Ned Dubilo, ‘71 is a financial consultant at the Dubilo Hill Group in Boston and his wife, Grace Zimmerman, is an adjunct Professor at Brandeis University. Ned, is a native of Holyoke whose identification with the campus far predates his undergraduate days. From the...

Following his return from serving in the United States Army, Peter B. Valiante graduated cum laude from the Isenberg School of Management in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting. Mr. Valiante is appreciative of his experience at the university and grateful for...

Betty Ann Spigel was born November 4, 1950, to Abraham 0. and Dorothy Aronson Spigel in Boston, Massachusetts. Betty was a middle child, with an older brother Paul, and a younger brother Marc. Betty was first educated in the Boston Public Schools, and later attended...

This scholarship was established by Richard W. Hubbard in honor of his father, George Hubbard. George was never able to go to college, but released Richard from his farm work so that he could attend Mass State. Richard worked while attending college and earned...

Robert Martin and Dorothy Bogdan were married on October 23, 1948 and shared a wonderful life together. Robert grew up in Ludlow, MA, and served in World War II as an artillery mechanic in Europe, including duty in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. After...

The Myra Kraft Community Leadership Scholarship was established in 2013 with a generous donation from Mr. Robert K. Kraft with collaboration and financial support of the New England Patriots organizations, to honor the late Myra Hiatt Kraft to provide financial...

The Robert L. Caret Scholarship was established in 2012 to provide special recognition to University of Massachusetts undergraduate students in chemistry and outstanding students at UMass Medical School, who demonstrate financial need and/or academic...

This scholarship was established by Robert P. and Barbara A. Thimot. George Thimot, Jr. is Robert’s twin brother. From Robert’s obituary: “Robert Peter (Bob) Thimot, 84, passed away in 2013 having been predeceased by his wife Barbara. Bob and Barbara retired to...

The Roy J. Zuckerberg Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 in honor and recognition of his leadership as Chair of the University of Massachusetts Foundation Investment Committee and his long­standing commitment to the University and its students. Roy Zuckerberg...

This scholarship fund was established by Russell and Loris Hill, in memory of their son Todd. Todd R. Hill ’90 majored in Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity—serving at the national level on...

Mr. Keilty, husband of Alma (Whittle) Keilty, passed away on July 1, 1996. Keilty was born December 8, 1937, in Watertown, a son of Mortimer M. Keilty of Naugatuck and the late Eleanor (Drapeau) Keilty. He had a distinguished career as an educator and an innovator...

This scholarship was established with Claudette C. Sweeney, member of the Class of 1957 as the lead donor, in memory of The Honorable John T. Sweeney, Claudette’s husband. The Honorable John “Jack” T. Sweeney was a member of the Class of 1956, with a major in...

Henry M. Thomas, III established this scholarship. Mr. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Masters of Arts degree in Human Resource Development from American International College; and a Jurisprudence Doctorate degree from Western New England...

Anthony Manzello was a middle school special education teacher at Shrewsbury High School. Manzello was a mentor to S. Lawrence Kocot, ’82, ‘86MPA, who established the Anthony Manzello Scholarship Fund in Manzello’s memory. Kocot is a Principal and National Leader at...

The University of Massachusetts Foundation created the Connell Scholarship, established for graduates of any public, private, or parochial high school in Lynn or Swampscott, with preference for graduates of St. Mary’s High School, Lynn. Please address thank you...

This scholarship was established by Mary Sullivan, in memory of her son Kevin. Please address thank you notes to: Dr. and Mr. Sullivan

This scholarship was established by Mary-Jane Cross, ’66 to honor the memory of her parents, James and Mary Cross. Please address thank you notes to: Mrs. Cross

Roger C. Biron was born in North Adams, Massachusetts in 1922. He was an outstanding student at Drury High School in North Adams. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst between 1940 and 1943 as an English major, but left when his U.S. Army Reserve unit...

This scholarship fund was established by William H. and Ericka Higgins, the parents of Glenn A. Higgins, wishing to honor the memory and spirit of their son. Glenn lost his life in a tragic accident while returning home from his Volunteers in Service to America...

Anne Marie McDonald established this scholarship in honor of her mother, Rose Cecelia Beary McDonald. Rose McDonald was the mother of nine children, three of whom graduated from UMass Amherst. Four of her children served in the U.S. Armed Forces. She remembered...

This scholarship was established by Anne Marie McDonald, in honor of her grandmother, Elizabeth Alice Gaucher Beary. Elizabeth was the mother of twelve children. Six of her children served in the U. S. Armed Forces during WWII, and all of them returned safely. One...

Edward Tanski, a life-long resident of Easthampton, who passed away on September 24, 1996, was a very active member of the community. Because of his dedication and commitment to helping those in need, in particular those pursuing higher education, a scholarship has...

This scholarship was established in memory of Michael Voelker by his daughter Deborah Hall, ‘90 and her former husband Hugh Hall. Michael Voelker was born in Boston and lived in South Weymouth for many years. He earned an associate’s degree at Newbury College. ...

This scholarship was established by Debra L. Ankeles and Susan Ankeles Wilchins in memory of their parents Morris J. Ankeles ’50 and Frances “Faye” Siagel ’48. Morris and Frances, who were both the children of immigrant parents and of modest backgrounds, came to the...

This scholarship was established by Estelle Peterson in memory of her son, Matthew, who died in an apartment fire in Amherst in February 1991. Please address thank you notes to: Mr. Peterson

Helen Timson graduated from UMass Amherst in 1946 with a BA in English.

Born in 1928 in the African American community of Lost Creek, Indiana near Terre Haute, Dr. Perry earned a bachelor’s degree at Indiana State University in 1967. Dr. Perry’s first trip to Africa was in 1968 as leader of a team of students from Colby Women’s College...

Ruth Malone was born in Kingston, Massachusetts, in 1898, and went on to earn her degree in Liberal Arts from Boston University College in 1920. After graduation, she started her career teaching English in the Braintree school system. She married Edwin White,...

Attorney Nancy Cullen is a 1976 political science graduate of UMass Amherst who was a member of the University Honors Program. As a student, she was a member of the UMass Minutemen Marching Band, and her scholarship recognizes students who successfully pursue the...