The Walsh Family Donates $500,000 to Salem State University

Jean and Rick Walsh of Harvard, Mass. recently made a philanthropic gift of $500,000 to Salem State University. The donation supports undergraduate student scholarships through the Walsh Family Award and also provides unrestricted funds for emerging university priorities supporting student success. This latest gift brings the family’s total Salem State contributions to $1 million over the past 10 years. Since establishing the Walsh Family Award in 2011, the couple’s generosity has provided 24 high-achieving students with financial support to help defray their annual academic expenses. Recipients may be con

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The Walsh Family Donates $500,000 to Salem State University

The family’s funds will go towards helping Walsh Family Award recipients pay for tuition, lowering barriers many students face amid the rising cost of higher education.

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