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1 month agoStephen Adams, Who Made Yale Music School Tuition-Free, Dies at 86
Stephen Adams, a non-musician, left a lasting legacy by making a $100 million anonymous gift to the Yale School of Music, enabling talented students to pursue music careers tuition-free.
Adams' philanthropic act was guided by his Christian beliefs of giving in secret, sparking generosity and enhancing the opportunities for musicians in a challenging field. [ more ]