Alumnae Au Courant April 2017
Trustee Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe '58 is given The Fordham Founder's Award On Monday, March 27, Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe ’58 received The Fordham Founder’s Award at the 16th Annual Fordham Founder’s Award Dinner. This prestigious award recognizes the achievements of accomplished Fordham alumni whose personal and professional lives reflect the highest aspirations of the University’s defining traditions, as an institution dedicated to wisdom and learning in the service of others. Carolyn received three degrees from Fordham including her bachelor's degree from Fordham College at Rose Hill, and her master's and doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. During her time at Fordham, Carolyn was awarded a Founder’s scholarship. Founder’s scholars are generally ranked in the top 1-2 percent in their high school class, excel in academics and extracurricular activities, and exhibit leadership in their academic and personal lives. Carolyn is a Fordham trustee and co-chairs its Faith & Hope Campaign for Financial Aid. She is also a Sacred Heart Greenwich trustee and serves on the Advancement and Buildings and Grounds committees.