Stories of Generosity

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Supporting the Future for Aspiring Nurses
Wendy Barr, PhD, RN (BSN '69), cannot remember a time when she didn't want to be a nurse.
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Supporting Women in Leadership Education
At the time of World War II, Dr. Kumiko Watanuki (MUND BA '84, MA '87) and her seventh-grade classmates had to work in a Tokyo munitions plant sewing uniforms...
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A Family Legacy: Honoring Loyola Through the Generations
When Dr. Mario Tse (BS '77, DD '81) started at Loyola in 1973, he began a family legacy of Loyolans.
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A Gift to Help Students "Live the Life"
An appreciation for international experiences, confidence in the direction of Loyola University Chicago, and a passion for Italian culture inspired Ruthellyn (BA '75) and Ron Musil...
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Providing Perpetual Support for Business Education
Education is a central theme in Bill (MBA '71) and Pam Russell's lives. Bill, who credits his MBA from Loyola with giving him a platform for success in his career...
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Dr. James Choy
The first in a family of five siblings to be college educated, Dr. James Choy led a distinguished life whether volunteering on a hospital ship...
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A Lifetime of Service to the JFRC
The John Felice Rome Center forever changed Leonard Slotkowski Jr. (JFRC '65-'66, BA '69, MEd '72).
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Stritch Pioneer Reaches Out to Struggling Students
Fern Asma, MD, is sympathetic to the costs facing new physicians as they start their practices, especially in paying back school loans and purchasing medical liability insurance.
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The Legacy of Miriam Cooper
During her lifetime, Miriam Cooper was committed to helping others and found that becoming a clinical social worker was the best means of doing so.
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Teacher, Accountant, Husband Remembered With Scholarship
Lenore and Keith DeLashmutt (JD '51) shared two great passions: traveling the world and supporting their favorite charities.
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Staying Connected to Revered Alma Mater Today and Always
Aside from the fact that Kevin McGirr lives down the street from the Water Tower Campus's School of Business Administration, he's always felt close to Loyola.
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Myrtle Kilcrease: Keeping Education Alive With a Gift Annuity
Myrtle Kilcrease (M.Ed. '77) has always been passionate about preparing the next generation for tomorrow's challenges.
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Marie and Brian Fitzpatrick: Sharing their Love of the JFRC
Marie and Brian Fitzpatrick fell in love with the John Felice Rome Center—though not at the JFRC—that would come years later.
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Loyola Alumni Couple Supports Math, Science Scholars
Michael J. Carbon, MD, who sits on the Board of Trustees of Loyola University Chicago, knew from the time he entered high school that he wanted to be a doctor.
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Librarian's Gift Benefits Future Generations
When Willouise "Willie" Donovan was born a century ago, America's library system, too, was in its infancy.
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Leading Couple Support Women's Leadership
The road to Mundelein College was a long one for Jeanne LaPlace (BA '74), but one that has led to over 20 years of dedication and service.
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Joe Silliman: A Life Devoted to Travel and Service
Every student at the John Felice Rome Center develops an appetite for travel. For most, it remains a hobby.
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Friend to Animals and People Leaves a Legacy
For Mariza "Mitz" Santiano, graduating from Loyola (BBA '85) was the launching pad for a skyrocketing career in sales.
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Alum Leaves Tremendous Gift to Stritch
According to his children, the late Vincent Galante, (MD '43) was talked into attending medical school by his elder brother Charles, an already an established physician.
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Sullivan Bolsters SBA Scholarship Support
Alumnus Michael Sullivan (BS '61) credits much of his success in life to his years at Loyola.
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The Shaulis Scholarship: Life-saving Care Inspires Donation
A life-changing experience with the neonatal intensive care unit at Loyola University Health System inspired Dr. Hayes to establish a scholarship that will help train young pediatricians.
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A Legacy of Service: A Son Memorializes His Father's Work
Dr. Raymond Hillmer, a member of the first group of medical students to graduate from Loyola in 1909, instilled within his son a passion for the practice of medicine.
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