The McCormick Brothers Endowed Memorial Fund has changed lives and personifies Xavier's mission of rigorously preparing new generations of Men and Women for Others.
The Fund helps current Xavier undergraduate students who find themselves in short-term financial distress, stay in school and earn their Xavier degree. Thanks to many generous friends, family and business associates, the Fund has helped over 100 students!
The McCormick Brothers
The Fund became the legacy of two incredible Irishmen, brothers, who simply wanted to help kids achieve their educational goals despite their lack of resources, despite family dynamics, despite the greatest of challenges that face young college students with an uncertain economic future. The Fund began in 2008 after the passing of Brian, and grew much larger after the passing of his older brother, Matt.
Brian D. McCormick, XU ’97 [March 21, 1975 - April 9, 2008]. After graduating from Xavier with a degree in Advertising, Brian became a Manufacturer’s Representative for over 20 toy lines and sold to the largest retail stores in America.
Matthew D. McCormick, XU ’92, ’95 [March 29, 1970 - September 4, 2014]. Matt graduated with a degree in Finance and Economics and earned his MBA with a concentration in Marketing. He was a Principal and Portfolio Manager for Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel. He travelled frequently and was often featured in the national media on Fox Business News, Bloomberg, MSNBC as well as the Wall Street Journal and many more.
“Da Brothers” as they were often called, both born in March, fully embraced their Irish heritage with unbridled enthusiasm on St. Patrick’s Day, but truly all year round. It is appropriate to celebrate Xavier’s March Gladness giving campaign in the spirit of Matt and Brian. Wherever you find yourself this March 17th, raise a pint of Guinness in honor of “Da Brothers”.
The Fund has exceeded Matt’s and Brian’s dream, and those of struggling college students and embodies Xavier's Jesuit Catholic identity and mission of rigorously preparing new generations of Men and Women for Others.
Thank you!
If you’d like to help a student achieve their dreams, long term goals and earn their college degree, please thoughtfully consider donating today. Every gift is welcome, appreciated and tax deductible.
With gratitude,
Susan N. McCormick
Chief Fundraising Officer, McCormick Brothers Endowed Memorial Fund
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