Why We Give
A Culture of Service and Giving
Carole "Lesley" (Schuster) Ryan, a graduate of the Massachusetts General School of Nursing, earned her B.S. in nursing from Villa Maria College in 1976. She dedicated her career to helping others-becoming Erie's first enterostomal therapist, serving on the staff of five of Erie's hospitals and directing Medi-Center, a private health care company. More
A Wonderful Life Rooted in the Gannon Community Inspires a Legacy
After graduating from Villa Maria College with a degree in sociology, Susan Palmisano was beginning her career as a social worker when she met Russell Forquer at a local hangout. Russell had just started his education at Gannon College. The two dated for four years while Russell completed his Bachelor of Science in math and were married after his graduation. More
Monsignor Creatively Shows Appreciation for Gannon University
Monsignor Henry Kriegel didn't always know that he wanted to be a priest, but he always knew he wanted to attend Gannon University. "I grew up in a little town and always had the dream of going to Gannon," he says. "I was the first person in my entire family to ever go to college." More
Alumni Value Gannon Education; Pass On Opportunity to Others
Gannon University laid the foundation for Dr. Antoinette Spevetz and Dr. David Hardic to pursue their dreams of careers in medicine. Now they give back so that Gannon can lay the groundwork for future students' success. More
In Gratitude for Gannon
Jim Ahearn '61 appreciates the time he spent at Gannon and the influence it had on his life. Now he and his wife, Loraine, have chosen to honor the University with a legacy gift. Jim and Loraine Ahearn consider themselves blessed. They've been happily married for 43 years, raised two terrific children, had rewarding careers and are now enjoying an active retirement. More