During the holidays, like events such as Giving Tuesday, Americans donate generously.  Colleges are a popular choice.  Curiously, most choose to donate to a university with a huge endowment, and are less likely to give to a smaller, lesser-known college.  If you could see what I see, you’d give to a college that also serves the community, especially students who need a lot.

Before I came to LaGrange College, I had a great job in Washington, DC.  I worked with a lot of graduates from the most prestigious universities in the country.  And that was a wonderful experience.  I saw plenty of success stories.  But I began to wonder about graduates from other schools.  Could I help those students somehow?

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is @JohnTures2.