Seton Hall Law Scholarship Reception Honors Donors and Recipients

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Annual Scholarship Reception highlights donor support and student impact at Seton Hall Law, underscoring how endowed scholarships shape careers, strengthen community and sustain access to legal education.

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Seton Hall School of Law held its annual Scholarship Reception on April 9, 2026, bringing together scholarship supporters, more than 60 scholarship recipients, faculty and friends. Dean Ronald Weich opened the event, thanking supporters and noting the lasting impact of endowed scholarships on future students. He also highlighted the school’s upcoming alumni gala on May 8, emphasizing the importance of giving and staying connected through the Seton Hall Law network.

More than 50 named scholarships and fellowships were represented, easing financial burdens for recipients, including first-generation students and those pursuing clerkships. Robert G. Rose ’67, founder of the Marcia Richman Endowed Memorial Scholarship honoring his cousin, spoke on behalf of donors. The scholarship supports students committed to child advocacy, juvenile justice or social services.

Rose recalled arriving at Seton Hall Law in 1971. “I was looking for a building with large marble columns,” he said. “Instead, I found a narrow, seven-story loft building.” Though unassuming at the time, the school provided an education that shaped his career and a community he could rely on. “The law school awarded me a scholarship for my third year at a time when my wife, Ellen, and I were out of funds,” he said. “I am grateful for the education that led to my success, and we are proud to support the Marcia Richman Memorial Scholarship.”

J.D. candidate Adam Benglas Kaufman ’26, recipient of the Professor John and Rose Marie Deehan Memorial Endowed Scholarship, spoke on behalf of students. “Your generosity is not just financial support—it’s an investment in our futures,” Kaufman said. He also praised the school’s sense of community. “I wanted a place that combined a strong legal education with a real sense of community.”

Kaufman highlighted faculty engagement. “Professors don’t just teach—they engage,” he said. “Law school can be demanding, both academically and financially. This scholarship represents belief.” He added that he hopes to give back in the future.

The Scholarship Reception underscored philanthropy as a bridge between generations and its personal impact. Supporters did more than write checks; they helped shape careers, ease financial burdens and, in some cases, make it possible for students to remain in school. Rose and recipients like Kaufman exemplify that enduring return on investment, extending well beyond graduation. The Seton Hall Law community continues to foster a cycle of support and shared purpose across generations.

To learn more about supporting Seton Hall Law students through named scholarships, contact the Office of Alumni & Development at [email protected] or 973-642-8711.