Comments on: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings ’83 Funds New Program for Student Success at Bowdoin

By: Richie Ofuokwu

Richie Ofuokwu — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:19:25 +0000

I have no doubt that the fund will be distributed as stipulated. Thanks.

By: Richie Ofuokwu

Richie Ofuokwu — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:17:03 +0000

It is a great honor to be a member of Bowdoin College. My family was privileged to meet the president of the college on August 22, 2017. I was so amazed the way volunteers organised themselves to help fresh students like my daughter to locate their hostels and moved their belongings. My daughter happens to be the first and I am hoping that my second daughter will equally gain admission to the school. They are well organised.

By: Matthew Kobin

Matthew Kobin — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:35:56 +0000

If possible, please send me more information about the type of online enhancement materials the Thrive program is creating to support first generation college students. I’ve been teaching High School English for twenty years and I’m curious about helping humanities college professors create online enrichment materials as a post-retirement avocation.

By: Stevens and Nann Hilyard '62

Stevens and Nann Hilyard '62 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:51:37 +0000

(We add that our local high school has a college-readiness program for first-generation students. (Schuler Scholars.) We hear about successful admissions but we don’t know as much about after matriculation.)

By: Stevens and Nann Hilyard '62

Stevens and Nann Hilyard '62 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:49:10 +0000

Of this student population what percentage do not complete the first semester/year?
What percentage do not graduate? Do they transfer or do they drop out? How does this population at Bowdoin compare to similar groups at comparable colleges? Is this a concern for all/many selective undergraduate schools? How does the retention/graduation rate compare to public universities?

By: Thomas Lewandowski

Thomas Lewandowski — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:54:18 +0000

Thank you THRIVE! Count me in! Strong work Reed Tom ’82.
As a product of the predecessor of THRIVE I am happy to see enhanced structure, mentorship and investment for this historic root for Bowdoin’s student body

By: Bob Delney

Bob Delney — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:09:59 +0000

Very impressive ! Good for Reed Hastings ’83 and for Bowdoin College.
Bob Delaney ’55 Parent ’83 and Grandparent
2020

By: Stephen Chisholm

Stephen Chisholm — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:26:04 +0000

Simply remarkable. Thanks to Reed and a vision for a truly inclusive Bowdoin education.

Best,

Steve Chisholm

By: Susana MacLean

Susana MacLean — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:23:42 +0000

This is outstanding news. I remember Reed from Hyde dorm in 1980-1981. So glad he is supporting this important initiative.