoring and mentoring programs to ensure all students have the support they need to become successful graduates.
The release said Griebel has been a supporter of SMSU over the years and has made significant contributions to scholarships and capital projects. SMSU plans to recognize her commitment by renaming the Student Success and Advising Center to the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center.
SMSU receives $1.8 million donation from former student FILE Southwest Minnesota State University announced Tuesday it has received a commitment of nearly $2 million from a former student. (Source: Randy W. Erb via Southwest Minnesota State University) By Jake Rinehart | February 23, 2021 at 4:49 PM CST - Updated February 23 at 4:57 PM
MARSHALL, Minn. (KEYC) Southwest Minnesota State University announced Tuesday it has received a commitment of nearly $2 million from a former student.
The $1.8 million donation for the Student Success and Advising Center and scholarships was made by Deeann J. Griebel, who earned an accounting degree from SMSU in 1980.
The investment from the Pipestone, Minn., native will allow for the creation of new tutoring and mentoring programs that will aim to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to be successful.