355 acres, long safeguarded by sustainability and regenerative agriculture advocates Mortimer B. Fuller III and Susan Fuller, will facilitate multidisciplinary research, hands-on learning and collaboration with external partners
”WAVERLY, Pa. — Citing the urgent need for sustainability research, innovation and engagement, Mort and Sue Fuller, longtime philanthropists and advocates for ecological restoration, have initiated a transfer of Overlook, their 355-acre estate in North Abington, Pennsylvania, to the ownership and stewardship of Penn State. The Fullers’ gift, which also includes a monetary commitment, has a total valuation of $23.3 million and inaugurates a new era as "Penn State Fullers Overlook." The property will provide opportunities for cutting-edge research, facilitate on-site learning and enable collaborative partnerships with sustainability-oriented organizations.
“With this extraordinary gift, Mort and Sue are making a commitment not just to our institution, but to Pennsylvania and the future generations who will benefit from the education and discovery that will unfold at Fullers Overlook,” said Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi. “Their generosity will serve as a cornerstone of Penn State’s work to advance sustainability and resilience in our commonwealth and beyond, serve as a responsible steward of our commonwealth’s natural beauty and resources and drive innovation in sustainability through world-class academic and research opportunities. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Fullers for their visionary leadership and their commitment to sustainability, education and innovation.”
The University will administer Fullers Overlook through Penn State Sustainability, which will facilitate faculty research, student engagement, curriculum development and community and external partnerships. Corey Gracie-Griffin, professor of architecture and director for research, will serve as the inaugural director.”
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$23.3 MM not for football. How does this help us beat T
osu? For f*ck’s sake.
”WAVERLY, Pa. — Citing the urgent need for sustainability research, innovation and engagement, Mort and Sue Fuller, longtime philanthropists and advocates for ecological restoration, have initiated a transfer of Overlook, their 355-acre estate in North Abington, Pennsylvania, to the ownership and stewardship of Penn State. The Fullers’ gift, which also includes a monetary commitment, has a total valuation of $23.3 million and inaugurates a new era as "Penn State Fullers Overlook." The property will provide opportunities for cutting-edge research, facilitate on-site learning and enable collaborative partnerships with sustainability-oriented organizations.
“With this extraordinary gift, Mort and Sue are making a commitment not just to our institution, but to Pennsylvania and the future generations who will benefit from the education and discovery that will unfold at Fullers Overlook,” said Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi. “Their generosity will serve as a cornerstone of Penn State’s work to advance sustainability and resilience in our commonwealth and beyond, serve as a responsible steward of our commonwealth’s natural beauty and resources and drive innovation in sustainability through world-class academic and research opportunities. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Fullers for their visionary leadership and their commitment to sustainability, education and innovation.”
The University will administer Fullers Overlook through Penn State Sustainability, which will facilitate faculty research, student engagement, curriculum development and community and external partnerships. Corey Gracie-Griffin, professor of architecture and director for research, will serve as the inaugural director.”
Fuller family offers $23.3 million gift, stewardship of historic property | Penn State University
A gift from Mort and Sue Fuller, valued at $23.3 million, has set in motion a transition in stewardship of property now to be known as "Penn State Fullers Overlook" and will provide opportunities for cutting-edge research, facilitate engaged learning and enable collaborative partnerships with...
www.psu.edu
$23.3 MM not for football. How does this help us beat T
osu? For f*ck’s sake.
