Donor profile

Brent ’05 and Mindy (Miller) Smith ’04 have deep connections to Messiah going back to before they were students. They both had relationships with people who were invested at Messiah as employees or students. Their positive experiences were influential in their decisions to later attend here. In addition, they appreciated the opportunity to blend strong academic programming with a foundation in faith and service. And in Mindy Smith’s case, a competitive women’s soccer team was a big plus!

When asked what they value most about Messiah University, they responded, “We value the community of alumni, current students, faculty and staff. Messiah takes an intentional approach in supporting student growth, emphasizing collaboration and applying learning. We value Messiah’s commitment to reconciliation on campus, in our local communities and within a broader world context.”

They graciously have agreed to co-lead the fundraising effort–along with David ’88 and Bonnie (Rapp) Millary ’90–to support a greatly needed hospitality and concessions project near the Starry Field Complex. When asked why they are willing to co-lead this effort, they both commented on how Messiah provided them with transformative experiences. They have seen the positive impact that current students and alumni have in various areas of society. Further, they view Messiah Athletics as the embodiment of the pursuit of excellence, character development and fostering community. 

“We believe that the project on Starry is a great opportunity to support these areas, impacting both individual lives and community relationships,” they said.

We are deeply grateful for the support of the Smiths and alumni like them who value their experiences at Messiah and seek to support our Christ-centered educational mission in a variety of ways.