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The University of Mary Washington has received a $30 million gift - the largest in the institution's 115-yyear history - from the estate of Irene Piscopo Rodgers A 1959 alumna and lifetime supporter of her alma mater, Rodgers passed away on July 18, 2022, in Huntington, New York.
Rodgers made a name for herself in the field of electron microscopy and helped pave the way for UMW graduates, especially women, to excel in STEM subjects of their own choosing. Mary Washington, as she often said, had "opened worlds " for her. Now, this generous gift - along with others that Rodgers made through the years - will carry on her legacy by helping the University prepare young scholars for successful careers in science, technology, engineering and math for decades to come.
"Students who benefitted from Irene's generosity welcomed her into their lives, so she was able to observe firsthand the transformative power of her gifts," said UMW President Troy Paino "This unprecedented donation guarantees that exceptional students will continue to have access to a UMW education that delivers the kind of highimpact learning experiences that Irene valued so much."
Rodgers' gift will grow UMW's undergraduate research program, Paino said. Students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and environmental sciences, computer science and math will have even more opportunities to explore their research interests throughout the academic year and at the University's Summer Science Institute, working alongside faculty mentors. Mary Washington also offers undergraduate, graduate and accelerated pathways for students aspiring to study law, medicine, engineering, conservation biology, pharmacy, accounting and business analytics through agreements with partner institutions.
The gift also supports the creation of four new Alvey Scholarships,
