Yeungnam University Women Professors' Association Awards Scholarships to Three Students Each Semester for 20 Years, Cumulative Donations Surpass 140 Million Won

It was reported on November 3 that the Women Professors' Association of Yeungnam University (President: Choi Oechul) has continued its tradition of warm sharing by consistently donating scholarship funds for over 20 years, demonstrating their ongoing love for their students.

The Women Professors' Association recently donated an additional 9 million won in scholarship funds. On October 22, they held a scholarship certificate award ceremony, presenting scholarships to three students. The event was attended by Lee Kyungsoo, Vice President for External Cooperation, along with the association’s executive members and scholarship recipients, who reflected on the significance of sharing.

The Cheonma Honors Certification Award Ceremony of the Women Professors' Association held last year (from left: Choi Oechul, President of Yeungnam University; Ahn Okhee, President of the Women Professors' Association; Park Youngmi, Professor; Yoon Junghyun, Director of External Cooperation at Yeungnam University)

The Women Professors' Association of Yeungnam University was formed in 1987 to promote fellowship among female professors on campus and was officially launched in 1988. Currently, about 70 members are active. Beyond fostering camaraderie, the association contributes to the university’s development through various activities, including donating scholarships for students, supporting the cultivation of female talent, and running community-linked programs.

The association’s donations to the university’s development fund began with their first contribution in 2003 and have continued for more than 20 years. Notably, from 2022 to 2024, they donated an additional 50 million won, and this year, another 9 million won, bringing their cumulative donations to over 140 million won. Each semester, scholarships are awarded to three students, and the tradition of giving, started by the association’s senior professors, continues to be passed down through generations.

Ahn Okhee, President of the Women Professors' Association and Professor in the Department of Housing and Interior Design, stated, "I am proud that the tradition of the Women Professors' Association coming together for our students has continued for such a long time," adding, "I hope the students who receive these scholarships will devote themselves to their studies and, when they go out into society, practice the values of sharing and consideration."

Lee Kyungsoo, Vice President for External Cooperation, who attended the event, remarked, "The steady donations and dedication of the professors in the Women Professors' Association have deeply moved everyone at the university. I hope this warm-hearted spirit will serve as a model for students and help them grow into individuals who practice sharing in the future. The university will also provide more systematic support to ensure the professors’ intentions are carried on."

In recognition of the association’s ongoing donations and social impact, Yeungnam University selected the Women Professors' Association as a member of the 'Chunma Honors' program in July last year and presented them with a certification plaque. 'Chunma Honors' is Yeungnam University's program honoring major donors-individuals, organizations, or groups who have contributed over 100 million won to the university’s development fund.

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