Bay Path University Receives $5 Million Bequest
Longmeadow, MA— Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president for development and planned giving, is pleased to announce that an anonymous donor has made a transformational gift of $5 million through planned giving.
The bequest is the largest individual contribution to Bay Path University in its history, and honors the donor’s unwavering commitment to the education and advancement of women. Under the terms of the bequest, a fund will be established to support scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, science technology equipment, and development programs.
“I speak on behalf of the entire Bay Path community that we are grateful for this generous bequest given in support of our mission,” states President Carol A. Leary. “Our benefactor has a strong belief in higher education and is an inspiration for all. Over the years, this person has also contributed to our annual One America trip for students, underwritten Labster—the online virtual laboratory program integrated within the science curriculum at The American Women’s College—and has supported many other initiatives. Our patron has been a champion for women.”
A passionate advocate for women’s education, the donor believes strongly that education is the key to creating opportunities and providing career pathways for women at all ages and stages of their lives, and is particularly supportive of The American Women’s College, the first all-women online bachelor’s degree program in the country.
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About Bay Path University
Bay Path University was founded in 1897. With locations in Longmeadow (main), East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Springfield (MA), Sturbridge (MA), and Concord (MA), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College on-ground and online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree programs in the country; over 30 master’s and doctoral programs for women and men; and Strategic Alliances, offering professional development courses for individuals and organizations. Bay Path’s goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.