Profiles in Giving

Giving to Tufts transforms the university, and often the lives of both donors and recipients. These profiles highlight the experiences that prompt people to give to Tufts, as well as the tangible impact of their generosity.

• Louis Fiore, D62
  A High Note: Dr. Fiore Aids Dental School's Rise
• Lloyd Pote, E37
  Tufts helped him soar
• Agnes Varis, H03
  "Saint Agnes" is among Tufts' most generous benefactors
• Samira Alic, A08
  From Bosnia to Tufts: Financial aid opens a world of opportunity
• David Cunningham, A98 and Suysel (de Pedro) Cunningham, J98
  Tufts couple are dedicated supporters of alma mater
• Harry Hill
  Bar Mitzvah fund-raiser benefits pets and their families
• Dr. Robert D. Buchanan, D46
  His gift has the School of Dental Medicine looking up
• David Billig, A10
  Stern Family Scholar finds in Tufts a feast of new ideas.
• David Kaplan
  Stern Family Professor in Engineering credits generosity for boosting research
• John Halvey, A82
  Attorney's gift toward Humanities Center a 'thank you' to Tufts teachers
• Laura Rivera, A08
  Tufts has equipped her with "tools to change the world."
• Dr. David Shoemaker, A07P
  "I consider Tufts a part of my extended family," says boathouse benefactor.
• Lori Winters Samuels, J81
  Her motto: "Giving to scholarship aid is the greatest thing you can do."
• Karen M. Schwartz, J75
  Her gift supports undergraduate creativity in music, dance, drama, studio and media arts.
• Debra Smith Knez, J82
  She and husband Brian are helping Tufts attract the best young faculty.
• Dr. Elliot W. Strong, A52, M56, and Marjorie Strong
  Their generosity will help a deserving student meet the high cost of medical school.
• Nancy Barton
  Nancy has watched Tufts grow and thrive each year thanks to her annual support of the Tufts Fund.
• Jason Potts
  A young alum dedicated to Tufts has a penchant for giving – and he thinks you should, too.
• Dr. Barry J. Rosenbaum, MD, and Renee Underwood
  Their charitable remainder unitrust endows an annual prize to a distinguished visiting lecturer in nutrition, while providing them income for life.
• Dan Cohen
  An independent television producer makes college a reality for inner-city students.
• Sarah Belisle
  A Friedman school doctoral student examines relationships between genetics and nutrition with the help of the DSM Nutritional Products Scholarship.
• Tatyana Souza
  For a Sackler doctoral student, a memorial travel fund goes a long way towards answering questions about the herpes virus.
• Dr. Alvin Bixon, A43, M47 and Mrs. Bernice Bixon
  A successful career in obstetrics and gynecology leads to gratitude, and the generous gift of a charitable remainder trust.
• Jeffrey Berry
  A new endowed chair now supports the research and scholarship of an award-winning author and astute observer of American politics.
• Dr. Maria Cristina Ferriol, D03, DG06
  An endowed scholarship helps a public-spirited postdoc follow her dream of specialty training in dentistry.
• Robin Liss, A06
  Studying government's "pushes" and "pulls" to become an effective leader for change.
• Margie Yeager, J01
  Giving back to support an enriching college experience for future Tufts students.
• Joan Arbetter Rosenberg, N84, and David Rosenberg
  A commitment to tzedakah, or charity, inspires their good works.