Dr. Will and Ann Lee Konneker

Dedicated benefactors to Ohio University, Dr. Wilfred Konneker, BS ’43, MS ’47, HON ’80, and his wife Ann Lee, HON ’80, have committed more than $16.5 million to Ohio University in support of students, faculty, and alumni. Their most recent commitment, a $1 million gift, will support The Cutler Scholars Program.

“Will and Ann Lee have once again demonstrated their loyalty to Ohio University, their belief in higher education and their commitment to helping deserving students,” said President Robert Glidden. “We are grateful to them for their wonderful generosity and for their continuing support of Ohio University’s Cutler Scholars Program, which is designed to produce leaders of the future.”

“The recent gift from Dr. Konneker is one of several he has provided since the Cutler Scholars program began just a few short years ago,” said Jack Ellis, Vice President Emeritus and Associate Director of the Cutler Scholars Program. “His support, previous and current, ensures the program’s continued growth, good health, and future success. As one of the principle architects of the program, he has given so generously of himself and of his finances; the Cutler Scholars Award has become one of the premier scholarship recognition programs at Ohio University and throughout higher education.”