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Living Legacies recounts the stories of the men and women who took the special step of making planned gifts to The Rockefeller University. Bequests and other types of testamentary arrangements are an increasingly vital resource. Rockefeller relies heavily on planned gifts from its circle of friends and supporters to provide a strong financial foundation for our research and education programs.

As you read through the issues of Living Legacies, we hope you will be inspired to consider your personal philanthropic goals. The Rockefeller University established The Laureate Circle as a way to recognize the visionary individuals among us today who are choosing to include Rockefeller in their estate plans. These generous donors help Rockefeller perpetuate its extraordinary legacy of scientific achievement. In creating a planned gift, you will join the ranks of the Laureate Circle, and help the University’s outstanding programs thrive long into the future.


Current Issue

 

Carlos G. Bell, Jr.
Issue 11 – Fall 2023

Carlos G. Bell, Jr.

Empowering Groundbreaking Studies

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Past Issues

 

George and Ruby deStevens
Issue 10 – Spring 2022

George and Ruby deStevens

A Couple’s Dedication to Scientific Discovery

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John C. Whitehead
Issue 9 – Winter 2021

John C. Whitehead

Honoring a Titan’s Commitment to Philanthropy

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Marjorie Anderson Matheson
Issue 8 – Winter 2020

Marjorie Anderson Matheson

Supporting the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders

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Mary Agnes Bonneville
Issue 7 – Summer 2019

Mary Agnes Bonneville

Rockefeller University’s First Woman Ph.D. Student

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Lila Magie
Issue 6 – Winter 2019

Lila Magie

Creating a Garden for a Beloved Employee

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Brooke Astor
Issue 5 – Summer 2018

Brooke Astor

Nurturing Outstanding Young Investigators

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David J. L. Luck
Issue 4 – Winter 2018

David J. L. Luck

Ensuring Perpetual Support for Scientific Advancements

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Elbert C. Brinning, Jr.
Issue 3 – Spring 2017

Elbert C. Brinning, Jr.

Endowing a Passion for Basic Science

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Jules Hirsch
Issue 2 – Winter 2017

Jules Hirsch

Envisioning a Second Century of Transformational Discoveries

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Richard B. Fisher
Issue 1 – Spring 2016

Richard B. Fisher

Investing in the Future of Biomedical Research

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