Diana and Ira Riklis both have fond memories of their experiences as graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania. And both are extremely grateful for the quality of the education they received and the doors that opened to them as a result. That’s why they continue even today to give back to the University. Over the (many) years that have passed since they graduated, they’ve funded several scholarship programs and term professorships. They’ve also supported the development of a number of facilities, including a student lounge and a Dean’s office.
Most of their support has gone to the Graduate School of Education, from which Diana received her degree. The GSE is one of the premier education research schools in the nation and one of the few to offer doctoral degrees. While Ira Riklis is proud to have graduated from the Wharton School of Business, he realizes that Wharton has many alumnae with the ways, means and eagerness to provide their support to that school.