Here are some testimonials from the Mount community of how support for the Mount Annual Fund helps "make a difference" in the world: 

Christian Owens, C'10, Senior Class Gift Committee

 "When first asked to join the Senior Class Gift Committee, I was not entirely sure what this opportunity entailed. However, I shortly realized that as a part of this committee, I would be able to bring my classmates together while raising money for our Senior Class Gift.  These fundraisers not only made money for our gift, but allowed our classmates to come closer together and to participate in the planning and funding of our Senior Class Gift. Our participation will be forever remembered whenever we put a can in our Mount St. Mary’s “koozies,” wear our Mount v. Loyola T-Shirts, or come back and see the great gift that our class was able to fund. Being a part of the SGC was a great experience that not only helped our class but helped me to give back to the Mount."

Eddie McCullough, C'09, Mount Alum 

Eddie McCullough, C’09 needed more than desire to attend the Mount- he needed financial support as well.  Thankfully, because of the financial aid package provided by the Mount and the generous endowed scholarship provided by the Richard Bolte family, Eddie was able to begin his freshman year in the fall of 2005.

“Loyola College had the small community atmosphere, but they didn’t offer me very much scholarship money,” said Eddie.  “Mount St. Mary’s did- and when you are given such a generous scholarship, it really makes you feel like they want you to come here.”

None of this would have been possible without the generosity of the Bolte family’s scholarship.

Dr. Mike Miller, Faculty, Philosophy Department

Your gift to the Annual Fund supports excellent teachers such as Mount Professor Mike Miller who knows why our students are making a difference in the world:

"Our mission is remarkable, it really stands out from other universities.  We set high standards for what it means to be a graduate of the Mount.  We want students to be experts in their fields, but we also want them to be truly committed to being leaders in society and to serve people.  It's not just about knowledge, it is about a way of living."

Susanne Maruskin, Staff, English/History Department Offices

"The Mount has given so much to me and my family and because I am part of a Mount Community that cares about the top-notch Catholic education our students receive.  It is an honor to give back!"

Bennett Myers, C'09, Mount Alum

Bennett Myers is very grateful for the support of the Mount Annual Fund. 

The Annual Fund helps to attract and maintain top-notch faculty.  Excellent faculty, along with small class sizes drew Bennett to the Mount. Thanks in part to the Annual Fund, students like Bennett are receiving all of the tools required to build a successful future and make a difference in their communities.

• Gifts from alumni, parents and friends to the Annual Fund make it possible to offer over $15 million in annual scholarship support

• With nearly 95% of our student body receiving financial aid, gifts to the Annual Fund are a vital part of our students' success! 

• Among other things, your gifts also make it possible for Mount students to study alongside innovative faculty using state-of-the-art lab equipment.

Sara Vahidikhah, C'11, Phonathon Caller

“My name is Sara Vahidikhah. I am a junior majoring in Psychology and studying for a minor in Philosophy. Working Phonathon is a personal matter to me because it is the generous support of our alumni that has helped fund my valuable education here at the Mount. Besides having the pleasure of speaking to alums, I really enjoy what I do because it is my way of giving back to the Mount community. Thank you all for supporting the Mount year after year!”