A university is not simply a finite entity, but rather an accelerator of humanity’s limitless potential. The 15 individuals profiled on the following pages inspire, teach, heal and personify private giving's ability to change a life, the University of Connecticut and our world. The stories represent their hopes, dreams and potential, while also serving as a reminder of the many others at UConn whose lives have been shaped by a donor's generosity — yesterday, today and for many tomorrows to come.