Giving

A Ph.D. in mechanics and hydraulics and advocate for higher education, Allen Henry saw in his own life the power of learning.

The evening, featuring the theme “Lighting the Way,” will shine brightly with a delectable three-course meal, lively entertainment and more.

This is the latest in a series of impactful gifts from the Denius family that ripples well beyond campus.

Thomas Mira, who earned his MBA at Florida Tech in 1989, was the winner of the $37,000 grand prize at the athletics fundraiser Nov. 9.

The grant will allow the university to purchase cutting-edge flight simulators for its renowned flight training programs.

Gifts from 3,050 donors helped Florida Tech reach $902,058 in donations raised since July 1.

A livestream will kick off at 11 a.m. from the Folliard Alumni Center on campus and run through the entire event at dayofgiving.fit.edu.

The two-time World Series champion was a Florida Tech alumnus and an impactful member of the university's Board of Trustees.

The grant is intended to stimulate collaboration in the field, primarily by funding Welters' travel and related expenditures.

Florida Tech's interim president, departing in January, will leave the Melbourne campus a bit greener -- and cooler -- than when he arrived.