Donor Stories

Putting Philanthropy into Practice

During his tenure at Saint Leo, Ian DiMitri ’11 of Long Beach, NY, was a resident assistant, served as president of the Peer Education Group, president of the Interfraternity Council, president of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and vice-president of the Student Ambassadors and a member of the music ministry group, Voices of Christ. Read more of Ian's story...

Ian DiMitri '11

Dr. Patrick Draves

Remembering a Colleague

The Dr. Patrick Draves Memorial Scholarship was established by colleagues, former students, and friends to honor the memory of Dr. Patrick Draves, associate professor of psychology and director of undergraduate research.  The scholarship seeks to recognize and encourage student academic achievements, undergraduate research and community involvement.  Read more of Dr. Patrick Draves's story...

Realizing Dreams: Giving and Receiving

For Dolores Incremona, earning her bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Leo College in 1980 fulfilled a long-held desire.  After graduating from high school in Paterson, NJ, Dolores enrolled in college, attended classes for a year and then, at the age of 21, enlisted in the Air Force.  Read more of Dolores's story...

Dolores Incremona '80

Thomas A. Plein

For the Greater Good

The Thomas A. Plein Foundation was granted charitable status in March 1987 to advance his family’s philanthropic interests.  Among the foundation’s many charitable interests, Mr. Plein hoped his foundation would help provide education opportunities for those in need.  Read more of Thomas's story...

Good Samaritan

Larry Ruf never attended Saint Leo University, which makes the story of his gift all the more remarkable.  Larry’s first visit to campus was in October 2006 when he was 93 years old.  He had been visiting a neighbor one day discussing his dilemma over where to direct his estate.  Read more of Larry's story...

Larry Ruf

Cate Seely '08

Paying it Forward

Cate Seely ’08 truly embraces the concept of “paying it forward”.  In fact, in 2012 she established an annual scholarships she named the Pay It Forward Scholarship to benefit a student entering their senior year at Saint Leo.  Read more of Cate's story...