An initial gift of $500,000 by Max Stern of New York to establish a College for Women at Yeshiva University was announced today by Dr. Samuel Belkin, president. The gift by Mr. Stern, vice-chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, represents the largest single contribution to the institution in its 58-year history. It is also believed to be the largest gift of its kind to a Jewish educational institution, Dr. Belkin declared.
Dr. Belkin reported that the College will open this Fall and will be called the Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University. He added that the acquisition of a new building would be announced shortly. The new Women’s College will be patterned after the University’s present College of Arts and Science, now entering its 26th year.
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