Dear Margo Souza, The past decade has been hard for students pursuing higher education. Each year, we see higher costs, more debt, and it isn't very often that students hear positive news. But even in the darkness, there is always light. It is these circumstances that make your contribution especially appreciated. It is very moving for us as students to see your self-less donation to our campus as a proud ally to higher education, and I look forward to a leadership program being developed. In recognition of your $1 million contribution, I would like to thank you for supporting UC Merced, my education, and the education of many generations to come.