With $3.6M Gift WWU Establishes The Merriman Financial Literacy Program

Bellingham, WA, Oct. 3, 2023 — Paul Merriman (’66) and his wife Zan Merriman have made a $3.6 million commitment to establish the new Merriman Financial Literacy Program at Western Washington University. The program will provide financial literacy skills to students at Western and will be offered to members of the community, including K-12 students. 

The goal of the program, which will be facilitated by Western faculty, is to provide all students and community members with the skills to navigate their finances in a way that supports their financial future and overall well-being…