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Parent Engagement & Philanthropy

Play a Part in Your Student’s Success

At Fairfield University, the parents and families of our students are an important part of our campus community. Your support and encouragement continue to play a key role in our students’ personal and professional development.

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    Parents Fund

    Parent giving is essential to the enrichment of our Fairfield community. Your support ensures rigorous and comprehensive academic programs, student life activities, financial aid, health and wellness services, and much more. Gifts to The Parents Fund go to work immediately to support our students.

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    Parents Leadership Council

    The Parents Leadership Council is a network of parents committed to supporting and enhancing the University, student life, and academic endeavors by raising funds for the Parents Fund, scholarships, athletics, and more.

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    Honor Your Graduate

    The "Honor Your Graduate" gift campaign recognizes Fairfield's tremendous impact and will continue to have on your student.

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    Parent Ambassadors

    A Parent Ambassador represents the University and the Fairfield parent community in meaningful ways on and off campus, and enriches the overall student experience through their involvement. For more information, please contact parents@fairfield.edu.

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    Annual Parent Challenges

    As parents of Stags, you are a part of a special community that makes a difference. Twice a year you have the opportunity to participate in giving challenges that help our students and campus community thrive.

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    FairfieldNews

    Fairfield University sends out an e-newsletter to our current parents throughout the year. If you are not receiving this, we may not have your current email address. Please complete the Stay In Touch information below so we can add you to our database.

Upcoming Events

Fairfield parents are invited to attend all events hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. With nine regional chapters from Boston to San Francisco, there are many events held across the country as well as virtual offerings.

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Hear From Fellow Supporters

Parent Ambassador & Parents Leadership Council Member

We are blessed our son chose to attend Fairfield University. Fairfield's commitment to academic excellence, coupled with a strong sense of community, aligns perfectly with our values. Supporting the University is our way of giving back and ensuring that future students experience the same environment that has nurtured our son's growth and potential. Fairfield is more than just a school, it’s a place where students thrive, and we are proud to be a part of that legacy.

— John and Jennifer Tapinis P’28, ‘26

As a Parent Ambassador, Jennifer Tapinis P’28, ’26, shares her time as a volunteer throughout the year supporting the Parents & Family Challenge and STAGiving Day. Jennifer contacts fellow parents- encouraging them to get involved and give back. Through her work as a Parent Ambassador, Jennifer has garnered gifts from fellow parents that have an immediate impact on their student’s education through academic support, student life, career services, athletics, financial aid, and more!

Parent Ambassador & Parents Leadership Council Member

Mentoring is such a great way to make an impact. I had a great time with Katharine, and am thankful the school matched us. She expressed interest in DEI, so I also arranged a meeting with a DEI Manager during her office visit and mentoring lunch, which she found very helpful and inspiring as she considers internships and potential careers. Katharine is bright, articulate, and eager to learn. I have no doubt she will be very successful in life.

— Malu Siskind P’27

This winter break, Malu Siskind P’27, Director, Talent Acquisition & Operations at Goodwin Procter LLP (pictured on right), participated in the University’s Job Shadow program as a part of our Parent Ambassador network. She was paired with Katharine Gutkoski ’26, Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies and Communications double major (pictured on left). During their time together, Malu reviewed Katharine’s resume, answered career questions, and introduced Katharine to others within the company. “It was such a fantastic opportunity to meet Malu. I cannot thank her enough, and am so lucky to have her as my mentor,” shared Katharine following the experience.

Parent Leadership Council Members

Society progresses most rapidly when we hold out a hand and help those most in need. That is exactly what the Center for Social Impact at Fairfield University is committed to doing. Our daughter, Jacqueline, gives of her time and talents at Fairfield; however, we believe it is she who benefits most from engaging in these acts of generosity alongside a community of like-minded individuals.

— Stacie & Eric Campbell P’24

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Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Ellen Dooley
Ellen Dooley ’85, P’27,’23
Director, Parent Engagement & Philanthropy
Lindsey Hanley
Lindsey Hanley
Assistant Director, Parent Engagement & Philanthropy

Stay In Touch

Fairfield University uses email as a main communication avenue for the parent community. If you are not receiving the Parent ENewsletter, this means that we do not have a current email address in our database (emails from the Bursar’s office regarding tuition are not coming from our database).

To update your contact information please fill out the following form:

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