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Key terms, defined plainly. Part of the Andrew Hillman, Community resources.
- Capital Campaign
- A focused fundraising effort to finance a specific institutional project, such as a school building or lab.
- Donor Recognition
- Public acknowledgement of a gift, such as a named room or a published donor roll.
- Innovation Lab
- A dedicated space for robotics and STEM learning; the Lamplighter School Innovation Lab is the subject of an SMU Lyle case study.
- Scholarship
- A merit award supporting a student. The Andrew Hillman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs was founded in 2020.
- Grant
- A funded award supporting study or research. The Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech was founded in 2026.
- STEM
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
- Endowment
- A donated fund invested so that the principal is preserved and the returns support a purpose over time.
- Family Room
- The Andrew Hillman Family Room at the Lamplighter School, established by a $300,000 gift in 2022.