Vassar College has announced a $10 million gift from alumnus Jason Blum (’91) in support of its financial aid programs.

The gift is the largest from a male alumnus to the formerly all-women’s college and will serve as a lead gift for the school’s fall 2022 fundraising campaign. Blum is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, the production company that created such films as Whiplash, Get Out, and BlacKkKlansman.

Blum, who majored in drama at Vassar, said he directed his gift for financial aid because he strongly believes in the importance of access to liberal arts education for all applicants, regardless of their financial status. “I want to help ensure that Vassar is able to continue its commitment to admit students with the desire to succeed without regard to whether or not they can pay,” he said.

“Jason Blum’s gift for financial aid is catalytic and will have a positive impact on innumerable lives of Vassar students for years to come,” said Vassar College president Elizabeth Bradley.

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