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A vision for the future
Donald and Diana Wingard have established a $5 million endowment to provide flexible, long-term support for research, education and patient care at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples.
Alumnus invests in future finance leaders
University of Miami alumnus David Savir credits scholarships, faculty mentorship and an unexpected interview with helping to launch his finance career. Now, he and his colleagues at Element Pointe are supporting students in pursuing opportunities of their own.
Couple establishes endowed scholarship for Hurricanes student-athletes
Inspired by the opportunities scholarships created for them, Dave Giertz and Eve Hollywood-Giertz have made a generous commitment to help student-athletes succeed in competition and academics.
Knight Foundation grant fuels the future of music innovation
Knight Foundation’s enduring commitment to the South Florida community and the University of Miami Frost School of Music was reaffirmed with a $2 million pledge to establish a tech and innovation endowment for the Knight Center for Music Innovation.
Building stronger financial futures
Drawing on personal experience, professional achievement, and a shared belief in the power of education, Alan and Zoraida Harriet have established an endowment to strengthen financial literacy.
Ryder honors retiring CEO with engineering scholarship
The Ryder Charitable Foundation established the Robert E. Sanchez Future of Excellence Scholarship at the College of Engineering, surprising the retiring CEO with a tribute to his career and lifelong ties to his alma mater.
Empowering the next generation
The George P. Hanley Democracy Center is teaching the next generation how to become engaged citizens and effective leaders. Three students reflect on how the center impacted their lives and prepared them for futures in public service.
The legacy of Shane McGee
Through the Shane McGee Memorial Football Endowed Scholarship, Bob and Connie McGee honor their son’s joyful spirit and, in the process, help generations of University of Miami student-athletes pursue their dreams of higher education.
Advancing the future of vision care
A gift inspired by extraordinary patient care establishes a lasting legacy at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, naming Guillermo Amescua, M.D., as the inaugural holder of the Dr. John A. Strobis Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology.
Bridging disciplines to accelerate autism research and interventions
Made possible through the generosity of The Batchelor Foundation, Inc., the Batchelor Bridge for Autism Grant Program will propel groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to help children and families throughout South Florida and beyond.
Mendoza family’s gift accelerates MS research
Through a $500,000 commitment, the Mendoza Family Fund, established in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is advancing regenerative stem cell research and expanding treatment access at UHealth’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.
A family legacy of giving
Rob and Emily Ruwitch's $1 million gift establishing the Ruwitch Family Olympic Sports Endowed Centennial Scholarship extends a family legacy of philanthropy.
