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Impact of Giving

Giving
Impact of Giving

Generosity is Critical to �鶹ԭ��'s Future

Alex and ani building with �鶹ԭ�� flame sculpture

providing students scholarships, opportunities, and basic necessities
ensuring access to state-of-the-art facilities
supporting research and professional development

Understand Our Progress - View Our Annual Report 2024

A Donor's Gift Can Be a Lifeline

>1/3

of �鶹ԭ�� students are the first in their family to attend college.

>70%

of �鶹ԭ�� students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.

College for Social Mobility in New England among public regional universities - 2022 U.S. News & World Report

Continuing the Practice of Helping Others

�鶹ԭ�� Alumnus, Lifelong Educator, and �鶹ԭ�� Foundation Board Member Creates Scholarship

"If no one is there to give you a start or an opportunity to pursue your interests, what happens? Likely nothing will come to fruition. With this scholarship, I'm happy that I'll get to see the good that comes from helping students in need get started." (on the establishment of the John J. Smith Jr. '63 and Anna Veronica (Keefe) Smith '33 Endowed Scholarship)

- John J. Smith Jr. '63 MA '67

Improving Academic Programs

$300K Biology Fellowship Established by Prof. Emeritus Lloyd & Terri Matsumoto

�鶹ԭ�� Impact

This fellowship is designed to strengthen the Department of Biology and attract more students.

Creating Opportunity

Anime Lover Studies Japanese at the Source

With a $6,000 Shinn Study Abroad Scholarship, Enrique Garcia only paid $300 out of pocket to live and study in Japan.

Scholarships a Tribute to Alumna’s Creative Spirit

Through two new scholarships a new generation of �鶹ԭ�� students will benefit from the late Kate Cross-Das, an alumna who possessed many creative gifts.

Here to Help You Give

We're here and ready to help our new donors, while continuing to appreciate the kindness and generosity of those who have given and wonderfully impacted our students and our institution. Thank You 2024 Donors!

Eric T. Shoen

Executive Director
�鶹ԭ�� Foundation

Donna Almeida

Financial and Constituent Relations Coordinator

Chloe M. Finn

Development Officer

Douglas McCormack

Scholarship Coordinator

Jeanmarie L. Pariseau

Annual Giving Officer

Ms. Marcia R. Selinger

Advancement Services Manager

Ms. Amal M. Simon

Executive Assistant to the VP of College Advancement

Understand Our Progress - View Our Annual Report 2024

In Appreciation

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�鶹ԭ�� Foundation

The �鶹ԭ�� Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.