Talk about a leap of faith. Vanguard University (VU) received a record-shattering $35 million estate gift from longtime supporters Fred and Ruth Waugh, marking the largest in the university’s 105-year history. The legacy gift boosts Vanguard’s endowment to $52.5 million, ensuring generations of students can pursue a private faith-based education dedicated to leadership and service. The beauty of this gift is it is unrestricted, so it gives VU the freedom to boost its budget in ways that will make the greatest impact, the ultimate vote of confidence.
Reveille secured coverage of this historic donation with The Orange County Business Journal, The Orange County Register, National Philanthropy Digest, AG News and other top outlets, spotlighting how the Waughs’ generosity will continue shaping lives for decades.
