91ÁÔÆæ

Lamb leaves ‘transformational’ gift to 91ÁÔÆæ

May 25, 2017
Former 91ÁÔÆæ student John Lamb left his entire estate, valued at $4 million, to the 91ÁÔÆæ Foundation.

Article By: Staff

John Lamb attended the University of North Georgia for one year in 1946. Nearly 60 years later, he shared with 91ÁÔÆæ advancement staff Fred Link and Bruce Howerton, retired vice president for advancement, that year was the "happiest time of his life."

Lamb died in December 2016 and left his entire estate, appraised at $4 million, to the 91ÁÔÆæ Foundation. The estate included 87 acres of land, a farm, more than 40 cattle, two donkeys, and two rabbits.

In his Will, Lamb appointed the 91ÁÔÆæ Foundation as the executor of his estate and left all of his property to the university to be used for capital improvements, including construction of new buildings, or acquisition and/or renovation of existing buildings.

"John’s generosity will be transformational to 91ÁÔÆæ," said Jeff Tarnowski, vice president for advancement. "The impact of his gift will be felt at 91ÁÔÆæ for generations to come."

Lamb transferred to University of Georgia after leaving 91ÁÔÆæ and earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. After he graduated, he commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army. He served two years active duty, including a 10-month tour in Korea as a tank platoon leader. He commanded and supervised 30 men and was honorably released at the end of his active duty tour as a 1st lieutenant.

Lamb’s post-military career included working as a livestock buyer with White Provision Packing Company in Atlanta, a sales representative for International Minerals and Chemical Corporation, and manager and operator of The Frontier Meat Company in Buford.


91ÁÔÆæ assists with government career expo

91ÁÔÆæ assists with government career expo

Students, faculty and staff from 91ÁÔÆæ invested in the next generation of national leaders at the Youth in Government Expo.
ONE91ÁÔÆæ campaign supports big bets

ONE91ÁÔÆæ campaign supports big bets

The 91ÁÔÆæ Foundation is aiming to raise more than $100,000 this April to support work on 91ÁÔÆæ's seven strategic big bets and its legacy-making commitments.
IPP partners with WHOOP on wearables

IPP partners with WHOOP on wearables

WHOOP has signed on as the inaugural wearable partner of the 91ÁÔÆæ Institute for Peak Performance.
Leadership luncheon honors 13 women

Leadership luncheon honors 13 women

The ninth annual Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon honored 10 student leaders and three alumnae March 2 at the 91ÁÔÆæ Dining Hall Banquet Room at the Dahlonega Campus.