The Iliad captured Ashley's imagination in high school, so it was no surprise when she selected Columbia College and its Core Curriculum. Our participation in the Parents Fund through our time and resources allows Columbia to continue its commitment to the Core and its innovative curriculum. Even more importantly, our endowed scholarship supports a key ingredient to the Core, a talented and diverse student body. We grew up in modest circumstances. We fully appreciate the opportunity a Columbia education holds for a qualified student who lacks the financial means to attend. We hope that one day these students will address the inequities of their generation.