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College of the Holy Cross in Worcester receives $23.5 million from the late Agnes Neill Williams, the largest estate gift in college history Updated Jan 22, 2021; Posted Jan 22, 2021 Rev. Michael McFarland, Rev. William Richardson, Agnes Williams, Ned Williams and Rev. John Brooks. Photo courtesy of Holy Cross. Facebook Share The College of the Holy Cross has received a $23.5 million gift from the late Agnes Neill Williams, which officials say is the largest estate gift in the Worcester college’s history. Williams is a former member of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees. The gift kickstarts the launch of the Hope + Access Campaign for Financial Aid, which looks to raise $40 million for need-based financial aid between now and June 2022, the college said in a statement. ....
WORCESTER The College of the Holy Cross received a $23.5 million donation from a former member of its board of trustees and longtime benefactor, the largest estate gift in the college’s history. Agnes Neill Williams bequeathed the money to Holy Cross in her will when she died last March at 89, according to the school. The school announced the donation Friday. The college plans to use the donation to kickstart a new campaign, inspired by Williams s gift, aimed at raising $40 million for need-based financial aid from this month until June of next year. According to the school, “the goal of the 18-month Hope + Access campaign is to ensure that all admitted students have the opportunity to attend Holy Cross regardless of financial need.” ....