Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Giving Community

Message From Dean Kaukinen

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We believe the value of a higher education degree in the humanities and social sciences is immeasurable. It is our mission to prepare students for fulfilling careers that balance their professional success, community engagement, and personal growth, positioning them to be the future leaders who can navigate the complexities of an ever-changing world. However, not all students have the luxury of graduating with a four-year degree without the financial support that comes from endowed scholarships, program support, and support for the continuously changing needs for facilities and equipment that support the goals of higher education. We rely on the generosity of donors who are invested in Radow College's mission and believe the financial support they offer is fundamentally an investment in the future of our community locally and globally. Explore this web page to learn more about our current donors, our scholarship recipients, and the range of giving opportunities that enable you to make a life changing impact on our students鈥 success.

Donor Wall

Donors to the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences vary widely in their academic focus, their reasons for giving, and the amounts of their financial contributions. What binds them together is a common and unshakable commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of our Radow College students. For this we are honored and humbly thank our donors who make academic success possible for our students today and in the future.

Donor Spotlight: Norman & Lindy Radow

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Norman J. Radow has been passionate about 黑料网 for more than two decades and has a lifelong belief in the importance and the value of humanities and social sciences education in our country. His transformative gift of $9 million to KSU and the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences is a powerful demonstration of his, and his wife Lindy Radow鈥檚, commitment to KSU. Their impact is felt in a variety of ways, from the recently dedicated study space, named 鈥淭he Bev鈥 for his mother Beverly Radow, and located in the newly renovated lobby space in the Social Sciences building, the Lindy Radow Scholarship, and the Paul & Beverly Radow Lecture Series on Jewish Life. Norman Radow鈥檚 relationship with KSU began in 1999 when he reached out to the University to discuss student housing needs, which resulted in his joining the KSU Foundation, and the rest, as they say, is history. Click to learn more about Norman J. Radow鈥檚 history and his support of KSU.

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$5 Million and Above

Norman J. and Lindy Radow
The Radow Family Foundation Inc.

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$1,000,000 - $4,999,999

The Harnisch Foundation
The Wallace Foundation
Shaw Industries Inc.

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$500,000 - $999,999

The Radco Companies
Judith Fowler Ottley
The Robert Bowne Foundation
The Tow Foundation

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$250,000 - $499,999

The Halle Foundation
The Kendeda Fund
Judith A. Moen and Thomas B. Stanley, III
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters
The Gerber Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Dr. Teresa P.  Raczek
The Teagle Foundation Incorporated

 

 

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    • Joachim Herz Stifung Foundation
    • Borealis Philanthropy
    • May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
    • Democracy Fund
    • The Miami Foundation
    • Alphawood Foundation
    • Raikes Foundation
    • Park Foundation
    • Online News Association
    • The Rich Foundation, Inc.
    • Vital Projects Fund, Inc.
    • William F. Harnisch Foundation, Inc.
    • Michael and Caren Merlin
    • Kathleen S. Scott and Dr. Thomas A. Scott

     

     

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    • Ghana Education Trust Fund
    • Florida Institute of Technology
    • The Coca-Cola Foundation, Inc.
    • John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Inc.
    • JAMS Foundation
    • Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation
    • Drs. Herbert J. and Carola L. Mattord
    • J. Paul Getty Museum
    • Merlin Wealth Management
    • Michael Merlin and Caren Merlin
    • Meta Platforms
    • New York Foundling
    • AT&T Corporation
    • Steve and Nancy Silver
    • Dr. Rosa W. Bobia
    • Barbara A. Coombe
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    • Catherine Kaukinen
    • The Spencer Foundation
    • James A. Cox Foundation
    • Ann W. Pullen
    • Claire Francis
    • Southern Company Gas
    • A. Montag & Associates
    • Shaw Family Foundation
    • Radco - 460 Ted Turner Drive, LP
    • Cobb Housing, Inc.
    • David and Patti Bradley
    • Jennifer W. Dickey
    • GeoSurvey
    • Cobb Community Foundation, Inc.
    • Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
    • Stanley Family Foundation
    • Marianne Sword
    • Rosemary P. Beggs
    • PaTrice M. Wapples and Sean M. Dowdy
    • Daniel L. Treadaway and Eric Still
    • American Arbitration Association - ICDR Foundation
    • L. A. Montag
    • Mill Town Music Hall
    • Penny E. Warren and Neil B. Warren
    • East Cobb Civitan Foundation, Inc.
    • Victor C. Sukumar and Sheela R. Sukumar
    • The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc.

Impact Stories

Every dollar donated makes a positive impact on our students鈥 ability to succeed and our faculty鈥檚 capacity to conduct relevant research and deliver impactful instruction. But, there鈥檚 nothing like hearing directly from our students and our faculty to fully understand how important financial and in-kind support from individuals and organizations are to preparing our students for success and ensuring our institutions of higher education flourish. Learn more about the impact we are having through the stories shared below.

Jess Maillet, Senior, Psychology Major and First-Year Master of Social Work Student

Jess Maillet, Senior, Psychology Major and First-Year Master of Social Work Student鈥 

First-generation student Jess Maillet decided to change her life when she had her first baby. She said that motivated her to break the cycle of poverty, and ultimately led her to pursue her educational goals at 黑料网. Maillet explained that while going to college is a dream come true, it has not been an easy journey.鈥 

鈥淲hen I first started at 黑料网, I did not own a computer, so the needs are many,鈥 Maillet said. 鈥淪cholarships have been encouraged and made things like affording childcare or buying supplies possible, which really lifted the financial burden of school.鈥 鈥 

Maillet is a recipient of the Osher Reentry Scholarship and the President鈥檚 Parliament Scholars Ambassador Award. She said that receiving the PPSA scholarship was especially impactful because she had previously applied and was not chosen. In a case of what she describes as 鈥渃osmic synchronicity,鈥 Maillet learned that the second time was the charm when she was on the way to get ice cream with her family.鈥 

鈥淲e were already going to celebrate, so I thought it was a cool鈥 lesson, encouragement in my own life that if you don鈥檛 get something at first, don鈥檛 give up,鈥 Maillet said.鈥 
She said the support of scholarships helped give her a reason to keep pursuing her education on hard days. Maillet sees a world of possibilities when she looks to the future. Whether she becomes an art therapist, a counselor, a social worker, or any other career that calls to her, she hopes to help other people.鈥 

Joseph Ross, Sophomore, International Affairs

Sophomore International Affairs Major Joseph Ross wants world peace. He is working toward a career in diplomacy to support that aspiration. He is also pursuing minors in Political Science and Slavic, Eastern European and Eurasian studies, along with a certificate in Homeland Security and Intelligence.鈥 

Ross is a recipient of the President鈥檚 Parliament Scholar Ambassador Award. While he works toward providing peace and support for others, scholarships provide him with peace and support during his academic journey.鈥 

鈥淚t really allows me to focus more on my professional and鈥 extracurricular achievements instead of having to worry so much about keeping up with finances and everything else that we oftentimes have to do as students,鈥 Ross said.鈥 

He is 鈥渆xcited and overjoyed鈥 to receive a scholarship and said it will support his heavy involvement in both on-campus activities and external networking opportunities. 鈥淭hank you for putting your faith in me and for trusting me with this, and I won鈥檛 let you down,鈥 Ross said to his scholarship donors.鈥 

After graduation, Ross plans to work toward becoming an ambassador with the U.S. Department of State.鈥 

Joseph Ross, Sophomore, International Affairs鈥
Madie Houser, Senior, History Major

Madie Houser, Senior, History Major

Madie Houser loves books, ancient history, and helping others. One of her favorite courses during the Spring 2025 semester was called 鈥淭wilight of Antiquity,鈥 which focused on ancient Rome. Her minor is in Classical Studies, and she is part of the Honors Ancient and Modern Classics Cohort.鈥 

It comes as no surprise that Houser dreams of being a librarian. As one of four siblings, she realized that achieving that dream would require some creative financial thinking.鈥 

鈥淭hey all are also going through college or about to go through college, so I knew that I would need as much support as possible, and I knew that scholarships would be a great opportunity for that鈥 Houser said.鈥 

Houser is a recipient of the Gerd Romer Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Lindy Radow Humanities and Social Sciences Honors Scholarship. Houser said those awards have helped her toward her goals by allowing her to spend more time in the library itself.鈥 Additionally, they have helped her finance study abroad trips through KSU 鈥 opportunities that she might not have experienced otherwise.鈥 

鈥淭he first time I received the scholarship, it was the night before I left for Italy, and I was so stressed about being able to finance myself through college the next semester that I was freaking out,鈥 Houser said. 鈥淭hen I received an email saying that I had received a scholarship, and just, all of the relief flashed over me.鈥濃 

She would like to thank her scholarship donors for their life-changing gifts and encourages other students to apply. Houser hopes to pursue a master's degree in library and information science once she turns the tassel on her undergraduate education.鈥 

Scholarship Outlook

The Merlin Family's Generous Gifts to Radow College

The Merlin family has pledged a substantial $100,000 to Radow College. This generous commitment is equally divided between two transformative gifts: The Merlin Wealth Management Gift for Financial Education provides $50,000 to Radow College faculty to integrate financial education and micro-credentials into their courses. The Caren and Michael Merlin Family Scholarship, endowed with $50,000, provides stipends to student teachers to alleviate financial pressures and support their focus on coursework.

 

Giving Opportunities

There are many ways to make contributions to support the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences. From a $5 or $10 donation to multi-million-dollar gifts of support, we can assist you in establishing endowed scholarships, ways to fund research, invest in student engagement opportunities, fund distinguished professorships, secure naming opportunities, and more.  

Your giving supports our commitment to offering world-class transdisciplinary, experiential learning  that equips students with valuable professional skills, career readiness and diverse experiences, as well as supports our exceptional faculty in their ability to conduct research with relevance. Click on the link below, or scroll down to connect to our Radow College Director of Development, Akua Asiamah Andrade, to discuss your giving strategy.

Featured Giving Categories

  • This fund supports new and continuing initiatives that enable the college to address emerging strategic opportunities, including the integration of traditional and cutting-edge approaches to research, teaching, and learning for which other funding may not be readily available. The Dean鈥檚 Academic Excellence fund advances faculty and student engagement and success, expands opportunities for undergraduate research, and facilitates research-based strategies to teaching. 
  • Our faculty are charged with conducting research that is in line with our status as a student-centered, research-driven R2 institution. Opportunities for supporting our research mission include, but are not limited to, named professorships, faculty fellowships, research equipment and infrastructure, sponsored research, and supporting our research institutes and centers through naming opportunities. 
  • You can directly support our undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of ways.  Consider advancing our students鈥 academic goals through establishing or contributing to a named endowed scholarship, giving to department and school scholarships, funding the KSU Journey Honors Scholarships for Radow College students, providing student-based project support, and donating to graduate research and teaching assistant scholarships and stipends.
  • Nothing compares to hands-on, experiential learning, the thrill of studying abroad, or the adrenaline rush of participating in academic competition. The opportunity to put theory into practice and take lived experience into a professional job opportunity is invaluable. Your support for service-learning, capstone projects, undergraduate research, life-changing international study, and academic competitions offer a range of opportunities to give students a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Other opportunities to facilitate student engagement is through support of several Radow College signature initiatives including 365 Days of Learning & Service, Professionals with Purpose, and Lessons in Leadership.
  • The Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers several ways you can have meaningful, valuable impact for students pursuing advanced degrees or seeking post-doctoral experience, including through your support of our Dean Fellowship program for graduate students; or investing in our Post-Doctoral Fellowship that enables us to bring the brightest minds to KSU for a 12-month position.

For More Information on How You Can Make an Impact

Akua Asiamah Andrade

Please Contact Akua Asiamah Andrade

Director of Development

470-883-6765

aandra14@kennesaw.edu