As a networking organization consisting of multiple generations of black alumni and students, the McDonogh Network supports and mentors the current black student body by encouraging their academic and social progress and promotes diversity at the College.
Your support assists the McDonogh Network in achieving the key areas of its important mission:
(1) to engage multiple generations of black alumni and students,
(2) to enrich and inform constituents through communications, events, and activities that promote their interests on campus and in the community at large, and
(3) to support black students through mentoring and other initiatives that foster academic and social progress.
As a networking organization consisting of multiple generations of black alumni and students, the McDonogh Network supports and mentors the current black student body by encouraging their academic and social progress and promotes diversity at the College.
In support of this effort, the McDonogh Network Fund provides annual support for programs that allow alumni to connect with students. Activities supported by the fund include alumni and student networking nights, alumni speakers, and more. Programs are designed to allow current students to hear from and engage with alumni professionals from within and outside of the network.
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The David and Washington McDonogh Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 through a bequest from the late Edward M. Phillips ’58. Phillips earned his bachelor’s degree from Lafayette in chemical engineering. It was Phillips’ request that minority students with demonstrated need be eligible for the scholarship named after David and Washington McDonogh.
A student whose academic/artistic accomplishments reflect an outstanding level of scholarship and advances understanding on an important issue related to diversity.
A senior in the natural sciences or engineering whose academic accomplishments reflect an outstanding level of scholarship.
This award is granted to first-year students studying engineering and science with the highest GPAs.
This award is granted to a successful varsity athlete who has achieved an outstanding level of scholarship.
A student whose creative scholarship in the visual and/or performance arts contributes to knowledge on societal issues of multicultural concern.
A student whose research on important social, political, or economic issues advances knowledge and involves the student in activities within a community.
Awarded to an accomplished student who is also characterized by noteworthy leadership in college activities and student life.
A student who has worked diligently to promote cross-cultural relationships on campus and/or the community.