Page 18 - Kettering Magazine Spring 2015

ALUMNI NEWS Mike Riggs ‘76 Made a Memorable Visit to Campus By Pardeep Toor ike Riggs ‘76 is so grateful for his educational experiences at Kettering University that he wants to propagate those onto others by giving back generously to the campus and its programs. MGenerously and spontaneously. Mike Riggs ‘76 is so grateful for his educational experiences at Kettering University that he wants to propagate those onto others by giving back generously to the campus and its programs. Generously and spontaneously. At a ‘Bulldog Insights’ lecture sponsored by the Student Alumni Council on August 8, 2014, Riggs surprised the students in attendance by spontaneously giving each of them a $1,000 scholarship. The impromptu $60,000 donation directly to students is just one of Riggs’ many contributions to Kettering University. “Mike has had a very successful career in industry and as an entrepreneur – and that career stands as a wonderful testament to the doors that a Kettering education can open,” said Kettering University President Robert K. McMahan. “More importantly, Mike has now inspired the students -- who now sit where he once did -- to continue to pursue their dreams while striving to make a positive impact on the lives of others. We are grateful to have alumni like Mike and are deeply appreciative for all he has done to support Kettering University.” 18 KETTERING MA G AZINE