Donations

Benjamin Griswold IV ’62 and his family have gifted the Center for Economic Policy Studies with a substantial endowment, the University announced on Monday. Founded in 1989 by economics professor Alan Blinder ’67, the center has committed itself to supporting research and conducting seminars on the many intersections of economics, business and government.

Building A in Butler College has been named Yoseloff Hall following a gift from investment professional Anthony Yoseloff ’96 and his wife, Nanar, late last year, the University announced on Wednesday. Anthony Yoseloff declined to provide information about the amount of the contribution.

Princeton ranked third in a survey of the “10 Most Loved Schools” by U.S. News & World Report measuring alumni donation rates.

When Charles Ryskamp was appointed the director at New York City’s prestigious Pierpont Morgan Library in 1969, he did not leave his post as an English professor. When he then took over as director of the renowned Frick Collection art gallery in 1987, he continued to stay. So when he passed away last March, it was no surprise to those who knew him that Ryskamp included in his will a way to extend his 55-year affiliation with the University.

Though the economy is still reeling after a few rough years, the 2009-10 Annual Giving campaign raised $48,582,819, the third highest total since its establishment in 1940. Surpassing this year’s initial goal of $46 million, the total was almost $4 million more than the $44.6 million raised during last year’s campaign. Undergraduate alumni participation also exceeded the 60 percent mark for the first time in a decade, with 60.8 percent of alumni making a donation.