Sheridan College

One of the three directives of Edward A. Whitney’s will was to establish an agricultural college in the city of Sheridan. Whitney Benefits has granted over $100 million to Sheridan College to date. Of the dollars granted to the college, 95% are spent locally in the Sheridan County economy.

Whitney Days

Sheridan College hosts an annual Whitney Days event week to honor Edward A. Whitney and his legacy of support of higher education in Sheridan County. These are a combination of informative, educational, and fun events to educate residents of Sheridan County as well as Sheridan College students and staff about Whitney’s life and legacy and the opportunities available at Sheridan College.

Sheridan College Master Grant

In 2014, Whitney Benefits committed to the largest gift in the history of Sheridan College in the amount of $25.3 million. The commitment from Whitney Benefits to Sheridan College included $1.3 million complete the Mars Agriculture and Science Center renovation project, $16 million to support the renovation and construction of the Whitney Center for the Arts, $2 million to support infrastructure and parking improvements on the main campus, and $6 million for approximately half of the Tech Center renovation and expansion project.

Centennial Residence Hall

In September 2018, Whitney Benefits committed $7.1 million to Sheridan College for the construction of a 100-bed residence hall. The new residence hall was opened for students in Fall 2020. It was named Centennial Hall in recognition of the 100-year legacy of Edward A. Whitney’s generosity.

Allied Health Building

Whitney Benefits has been committed to the Allied Health Science programs at Sheridan College for decades, dedicating millions of dollars toward equipment, teaching instructors, endowed health educational chairs, health practicums, and capital construction projects. Most recently Whitney has supported the construction and renovation of the Allied Health Building. In addition, in 2022 Whitney granted $50,000 to Sheridan College to help purchase state-of-the-art equipment for dental hygiene students. This grant was a collaboration with the Dodd & Dorothy L. Bryan Foundation and the Perkins Foundation.

Second Century Legacy Grant

In 2018, Whitney Benefits announced a gift of $11,369,000 to Sheridan College in remembrance of Mr. Edward A. Whitney who passed away 100 years prior. The gift was made to support faculty in several academic areas including agriculture, machine tool technology, welding technology, diesel technology, general and visual arts, and the music program. These programs were all selected as potential growth areas and align with regional economic development priorities. Also included in the grant is support for marketing and recruitment as well as funding for the creation of a student success mentoring program modeled from the current TRIO program at Sheridan College. This program will improve student persistence and completion by utilizing a contemporary mentoring model that goes beyond traditional advising to include comprehensive service, from selecting a career path through acquiring the first job upon completion. Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Science Construction Project Whitney’s most recent commit¬ment to Sheridan College supports the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences. This project will move Sheridan forward as a manufacturing hub, providing training and education in composites, 3-D printing, and more. With plans to open in Fall 2024, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences will benefit the Sheridan workforce, economy, educational landscape, and the community as a whole.

City of Sheridan

THE GIFT OF WATER

In 2022, Whitney Benefits gifted the city of Sheridan in excess of 50 million gallons of stored Park Reservoir water to assist in watering Sheridan’s parks, pathways, and greenways.

Whitney Community Advisory Group

The Whitney Community Advisory Group was created in 2004 to provide input from various community members about current Whitney projects and events. The group provides valuable community input into operations at Whitney Commons and Whitney Plaza. The current community members include Steve Carroll, Steve Gage, Bill Gatley, Becky Newton, Stacia Skretteberg, and James Wille.

Whitney Community Advisory

Group

The Whitney Community Advisory Group was created in 2004 to provide input from various community members about current Whitney projects and events. The group provides valuable community input into operations at Whitney Commons and Whitney Plaza. The current community members include Steve Carroll, Steve Gage, Bill Gatley, Becky Newton, Stacia Skretteberg, and James Wille.

Sheridan College

One of the three directives of Edward A. Whitney’s will was to establish an agricultural college in the city of Sheridan. Whitney Benefits has granted over $100 million to Sheridan College to date. Of the dollars granted to the college, 95% are spent locally in the Sheridan County economy.

Whitney Days

Sheridan College hosts an annual Whitney Days event week to honor Edward A. Whitney and his legacy of support of higher education in Sheridan County. These are a combination of informative, educational, and fun events to educate residents of Sheridan County as well as Sheridan College students and staff about Whitney’s life and legacy and the opportunities available at Sheridan College.

Sheridan College Master Grant

In 2014, Whitney Benefits committed to the largest gift in the history of Sheridan College in the amount of $25.3 million. The commitment from Whitney Benefits to Sheridan College included $1.3 million complete the Mars Agriculture and Science Center renovation project, $16 million to support the renovation and construction of the Whitney Center for the Arts, $2 million to support infrastructure and parking improvements on the main campus, and $6 million for approximately half of the Tech Center renovation and expansion project.

Centennial Residence Hall

In September 2018, Whitney Benefits committed $7.1 million to Sheridan College for the construction of a 100-bed residence hall. The new residence hall was opened for students in Fall 2020. It was named Centennial Hall in recognition of the 100-year legacy of Edward A. Whitney’s generosity.

Allied Health Building

Whitney Benefits has been committed to the Allied Health Science programs at Sheridan College for decades, dedicating millions of dollars toward equipment, teaching instructors, endowed health educational chairs, health practicums, and capital construction projects. Most recently Whitney has supported the construction and renovation of the Allied Health Building. In addition, in 2022 Whitney granted $50,000 to Sheridan College to help purchase state-of-the-art equipment for dental hygiene students. This grant was a collaboration with the Dodd & Dorothy L. Bryan Foundation and the Perkins Foundation.

Second Century Legacy Grant

In 2018, Whitney Benefits announced a gift of $11,369,000 to Sheridan College in remembrance of Mr. Edward A. Whitney who passed away 100 years prior. The gift was made to support faculty in several academic areas including agriculture, machine tool technology, welding technology, diesel technology, general and visual arts, and the music program. These programs were all selected as potential growth areas and align with regional economic development priorities. Also included in the grant is support for marketing and recruitment as well as funding for the creation of a student success mentoring program modeled from the current TRIO program at Sheridan College. This program will improve student persistence and completion by utilizing a contemporary mentoring model that goes beyond traditional advising to include comprehensive service, from selecting a career path through acquiring the first job upon completion. Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Science Construction Project Whitney’s most recent commit¬ment to Sheridan College supports the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences. This project will move Sheridan forward as a manufacturing hub, providing training and education in composites, 3-D printing, and more. With plans to open in Fall 2024, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences will benefit the Sheridan workforce, economy, educational landscape, and the community as a whole.

City of Sheridan

THE GIFT OF WATER

In 2022, Whitney Benefits gifted the city of Sheridan in excess of 50 million gallons of stored Park Reservoir water to assist in watering Sheridan’s parks, pathways, and greenways.