Young Alumni Giving: Ashley Blaine Featherson
In the spirit of giving back, Howard University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations in collaboration with alumna and Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson (B.A. ’09) have kicked off a campaign today to inspire alumni from 2009 – 2019 to support their beloved alma mater.
Featherson, a graduate of theatre arts, had in her heart to help students pursue their dreams in acting and also spark a new wave of first-time donorship or continuous giving by alumni.
With her $25,000 gift, known as the Ashley Blaine Featherson Early Career Grant, Featherson will support theatre arts graduating seniors interested in pursuing a career in acting, with funds for relocating for acting work.
Ashley Blaine Featherson
Actress, "Dear White People"
In reflection of my own path to this point in my acting career, I wish I had more financial support. I was fortunate to be able to extend an uplifting hand back to support Bison pursuing their dreams of acting post-graduation with this gift.
Howard University Launches Campaign to Increase Young Alumni Giving
“This gift from Ashley means so much, not only because she is a young alumna who is giving such a substantial gift, but rather because she has utilized her skills developed here at Howard to make it in Hollywood, only to give back to the institution."
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