Catherine Mary Burke was an alumna of Regis's first graduating class in 1931 and an inaugural member of the Founders Society, a special group created in 1990 to honor alumni and friends who make planned gifts to Regis College.

Catherine established the Catherine Burke Endowed Fund by naming Regis in her will and giving the largest-ever bequest in the university's history. Her generous gift has helped to fund the education of more than 1,000 students since 1997 and the endowment will continue to provide scholarships for years to come.

Renaming the Founders Society as the Catherine Burke Society honors the legacy of a generous alumna who continues to change the lives of Regis students every day.