Chadron State College Math Science Initiative receives $500,000 gift

The Math Science Initiative is part of the Chadron State Foundation’s Next Horizon Campaign that is currently raising funds for capital projects and scholarships. Since 1945, the Sunderland Foundation, located in Overland Park, Kansas, has supported numerous projects in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Montana.

“We are extremely pleased that the Sunderland Foundation has joined us in renovating and expanding the Math Science Building at Chadron State,” Terrell said. “After 50 years, this facility requires a major overhaul. This gift provides a lift to securing $4 million for the Math Science Initiative.”

Four million dollars is required as part of a $29 million funding package for the capital project. According to Ben Watson, Chief Executive Officer of the Chadron State Foundation, $1.57 million has been raised toward the goal.

“We are well on our way to meeting our goal,” Watson said. “The Math Science Building is a second home to its students, and the faculty in those disciplines assist in the development of many of western Nebraska’s medical professionals and teachers.”

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine echoed Watson’s enthusiasm and thanked all who have donated.

“We are grateful to all those who have joined this capital project as donors,” Rhine said. “The alumni and friends of Chadron State College have made a dramatic impact on the lives of our students and this college. We are a stronger and more dynamic institution thanks to the charitable support of our alumni and friends.”

Terrell also announced that more than 40 organizations, including school districts, hospitals, and employers in northwest Nebraska, have endorsed the Math Science Initiative. 

“It is rewarding to have so many partners endorsing this project. Western Nebraska, and really the entire state of Nebraska, benefits greatly from this project,” Terrell said.

To date, the Next Horizon Campaign has helped raise more than $18 million for capital, scholarship, program enhancement and endowment initiatives for Chadron State College.