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DEVELOPMENT REPORT
“Meaningful, rewarding and powerful,” that is howTheodore
“Tim” and Denise “Denny” Solso describe their relationship
with EARTH University.
The Solsos’ philanthropy as private donors and through Mr.
Solso’s work as chairman and CEO of Cummins, Inc. and
chairman of the Cummins Foundation, seeks to benefit
people through education, social justice and environmental
stewardship.
After visiting EARTH’s campus seven years ago, they knew
donating to the University would not only be a great
investment in a student’s future, but also in global well-being.
“EARTH’s program is helping feed the world while protecting
the environment; its alumni are creating jobs and helping
improve the quality of life of people in their communities.
This will lead to more education, which creates more jobs
and commerce, and when people have hope and
opportunity, it sustains peace,” said Mr. Solso.
“The University’s mission was aligned with our
philanthropic views and also spoke to our belief that
education is a key to raising opportunity for individuals
and communities, ” added Mrs. Solso, who as a former
teacher knows first-hand the value of education.
The Solsos made a first gift following that visit and since
then have provided scholarships for a young woman from
Brazil named Faelen Taís Kölln (‘08) and Guatemalan
student, Alberto Josué Reyes Alvarado (‘12), who
otherwise would not have had access to a college
education.
“We have had a chance to meet and get to know our
students. It is uplifting to see them succeed,” remarked Mr.
Solso, who adds that they hope to continue providing
scholarships and perhaps even an endowed scholarship.
Donors Tim and Denny Solso find in EARTH a partner for
promoting peace and prosperity