Joan and William Cunningham Endow Golf Scholarship

Joan and William H. Cunningham, Jr., '57 have pledged $165,000 to establish an endowed golf scholarship at Boston College in memory of their son, William J. Cunningham III. As part of Bill's 45th reunion gift, this scholarship will aid the Ever to Excel campaign. "Because of the generosity of alumni and friends like the Cunninghams, BC athletes will continue to receive a quality education," says Gene DeFilippo, BC's athletic director.

Cunningham, an avid golfer, is a past president of the Boston College Alumni Association. He led the association to commit a $1 million gift to the campaign, in support of volunteer programs. The Cunningham family includes a number of BC alumni, among them Bill's father William J. '26, his brothers Paul J. '60 and John F. '64, and daughter Lynn '80.

"My family and I have been loyal fans and BC football season ticket holders for years," said Cunningham, retired president of Dataware Products. "It is heartwarming to know that in my son's name a deserving student will get the same experiences and opportunities that my family did."

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