Established by Larry Bohn ’74 in memory of his father, the Abraham Bohn Scholarship for children of veterans provides financial support to enable children of veterans to complete their undergraduate degrees at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Abraham Bohn was...

Professor Linda Slakey is a graduate of Siena Heights College (B.S. in Chemistry), and the University of Michigan (Ph.D. in Biochemistry.) She did postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Slakey was appointed to the faculty of the Department of...

Lynda Walker is a 1982 Accounting and Information Systems graduate of UMass Amherst who was also a member of the UMass Amherst Honors Program. She received her J.D. in 1985 from the University of Indiana School of Law. She has built a career as a very successful...

Marjorie R. Harrison attended Brandeis University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969, then she earned a master’s degree from the UMass Amherst College of Education in 1972. Halfway through graduate school, Marjorie joined the Peace Corps in 1974 and served...

Please address thank you notes to: Ms. Cirillo

The Meline Kasparian Endowed Scholarship Fund was created to honor Meline Kasparian. Kasparian was born in Methuen, Mass., and worked as a teacher in Springfield for 25 years. She was a community activist and labor leader and worked closely with the Black Repertory...

Please address thank you notes to: Mr. Duquette

The David and Linda Littlefield Scholarshp was established by Matthew Littlefield, a 1999 graduate of UMass Amherst to honor his parents. Mr. Littlefield studied abroad in Mexico as an undergraduate student, and directed his scholarship to support Commonwealth...

Melvin Howard is a 1957 economics graduate of UMass Amherst who was also a member of the University Honors Program. He served as the Chair of the Commonwealth Honors College Advisory Board for eighteen years. Mr. Howard has had an impressive 40-year career leading...

Members of the Class of 1941 created the Class of 1941 Humanitarian Award in 1991 during their 50th reunion. The award recognizes Commonwealth Honors College students who share the Class of 1941’s commitment to world peace and the furthering of human...

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1952.

This fund was established by the Class of 1954 as a 35th reunion gift. Please address thank you notes to: Mr. & Mrs. Craig

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1957. Please address thank you notes to: Ms. Moriarty

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1958. Please address thank you notes to: Members of the Class of 1958

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1960. Please address thank you notes to: Mr. Moriarty

This fund was established by the Class of 1965 in conjunction with their 50th reunion at UMass Amherst. Please address thank you notes to: Members of the Class of 1965

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1965. Please address thank you notes to: Mr. O’Sullivan

This fund was established by members of the Class of 1968. Please address thank you notes to: Dr. Allen J. Davis

This fund was estabalished by members of the Class of 1971. Please address thank you notes to: Members of the Class of 1971

Marylin Haley received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from UMass Amherst in 1966. She had a public school teaching career, retiring from the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (MA). Haley subsequently worked in elder care services as an activities...

The University of Massachusetts Foundation created the Dodge Scholarship, designed to assist high-achieving students enrolled at the Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Medical School campuses with demonstrated financial need. Please address thank you notes...

This scholarship fund was created by Brian L. Crowley, ‘78 and Jane C. Crowley, ’77. Mr. Crowley is the President of Food Service Sales at Ken’s Foods, Inc. Please address thank you notes to: Mr. & Mrs. Crowley

Cass G. Panciocco established this scholarship as a tributre to the life and legacy of his father, Gaspare G. Panciocco. Gaspare “Cass” G. Panciocco was a World War II combat veteran in the medical corps and a career Boston Fire Fighter. He was a hero to many...

David W. Briggs, a 1968 graduate of the University, created this scholarship to honor his mother, Jean S. Briggs. David received a bachelor of arts degree from the Department of Government now known as the Department of Political Science. While at the University,...

Donald Freer established this scholarship in honor of his wife, Margaret Murach. Margaret (Murach) Apkin-Freer was born in Adams, Massachusetts and was raised in North Adams. She attended Durry High School and graduated with high honors in the National Honor...

Edward G. Venti established the Venti Scholarships in memory of Maureen Tracy Venti. Maureen earned her B.A. in English from UMass Amherst in 1972 and later went on to serve as a member of the College of Humanities & Fine Arts Alumni Advisory Board and the College’s...

This fund was established by Frank R. O’Keefe, ‘51. Mr. O’Keefe retired in 1988 as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Armtek Corporation (producer of automotive materials, components and systems), having assumed that position in 1986. Prior to that,...

This scholarship was established by UMass Foundation Board member, Gregory Thomas, ’91. Mr. Thomas earned his undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst and his MBA from Clark Atlanta University. He is an emerging innovations group manufacturing strategist at Corning...

Please address thank you notes to: Mr. James Bonsey

This scholarship was established by James G. and Carolyn Birmingham. Even though the Birminghams have had no direct connection with the university, they have a strong commitment to public education and felt that UMass Amherst, as the flagship campus of the...