The Steven P. Marcus, MSW, '88 Scholarship
Steven P. Marcus ’88 is past chair of the Westfield State University Board of Trustees. He is the founder, president & CEO of New England Geriatrics, a program of West Central Family and Counseling, providing psychiatric services to residents and their families in long-term care facilities throughout Massachusetts.
Mr. Marcus is a visionary executive who has dedicated his life to improving the lives of those in need as CEO and owner of diversified healthcare enterprises. An accomplished businessman, he is also a devout family man, and Catholic Deacon. He attributes his success to his 3 pillars: faith, family, and an unwavering commitment to people in need. A licensed clinical social worker, Marcus earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westfield State University and Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut.
This scholarship was established by Trustee Marcus to support a deserving student or students studying social work, and who have the intention of pursuing a career in geriatrics.
Impact
“I am especially honored to win a scholarship that is specifically for future social workers.”
-Fiona O’Sullivan ’21, Social Work
“Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to further my education and my eventual career as a social worker.”
-Javier Cruz ’22, Social Work