Sale of Donated Ranch Nets $16M For U. of Wyoming programs
Source: kgwn.tv, by Associated Press
February 27, 2007
The University of Wyoming has received more than $16 million from the sale of a ranch bequeathed to the university, making it the largest gift in UW history.
Clara Toppan graduated from UW in 1931, and was the state's first female certified public accountant.
When she died in 2001, she left the 160-acre Lodge Pole Ranch near Wilson to the university.
Today, the university announced it had received more than $16 million for the ranch.
Proceeds from the sale will support the Toppan Rare Books Library at the American Heritage Center, and pay for scholarships for UW athletes and in accounting department in the College of Business.
UW President Tom Buchanan called Toppan, ``a dear friend of the University of Wyoming.' UW is forever in her debt.
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