Our Donors
Learn more about BU's thoughtful philanthropists
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Rosie Wigutoff: Helping others do what she lovesTechnically, Norma Rosie Wigutoff (SSW'76) is an elder caregiver. But she says she's really a "therapeutic companion," a work model she created
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A Passion, A Focus, A Gift for Tuberculosis ResearchDr. Edward F. Parsons (MED'65) has dedicated over 25 years to studying tuberculosis and through his thoughtful planning, he's ensuring that important research will continue
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Ensuring BU Will Be There For StudentsSumner (CAS'54, DGE'52) and Shirley Sachs are devoted to each other and to ensuring students continue to have access to a BU education
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Engineering a GiftKaren Kullas (ENG'77) took a small action to strengthen the future of the Biomedical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering
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An Incurable Case of GenerosityDr. Burton Golub (MED '65), an infectious disease specialist, sets up scholarship funding at the School of Medicine
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A BU Love Story: Couple Gives Back Through Gift AnnuitiesErnest (CAS'55) and Diana Geigis (CAS'56) found each other and a worthwhile cause to support at BU
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BU Through and ThroughBeverly Abegg (CFA'64, GRS'68) may be one of Boston University's biggest fans, and is a passionate supporter of student scholarships
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Practicing Inspired PhilanthropyLarry (Questrom'57) and Honey Langsam show their gratitude by supporting the Questrom School of Business and BU facilities
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Being Part of BU is Part of His LifeJohn Connery (CAS'69) made a gift in his will to help future students share in the BU experience
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Donor achieves A Hat TrickJay Burnett (CAS'70) found a way to combine his gratitude to BU, his love for hockey and sound financial planning
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Showing Their Gratitude For Guidance and SupportDonna and Doug Barnard, BUSM graduates of the class of 1965, extended their support by creating a charitable remainder unitrust to benefit the student residence on the MED campus
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A Pioneer Pays Back: Faculty Gift Supports Future Scientists And Honors A FriendGrowing up the daughter of Russian immigrants in the 1940s, Dr. Susan Leeman achieved success as a BUSM professor and chose to honor a colleague's memory with a gift to advance research
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An education that framed a law careerPaul Lipsitt (LAW'52) is honoring the strong ties he has to the School of Law, both professional and personal
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Nurturing the Next Generation of Historical Music PerformersThe timing was right for Robin (CFA'66) and Robert Margeson to honor their passion for historical performance at the College of Fine Arts while achieving tax-advantaged benefits
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Setting a Philanthropic ExampleMary Jane England (MED'64), a longtime leader and advocate for health care issues, found an effective way to give back and to receive, setting the School of Public Health on a stronger path
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Inspiring Tomorrow's InnovatorsDr. Michael Apuzzo (MED'65) cites the School of Medicine as a turning point in his life and through his scholarship he hopes to "instigate creativity" in today's medical students
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A World Traveler Added to Her Family's Long Legacy at BUErnestine O'Connell (CAS'43, GRS'46, SED'58) generously enhanced the memorial scholarship created by her mother in 1961, making the largest bequest in BU history
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Living Simply and Giving GenerouslyHarold Kropitzer (LAW'49) attended BU School of Law on the GI Bill and through his estate created an endowed scholarship for future generations of law students
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Class Spirit, and a Suite RemembranceDr. Roberta Apfel's (MED'62, MED'62) planned gift will help her class endow a suite in the School of Medicine's new Medical Student Residence in honor of their 50th reunion
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Giving Back to the Source of LearningJoy Rohman commemorates the life of her husband Michael (MED'50) through an endowed scholarship at the School of Medicine
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A Pioneer in Literacy Education Leaves a Lasting Impact at BUA charitable trust set up by Margaret J. Early (PAL'45, GRS'48, SED'54) allows doctoral students at the School of Education to follow in her footsteps
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P. O'Dea Coughlin (SPH'79, SON'73)P. O'Dea Coughlin came to the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) because she was enthused by the School's plans-its curriculum, its philosophy, and the fact that it was new.
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Stuart Siegel (CAS'67, MED'67)Medicine beckoned early for Stuart Siegel (CAS'67, MED'67), and Boston University's six-year combined BA/MD program offered the quickest-and most affordable-path to his career of choice.
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A long-time BUSM faculty member gives backFrom the moment she witnessed her young cousin's seizure Liz Brown was determined to be a doctor. "I never wanted to do anything else," she says.
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Jack Middleton (LAW'56)Just out of the Marines after the Korean War, Jack Middleton spent a year as a weather observer on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
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Supporting Social Work Students' Pursuit of Service CareersGail Steketee is a Boston University veteran: In her 31 years at the School of Social Work (SSW), she served first as a faculty...
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Fostering Educational Excellence for Tomorrow's DoctorsService to the community. Diversity in medical education. Doctors advocating for social change. These are causes that Fred Fox...
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Encouraging Activism and Altruism Through Scholarships"The great thing about BU," says Pam Sinclair (CAS'66), "was that it had everything: size, athletics, diversity, social life...
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Giving back, in remembranceTom Frost's ability to find strength in grief is awe-inspiring. Just two months to the day after the tragic death of his daughter...
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David Schulz (ENG'95)David Schulz (ENG'95) describes his time at BU as "excellent." In fact, he says with a laugh, "I wish I could go back there now...
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The gift of educationTo hear Jeffrey Di Iuglio (Wheelock'78) tell it, Boston University opened doors for him that he didn't even know existed.
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A medical school like no otherFor Henry Spring (MED'81), Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provided more than an excellent education. It also gave him a community: a place of...
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Remote, but never distantAnn Chesley (MET'18) earned her graduate degree from BU's Metropolitan College through courses she completed online. Even without entering a...
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Doing Well By Doing GoodAs David Kaminsky (CAS'73) tells it, his experience at Boston University set him on his life path.
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Why I Give – Sharing the remarkable spirit of Boston UniversityLittle did I know when I moved to South Florida from the Midwest in 1985 how much my life would change...
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The science of financial planningBronwyn Martin (CAS'85, GRS'87, MED'94) loved the scientific education she attained at Boston University, where she received a full scholarship.
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A gift of gratitudeNorman Gaudrault, MD, received his degree from BU's School of Medicine-now the Chobanian & Avedisian School...
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Racing To Do Good: The Thomas P. Beatty ’72 Family Endowed Fund for Track & Field and Cross CountryTom Beatty (CAS'72) blended three passions-running, education, and BU-when he endowed a fund to support student-athletes in the University's cross country and...
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Dr. Marvin Hoffman, 100, Encourages BU Doctors to Give GenerouslyDr. Marvin Hoffman (CAMED'47) owes his medical degree to Boston University-as well as his 60-year career, his marriage, and the golden opportunity to see the Red Sox, the...
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The Difference a Program Can MakeHow one Metropolitan College initiative turned BU neighbors into BU philanthropists.
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Finding meaning in medicine—and in helping othersMort Salomon credits BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine for his satisfying and varied career, and is pleased to make a gift that will pave the way for future students.
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Many reasons, one giftBoston University—and Boston itself—taught Lance Korman (CGS'92, CAS'93, Questrom'94) many lessons in business and entrepreneurship. But not all of those lessons took place in a classroom.
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A legend lives onIn honor of his uncle Harry, Michael Agganis has given generously to BU for decades.
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Respect for the past, support for the futureWhen Henry Lew (CAMED'62) arrived in Boston for medical school, it was a whole new city for him-and a very different city from the one students...
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