UC Law alumni principal gift to honor the social justice legacy of former dean

Through a principal gift to the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati legal leaders and UC alumni have created a new scholarship and honored a former dean and Cincinnati civil rights leader.

Alumni Michael L. Cioffi, JD '79, and Rachael A. Rowe, JD '96, created the scholarship with a gift to start the Verna L. Williams and David Singleton Dean's Scholarship for Inclusive Excellence.

"Rachael and I are so proud to be graduates of the University of Cincinnati College of Law and admire the many accomplishments of thousands of our fellow alums," said Cioffi. "With this gift we hope to increase the good work to come by future graduates and assure that their achievements better the lives of all in society.

"We are especially proud and honored to name this scholarship as a tribute to Dean Verna Williams and David Singleton, a most impressive couple, both of whom have been tireless advocates for justice, civil rights, diversity and inclusion for all in society, particularly those who have been ignored, marginalized and disadvantaged."

Read more about their gift: UC Law alumni create scholarship to advance inclusive excellence

 

Article by Katy Cosse and Sherry English

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