In 1993, Brown received a modest gift from the estate of librarian and first-generation alumna Leonilda Gervasi, Class of 1921, to establish an undergraduate scholarship. Since then, there have been more than 30 Gervasi Scholars — and this number continues to grow. Learn more about the legacy she created and the transformative power of planned giving at Brown.
Date
July 9, 2019
One gift, 30 scholars...and counting
Librarian and first-generation alumna Leonilda Gervasi, Class of 1921, left Brown a modest gift through her estate. Since then, there have been more than 30 Gervasi Scholars — and this number continues to grow. Learn more about the transformative power of planned giving.
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Leonilda Gervasi
One Gift, More Than 30 Scholars
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For more information about planned giving options, contact the Office of Planned Giving at +1 (401) 863-9119.
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