University of Connecticut School of Law received scholarship support for academic credit, global study programs and immersion experiences for students.
The support comes from Curtis Tearte, UConn School of Law alumnus, and his wife Jylla, believing scholarships are vital to opening the door to college for many first-generation students.
The Teartes’ annual donations, made over five years, will increase the size of the scholarship, ensuring the support for future generations of law students.
Law School Dean Eboni Nelson said she is grateful for Tearte’s longstanding generosity and leadership.
“We are immensely grateful for the Teartes’ support of scholarships at UConn Law,” Nelson said. “Because of their generosity, students will have access to an excellent, affordable and transformative legal education for generations to come.”
Tearte also donated to The Class of 1978 Scholarship, which was created by his law school class.
The Teartes also provide other scholarships each year to underrepresented and first-generation students around the country through their private foundation, which partners with programs sponsored by community and education-engaged organizations.
