The following generous contributions honor our donors’ commitment to education and ensure they are forever associated with the College’s mission and success.
SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are essential in higher education, providing critical financial support and recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
Trustee Dirk McMahon ’82 and his wife Wendy have made an additional generous gift in support of the Dirk and Wendy McMahon Endowed Scholarship for incoming freshmen majoring
in business administration at Marist College with demonstrated financial need and strong
leadership potential.
A generous gift from Bayly Ledes and the Ledes Foundation recently established the John G. Ledes Endowed Scholarship. This new scholarship recognizes the extraordinary legacy of John G. Ledes in the beauty publishing and fragrance industries. It will be awarded to a rising junior with financial need and a demonstrated interest in the beauty industry, including publishing, design, marketing, merchandising, or fragrances.
Maureen Sorbo Logan ’78 and Mark Logan have made an additional gift to the Mark and Maureen (Sorbo ’78) Logan Scholarship, which supports Mid-Hudson Valley students with significant financial need majoring in STEM, accounting, or finance. This scholarship is awarded to students
of high character with leadership potential and proven academic ability, with preference given to graduates of Poughkeepsie High School and other Dutchess County high schools.
NAMING COMMITMENTS
Marist College has recently received several generous pledge commitments supporting key areas of the institution, highlighting the importance and impact of naming commitments on campus development and growth.
Dyson Center Renovation and Expansion
Set to open this summer, the renovated and expanded Dyson Center has attracted significant support. Members of the Class of 1968 have made a generous pledge to name the Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean Suite in honor of their 55th reunion. Additionally, Pike Construction’s pledge to name the Rooftop Terrace will enhance the new space, while a gift from the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation to name a classroom will directly impact students and faculty.
Track and Turf Field Support
The Track and Field fundraising effort began with a $1 million lead commitment from Marist Trustee Tim Tenney, established as a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge to catalyze momentum and encourage further donations. To date, the College has received $421,483 in additional gifts and pledges from 267 donors, including generous pledges from Trustee C. James Taylor, Jay Doyle ’75 to name the Record Board, and Jamie McGurk ’97 to name the Plaza in the enhanced athletic space.
“Naming commitments are vital gifts to Marist because they provide essential financial support for the institution’s growth and development while also creating lasting legacies that inspire future generations,” said Vice President for Advancement Chris DelGiorno ’88.
To explore the wide range of naming opportunities at the College, please contact Chris at chris.delgiorno@marist.edu.