DEAR MEMBERS OF THE BRYANT COMMUNITY
Bryant University stands at the threshold of extraordinary transformation and growth. Our students continue to display ambition, innovation, and commitment, defining the essence of the Bryant experience both in academic pursuits and competitive arenas. None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our alumni, families, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations, partners, and friends who form the core of our community.
As you venture across campus, you’ll witness exciting new construction, marking the beginning of a new era for Bryant. With Fidelity Investments’ generous gift of 100 Salem Street, the Business Entrepreneur Leadership Center (BELC) is the new home for the College of Business. The BELC also features classrooms and labs designed for active learning and student engagement.
$ 55 . 9M In Gifts and New Pledge Commitments
JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024
TOTAL DONORS
7, 404
756 Bryant Leadership Council (BLC) Individual Donors
JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024
Signature spaces include the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, the Corey E. Levine ‘80 Dining Commons, the Frank ’81 and Marion ’81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab, the Barbara and P. James Brady ’81 Dean’s Suite, and the Butler & Messier Insurance Agency Conference Room.
Bryant’s transformative new chapter is fueled by the remarkable generosity of our donors, who contributed $55.9 million during the 2023-2024 fiscal year with a record high total of 7,404 donors. Each gift represents an investment in the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan priorities including investments in academics, vibrant student life, Division I and recreational athletics, and fostering economic mobility through investment in scholarships for deserving students.
“ To all our donors and supporters, I extend my gratitude for your commitment to Bryant. Your generosity strengthens our capabilities and ensures a future filled with promise and achievement. Together, we are shaping the future of education and nurturing the next generation of leaders.”
David C. Wegrzyn ’86, P’23 Vice President for University Advancement Bryant University
Throughout this year of notable change, Bryant achieved many significant milestones in fundraising. Our annual Bryant Giving Day shattered previous records, underscoring the extraordinary support from our global community. Additionally, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the President’s Cup Golf Tournament, which raised a record-breaking $529,669 to support scholarships.
I am pleased to share this 2023-2024 Impact Report, which highlights the impact that your gifts have on the Bryant experience for our students.
Warm regards,
D. ELLEN WILSON ’79
Board chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79 made a generous $5 million gift to create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, a signature center in the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center. This transformational Vision 2030 investment builds on the University’s leadership legacy and empowers all Bryant students to explore and enrich their leadership potential in impactful ways during their college experience and into their careers. The Center aims to cultivate exceptional, ethical, and inclusive leaders ready to make a global impact, reinforcing Bryant’s reputation for producing outstanding leaders across academics, student life, and athletics.
“In a world with a lot of smart people in leadership, courage differentiates you.”
D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Board of Trustees Chair
Bryant University
VISIONARIES AT WORK
Lead Donors in the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC)
The following gifts were received from lead donors to name spaces in the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center:
•Ellen Wilson Leadership Center
•Corey E. Levine ‘80 Dining Commons
•Frank ‘81 and Marion ‘81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab
•Barbara and P. James Brady ’81 Dean’s Suite
•Butler & Messier Insurance Agency Conference Room
FRANK ’81 AND MARION (SHEAHAN) ’81 HAUCK
Bryant University celebrated a transformative gift from alumni Frank and Marion (Sheahan) Hauck to establish the Frank ’81 and Marion ’81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab. This 5,000-square-foot lab in the Business Entrepreneur Leadership Center (BELC) is equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance sales education for students across disciplines. The space will enhance the training capacity for student-led sales competitions, including the annual Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC), a tournament-style sales competition offering students individualized feedback and coaching, skill and leadership building sessions, social media training and more. The Hauck Sales Performance Lab aligns with Bryant’s Vision 2030 strategic plan by providing state-of-the-art facilities and experiential learning opportunities. This gift underscores the Haucks’ enduring commitment to Bryant and its mission, while equipping students with essential skills for successful careers and fostering collaboration with industry experts.
“Sales is a craft, and the lab will give students a place to work on refining and enhancing their capabilities.”
Frank Hauck ’81, Trustee, Bryant University
(Left) President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and (Right) Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and Chief Diversity Officer Inge Lise Ameer, Ed.D. join 2030 Visionaries Corey E. Levine ’80 and wife, Karen Levine, in front of the new dining commons in BELC.
$ 9. 6M Total Corporate Giving
20 Corporate Sponsors supported the 2023 Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition
IMPACT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Bryant is deeply grateful for the incredible partnerships cultivated this past year with corporations, foundations, and sponsors. Each partnership significantly enriches our ability to offer meaningful experiences and opportunities to Bryant students while preparing them to be job-ready when they graduate.
Bryant partners have played a pivotal role by supporting scholarships and grants that foster a diverse student body and prepare future leaders. Partners provide support for student internships, co-op programs, guest speakers, networking opportunities and both academic and technology resources.
Corporate sponsorships enhance events and programs, including the Bryant Women’s Summit®, Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC), and the President’s Cup Golf Tournament, while boosting corporate visibility. This generosity extends to key university programs and facilities support, such as the Amica Center for Career Education.
(NISC).
Robert J. Calabro ‘88, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with students at the PwC Accounting Career Leadership Institute held at Bryant every summer.
Warren Alpert Foundation generously
RECORD DONOR SUPPORT TO THE BRYANT FUND
ELEVATING BRYANT TO NEW HEIGHTS THROUGH ANNUAL GIVING
Every dollar raised for the Bryant Fund powers campus growth and drives the progress and success of our students and community. The Bryant Fund has achieved a record-breaking number of donors for the second year in a row, significantly boosting the university’s academic programs, scholarships, and athletics. This exceptional support from the Bryant community has propelled the university to new levels of excellence and success.
2 , 151 CONSECUTIVE DONORS
Alumni, parents, and friends who comprise our Consecutive Giving Society have made a gift to Bryant for the past three or more consecutive years.
TOP 3 WAYS YOUR SUPPORT DROVE IMPACT IN 2023-2024
ACCESS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Undergraduate Scholarships and a Diverse Talent Pool: Bryant attracted and supported the brightest students by providing financial aid ensuring opportunities for students from all backgrounds to thrive.
WORLD-CLASS INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMICS
Faculty Recruitment, Facilities, and Innovation: Bryant hired top faculty, expanded classrooms, invested in technology, and fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The Exercise and Movement Science (EMS) Laboratory is a 7,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that provides students with high-tech equipment to collect human physiological and biomechanical data.
$5 .7M
BRYANT FUND TOTAL FY24
VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP
Student Groups, Leadership, and Community Building: Funded over 100 student organizations, offered leadership development programs, and created a strong, engaged community.
Students, staff, faculty, and university leaders attended the fourth annual Day of Understanding, a campus-wide event centering on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The Bryant Fund was ranked the top fund supported in 2023-2024
The Bryant Fund represents all resources that are critical to our growth and success as a world-class institution. Annual donors touch lives every day with gifts that support academic and teaching excellence, scholarships that empower top students, programs that enrich student life, and Division I athletics teams whose competitive spirit builds pride throughout the Bryant community.
Aastha Soni ’24 is working at JPMorgan Chase & Co. following graduation.
Kathi (Jurewicz) ’81 and Joe ’80 Puishys Bryant Fund Co-Chairs
SCHOLARSHIPS
NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED IN 2023-2024
William ’76 and Sally Drohan Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jaime L. Eichen Endowed Scholarship Fund
Patricia V. and Joseph E. Fogarty Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
David ’54 and Elizabeth Leigh Endowed Scholarship Fund
Magee Family Scholarship
William P. McQuinn ’56 Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Bruce Messier ‘14 and Roger and E. Patricia Messier Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Picerne Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
Salvatore, Marietta and Ronald ’62 Pittori Endowed Scholarship Fund
NEW ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESTABLISHED IN 2023-2024
Michael J. Oliveri ’08 Partners in Scholarship Fund
EVERY GIFT COUNTS: UNITING FOR OUR UNIVERSITY’S MISSION
n fiscal year 2023-2024 nine new annual and endowed scholarships funds were established because of the incredible support of our top alumni, dedicated families, friends, and forward-thinking corporate partners and foundations. These contributions embody a profound commitment to our students’ success, providing vital financial relief that empowers them to pursue their educational aspirations without financial barriers.
“ Through my first two years, I had the privilege to engage with an exclusive community of successful women leaders at Bryant University. The Women Leader’s Annual Scholarship will greatly support my financial needs and academic goals to attend Bryant University. This scholarship reinforces my commitment to achieving my goals and contributing to the community of women leaders at Bryant University. Once again, Thank you for your generosity.”
Lillian Froio ’26 WOMEN LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
NOTABLE GIFT TO SCHOLARSHIP IN THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
Kim Anderson ’22H $100 , 000 to the Charles A. Collis Endowed Fund
406 STUDENTS WERE AWARDED $ 3 . 2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS MADE POSSIBLE BY GIFTS FROM DONORS
Annual and Endowed Scholarship
PRESIDENT’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 20th annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament generated a record-breaking $529,669 for the President’s Cup Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to students with outstanding academic achievement. Since 2004, the tournament has raised more than $2.1 million for Bryant students, providing financial support for their Bryant education.
“On behalf of all the students who received the President’s Cup Golf Tournament Scholarship over the past 20 years, we want you all to know that your contributions go far beyond financial aid. You are investing in the futures of students. You are enabling us to pursue our passions, achieve our goals, and become the business and community leaders of tomorrow.”
Nolan Tavares ’25 2024 PRESIDENT’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
IN THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR, BRYANT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $ 80 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
$ 982 , 313 TOTAL FUNDS RAISED FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Restricted funds play a vital role in enhancing academic programs, supporting research initiatives, invigorating the student experience, enhancing athletics, and improving campus facilities. By addressing immediate needs and enabling strategic investments, non-scholarship restricted endowed funds ensure that the university can adapt, grow, and offer an enriching experience to all students and faculty in perpetuity.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, Bryant received valuable new funds that have significantly bolstered our ability to support and enrich the Bryant experience.
NEW RESTRICTED PURPOSE ENDOWED FUNDS IN 2023-2024
Center for Teaching Excellence Program Enhancement Fund
Litwin Family Fund for Entrepreneurship
PwC AI in Accounting Fellowship
Katherine and William ’81 St. Jean International Business Project Management Endowed Fund
NOTABLE GIFT TO RESTRICTED PURPOSE ENDOWED FUNDS
Corey E. Levine ’80 and the Ettenberg Foundation
$150 , 000 to The Corey E. Levine ’80 Accounting Innovation Endowed Fund
“As a student-athlete at Bryant, receiving the Karen L. and Michael E. Fisher ’67 Endowed Scholarship for Athletic and Academic Excellence truly means a lot to me. This scholarship has provided me with the support I need to continue to succeed both academically and athletically, and I am very grateful to have been granted this opportunity!”
Ella Davison ’24
KAREN L. AND MICHAEL E. FISHER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR ATHLETICS AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
YOUR IMPACT ON OUR ATHLETIC TEAMS
In2023-2024, Bryant University made significant improvements to its athletic facilities and programs, thanks to generous investments from athletics benefactors. Philanthropic investments have been pivotal in funding operational needs, scholarships, and enhancing all 25 varsity and club sports programs. As a result, more than 700 student-athletes excel in their sports, achieve academically, and make impactful contributions to their communities.
“ This scholarship means a lot to me, as it lifts some of the financial burden off my family. This is important because my parents have dedicated their lives to making my brothers’ and my lives the best anyone could ask for. They have given me the world.”
Jackson Phinney ’24
WALLACE S. CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
3,326 ATHLETICS DONORS
$1M + RAISED FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
365
student-athletes made the Honor Roll during their competition season, second-most of any school in the America East Conference
ATHLETIC GIFT HIGHLIGHTS
Throughout 2023 and 2024, the generosity of major contributors has been instrumental in driving our athletic success and enriching the student experience. Every gift, large or small, plays a crucial role in our athletic achievements and underscores the collective impact of our supporters.
NAMED GIFT TO THE NEW FIELDHOUSE
Charles J. Granatell ’08 significantly advanced our football players’ off field experience with a major gift to fund a state-of-the-art fueling station in the new Fieldhouse, enhancing nutrition and performance for Division I football athletes.
2030 VISIONARIES
Steven ’69 and Lily Cowen
This year, Bryant celebrated the dedication of the Steven ’69 and Lily Cowen Field, a cutting-edge water-based astro field hockey pitch made possible by the Cowens’ generous $1 million commitment. Their commitment highlights a deep dedication to Bryant Athletics and Vision 2030.
“ The Cowens have always been champions for a well-resourced athletics program and it’s only fitting that our field hockey pitch and scoreboard will bear their name. I hope their example will inspire many others in the Bryant community to model their shared vision to help us succeed on and off the field.”
Bill Smith P’18, P’23, P’24MSDS VICE PRESIDENT OF ATHLETICS & RECREATION
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Division I America East Championships in Men’s Soccer and Baseball
CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF GENEROSITY
The1863 Society recognizes Bryant’s most loyal and dedicated alumni, faculty and staff, parents and friends who have chosen to support the University through an estate provision, beneficiary designation or life income gift. Through their generosity, our 1863 Society members create an enduring legacy of opportunity for future generations of Bryant students.
“My grandfather was a proud alumnus of Bryant University, and you could see that in every aspect of his life. He would always tell us stories about riding the train to Providence where Bryant College was at the time and the courses he took. Upon graduation he became a CPA and continued that profession until the day of his passing. He gave to Bryant for most of his professional life and in his passing, he wanted his contributions to outlive him. I know my grandfather was beyond proud of me for attending and graduating from Bryant and the connection we shared of being alumni was very special “to me. I hope to be able to be as generous to the university as he was to help future students as they start their education at Bryant.”
WE’RE READY TO HELP!
Whether you make your impact at Bryant today or after your lifetime, your gift matters. And you can be recognized as a member of the 1863 Society. Please get in touch with Robert Ferrell at (401) 232.6171 or rferrell@bryant.edu to discuss your plans.
Marina Leigh Tomei ’18 NEW DOCUMENTED PLANNED GIFTS
$1,715,912
Grandfather Dave Leigh ‘54 celebrates with granddaughter Marina Leigh Tomei ‘18 at the 2018 Commencement
STRATEGIC VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
BryantUniversity councils play a crucial role in shaping Bryant’s future by providing strategic insights and expanding their networks. Council membership is composed of accomplished leaders who offer external perspectives, expert review and counsel, advocacy, and philanthropic support. Their leadership ensures that the university remains at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation. Council members provide financial support to fund priorities, and leverage their own networks to advance internships and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
For more information on how to get involved please reach out to Liza Gentile, Senior Director, Alumni and Parent Engagement, at lgentile2@bryant.edu or (401) 232-6011.
Alumni Leadership Council
The Alumni Leadership Council’s key objectives include representing alumni opinions to the administration, supporting a network of alumni ambassadors, promoting fellowship and networking opportunities, encouraging philanthropic support, and providing initiatives such as career networking, job placement, student recruitment, and volunteer service while continually evaluating and recommending beneficial programs and services for alumni.
College of Arts & Science Council
The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean’s Council is to provide external perspectives, advocacy, and financial support for all Bryant students majoring or minoring in Arts and Science Programs.
College of Business Dean’s Council
The College of Business Dean’s Council is a forum where accomplished industry leaders work together with the College of Business Dean to offer external perspectives, external expert review and counsel, advocacy and philanthropic support for the College of Business students, programs, initiatives and strategic direction.
Council on Jewish Life and Culture
Bryant’s Council on Jewish Life and Culture is a group of leaders who organize Jewish-related activities and provide an inclusive and welcoming space for Jewish people on campus. As well as promoting a sense of community while advocating for Jewish and Israel connected causes.
Parents Leadership Council
This parent advocacy group serves as ambassadors and provides philanthropic leadership, supporting various academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs of interest. The Executive level membership offers opportunities to connect with University leadership at exclusive events featuring key figures such as the University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., and deans of the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Business and the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
School of Health and Behavioral Science Advisory Council
The mission of the Bryant University School of Health and Behavioral Sciences (SHBS) Advisory Council is to provide external perspectives, advocacy, and financial support for the SHBS’s students, programs, strategic direction, and overall objectives.
Wall Street Council
The Bryant Wall Street Council (WSC) is an influential network of alumni, parents, and friends working in investments, finance, banking, brokerage, and other financial services. These volunteers contribute their expertise and philanthropic support to ensure Bryant remains one of the nation’s premier schools for preparing graduates for careers in finance and financial services. The WSC holds annual events in New York City featuring notable keynote speakers. The event is aligned with the students’ annual Walk Down Wall Street.
