Long-time Heritage Society member Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 passed away in 2022, yet her $30 million bequest will continue to support her alma mater and the students she cared about so deeply.
Irene made a name for herself in the field of electron microscopy and helped pave the way for UMW graduates, especially women, to excel in the sciences through research experiences and scholarships.
She often said her Mary Washington education “opened worlds” for her, and now this generous gift will carry on Irene’s legacy by helping UMW prepare young scholars for successful careers in STEM fields.
Read more about Irene’s gift and her Mary Washington legacy.
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