A Generous Spirit
Marilyn Walsh Bunn '54 was known for her kindness, generosity and her devout faith. These character traits were woven throughout her life and evident in her interactions with people, the choices she made and the legacy she left. Read More
Giving Back to QU
Financial aid played a big part in Randy and Laura Cannady's college experiences, as both came from large families. By including the University in their estate plan, they're paying forward the help they were given. Read More
Couple's Gift Shows Gratitude for QU Experience
Len and Martha '71 Biallas' dedication and commitment to Quincy University first started in the classroom—Len as a professor and Martha as a student. In gratitude for the professors at QU who helped them to nourish and grow a world view and a faith commitment consistent with the Franciscan tradition, they continue to support endowed scholarship funds for five former professors and have remembered QU in their estate plan. Read More
Finding a Vocation in a QU Classroom
When Dr. Peggy Redshaw came to what was then Quincy College as a freshman in 1966, she had no idea she would spend the next four decades in a college classroom. "The idea of me becoming a college professor was unthinkable when I entered QC," Peggy says. Read More
Investing in Women in Medicine
With financial assistance and perseverance, Dr. Rebecca Leonard pursued her dream of becoming a physician. Today, she is helping young women who share this dream. Read More
A Gift of a Quincy Education
George and Mary Nell Meyer combined their annual support of Quincy University with an estate gift so that future QU students will benefit from scholarship opportunities for generations to come. Read More
A Solid Foundation
It’s been 50 years since Barbara (Fischer ’68) Long first set foot on the Quincy College campus. As an incoming freshman, Fischer viewed Quincy College as nothing more than a temporary step in her college career—a transitory, one-year intermission between Quincy Notre Dame High School and another university to which she planned to transfer as a sophomore. Read More
Proud Supporters
Mike and Cinda ’71 (Awerkamp) McClain have established three endowed scholarship funds at Quincy University: The Lucinda Awerkamp McClain & Michael F. McClain Scholarship Fund, the Tom & Bette Awerkamp Scholarship Fund and the Mac & Marge McClain Scholarship Fund (the latter two named in honor of Cinda’s parents and Mike’s parents, respectively). Read More
Gift of Thanksgiving
When Joe Claes was a senior in high school, he did not know what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. With his parent’s encouragement, Joe toured the Quincy College campus, met some of the students, and the decision was made that Quincy was where he belonged. Read More
