An alumnus of the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry has donated $3 million to the school to support scholarships for dentistry students.
The donation is the largest single gift in the college's history, according to the school. The donation comes from the estate of the late Richard Veler, D.D.S., and his wife, Betty Veler, both of whom were lifelong supporters of the university.
Dr. Veler, a 1946 College of Dentistry graduate whose practice was in Toledo, began his philanthropy to Ohio State with a gift of $10 in 1948. He and his wife later donated the funds that created the Richard C. Veler, D.D.S., and Betty G. Veler Scholarship endowment that provides financial support for dentistry students who demonstrate "merit, need, and outstanding moral and ethical character."
"This donation is extraordinary not only because it's the largest single gift in the history of the college, but also because it's a gift that's designated for something we're in dire need of," said Carole Anderson, dean of the College of Dentistry, in a press release. "Our dentistry students pay some of the highest tuition fees in the medical profession, and this gift will help us recruit outstanding new students, while also supporting the excellent students we have now who need financial help to complete their education and begin their careers as dental professionals."
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