The Lubar College of Business recently celebrated the generosity of alumni Pat and Jerry Moriarity with the naming of the newly renovated student lounge in their honor. The couple’s $300,000 gift reflects their strong belief in the power of education and giving back.
Of the total gift, $125,000 supports the Pat & Jerry Moriarity Scholarship for accounting and finance students. An additional $50,000 to support the Jerry Leer/In Memory of Roy H. Tellier, Sr. Scholarship—named after a beloved professor who made a lasting impact on their lives. The remainder will support the College’s Special Projects Fund.
Both first-generation college students, Pat and Jerry earned their business degrees from UWM, with Jerry later completing his MBA. They went on to enjoy successful careers—Pat as Senior VP and Controller for Firstar (now US Bank), and Jerry as Assistant Controller for Miller Brewing Company.
The Moriarity’s leadership and legacy were honored during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Lubar Hall on April 18, where the newly named student lounge was unveiled. Through their giving, their goal is to ease financial burdens so students can focus on their studies, and they hope to inspire other first-generation college students to give back in the future as well.