The Geltman Art Scholarship Fund was started by Susan Geltman, a counselor in the Health and Counseling Services office. In the course of her work as a counselor, Ms. Geltman recognized a need among fine art students for supplies. Materials such as paints, brushes,...

John Guiliana is a podiatrist and managing partner at Foot Care Associates in Hackettstown, NJ. Dr. Guiliana has given lectures across the country on podiatry and the management of a medical practice. Dr. Guiliana and his wife, Stephanie, are the parents of two...

The Haband Oaks Scholarship was created by Haband chairman Max Habernickel and his leadership staff. Headquartered in Oakland, NJ, Haband is a leading mail-order distributor of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Since so much of the company’s business depends...

To escape from their busy lives, Fran Hackett ’80 and her husband, Dave, spent time at their home in Diamond Beach, NJ. They made friends there and became active in the community. Mr. Hackett volunteers at the Naval Air Station Museum in nearby Wildwood, NJ and often...

Frances Hackett created the Hackett Family Scholarship Endowment just prior to her death in June 2015. It is for those who are committed to a career in Social Work. This endowment is in honor of her friend Amanda Smith to recognize her dedication to the Social Work...

Frances Hackett ’80 was vice president of Administration and OSGLI in Prudential Financial’s Group Insurance department. Among her responsibilities was life insurance for the military. Mrs. Hackett also served on the Advisory Committee for Operation Iraqi...

Fran Hackett ’80 grew up in West Milford, NJ as did her husband, David Hackett. “As an alumna of both West Milford Township High School and Ramapo College, I recognize the value of the education from both of these institutions and want to help ensure that other West...

In 2003, brothers Pritam Singh Grewal and Amarjit Singh Grewal created this scholarship in memory of their parents and to honor their belief in personal excellence. Pritam is president of ADPP Enterprises, which owns and operates gas stations in New Jersey and...

Helen Burchell was a member of the founding faculty at Ramapo College, joining the faculty as an associate professor of Education in 1971. She was director of Clinical Experiences for beginning teachers and served as an administrator in the Teacher Education program...

Arnold Mytelka was chairman of the Ramapo College Board of Trustees from 1979-1980. Both of Mr. Mytelka’s parents were educators in the Jersey City public school system; his mother taught seventh and eighth grade English and his father was a math teacher and former...

Robert B. Hiden Jr. was an active member of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors since 2002. He provided exemplary service to the board as Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, Allocations...

Douglas Holden and Jean Weng are the parents of a Ramapo alum, Austin, who graduated in 2023 and was enrolled in the College’s ENHANCE program. They also have two daughters. Over the span of many years, the Holdens have long-championed the cause of students with...

As a long-standing member of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors and chair of the Planned Giving Committee, Paul Miller knows first-hand the importance of privately secured resources to benefit Ramapo students. Mr. Miller and his spouse Holly have...

This award was created by the Honors Alumni Advisory Board. The scholarship is one of the ways the Board members support current Honors students and give back to the Honors Program, which enriched their own college experience and helped prepare them for continued...

Jackie Fain Garber graduated from Ramapo College in 1975 and became a kindergarten and Montessori teacher. In 2001 she and her husband Paul decided to start an annual scholarship to recognize good students with financial need who may need a little help in paying...

During Ramapo College President Peter Mercer’s and his wife Jackie Ehlert-Mercer’s residency at the Havemeyer House, they transformed a plot of land into a sustainable garden full of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Drawing on her expertise, Dr. Ehlert-Mercer ran...

The J & A Resilience Nursing Scholarship was created by an anonymous donor in memory of Hannah, Lillian and Pete. The mission of this award is to support and inspire nursing students who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience in overcoming adversity. The donor...

Jacob Kossowsky transferred to Ramapo College from St. Lawrence University and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Law and Society. In honor of his graduation, Jacob and members of his family created this endowed scholarship fund. He currently resides in Wyckoff, N.J....

Jeannette Krieger Mytelka taught seventh and eighth grade English in the Jersey City public schools. “Before others recognized the need, she introduced black writers and poets in her classroom,” says her son Arnold Mytelka. “She was an excellent, professional...

Jenn Bialy was an accomplished vocalist who learned to sing through many years with her church choir, and later on stage with a rock n’roll band, opening for Atlantic Recording Artist ZEBRA at BB King Blues Club in New York, N.Y. as well with other national acts....

Francisco Montes ’11, an alumnus of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), graduated from Ramapo College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Anthropology. While at Ramapo, Francisco was primarily involved in his fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi, which...

Mary Ippolito attended Ramapo College as a returning adult student and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. Following graduation, her work experience included 22 years as a health educator for the Bergen County Department of Health. Mary is a...

This award was created in 2000 by Dr. Ted Sall and his wife, Ruth, in memory of Dr. Sall’s parents. Dr. Sall joined the Ramapo faculty in the College’s first year, in 1971, as a professor of biology. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Dr. Sall received his Ph.D....

Mr. Joseph M. Leone is retired vice chairman and chief financial officer of CIT Group Inc., one of the nation’s largest consumer and commercial finance firms. He holds a BBA from Baruch College of the City University of New York and attended the Harvard University...

Alexander Biener, MD created this award as a surprise for his wife, Joyce, in 2010 to recognize Joyce who is so ready to help her family and the many that come her way or live in her community. “Though an accomplished X-ray and ultrasound technician, now on her third...

As a single mother while attending Ramapo, Joyce Rice ‘84 understands the financial challenges that single mothers face while juggling the costs of raising a family. In recognizing these hurdles, Joyce and her spouse Don created this scholarship to provide assistance...

Joyce Schader served as the Ramapo College Foundation’s Associate Director of Annual Giving until her retirement in 2015. Prior to working at Ramapo, Ms. Schader was a fundraiser at St. John’s University, the City College of New York, and Brooklyn Law School. For...

Judith and Frank Rodriguez were members of the Friends of Ramapo for many years. Their strong involvement in civic and community service was well-acknowledged by several organizations, and their dedication to the College played an important role in the establishment...

Judith and Frank Rodriguez were members of the Friends of Ramapo for many years. Their strong involvement in civic and community service was well-acknowledged by several organizations, and their dedication to the College played an important role in the establishment...