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.
Stevens Institute of Technology Receives $10 Million Gift to Expand Innovative iSTEM Program
Stevens Institute of Technology announced a transformative gift totaling $10 million from distinguished engineer and Stevens Emeritus Trustee Emilio A. Fernandez to significantly expand and enhance the university's groundbreaking iSTEM program.
Paying It Forward Through Scholarship Support
Ann Fandozzi ’93 credits Stevens for building a strong foundation for her career success. Now, she is paying it forward by providing a full tuition scholarship for a Stevens student following in her path.
Scholl Launchpad Awards Support Student Innovation at Stevens
Through the Thomas H. Scholl Launchpad Awards, former Stevens trustee Thomas H. Scholl champions innovative student projects in education, healthcare, fashion and more.
ACES: Access and Opportunity in STEM
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Stevens ACES (Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science) continues to expand and enrich opportunities for STEM education and career development for talented high school students from underserved communities.
New Gifts Support Faculty, Elevate Stevens’ Academic Enterprise
Two impactful gifts for faculty support are propelling the university’s strategic vision, fostering faculty growth and fueling influential research at Stevens.
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.
