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The Union Fund: Sparking life-transforming experiences

Gifts to The Union Fund support every student, every day. They touch every aspect of the Union experience from financial aid to academic programs to student activities. Powering Union gifts of over $31 million create a strong financial foundation that offers the flexibility to address the College’s highest priorities, seize emerging opportunities and say “YES!” to bold new ideas.

Paving the way for a medical career

"I took some great classes and read textbooks that were also used during my first two years in medical school. I gained independence, the know-how for networking and confidence that helped propel me forward in my career," said Nadia Duvilaire, M.D. '90.

Nadia Duvilaire, M.D. '90

Amy and Carlo Merlo P'23, members of the Parents Circle

"If we all commit to give what we can to Union, we will preserve this privilege for generations to come."

A photo of the Merlo family

A long history of giving

Gordon Ellmers, D.V.M. '71 made his first gift to Union as a senior and has given every year since then. "I make it a point to give to Union, because Union gave a lot to me. Union prepared me to do pretty much whatever I wanted to do!," he said.

Gordon “Gordie” Ellmers, D.V.M. ’71

Destined to teach

Smitesh Bakrania '03 always knew he would study engineering in college. What he didn’t know – at least not until he came to Union – was that he was destined to teach it, too.

Smitesh Bakrania '03

Learn more about the impact of campaign gifts (Union magazine, summer 2023)

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