STUDENT SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHTS
A gift to the Regis Fund provides life-changing opportunities through scholarships and financial aid, powerful experiences, and enriching academics. Thanks to her scholarship support, biology student Cristina Nazario '24 walked across the commencement stage this past May—one step closer to fulfilling her dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Watch the short video above to see your impact in action. Thank you for supporting students like Cristina and making the dream of a college degree a reality.
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Please enjoy the stories below to learn more about the students you are supporting. Your generosity is making an immediate impact—thank you!
“Receiving my scholarship meant the world to me and gave me the opportunity to attend Regis, and it gave me peace of mind that I can be a student first," said Rachelle Manzi '24. "Because of your support, I am able to pursue my dreams of becoming a doctor." WATCH VIDEO
Thanks to his scholarship support, biology major Benjamin Adams '24 will walk across the Commencement stage this May—one step closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a cancer researcher. WATCH THE VIDEO to learn more about how the research opportunities he had in the Watson-Hubbard Science Center at Regis helped him stand out when applying to graduate schools. Next up? Ben will pursue his PhD at UMass Amerst in their molecular and cellular biology program.
Neuroscience major Phoebe Penni ’24 is pursuing her dream to become a chronic pain and autoimmune disease researcher thanks to her scholarship support and the incredible research opportunities she has had in the Watson-Hubbard Science Center at Regis. WATCH VIDEO
"Without my scholarship, I would not have been able to attend Regis and pursue my dreams of becoming a dentist," said dental hygiene student Gianna Petkewich '24. "This funding means so much to my family and me, and it motivated me to excel. Thank you for believing in me." WATCH VIDEO
“Regis is a community built on service and aid. We are the future healers this world needs—nurses, dentists, physical therapists, nuclear medicine technicians, biologists, biomedical engineers, and so much more," said Bridgette Bowyer '24 at the Let It Shine Gala in 2023. "My scholarships will allow me to walk across the Commencement stage in 2024, where I will make my family proud and continue to save lives as a biomedical engineer. WATCH VIDEO
“Regis has helped me discover who I am, who I want to be, and what I want to do in the future,” says Thomas Genzale, Jr. '25. "Through my internships at Shriners Hospitals for Children and Moderna, Inc., I have been able to connect with so many peers and mentors that will help me grow into the health care professional I want to become." Your support helps students like Thomas excel. WATCH VIDEO
"Where I come from, we are told not to reach for the stars, but my scholarship support has helped shut that stigma down,” says first-generation and scholarship recipient Thalita Correia '23. “Without even knowing me, someone out there believes in me and what I can do. Donor support means everything to me." WATCH VIDEO
"My scholarships mean a lot to me, and without them, I would not be able to continue my education and pursue my dreams of becoming a nurse.Hear from nursing major and scholarship recipient Melisa Lopez Martinez 26 about what it means to her and her family to be the first in her family to attend college. WATCH VIDEO
Scholarship recipient and business major Joshua Perez ’24 is the first in his family to attend college, and he is proud to be the one who will change his family’s history and show future generations that hard work pays off. “My scholarship means so much to my family and me,” says Perez. “We were ecstatic when we learned of this scholarship, knowing it would greatly aid our family and allow me to focus on what is more important—my education.” WATCH VIDEO
"Saying thank you is not enough to explain how much my scholarship means to me. Your support allows me to be a more well-rounded student because I can focus on my studies and be more involved in campus life instead of worrying about finances," shares nursing major Sarah Brown '26. "It means so much knowing that people believe in me and invested in my future—thank you!" WATCH VIDEO
"My scholarship motivates me to succeed because I want to live up to my potential," says nursing student Anna Grace Kolodny '25. "I am passionate about helping others, bringing change to the world, and making the world a better place. "WATCH VIDEO
"I would not be able to be here at Regis if it were not for my scholarships," says Josue Colon Calderon '25. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to pursue my goal of becoming a nurse in the public health field without having to worry about finances. Thank you so much for supporting me!" WATCH VIDEO
Thanks to scholarship support, Kristin Barrett '24 has the opportunity to pursue their passions, find their voice, and discover they have the power to change the world. Please watch the video above to hear more about Kristin’s journey and how her scholarship motivated her to make the most of her college experience.
"My scholarship motivates me to work my hardest and make of this opportunity. I am proud to be a first-generation student, and I am so thankful that I am here at Regis pursuing my dream of becoming an educator." Lilla Torontali '24 Watch this video to hear more about her journey and how her scholarship is helping her soar to new heights.
Donor Stories
A GIFT for generations
Barbara Bagley ’70 describes Regis as “near and dear” to her heart, saying that it played an integral role in her life and career. That’s why she is a member of the Higgins Society and the Catherine Burke Society—she gives to Regis annually and included the university in her will to ensure future generations have the same opportunities to excel.
Higgins society spotlight
“I owe Regis for who I am today. I was fortunate to have assistance through alumni gifts which is the reason I give annually. I hope my gift will give other Regis students their own chance to embrace everything Regis has to offer and shape their future selves." Andrew Blanchette ’13
CAROL M. MURPHY ’60 AND DONALD E. MCCREADY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donald E. McCready established an endowed scholarship in memory of his beloved life partner, Carol M. Murphy ’60. “From a young age I was determined to pursue higher education,” says recipient Karla Aramayo-Lopez ’20 (pictured at left with McCready on campus). “This scholarship is such a blessing to me.”
paying it forward
Lori Hanks ’99 gives back to the Hannah Bradley Scholarship that helped her achieve her college dreams. “I truly hope that my gift to Regis will now find its way to another non-traditional student and impact their life as it did mine,” says Hanks. “To the future recipient of the scholarship, I say, ‘tag—you’re it!’”