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Palmer College Receives Historic $4M Donation from Florida Couple
The gift shatters the college’s goal of raising $25 million through “Daring and Driven: The Campaign for Palmer College,” the largest fundraising campaign ever undertaken by a chiropractic college. With this gift, $29.8 million has been donated by alumni and friends of the college.
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Palmer College announces $3 million donation – the largest gift from a living alumnus in school’s 126-year history
The Experiential Learning Center is renamed the William J. & Mary A. Kiernan Hall - Anatomy & Technique Center to honor Dr. William Kiernan's $3 million gift - the largest in Palmer College's history.
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Palmer College Receives $1 million Donation to Support Growth of Renowned Sports and Rehabilitation Residency Program
Palmer College graduate Paul Hetrick, D.C., inventor of HydroWorx, is gifting $1 million to Palmer's renowned Sports and Rehabilitation Residency program.
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Daring and Driven
Palmer College of Chiropractic has announced its largest fundraising campaign ever. We have a bold vision for the future — and you can make it a reality.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic Announces Largest Campaign in 125-Year History
Palmer's Daring and Driven campaign seeks to raise $25 million to educate the world's best chiropractors. Campaign co-chairs and QC residents donate $1.2 million.
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