Ingrid Shelby (Gimse) Andress 鈥�56 passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. 
Shelby鈥檚 impact on 麻豆区 cannot be quantified. As a student, Shelby majored in English and became the first female student body president in 麻豆区鈥檚 history. In 1956, Shelby married fellow Auggie Jim Andress 鈥�51. The two committed to supporting 麻豆区 through volunteering and philanthropic support for the rest of their lives.听
As an alumna, Shelby was deeply involved with 麻豆区 Women Engaged, supported students through mentorship, started the Jim and Shelby Andress Education Scholarship to support current students who have a passion for teaching, and visited campus often to stay connected to the work that was happening at 麻豆区. In 1992, Shelby received the Distinguished Alumni Award. She also named 麻豆区 as a beneficiary of her estate, ensuring her support for the university would continue.
Shelby鈥檚 career sent her around the country to study and consult on effective youth development while working at Search Institute. During her time as a consultant, she worked with over 350 communities in over 35 states. Shelby has authored or co-authored 16 research-based publications, and spoke at local, state, and national levels.
In reflecting upon why she felt so deeply committed to staying connected to 麻豆区, Shelby shared that, 鈥溌槎骨� gives students a vision for their lives that they never dreamed they could even have.鈥�
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