PHILANTHROPY AT STEVENS
Take a quick journey through campus with us and see how philanthropy directly impacts students at Stevens. At every turn, you’ll observe the power of philanthropy at work.
INSPIRED BY HUMANITY, POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY®
Philanthropy is the cornerstone of Stevens, tracing back to its founding. In 1868, Edwin A. Stevens left a bequest in his will to create a new institution of higher learning. His wife, Martha Bayard Stevens, carried out his wishes and Stevens Institute of Technology was established in 1870. Our founding family ignited a tradition of philanthropy that spans generations, supporting leading-edge facilities, academic programs, faculty, research, athletics, scholarships and more!
Throughout campus, you’ll find many physical examples of philanthropy at Stevens.
STARTUP GARAGE
This cutting-edge incubator space, supported by Emeritus Trustee Emilio Fernandez and a grant from the HDR Foundation, fosters the spirit of innovation and helps student entrepreneurs create and launch exciting new ventures.
UNIVERSITY CENTER COMPLEX
The tallest building on campus comprises a three-story university center and two residential towers, with the north tower named for Richard F. Harries ’58 and his wife Carol who made the largest single gift in Stevens’ history. Dozens of generous donors, inspired by the impact their gifts could have on our campus community, joined the Harries in support of this project, funding additional named spaces throughout the University Center Complex.
Living on campus, I am so close to all my Stevens resources, yet I also feel like I’m at my second home.”
– FAITH, mechanical engineering student
Philanthropy allows Stevens to serve as both a hub of innovation and as a student-centric university. It provides Stevens faculty with the state-of-the-art facilities and resources needed to serve as teacherscholars in the best interests of Stevens’ students.”
– BRENDAN ENGLOT
Associate Professor, The Geoffrey S. Inman Junior Professor, and Director for Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence (SIAI). Research area: perception, planning, optimization, and control that enables mobile robots to achieve robot autonomy in complex physical environments.
ABS ENGINEERING CENTER
Built during World War II with U.S. Navy support, the lab was renovated in 2016 with funding from the American Bureau of Shipping. Five new laboratories fill the multi-use space for work from maritime craft testing and green technology to building materials and robotics. Students use the MakerSpace lab to build senior design capstone projects, as well as robots for the Gallois Autonomous Robot Competition funded by Dr. Bernard Gallois.
Philanthropy is more than buildings – it propels enriching academic and co-curricular programs too!
HANLON FINANCIAL SYSTEMS CENTER
Established by a gift from Trustee Sean Hanlon ’80 and Cathy Hanlon , the Hanlon Financial Systems Center (HFSC) is home to innovative financial systems labs, facilities and programs. Integrating a live stock ticker, Bloomberg terminals and technologies that access real-time data, HFSC creates the feel of a Wall Street financial firm. The center hosts the Stevens Student Managed Investment Fund (SSMIF), a two-semester course in which students work as analysts and risk advisors and manage a portion of the university’s endowment.
LORE-EL CENTER FOR WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
Named for generous philanthropist Lore E. Feiler, the center hosts one of Stevens’ living learning communities and also serves as a hub for professional development initiatives for women’s empowerment and equity in STEM and advances an inclusive campus environment.
Donor support empowers outstanding faculty and fuels influential research to prepare students as innovative leaders.
When I was an undergraduate, I would not be where I was, not without having been taken under the wing of faculty mentors and employed through on-campus research jobs. These kinds of experiences can be absolutely formative and give students a very different view of what research means than the view they get in the classroom itself.”
– ALEX WELLERSTEIN
Associate Professor for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS). Research area: the history of nuclear weapons.
Philanthropic support is a wonderful recognition of the quality and appreciation for the work conducted in our research groups. It provides visibility to our dedication to impactful research and our efforts to address societally relevant research questions. We have also been able to engage many undergraduate students in experimental research projects and promote their professional development.”
– JOHANNES WEICKENMEIER
Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. Research areas: brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, brain mechanics, experimental characterization of soft tissues and computational multiphysics.
Alumni and friends often give
to the Stevens Fund, an unrestricted fund that supports the university’s areas of greatest need. These gifts make an immediate impact, enabling Stevens to meet the most pressing needs of students and amplify support across all areas of campus.
Philanthropy supports life-changing scholarships that empower student success.
As a first-generation college student, I’m grateful for the financial support. It is both validating and freeing, allowing me to see there are individuals who believe in my pursuit of a degree and willing to support my endeavors. The ability to focus on my academics enables me to concentrate on being a leader on campus and in the classroom and actively contributes to my sense of belonging among the Stevens community.”
– JUSTIN, engineering management student
The Accessing Careers in Engineering and Sciences (ACES) scholarship has allowed me to focus on my studies without worrying about the financial strain on myself and my family. As an ACES scholar, I’ve been able to broaden my career network, expand my social skills and craft new important relationships in my life.”
– BRIANNA, computer science student
My scholarship, supported by Tony Massoud ’79, has positively impacted my Stevens experience and given me so many opportunities to meet new people and create connections. My scholarship has significantly shaped my time at Stevens and future goals as an engineer. My days at Stevens would not be the same without it, and I am thankful every day.”
– MATTHEW, mechanical engineering student
Philanthropy impacts every aspect of student life at Stevens – scholarships, academics, faculty, research, laboratories, entrepreneurship, internships, athletics, student clubs, Greek organizations, residence life, wellness programs, facilities, buildings and more – creating a vibrant, well-rounded Stevens experience for all students.
