Lasting Legacy
The Frances M . Maguire Healthcare Innovation Campus at Gwynedd Mercy University will serve as a lasting legacy for Frannie Maguire , a 1955 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College , with a lifelong commitment to preparing future healthcare leaders who are known for providing compassionate care in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy .
“ We cannot think of a better way to honor the memory of our beautiful mother ,” said Megan Maguire Nicoletti , president and CEO of The Maguire Foundation . “ She loved her time at GMercyU , and always took a genuine interest in helping future generations of students succeed .”
This latest gift from the Maguire Foundation brings their total commitment to the University to more than $ 20 million . In addition to providing scholarship support to more than 50 GMercyU students through the Maguire Scholars Program that began in 2012 , the Maguire Foundation has generously supported the University ’ s nursing program through the naming of the Frances M . Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions and Frances M . Maguire Hall , the main academic building for nursing , health professions , and science students .
“ The Maguire Foundation has been a faithful supporter of Catholic higher education and the Maguires have been steadfast and generous friends to Gwynedd Mercy University ,” said Deanne D ’ Emilio , JD , President of Gwynedd Mercy University . “ We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue honoring the life and legacy of Frances M . Maguire with a state-of-the-art Healthcare Innovation Center and Campus dedicated to expanding our ability to provide the unique and distinctive Mercy preparation for tomorrow ’ s nurses and other healthcare professionals in line with our overall vision to be the Catholic University leader in professional and healthcare education .”
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