Dever Family Swim Scholarship

Fred Dever, Jr. ’87 with his mother, Joan Helen Dever

“Inspired by my mother, family, and Marist to unleash my passion for sport, academics, and college development, I was led to create something that will have a permanent effect that will grow with the University,” said Frederick E. Dever, Jr. ’87. Fred, who served as a captain of the Marist men’s swimming and diving team and is a member of the Alumni Executive Board, established the Dever Family Swim Scholarship to support a student-athlete in men’s swimming and diving. The scholarship is in memory of his mother, Joan Dever, and family who have a storied background in aquatics and sport. Joan Dever was a professional synchronized swimmer in the New York City aqua show at the World’s Fair and coached competitive swimming. Fred shared, “It is most rewarding to build a new Red Fox family through the recipients and contributors of the Dever Family Swim Scholarship. Go Red Foxes!”