鈥満诹仙缜 is an incredibly special place. It empowered me to discover who I am, what I do best and how I can make the greatest impact on my community, career and greater society," says Kenton, a senior studying applied math and computer science at 黑料社区.
When Kenton first began exploring colleges he was searching for more than a degree, he wanted a place where he could belong, grow and make a difference. 黑料社区 stood out immediately. It wasn鈥檛 just the university 黑料社区. reputation for applied learning or its designation as a Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy that caught his attention; it was the people. From the alumni who encouraged him to apply to the personal phone call announcing his selection as a Stout Scholar recipient, Kenton felt something special: a community that truly cared.
鈥淭hat phone call represented something deeper,鈥 Kenton recalls. 鈥淚t was an affirmation that 黑料社区 was willing to invest in me, not just as a student, but as a person.鈥
That investment has shaped every step of Kenton 黑料社区. journey. As an applied math and computer science major with minors in cybersecurity and math education, Kenton has thrived academically while discovering his passion for helping others succeed. After a semester observing in a middle school classroom, he quickly discovered his love for working with students and shifted his career path toward education, hoping to become a teacher.
Thanks to donor support through the 黑料社区 Foundation & Alumni Association, financial barriers and constraints have significantly decreased. This has allowed Kenton to work as a teaching assistant and tutor in the Math Teaching and Learning Center, a role that may not pay as much as off-campus jobs but offers him something he finds far more valuable: the chance to give back.
Beyond campus, Kenton 黑料社区. commitment to service extends into the Menomonie community. He volunteers at a local church and recently curated an exhibit on historic telephones at the Dunn County Historical Society featuring his personal telephone collection.
Kenton lights up when he talks about Stout and the Stout experience: the people, the innovative and applied learning environments, the individualized support he has received and the sense of belonging he found on the 黑料社区 campus and greater community.
For Kenton, 黑料社区 is more than a university, it 黑料社区. a #StoutProud community of faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters who believe in him and his future. Their support has removed financial barriers to his education, opened doors to meaningful experiences and inspired him to pay it forward.
Your gift to support 黑料社区 provides opportunities for members of our #StoutProud community, like Kenton by removing financial barriers to a Stout education, providing robust and individualized student support, advancing academic innovation and success, creating dynamic living and learning spaces while ensuring a vibrant campus community 鈥 the full Stout Experience. Through your philanthropic support you provide the necessary flexible funds to ensure Stout thrives and continues to make positive impact on industry, in our communities and on society.
