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The Fund for Medaille University supports all aspects of the University and provides broad, annual and essential support for everyone in the Maverick community. Gifts of every size from alumni, parents and friends provide annual support that directly and immediately impacts Medaille students.

Your philanthropic support ensures the University fulfills its mission of educating and developing the next generation of empowered leaders and community change-makers.

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Your life-changing generosity supports Medaille students in accomplishing their goals and dreams. Following are the stories of just four of these dedicated young scholars:

Amani Al-Karkhi ’23

PSYCHOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Five years ago, I was a high school senior speaking limited English in a new country, but I was full of hope and determination. I first visited the Medaille campus on a tour with the rest of my high school classmates. As soon as I entered the Main Building, I felt for the first time in my whole life that I had found a home. I felt safe and happy. I will always be a proud Maverick.

To our donors, I want you to know the kind of impact you have made in my life. Your generosity is helping me achieve my dreams. Thank you for your support!

Emmanuel “Manny” Wright ’23

Criminal Justice

I chose to attend Medaille because of the small and intimate environment. I felt I could take hold of many opportunities. I am a first-generation college student and have been on the Dean’s List for four consecutive semesters. Like many other Say Yes scholars, I am also a firstgeneration American.

I did an internship with Legal Aid in the summer of 2020, working on the philosophical and legal aspect of crime. My next internship with Hodgson Russ really left a mark, as it was my first real experience with law. I worked alongside the human resources team and attorneys. I was part of the diversity team, and helped them create a pipeline for high school students in Buffalo.

Brittany Rout

M.S.ED. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

I am a Canadian student in Medaille’s M.S.Ed. program. I live just east of Toronto, and I currently work full time as an educational assistant. I hope to become a teacher, so I can use the tools I have acquired at Medaille to change the lives of the children I have the privilege of teaching.

I am part Indigenous (Algonquin), and I was a torchbearer and volunteer for the 2015 Pan American Games, which was a great experience. Education has always been the central focus of my life. I believe in lifelong learning, and that is what ultimately pulled me toward the field of education. Your generous support has made a huge difference in my life. I am forever grateful — more than words can say.

Xáneya Thomas ’23

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PRE-LAW

I play women’s basketball for the University, am a Student Athlete Advisory Committee representative and serve as vice president for Medaille’s Student Government Association. I also participated in an internship last summer as a legal assistant under an amazing civil litigator, Shannon T. O’Connor.

What I love the most about being a Maverick is that no one here is just a number or another student on someone’s roster; everyone matters. The community established on campus is unbelievably warm and inspiring. Medaille has encouraged me to become the advocate I intend to be when I become a lawyer, specifically an advocate for justice and equity. Thank you for believing in my future and supporting my dreams!