Scholarship remembers daughter's dreams

Building a legacy of service

In 2002, then a freshman, Michaela d'Afflisio traveled home to New Jersey to see her family over spring break. After an evening at home with her father, Ted, and her mother, Denise, Michaela went up to her room. That night she died.

An epileptic convulsion caused her to choke--she was so close to her family and yet unable to call for help.

This unimaginable family tragedy had a profound effect on her parents and brother, Philip, as well as their large circle of family and friends. In the fervent wish to keep her dream alive, those who loved Michaela created a scholarship in her name for Loyola students needing financial assistance.

Today, the Michaela d'Affisio Endowed Scholarship lends support to one undergraduate student each year.

Read more about Michaela's legacy at the Lake Shore Campus.