Impact Spotlight
Impact Stories
Alumni and friends support Stevens for many reasons. Some gifts come from grateful alumni who make provisions for Stevens in their estate plans. Others come from eager new alumni who make their first gift soon after graduating, and begin to make philanthropy an annual habit. Still more gifts come from generous corporate and foundation partners who believe Stevens is a sound investment. Whatever the reason, and no matter the amount, every gift has a story and an impact.
Sharing A Brotherly Tribute: Forslund Lounge
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.
Honoring the Semcer Legacy: Student Commons
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.
Excelling in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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.
Building Upon Stevens’ Name Recognition
Steven I. Bandel ’74 credits his success to Stevens. Now, he’s giving back by supporting university priorities, namely the University Center Complex.
Stevens Field Hockey Team Takes on the World
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.
Manuel Perez ’68 Memorial Scholarship Fuels Students’ Dreams
The Manuel Perez ’68 Memorial Scholarship is transforming a uniquely American life story into a Stevens legacy.
Thomas H. Scholl Awards Fuel Launchpad Innovations
Funding from former Stevens trustee Thomas H. Scholl helps student teams develop innovation in education, healthcare, the arts and civic engagement.
Endowed Professors and Chairs, Accomplished Early-Career Faculty Honored
Stevens’ cohort of newly invested endowed professors and chairs during the past two academic years, as well as several rising faculty stars, were honored December 1, 2022.
Joseph Gelb ’92 Supports the Next Generation
Stevens alumnus Joseph Gelb ’92 invests in the next generation through scholarships.
Giving Back to the Gold Standard
Tony Bazzini ’81 reflects on his family ties to Stevens for supporting the University Center Complex.
Engineering for the Real World
Dr. Bernard Gallois is raising the stakes – and the bar – for first-year engineering students.
Scholarship Honors a STEM Trailblazer
A new scholarship continues the legacy of Michel M. Bitritto, Ph.D., a trailblazer and advocate for women in STEM.
Leading Through Distance
Filling the Roscitt Chair in Leadership, Wei Zheng is developing new insight on leadership during the era of social distancing.
Scholarship Honors Beloved Son
The memory of Todd Sheridan ’10 will create opportunities for other talented students.
