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	$70 Million Committed to California Community Colleges

	On May 6, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was joined by California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff to announce an unprecedented commitment of $70 million from The Bernard Osher Foundation to support private scholarships for California Community College students. The commitment was made as part of the Osher Initiative for California Community College Students and represents the single largest gift to a community college system in the nation and one of the largest gifts ever made to higher education. Read more about the announcement >

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	Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The Skyline View Scholarships to Come to Skyline Thursday, September 25, 2008 San Bernardino Sun Children's Fund Gives Nearly $100,000 to Area Colleges Thursday, September 25, 2008 Victorville Daily Press Foster Youths Benefit From New Endowment Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Diverse When it Comes to Funding, Community Colleges Have to Emulate Four-Year Schools Thursday, August 14, 2008 The Salinas Californian Couple's Estate Aids Hartnell Friday, August 8, 2008 San Francisco Business Times Community Colleges Jump Into the Philanthropy Pool Monday, May 19, 2008 Community College Times $70 Million Gift to Help California Students Sunday, May 11, 2008 The Sacramento Bee Editorial: Bernard Osher's Gift to California's Future Generations Tuesday, May 8, 2008 The Mercury News Editorial: Wonderful, Timely Private Gift to State's Community Colleges All Endowment Articles >>>

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The Governor applauds Bernard Osher for his $70 million gift to California Community College students.		The Governor joins with California Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff to make this historic announcement.

Mary Bitterman, President of The Bernard Osher Foundation, speaks about the Osher Foundation’s commitment to California Community College students.		Chancellor Diane Woodruff announces $70 million commitment from The Bernard Osher Foundation to support private scholarships for Community College students.

Chancellor Diane Woodruff announces $70 million commitment from The Bernard Osher Foundation to support private scholarships for Community College students.		Osher Scholar Toyia Copeland describes first-hand how financial support from The Bernard Osher Foundation can provide much-needed aid for Community College students.
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