Donald M. Tower Award
Donald M. Tower (1897-1977) served as President of the College from 1944 to 1964. He guided Brockport through a period of profound change in terms of growth in enrollment, faculty, buildings and curriculum. The keynote of his administration was
“change through evolution, not revolution.”
Born in Dundee, New York, Dr. Tower received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Albany State Teachers College and his doctorate from New York University. He was a teacher and administrator at the public schools in Olean, Binghamton, and Mamaroneck. Before coming to Brockport, Dr. Tower served as director of training at Oswego State Teachers College. Following his retirement from Brockport, he taught part time at St. John Fisher College. He was designated President Emeritus at Brockport on retirement.
Eligible students must
- Be a graduating senior who ranks in the top 50% of the class
- Demonstrate scholastic merit and professional promise
- Show outstanding teacher potential and an involvement in College activities
This is a cash award for graduating seniors.
- Award
- $450.00
- Filters
- Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Pre-Athletic Training Sports Management, Phys Ed Opportunities, School of Education, Health, & Human Services Opportunities
- Deadline
- 02/15/2026