Apple Exec's $50M Gift: UMass Engineering Reborn
Update: 2025-09-15
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Apple executive Daniel Riccio Jr. just made history with a $50 million donation to UMass Amherst, his alma mater, leading to the College of Engineering being renamed in his honor. The gift will fund scholarships, fellowships, new professorships, and tech-health initiatives, aiming to elevate the university's engineering profile and foster cross-department collaboration. University leaders, faculty, and students are excited about the expanded opportunities and believe this investment will empower future engineers to make a global impact.
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