Impact Spotlight

Launched five years ago, iSTEM has already proven its value as a vehicle for identifying and nurturing talented innovators. A transformative gift from its founder, Emilio A. Fernandez, will further expand the iSTEM program to empower more talented students to use their innovative thinking to shape the future.

The newly established Kumbaraci-Jones Summer Assistantship helps undergraduate chemical biology students spend summers focusing on lab work, honing their research abilities while diving more deeply into their discipline.

The Stevens experience fuels connection, purpose and discovery for students. From the first-year experience, clubs and organizations and Greek life to recreation, mental health and wellness programs, these opportunities enrich campus life and prepare students for success. The generosity of our community helps to strengthen the dynamic and supportive campus environment that defines a Stevens education.

Stevens scholar-athletes are among the university’s highest achievers, demonstrating unstoppable determination in their sports as well as their academic pursuits. Contributions to athletics helped elevate their experience through travel opportunities, coaching enhancements and facility improvements.

Fueled by the generosity of donors, Stevens faculty are empowering students and driving innovation with real-world impact. From exemplary teaching and hands-on student mentorship to leading-edge research in critical fields, our faculty are shaping tomorrow’s leaders and driving progress on a global scale. Behind these achievements are dedicated donors whose support ensures Stevens faculty have the resources to excel.

Donors rallied in support of the Stevens Fund to champion university priorities and provide flexible resources for greater impact. Gifts to the fund are directed to Stevens’ areas of greatest need and can extend support across campus from scholarships, student life and academic programs to dynamic research, faculty excellence and campus modernization.

Stevens Institute of Technology received a $100,000 charitable donation from Johnson & Johnson to further expand its Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) program and prepare more talented high school students with aptitude in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to succeed in college.

Joseph T. Ambrozy ’61 M.S. ’63 and Humberto Flores ’25 attended Stevens in decidedly different eras, but they share a common experience as first-generation students. They share something else as well: a mission to support the Stevens students of the future.

A generous bequest from the late Reno Del Ben ’58, among the largest in Stevens’ history, has established an endowed scholarship supporting 45 students in its inaugural year. The legacy gift of $12.5 million is making a transformative impact at Stevens and will continue to empower students for generations to come.

Former Stevens trustee Thomas H. Scholl continues to champion student innovation through the Thomas H. Scholl Launchpad Awards.

Stevens alum endows professorship to attract top-tier computer science faculty.

Stevens Institute of Technology announced a transformative gift totaling $10 million from distinguished engineer and Stevens Emeritus Trustee Emilio A. Fernandez to significantly expand and enhance the university's groundbreaking iSTEM program.

Ann Fandozzi ’93 credits Stevens for building a strong foundation for her career success. Now, she is paying it forward by providing a full tuition scholarship for a Stevens student following in her path.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Stevens ACES (Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science) continues to expand and enrich opportunities for STEM education and career development for talented high school students from underserved communities.

Two impactful gifts for faculty support are propelling the university’s strategic vision, fostering faculty growth and fueling influential research at Stevens.

Don Forslund ’60 M.S. ’62 made a gift to name the Forslund Lounge in the University Center Complex to honor the time that he and his late twin brother Robert P. Forslund ’60 M.S. ’62 spent at Stevens.

The Semcer family came together to name the student commons in the University Center Complex in honor of Trustee Emeritus Frank J. Semcer, Sr. ’65 and Mary Jane Semcer for their decades of work and support for Stevens.

The generosity of the Ansary family and the Gallois family supports two premier student competitions at Stevens – the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition and the Gallois Autonomous Robot Competition.

Steven I. Bandel ’74 credits his success to Stevens. Now, he’s giving back by supporting university priorities, namely the University Center Complex.

In 2023, the Stevens field hockey team raised their game – as players, teammates and accomplished students with bold aspirations – in preseason play against some of Europe’s most accomplished clubs.

The Manuel Perez ’68 Memorial Scholarship is transforming a uniquely American life story into a Stevens legacy.