The Steven P. Marcus, MSW, '88 Scholarship

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

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