“ An amazing beacon of what is possible in higher education.” Clint Bridges, chief executive officer of Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Ever Brighter co-chair for the College of Arts and Sciences, shares his perspective on the University and its future.
WHY I GIVE What does Ever Brighter mean to you?
and Sciences, the possibilities are endless for all students.
A N S W E R —Throughout the last century, the University of
Whether through expression in the arts and humanities
Miami has been an amazing beacon of what is possible
or through cutting-edge research and scholarship
in higher education. The much-anticipated Ever Brighter
happening in the areas of chemistry, mathematics, or
campaign will not only highlight where the University is
health, the College plays a vital role in fostering a
heading in the future but showcase its relevance in the
passion for learning, experimentation, and creativity at
community and beyond. For me, the new campaign is
the University.
a guide to show where the U has come from and more
hy should alumni, friends, and donors support W the campaign?
We know you are passionate about the Everglades. What could our students learn about the environment and sustainability by engaging with this precious resource?
A N S W E R —I was always taught that it is better to
A N S W E R —There is only one Everglades. It is vital that
give than to receive. For those of us who have been
we protect the Everglades for not only future generations
fortunate in our personal or professional lives, it’s always
to enjoy and witness its natural beauty, but for the
beneficial to give back to our community and support
much-needed water source to remain clean for all South
what we know is an important and vital component to
Floridians to drink.
importantly where it’s going.
South Florida, and it’s evident that the University’s mission statement will lead our community into the next 100 years.
W hat excites you most about the future of the College of Arts and Sciences?
What motivated you to become a donor and why is philanthropy and giving back so important? A N S W E R —God has blessed me beyond what I deserve, and this is one of many ways that I am able to show my gratitude for a life I could not possibly have
A N S W E R —We are truly in a golden age of exponential
imagined when I was growing up. I can only hope that
growth with artificial intelligence and genomics research.
my philanthropy will not only help those in need but also
With the guidance of the faculty at the College of Arts
inspire others to do the same. ILLUMINATE
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