Meet Our Donors

First, Larry Miller served his country. Then, he served the people of New York City. Finally, an NYU degree gave Larry the chance to serve as head of his own company.

Constance and Martin Silver

In June 2021, the Silver School of Social Work received a visionary $16 million gift from Constance Silver and Martin Silver to harness the emerging power of big data to identify the root causes of society’s most pressing challenges and achieve broad and transformational social impact.

Ellen Conley

During his long and illustrious career, Charles Swinger Conley ’55 fought civil rights cases small and large, counseled movement leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy, and eventually became Alabama’s first elected black judge.

Vincent Rotondo

Vincent J. Rotondo (COM ’57) came from a family that knew hardship. His father died when he was five years old; his mother then worked as a seamstress, raising a family of ten on her own.

Alfred Abraham

In 2017, Al Abraham celebrated the 75th anniversary of his NYU Stern (formerly School of Commerce) graduation in 1941.

Micheline and Bill Steckman

Micheline and Bill Steckman met as NYU undergraduates, married, earned a combined five NYU degrees, and spent the next 64 years together. Over those years, their marriage led to an enduring interest in teaching and travel.

Ray and Kitty Katzell

Ray and Kitty Katzell were closely connected to the University from the day Ray arrived as an undergraduate at the Heights campus in 1935, at the age of 16. He completed his bachelors at NYU in 1939, his masters at the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) in 1941, and his doctorate in 1943.

Joseph Cillo

Joe Cillo ENG'62 has fashioned his life around inquiry, innovation and inventiveness. He attended Brooklyn Tech, just a few blocks from home, then enrolled in the aeronautics program at NYU's Engineering College, at the former University Heights campus.

Judy Tobias

Judy Tobias Davis, a leading light of NYU's Silver School of Social Work and an honoree at the School's Fiftieth Anniversary, made a major contribution to the School through the NYU charitable gift annuity.

Natalie Osherow Kahn-Lipsett

Natalie Osherow Kahn-Lipsett (CAS '42) recognizes the debt she owes NYU for the scholarship she received as a young wartime refugee. She has set aside a major place for NYU in her estate plans, providing a generous legacy of scholarships for future generations of students.

Dean Emeritus Abraham L. Gitlow

A remarkable teacher, charismatic leader and prolific author, Abraham L. Gitlow played a principal role in the rapid ascent of NYU's Leonard N. Stern School of Business to its position as an internationally renowned institution.

Gilbert Bieger

For Gilbert Bieger (STERN ’48) getting an education at NYU involved hard work and big sacrifices, just as it was—and remains—for others. During his undergraduate career at NYU, Gil worked at a bank full time.

Professor Robert E. Berger

For Professor Robert E. Berger, NYU was home throughout his teaching career. Professor Berger joined the NYU’s faculty in 1956 and retired in 1989.

Essie Barry

As thousands of students do each year, Essie Barry came to New York City in 1959 to pursue her dream of a college education.

Eberhard Berent and Paul Lott

Inspired by their dedication to art and culture, Eberhard Berent and Paul Lott made gifts to the University through the NYU charitable gift annuity, which will pay them a high and secure income throughout their lifetimes and substantially lower their taxes.

Paul and Gloria Einhorn

Grateful for tuition assistance he received when he was a student at NYU, Paul Einhorn (STERN '39) and his wife Gloria have long desired to establish a permanent scholarship fund at the Stern School. "Education is the greatest gift," Paul says.

Donald Simms

Donald Simms named the Leonard N. Stern School of Business as the principal beneficiary of his estate.

Leif Olsen

Leif Olsen is the proud owner of three degrees, a transformative set of experiences, and a life-income annuity—all from New York University.

Lucille Katz Posner

Lucille Katz Posner (WSC ’48) has supported the NYU College of Arts and Science for decades. And a large portion of her support comes in the form of contributions to NYU’s charitable gift annuity.

Benjamin Wolstein

Dr. Benjamin Wolstein arrived at NYU to pursue his second doctoral degree. He stayed at NYU to become a teacher, scholar, mentor and training analyst to generations of psychotherapists.

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